None of the NHRA's four points leaders managed to secure victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in Dallas, setting up a critical championship showdown at the upcoming Las Vegas event. Jordan Vandergriff's Cornwell Tools Chevrolet reached its sixth final round of the 2026 season at the Midwest Nationals, highlighting his consistency in a year where the regular-season points leaders have struggled to convert at key moments.
The Dallas round served as a precursor to the Las Vegas race, which is being viewed as the real stress test for championship contenders. With the playoffs tightening, the inability of the points leaders to win in Dallas adds pressure heading into the Nevada finale.
