NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Aug 17 - 20
2023

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

ELEVATION
1,200 feet

Event Info

NHRA fans flock to Brainerd International Raceway every year for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. This race delivers thrilling racing action and some of the best camping on the NHRA tour, as “The Zoo,” provides unique and memorable camaraderie for racegoers and racers alike. Pro Stock also returns to Brainerd in 2023!

On Saturday, fans can enjoy the #2Fast2Tasty Mission NHRA Challenge, where semifinalists from the previous race in the pro classes will duel during qualifying for bonus money and points!

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 866-444-4455. Purchase early and save!

Event Schedule
 

Full Racing Schedule
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL

THURSDAY - August 17, 2023

 
Sportsman Qualifying9:15 AM
  

FRIDAY - August 18, 2023

 

Sportsman Qualifying9:15 AM
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival11:30 AM
10 Questions with Jason Logan featuring Dallas Glenn at the Nitro Alley Stage12:00 PM
Just the Basics with Austin Prock at the Nitro Alley Stage12:30 PM
NHRA Insider Podcast - live on the Nitro Alley Stage1:00 PM
Pro Mod autograph session in front of the Nitro Alley Stage1:00 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session1:15 PM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session2:45 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel)3:30 PM
Snowmobile Qualifying4:30 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session4:35 PM
Cacklefest in the Midway5:15 PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session5:15 PM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session6:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel) 6:30 PM
“Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike"7:30 PM
  

SATURDAY - August 19, 2023

 

Sportsman Eliminations9:15 AM
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival9:15 AM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display10:30 AM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session11:00 AM
Nitro School presented by Total Seal with Todd Smith at the Nitro Alley Stage11:00 AM
Cacklefest in the Midway11:30 AM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session12:00 PM
Snowmobile Qualifying12:30 PM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session12:45 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Round 11:05 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session 1:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 11:50 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session 2:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 12:20 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 12:45 PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session2:45 PM
Snowmobile Qualifying3:00 PM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session3:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Finals3:55 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session 4:15 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals4:40 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session 4:45 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals5:10 PM
“Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike"5:15 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 For Top Alcohol Funny Car & Round 2 For Top Alcohol Dragster5:20 PM
Sportsman Eliminations 6:05 PM
  

SUNDAY - August 20, 2023

 

Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival9:00 AM
Grand Rapids High School drumline performances throughout the day 
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 19:30 AM
SealMaster Trackwalk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line10:00 AM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 1

11:00 AM

Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 112:00 PM
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 212:20 PM
Cacklefest in the Midway12:30 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2

12:40 PM

Snowmobile Eliminations - Round 112:50 PM
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 21:20 PM
Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 21:50 PM
Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals2:00 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals2:15 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:30 PM
Snowmobile Eliminations - Round 22:45 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Semi-Finals

3:05 PM

Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Semi-Finals3:20 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Finals3:25 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals

3:40 PM

Snowmobile Eliminations - Finals3:45 PM
Pro Mod Eliminations -Finals3:55 PM
Jr Dragster, Jr Street, & Street Legal Exhibition4:00 PM
Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Finals4:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car and Top Fuel) - Finals

4:35 PM

Winner's CircleOn the Starting Line
* Schedule subject to change 
TV Schedule

Event Lodging

 

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Competitors

Mission Challenge