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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, was packed with explosive action and high drama as the teams jockeyed for points and prestige at Brainerd International Raceway.
Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
For a third consecutive year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner will be held ahead of the opening day of the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
For a third consecutive year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner will be held ahead of the opening day of the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.More than $80,000 worth of door prizes…
'Spiderman' McBride wins Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle again, clinches championship
Following his third win of the season at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Larry “Spiderman” McBride won the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle class and wrapped up the championship.
Following his third win of the season, Larry “Spiderman” McBride won the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle class and wrapped up the championship. McBride made a single run in the final after Mitch Brown was a no-show.
Ron Feist wins Holley Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Ron Feist was selected as the winner of the Holley Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals after thrashing hard to get his father, Bill's Stock eliminator Mustang ready for competition at Brainerd International Raceway.
Ron Feist was selected as the winner of the Holley Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals after thrashing hard to get his father, Bill's Stock eliminator Mustang ready for competition at Brainerd International Raceway."I hurt the motor in…
Prock, Force to both carry Cornwell Tools sponsorship at U.S. Nationals
The John Force Racing teams of Brittany Force (Top Fuel) and Austin Prock (Funny Car) will both be sponsored by Cornwell Quality Tools at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series fans won’t be seeing double on Labor Day weekend, but they will be seeing the John Force Racing teams of Brittany Force (Top Fuel) and Austin Prock (Funny Car) both sponsored by Cornwell Quality Tools for the…
Nine Sportsman champs crowned in wild Lucas Oil Series action in Brainerd
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Lucas Oil NHRANationals, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Brainerd Raceway, including Donnie Durenburger, who won the event in Super Street for the second time in three years.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Lucas Oil NHRANationals, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Brainerd Raceway.Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Anthony Troyer scored his second…
Watch the Division 1, 3 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway and the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway and the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
Five things we learned in Brainerd
There is a lot more to Brainerd Int’l Raceway than "the Zoo," pine trees, and some walleye-stocked lakes. The track also represents a crucial stop on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour as it comes towards the end of the regular season. As such, we learned a lot at this year’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Here are five things that stand out.
There is a lot more to Brainerd Int’l Raceway than "the Zoo," pine trees, and some walleye-stocked lakes. The track also represents a crucial stop on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour as it comes towards the end of the regular season.…
John DeFlorian wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at Brainerd
John DeFlorian Jr. and the Total Seal Piston Rings Chevy Camaro rallied to their third-consecutive win of the season in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock category Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
John DeFlorian Jr. and the Total Seal Piston Rings Chevy Camaro rallied to their third-consecutive win of the season in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock category Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International…
Prock, Kalitta, and Anderson roll to Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals victories
Austin Prock, Doug Kalitta, and Greg Anderson collected wins at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at historic Brainerd Int'l Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock rolled to his second straight win of the season on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway, defeating J.R. Todd in the final round of the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and putting the reigning world…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday Gallery
We've got all the images from the final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals here in our Sunday gallery, as provided by National Dragster photographers.
Sunday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEOn a cool and overcast morning in Brainerd, Top Fuel eliminations kicked off with a battle between Antron Brown and Shawn Langdon, the No. 7 and No. 8 qualifiers. In a racer that would normally be…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, and Greg Anderson will lead the way into final eliminations for today's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Here's a preview of what's on tap for Sunday.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads toward the end of the regular season with the annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA event since 1982.The event is No. 13 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods Pro…
Beckman, Langdon, and Anderson claim Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles
Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, and Greg Anderson scored wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday in Brainerd as qualifying wrapped up for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge over Matt Hagan on Saturday at Brainerd International Raceway, also securing the No. 1 qualifier at the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Greg…
NHRA adjust Sunday start time for Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Due to potential weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Due to potential weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations of the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.Eliminations will begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Mission Foods…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Gallery
Saturday was another action packed day at Brainerd Int'l Raceway as the fields were set for the Lucas Oil Nationals. Check out our Saturday gallery for all the day's action.
Saturday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of pro qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals featuring the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL Q3Following an overnight rain storm that stretched into Saturday morning, the racers in Brainerd woke up to conditions that differed greatly from Friday. Cooler temperatures and overcast skies led to dramatic improvements…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads toward the end of the regular season with the annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA event since 1982. Saturday's schedule will feature two rounds of professional qualifying and the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads toward the end of the regular season with the annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA event since 1982.The event is No. 13 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods Pro…
Brown, Prock, and Anderson top Friday qualifying in Brainerd
Antron Brown, Austin Prock, and Greg Anderson lead the way after the first day of pro qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown made the quickest run on Friday at Brainerd International Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 position and winning the night’s special American Rebel Light Friday Night “Battle for the Rebel Axe” at…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Gallery
The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd never disappoints and Friday's opening day of pro qualifying delivered in spades. Our National Dragster photographers were on hand to capture all the color and excitement.
Jim Campbell to drive Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car in Brainerd
Erring on the side of caution to allow permanent driver Buddy Hull’s left hand to continue to heal, Jim Dunn Racing has asked veteran Funny Car driver Jim Campbell to drive the Menards Funny Car at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Erring on the side of caution to allow permanent driver Buddy Hull’s left hand to continue to heal, Jim Dunn Racing has asked veteran Funny Car driver Jim Campbell to drive the Menards Funny Car at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd…
Friday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of pro qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
Since 1982, Brainerd Int’l Raceway has hosted an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, but the track has a history that goes back more than a decade earlier.The track was built in 1968 and originally known as Donnybrooke Speedway with a heavy…
After huge win, Pro Stock’s Greg Stanfield looks to keep rolling in Brainerd
Fresh off his first Pro Stock victory since 2011 — and snapping Elite Motorsports’ winless streak in 2025 — Greg Stanfield’s reward is a brand-new car for this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Fresh off his first Pro Stock victory since 2011 — and snapping Elite Motorsports’ winless streak in 2025 — Greg Stanfield’s reward is a brand-new car for this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.The veteran will…
Funny Car's Ron Capps chases his eighth Brainerd victory at Lucas Oil Nationals
Funny Car veteran Ron Capps is quick to sing the praises of Brainerd International Raceway and the loyal fans at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, but his focus will be on another win at the penultimate race of the regular season.
Funny Car veteran Ron Capps is quick to sing the praises of Brainerd International Raceway and the loyal fans at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. As Capps and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travel to Brainerd for…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday preview
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads toward the end of the regular season with the annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA event since 1983.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads toward the end of the regular season with the annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, which has hosted an NHRA event since 1983.The event is No. 13 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods Pro…
Top 5 Moments from the 1988 Brainerd national event
When it comes to Brainerd International Raceway, the stories are endless. The history is rich, and the performances are legendary. Today, we're taking a trip back to 1988 to look in on the top five moments from that year's NHRA melee in Minnesota.
Billy Torrence will go for Top Fuel/Super Comp double at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Billy Torrence will be back behind the wheel of the family's Capco Contractors Top Fueler at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and the past Brainerd winner will also be seeking a double victory as he also competes in Super Comp.
As the founder and CEO of Capco Contractors, a family-owned company that once again this year will invest more than a million man-hours in the construction and maintenance of international oil-and-gas pipelines, Billy Torrence tries to maximize rare…