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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Gallery
Friday was an exciting day at Brainerd Int'l Raceway and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the color and excitement of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Force and Hight lead Brainerd nitro fields after Friday qualifying
Teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight posted the quickest runs of the day during Friday’s opening nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
Teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight posted the quickest runs of the day during Friday’s opening nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
With temperatures nearly 50 degrees cooler than what NHRA teams dealt with…
The clock is ticking as Chad Green pursues a spot in the upcoming playoffs
Funny Car racer Chad Green needs a strong showing in Brainerd and Indy in order to qualify for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
After missing the Epping, Sonoma and Seattle events, Chad Green finds himself in a precarious position as he looks to make the Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the first time. Green, enjoying a successful season behind the wheel of his…
Tricky Tipster: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Heading into the wilds of Brainerd for the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Tricky Tipster has labeled Steve Torrence and Bob Tasca III as the favorites to win in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively.
There are just two races remaining before the start of the highly anticipated Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which means the pressure is building for anyone who has a desire to win a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing series title.
Following…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series returns this week to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the 15th of 22 events this year, and the penultimate race before the Countdown to the Championship fields are set.
The battle for spots in the rapidly-approaching Countdown to the Championship will heat up this weekend when the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series makes its annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Teammates…
Funny Car champ Capps enjoys special atmosphere of Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
There are several reasons why Brainerd Int'l Raceway is a special place for reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, especially the “Capps Corner” portion of “the Zoo” campgrounds, which is filled with Capps aficionados, and they’ll be out in full force this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
There are several reasons why Brainerd Int'l Raceway is a special place for reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, but the incredible atmosphere at the facility is certainly among them. He’s eager to experience it at this weekend’s 40th annual…
Nitro Time Machine: DSR teams sweep 2019 Brainerd final rounds
At the 2019 Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Leah Pruett and Ron Capps combined to give Don Schumacher Racing a much-needed Top Fuel/Funny Car double.
After monumental win, Top Fuel’s Antron Brown looks to keep rolling in Brainerd
Antron Brown’s first year as a team owner has been anything but easy, but following the Top Fuel star’s first win of the season — and as a team owner last Sunday in Topeka — things are starting to click for the three-time world champ.
Antron Brown’s first year as a team owner has been anything but easy, but following the Top Fuel star’s first win of the season — and as a team owner last Sunday in Topeka — things are starting to click for the three-time world champ. Racing just…
Doug Winters aims to get on track in Brainerd race powered by Stinar
It has not been the 2022 season Doug Winters had anticipated in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but the veteran has the chance to get things turned around in a major way at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, a race powered by his sponsor, Stinar.
It has not been the 2022 season Doug Winters had anticipated in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon. But the veteran has the chance to get things turned around in a major way at Brainerd International Raceway as part of…
Meet The Producers: An insider discussion on making NHRA on FOX TV
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting Steve Reintjes and FOX Sr. Coordinating Producer Pete Richards join host Brian Lohnes to delve into the fascinating world of putting drag racing on television.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting Steve Reintjes and FOX Sr. Coordinating Producer Pete Richards join host Brian Lohnes to delve into the fascinating world of putting drag racing on television.…
D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout set to take place at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout takes place Friday and Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, with the winner taking the $10,000 prize and the chance to pick up two victories in one weekend.
It’s already been a standout season for Kris Thorne in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon. The points leader has racked up three victories in what has been a career year, and he now has the opportunity to enjoy a truly…
Nitro Time Machine: Relive the surprising final rounds from the '87 Brainerd race
The final rounds from the 1987 NorthStar Nationals in Brainerd featured some racers who are very familiar to NHRA fans, but there was also a surprise or two.
Topeka winners Brown, Tasca, Coughlin, Gladstone, Bond guest on WFO Radio
Menards NHRA Nationals presented PetArmor winners Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., Joey Gladstone, and Justin Bond joined host Joe Castello on WFO Radio to talk about winning the event.
Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor winners Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., Joey Gladstone, and Justin Bond joined host Joe Castello on WFO Radio to talk about winning the event.
Brown shared the details of…
Go Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Menards NHRA Nationals
Experience the unfettered joy as Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Joey Gladstone celebrate their wins with crewmembers, fellow winners, and their vanquished final-round opponents at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
Sports Report: Tyler Cassil beats the heat for NHRA’s latest double
When Tyler Cassil claimed the Super Stock and Stock titles at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, he became just the 29th driver to double up at an NHRA national event. The rare feat has been achieved just 43 times since 1991.
The 100-degree heat that enveloped Heartland Motorsports Park during last weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor made for challenging conditions for both racers and fans, but the heat appeared to have had little effect on Tyler…
Menards NHRA Nationals Weekend Rewind
A blisteringly hot weekend at the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor resulted in some even hotter action on the racetrack. Relive the magic in our Weekend Rewind video.
Sweetleaf Stevia to back Mountain Motor Pro Stock at final three 2022 events
SweetLeaf brand Stevia Water Drops will be the official presenting sponsor for Mountain Motor Pro Stock for the remaining three NHRA events of 2022, beginning with the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
SweetLeaf brand Stevia Water Drops will be the official presenting sponsor for Mountain Motor Pro Stock for the remaining three NHRA events of 2022, beginning with the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
Fans can also catch the 820-plus-cid…
Big stakes for NHRA Camping World stars at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd
Brainerd Int'l Raceway is again set to host a key stop during the NHRA with the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 18-21, the second to last event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season.
Known for its unique and memorable atmosphere, as well as plenty of thrilling racing action, Brainerd Int'l Raceway is again set to host a key stop during the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals…
Cassil's Super Stock/Stock double highlights Topeka Sportsman competition
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Heartland Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, led by Tyler Cassil, who doubled up in Super Stock and Stock.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Heartland Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, led by Tyler…
Fifteen more drivers clinch Countdown spots in Topeka; playoff fields filling up
Fifteen more drivers among the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series classes clinched their berths in the 2022 Countdown to the Championship based on their performances at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
Fifteen more drivers among the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series classes clinched their berths in the 2022 Countdown to the Championship based on their performances at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
Mike…