Championship Drag Racing

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Brainerd, Minn.
(Aug. 14-17)

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22nd Annual

Aug. 14-17
Brainerd Int’l Raceway
Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA national event since 1982, is where race teams traditionally gear up for the biggest race of the year, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Located in the heart of Minnesota’s recreation area, it’s the perfect place for racers and their crews to regroup before heading to Indianapolis. Last year, retiring Kenny Bernstein beat Larry Dixon in the Top Fuel final for the last win of his career, and John Force recorded his 10th Funny Car victory at the event when he defeated teammate Gary Densham. Jeg Coughlin Jr. won Pro Stock, and Geno Scali won Pro Stock Bike for the first time, on a Kawasaki, the first for that make in 10 years.

MAILING/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 4343 Highway 371 N., Brainerd, MN 56401

ELEVATION: 1,200 feet

WEBSITE: www.brainerdraceway.com

TICKET INFORMATION: (218) 824-7220 or (612) 989-5151

GENERAL ADMISSION: Adult: Thursday-Sunday, advance, $100; Friday-Sunday, advance, $90; Saturday-Sunday, advance, $75; Thursday-Sunday, gate, $120; Friday-Sunday, gate, $110; Saturday-Sunday, gate, $90; Thursday, $15, gate; Friday, $30, gate; Saturday, $50, gate; Sunday, $55, gate. Junior (6-12): Thursday-Sunday, advance, $50; Friday-Sunday, advance, $45; Saturday-Sunday, advance, $37; Thursday-Sunday, gate, $60; Friday-Sunday, gate, $55; Saturday-Sunday, gate, $45; Thursday, gate, $5; Friday, gate, $15; Saturday, gate, $25; Sunday, gate, $27. Pitside parking: $20

RESERVED SEATING: Adult: Thursday-Sunday, advance, $140; Friday-Sunday, advance, $125; Saturday-Sunday, advance, $105; Thursday-Sunday, gate, $160; Friday-Sunday, gate, $145; Saturday-Sunday, gate, $120; Saturday, gate, $70; Sunday, gate, $75. Junior (6-12): Thursday-Sunday, advance, $90; Friday-Sunday, advance, $80; Saturday-Sunday, advance, $67; Thursday-Sunday, gate, $100; Friday-Sunday, gate, $90; Saturday-Sunday, gate, $75; Saturday, gate, $45; Sunday, gate, $47

HOW TO GET THERE: The track is six miles north of Brainerd on Highway 371 north. From Minneapolis, take Highway 10 north to Highway 371 north; go north to the track

VISITOR INFORMATION: Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, (218) 829-2838 or (800) 450-2838; Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, (218) 963-2620 or (800) 950-9610

BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY RECOMMENDS PLACES TO STAY: AmericInn of Baxter, (800) 634-3444 • AmericInn of Pequot Lakes: (800) 634-3444 • Birch Bay Resort & Gold Course, (218) 963-4488 • Breezy Point Resort, (888) 651-5300 • Causeway of Gull, (877) 963-4865 • Chaparral Bunkhouse Motel, (218) 829-8861 • Comfort Suites & Rapid River Lodge, (877) 543-8938 • Country Inn and Suites, (800) 456-4000 • Cragun’s Resort, (800) 272-4867 • Days Inn of Baxter, (800) 329-7466 • Days Inn of Nisswa, (800) 329-7466 • Econo Lodge, (800) 424-4777 • Fritz’s Resort Campground & Golf, (218) 568-8688 • Grand Casino Mille Lacs, (800) 626-5825 • Grand View Lodge, Golf & Tennis, (218) 963-2234 • Gull Four Seasons Resort, (800) 964-4855 • Gull Lake Federal Dam Campgrounds, (218) 829-8402 • Gull Lake Motel, (800) 599-2208 • Hawthorn Inn, (866) 836-9330 • Hidden Paradise Resort & Campground, (218) 963-3180 • Kavanaugh's Resort and Restaurant, (218) 829-5226 • Lakeside Resort & Campground, (218) 828-1708 • Madden’s Resort, (800) 642-5363 • Nisswa Motel, (800) 254-7612 • Paul Banyan Inn - Best Western, (877) 728-6926 • Quarterdeck Resort & Boathouse Eatery, (800) 950-5596 • Ramada Inn, (800) 272-6232 • SandyBeach Resort, (218) 963-4458 • Sullivan’s Resort & Campground, (218) 829-5697 • Super 8, 800-8000 • White Gables Hotel, (218) 829-7010