Coughlin Jr. Settles for Runner-Up at Las Vegas Nationals
Coughlin Jr. is unofficially fifth in the points standings, with the full gap to the leader not yet reported.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Motorsports
Las Vegas drag racing fans watched Troy Coughlin Jr. come within one run of a Pro Stock title at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, where he lost the final to Dallas Glenn. Coughlin Jr. still sits unofficially fifth in the points standings after the weekend.
Why it matters
For valley fans who make the trip to the track, the result keeps a local-region drag racing story in play as the season moves on. Points position matters because it determines how much ground a driver must make up in the remaining events.
Coughlin Jr. qualified 11th at 6.661 seconds and 205.35 mph before a 6.604-second, 207.69-mph final run that finished 0.017 seconds behind Dallas Glenn's 6.587-second pass. Coughlin Jr. is unofficially fifth in the standings, and the full points gap is not yet reported.
The players
Troy Coughlin Jr.
Pro Stock driver who lost the final at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals and is unofficially fifth in the points standings.
Dallas Glenn
Pro Stock driver who won the final at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals with a 6.587-second run.
Greg Anderson
Pro Stock driver beaten by Coughlin Jr. in the semifinal round at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.
The details
Coughlin Jr. won the E1, E2 and semifinal rounds, beating Greg Anderson in the semifinal with a 6.627-second run. He missed the starting line and lost time on the 1-2 gear change in the final, which left him trailing Glenn at the finish.
Timeline
Qualifying at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals set the 11th starting position for Coughlin Jr.
The Pro Stock final was run at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, which the article was published on.
Beyond the Strip
The NHRA Las Vegas Nationals is a recurring drag racing event hosted in the valley, and this Pro Stock final is one round of that annual meet. Coughlin Jr.'s runner-up finish sets his season position against the other drivers competing in the same class.
If you plan to catch Pro Stock racing in person, the Las Vegas track is where the points battle continues for drivers like Coughlin Jr. Check the event schedule before heading out, since on-track action and traffic around the venue can shift during race weekends.
The takeaway
Coughlin Jr.'s runner-up finish shows how close Pro Stock margins can be, with the final decided by 0.017 seconds. Watch the points standings as the season continues, since his unofficial fifth place can change with each event.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Speedway Media.
