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Thrilling Victories at NHRA Arizona Nationals: Langdon, Lee, and Anderson Triumph in Firebird Showdown

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 24, 2025
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Thrilling Victories at NHRA Arizona Nationals: Langdon, Lee, and Anderson Triumph in Firebird Showdown

Mar 23, 2025; Chandler, AZ, USA; NHRA top fuel driver Shawn Langdon during the Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sunday was a day of high-octane victory at Firebird Motorsports Park, with Shawn Langdon, Paul Lee, and Greg Anderson all claiming wins in their respective categories in the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The event, the second round of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, was a dazzling display of power, skill, and thrilling competition.

Shawn Langdon, a seasoned Top Fuel competitor, clinched his second consecutive win at Firebird Motorsports Park. Showcasing his prowess and raw power, Langdon outpaced his Kalitta Motorsports teammate, Doug Kalitta, in the final round. His Kalitta Air Careers dragster scorched the track, completing the fastest run of the day at 3.724 seconds and reaching a speed of 330.39 mph. This marks Langdon’s 20th career win and his first victory of the 2025 season, placing him firmly in the points lead.

Langdon acknowledged the stiff competition and the pressure to up his game, stating, “Running [Alan Johnson, crew chief] and Doug in the final, we know what they’re capable of, and the run they made in the semi’s [3.76], and the one we made go only going 3.83, we knew we had to step up, so we kind of threw the kitchen sink at it.”

In the Funny Car category, Paul Lee etched his name into the history books as the 96th different Funny Car winner in NHRA history. His McLeod/FTI Performance Dodge Charger SRT clocked a formidable 4.030 at 313.22, defeating the reigning world champion, Austin Prock. The win was especially poignant for Lee, who reminisced about his last victory, 21 years ago in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category, and dedicated his triumph to the late Eric Medlen.

Moving on to the Pro Stock category, reigning world champion Greg Anderson secured his second consecutive Phoenix win, despite his car losing power and failing to reach half-track. The win was a testament to his skill and resilience, as he managed to defeat his KB Titan Racing teammate, Dallas Glenn, who had red-lighted in the final round. The victory marked Anderson’s 107th career victory and his fourth at Firebird Motorsports Park.

Reflecting on his unexpected win, Anderson said, “I’m still trying to figure out how the heck I won. When you go into a final against Dallas, you know he’s going to be double .00 (reaction time) and you’re just on edge trying to leave the starting line… So crazy final round, but, like they say, a win is a win.”

With the Firebird Motorsports Park chapter closed, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to return to action on March 27-30 at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Fans and competitors alike will be eagerly waiting to see what thrilling races and unexpected victories the next round will bring.

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