NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Friday Qualifying Recap | Top Runs & Standings

“NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Friday Qualifying Recap | Top Runs & Standings Friday qualifying at the 2026 NHRA Las Vegas Nationals delivered impressive performances, major championship developments, and plenty of excitement at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Alexis DeJoria opened the Funny Car competition with the quickest Q1 run, while Jack Beckman stormed to the provisional No. 1 position in Q2. In Top Fuel, Tony Stewart and Shawn Langdon battled at the front, while rookie Maddi Gordon made history with a 340.56 mph pass — the fastest speed ever recorded at the Las Vegas track. Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle also produced important results as championship contenders fought for valuable qualifying points. In this video, we cover: 👉 Alexis DeJoria’s impressive 3.874-second Funny Car Q1 performance. 👉 Jack Beckman’s 3.836-second Q2 run and provisional No. 1 qualifying position. 👉 Tony Stewart’s strong Top Fuel performance and his battle with Shawn Langdon. 👉 Maddi Gordon’s incredible 340.56 mph pass, setting a new track speed record. 👉 Shawn Langdon’s qualifying points advantage in the championship battle. 👉 Matt Hartford’s impressive 6.632-second Pro Stock Q2 performance. The key point: These are provisional Friday qualifying positions, not final eliminations results. Saturday’s remaining qualifying sessions can still change the starting order before race day. If you enjoy NHRA race coverage, qualifying highlights, driver performances, and championship analysis, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next video! Who impressed you the most during Friday qualifying? Was it Jack Beckman, Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, or Maddi Gordon with her record-breaking speed? Let us know in the comments! Looking For More NHRA content like this? #NHRA #LasVegasNationals #NHRA2026 #FridayQualifying #JackBeckman #TonyStewart #ShawnLangdon #MaddiGordon #DragRacing Disclaimer: The content presented in our videos is intended solely for entertainment purposes. While we may draw upon facts, rumors, and fiction, viewers should not interpret any part of the content as factual or definitive information. Please enjoy responsibly.”