Apr 29, 2025
On this
episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster
Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to deep
dive into their victories at the American Rebel Light Four-Wide
Nationals.
For Shawn
Langdon it wasn't just the second win of his season, it was winning
the 1,000th Top Fuel race ever held that has set it apart in his
already decorated career. Langdon talks about a dramatic qualifying
run in amazing detail, how the race day went, and why this team is
once again on a path to championship contention. His insights about
winning and sharing the winner's circle with Don Garlits and Connie
Kalitta are fantastic. A truly historic day for both he and the
NHRA.
Matt Smith
made the final in Gainesville and then roared through the field to
win the 4-Wides in Charlotte. In a wide-ranging discussion, Smith
talks about not only his path to victory but the ins and outs of
his rigorous off-season making more than 70 dyno pulls to master
the VP Racing Fuel that has come back into the class for 2025, and
more. It's a window into the mind and approach of a six-time
champion, who is relentlessly seeking 7.
Great racers
talking success and hard work!