NHRA Midwest Nationals Recap: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle Q3 and Q4 Highlights
Top Fuel Q3 Recap
- Leader: Shawn Langdon set the pace with a 3.701-second run at 337.16 mph.
- Runner-ups: Leah Pruett (3.722) and Billy Torrence (3.727) followed closely.
- Notable Runs: Maddi Gordon recorded the fastest speed at 340.65 mph despite a slower E.T. of 3.738.
- Challenging Runs: Several contenders struggled, with Justin Ashley clocking a 4.024.
Top Fuel Q4 Recap
- Leader: Leah Pruett with a 3.728 at 335.07 mph.
- Close Competition: Tony Stewart followed at 3.733.
- Struggles for Langdon: He ran a 4.284 but maintained his No. 1 position overall with a 3.679 from Q1.
Top Fuel Q3 and Q4 Rankings
| Position | Driver | E.T. | MPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawn Langdon | 3.701 | 337.16 |
| 2 | Leah Pruett | 3.722 | 327.35 |
| 3 | Billy Torrence | 3.727 | 338.00 |
| 4 | Maddi Gordon | 3.738 | 340.65 |
| 5 | Shawn Reed | 3.752 | 332.92 |
Funny Car Q3 Recap
- Leader: Jack Beckman completed Q3 in 3.866 seconds at 332.59 mph, securing the quickest run of the session.
- Continuing Performers: Alexis DeJoria (3.913) and Austin Prock (3.914) remained competitive.
Funny Car Q4 Recap
- Leader: Austin Prock with a 3.882 at 330.23 mph.
- Noteworthy Performance by DeJoria: She ran a strong 3.910.
- Overall Top Qualifier: Beckman’s Q3 time remains the fastest of the event.
Funny Car Q3 and Q4 Rankings
| Position | Driver | E.T. | MPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Beckman | 3.866 | 332.59 |
| 2 | Alexis DeJoria | 3.913 | 332.51 |
| 3 | Austin Prock | 3.914 | 332.84 |
| 4 | Jordan Vandergriff | 3.923 | 329.26 |
| 5 | Blake Alexander | 3.958 | 327.66 |
Pro Stock Q3 Recap
- Leader: Troy Coughlin Jr. led with 6.474 seconds at 211.30 mph.
- Strong Challenger: Eric Latino finished close behind with 6.487.
Pro Stock Q4 Recap
- Leader: Greg Stanfield scored a 6.477 at 211.93 mph, marking the quickest pass of the session.
- Tight Competition: Aaron Stanfield and Greg Anderson were nearly as fast, putting the top three within .005 seconds.
Pro Stock Q3 and Q4 Rankings
| Position | Driver | E.T. | MPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy Coughlin Jr. | 6.474 | 211.30 |
| 2 | Eric Latino | 6.487 | 210.60 |
| 3 | Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 6.496 | 210.47 |
| 4 | Dallas Glenn | 6.499 | 210.93 |
| 5 | Greg Stanfield | 6.477 | 211.93 |
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q3 Recap
- Leader: Matt Smith delivered a 6.663-second run at 202.70 mph.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q4 Recap
- Leader: Gaige Herrera topped the session with a 6.644 at 202.76 mph.
- Competitive Finish: Smith finished second with a 6.672.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q3 and Q4 Rankings
| Position | Rider | E.T. | MPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Smith | 6.663 | 202.70 |
| 2 | Gaige Herrera | 6.644 | 202.76 |
| 3 | Joey Gladstone | 6.695 | 201.37 |
| 4 | John Hall | 6.721 | 202.03 |
| 5 | Angie Smith | 6.723 | 201.01 |
Summary
With thrilling performances and fierce competition across the sessions in St. Louis, the NHRA Midwest Nationals showcased incredible speed and precision. Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera led their respective categories, setting the stage for an exciting race day ahead.
