Shawn Langdon and DHL Top Fuel Team Focused on Arizona Nationals Success

Phoenix, AZ – Heading into the second race of the 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series Shawn Langdon and the DHL Kalitta Air Toyota Top Fuel dragster team are eager to build momentum. This will be the third weekend in a row the team is hitting the track and they are back at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park for the NHRA Arizona Nationals after spending four days testing two weeks ago. Bringing more run data from the season opening race has the team prepared to improve their performance numbers and go rounds on Sunday.

“We had a good test session a couple of weeks ago and then got the season started in Pomona last weekend,” said Langdon, who will be pursuing his second Top Fuel world championship this season. “We have added Jason McCulloch to our DHL Kalitta Air team and he has already made us better I think. He and I have a lot of the same philosophies when it comes to racing. I am also excited to be back racing for Connie Kalitta and Kurt Elliott.”

The Arizona Nationals is one of only a handful of events on the NHRA tour where Langdon is looking for his first final round appearance. In 2012 he grabbed the No. 1 qualifier and raced to a semi-final finish.

“Our goal every race is to get into the winner’s circle,” said Langdon. “I have a lot of confidence in my crew and especially my crew chiefs. This is a long season and we want to continue to make improvements that will pay off for the whole season. Getting to race three weekends in a row will really help is get our season off on the right foot.”

Langdon who also races and crew chiefs periodically in the Super Comp ranks at national events is recognized as one of the leavers in the sport as well as one of the toughest competitors. Last weekend Langdon had one of the best reaction times in the first round behind the wheel of his DHL Kalitta Air Top Fuel dragster. His attention to detail, concentration and dedication to the craft of driving is something that will definitely turn on win lights for the team this season.

“I try and do everything the same way whether it is qualifying or eliminations,” said Langdon. “I have a routine and I know I have a job to do on the starting line. This is a team sport and everyone has to bring their A game every round. There are too many good drivers and cars out here to not give it your all every pass.”

2020 NHRA Arizona Nationals Highlights (event not contested in 2021): Qual. No. 7; Beat Clay Millican; Lost to Steve Torrence

Last Event Recap (2022 Winternationals): Winternationals: Qual 8; Lost to Josh Hart

Career Stats: 288 events, 285 starts, 310 round wins, 17 wins, 35 finals, 19 No. 1 qualifiers; in Top Fuel: 240 events, 237 starts, 15 wins, 32 finals, 271 round wins, 19 No. 1 qualifiers

2022 Results
Winternationals: Qual 8; Lost to Josh Hart