LAS VEGAS, NV – October 29, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – With his eye on a second consecutive NHRA world title, Pro Stock champion Dallas Glenn enters the 26th annual MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the points lead and momentum on his side.
The reigning Pro Stock world champion took over the points lead following his record-breaking win at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro. It was Glenn’s fifth win of the 2026 season and first of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season comes to a close, Glenn is focused on another Las Vegas win and extending his points lead.
“I feel like ever since the championship last year, I’ve kind of just been a lot calmer and more relaxed,” Glenn said. “I feel like this time last year, even though I had a pretty good points lead at this point, I was still pretty nervous and felt like I had a lot of pressure on me, but this year I just feel super calm, relaxed, like I’m just up there clicking off time runs and just trying to do the best that I can.”
Glenn won last year’s MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge along with Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle). The 2026 race will be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Glenn and the other stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series know how crucial a strong performance in Las Vegas can be with a world championship on the line. With only two events remaining in 2026, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
“Anytime you can go up there and try to cut down on that lead is what you try to do every single weekend. Then, you just try to just keep doing that every week and eventually you’ll end up on top,” Glenn said.
Following his Texas NHRA FallNationals win, Glenn, who made the quickest run in Pro Stock history in Dallas with a stellar pass of 6.434-seconds, currently leads Elite Motorsports standout Greg Stanfield by 14 points. The Elite Motorsports camp won the first three events of the Countdown, but Glenn is looking to carry his momentum into the final two races of the playoffs.
“To be able to take the points lead into Vegas definitely makes all the hard work and blood, sweat and tears that we’ve put in the last few weeks worth it,” Glenn said.
Other title contenders include Matt Hartford, who is 41 points back in third, Greg Anderson, who trails his teammate by 78 points and Troy Coughlin Jr., who sits fifth and 99 points out of first.
The Top Fuel class continues to be dominated by points leader Shawn Langdon. Langdon is currently 139 points ahead of his teammate and reigning champion Doug Kalitta. With another strong performance, Langdon could potentially clinch his second world title this weekend in Las Vegas.
Hagan won his sixth Las Vegas race last season and leads the points after winning four races this season. Other Funny Car contenders include second-place Jordan Vandergriff, who is 98 points back, and past world champion and Dallas winner J.R. Todd, who sits third at 119 points out.
Two-time world champion Herrera won last year’s MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge over Angie Smith. Reigning champ Richard Gadson leads the points, while six-time world champ and Dallas winner Matt Smith is third.
The MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge will also feature exciting competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier E.T. Finals, where world champions will be crowned in several categories. The event also marks the final race of the popular JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
Vegas race fans can also enjoy special pre-race ceremonies on Sunday, along with the SealMaster Track Walk. Another can’t-miss experience is Sunday’s winner’s circle celebration, where fans are invited to congratulate the Las Vegas event winners. As always, every ticket is a pit pass to the most powerful motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action as they service their cars, get autographs from their favorite drivers and more. They can also visit the midway for displays, merchandise, food and fun.
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12:45 and 3:30 p.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 30, followed by the final two rounds on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, Nov. 1. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, followed by eliminations at 5 p.m. ET.
To purchase tickets to the MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, call 800-644-4444 or visit LVMS.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free in general admission areas with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit NHRA.com.
About Mission Foods
MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/
About NHRA
NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Source: National Hot Rod Association
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