Kalitta Motorsports achieved a significant milestone with a double victory at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. J.R. Todd and Doug Kalitta both clinched wins, marking the team’s second double victory in its history. Todd notched his first win of the year and moved up to third in the NHRA Funny Car standings, while Kalitta recorded his 62nd career win and tied for third in all-time Top Fuel wins. However, teammate Shawn Langdon faced an unexpected early exit, losing in the first round.

By the Numbers
  • Todd's win marked his 23rd career victory and second in Seattle.
  • Kalitta's victory was his third of the season, tying him for third on the all-time Top Fuel wins list.
  • Kalitta closed the gap in points to five behind teammate Langdon, who is the current leader.
State of Play
  • J.R. Todd is now third in the NHRA Funny Car standings, trailing leader Ron Capps by 42 points.
  • Doug Kalitta is second in the Top Fuel standings, reducing his teammate Langdon's lead from 150 to just five points.
  • Team Kalitta will compete next at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals in Minnesota from August 21-23.
What's Next

With two races left in the regular season, both Todd and Kalitta will focus on maintaining momentum to secure optimal playoff positions, particularly as Kalitta aims to overtake Langdon for the Top Fuel lead.

Bottom Line

The double victory underscores Kalitta Motorsports’ resurgence and strategic improvements this season, setting a competitive tone as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. Langdon's early exit, while disappointing, provides an opportunity for regrouping and strategizing for upcoming races.