Coughlin Jr. Falls to Glenn in Las Vegas Final

Troy Coughlin Jr. finished as runner-up in Pro Stock at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals and sits unofficially fifth in the points standings.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Motorsports

Coughlin Jr. Falls to Glenn in Las Vegas Final

Troy Coughlin Jr. lost the Pro Stock final to Dallas Glenn at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals. Coughlin Jr. recorded a 6.604-second run at 207.69 mph in the final, while Glenn ran 6.587 seconds at 206.26 mph.

Why it matters

The result leaves Coughlin Jr. in fifth place in the unofficial points standings after the event. The final round outcome reflects how closely contested the Pro Stock field remains at the Las Vegas event.

Coughlin Jr. qualified No. 11 with a 6.661-second run at 205.35 mph and posted a 6.604-second final run at 207.69 mph. The unofficial fifth-place points position is subject to change as the season continues.

The players

Troy Coughlin Jr.

Troy Coughlin Jr. is a Pro Stock drag racer who finished as runner-up at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.

Dallas Glenn

Dallas Glenn is a Pro Stock drag racer who won the final against Troy Coughlin Jr. at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.

The details

Coughlin Jr. missed the starting line and lost time on the 1-2 gear change during the final. He reached the final after winning the E1, E2, and semifinal rounds, including a 6.627-second semifinal win over Greg Anderson.

Las Vegas Nationals results were published on 2026-11-02.

Season Trajectory

Coughlin Jr.'s runner-up finish keeps him in contention within the NHRA Pro Stock points race, where each event result moves drivers up or down the standings. The unofficial fifth-place position places him among the top tier of contenders heading into the rest of the season.

The Las Vegas result moves Coughlin Jr. to an unofficial fifth place in the points standings, which affects how fantasy and season-long racing observers rank Pro Stock drivers. Standings positions shift again with each subsequent event, so the fifth-place ranking is not final.

The takeaway

Consistent final-round appearances, like Coughlin Jr.'s at Las Vegas, can keep a driver near the top of the points race even without a win. Following the standings after each event shows how close the Pro Stock field has become.