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Entering the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, Nitro Funny Car rookie Jordan Vandergriff faced a pivotal weekend in his pursuit of the 2026 NHRA World Championship, trailing points leader Matt Hagan by 99 points with just two races remaining.
When Hagan suffered a shocking second-round exit, the door swung wide open for Vandergriff and his Cornwell Tools team. With an opportunity to make up crucial ground in the championship standings, Vandergriff delivered when it mattered most, battling his way through eliminations to capture his fourth career victory!
The clutch performance trimmed his championship deficit to just 39 points heading into the season finale at Pomona, where points-and-a-half will be on the line!
Go behind the scenes with Jordan Vandergriff throughout an unforgettable Sunday in Las Vegas, from the pits and staging lanes to the top end and winner's circle, as we capture the pressure, emotion, and celebration of a victory that kept his championship dreams alive.
One race remains. One world championship on the line. The fight is far from over! 🔥
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