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Shawn Langdon Blasts 345 mph Record at New Georgia Track

5/3/2026

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Driver Shawn Langdon set a new NHRA Top Fuel speed record with a 345 mph (555 km/h) qualifying pass at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Crew chief Brian Husen will seek to confirm the run’s legitimacy during the regular season.
Langdon entered the weekend second in points, trailing driver Doug Kalitta after four events.
The record run electrified the debut crowd at the NHRA’s newest venue, South Georgia Motorsports Park.

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Driver Shawn Langdon set a new NHRA Top Fuel speed record with a 345 mph (555 km/h) qualifying pass at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Crew chief Brian Husen will seek to confirm the run’s legitimacy during the regular season.
Langdon entered the weekend second in points, trailing driver Doug Kalitta after four events.
The record run electrified the debut crowd at the NHRA’s newest venue, South Georgia Motorsports Park.