NEWS
Fast Five: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
NHRA Power Rankings: Ron Capps is starting to make it feel a lot like 2016
Leah Pritchett’s year-long dry spell ends with a convincing Brainerd victory.
Ron Capps bests Tommy Johnson Jr. in all-DSR Dodge Charger Funny Car final
Fifteen more drivers clinch Countdown to the Championship berths in Brainerd
Jason Line runs the table in Summit Camaro for dominant Brainerd victory
Unofficial Mello Yello points standings
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday gallery
Bo Butner is a triple threat, but his priority is Pro Stock
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
Matt Hagan drives Dodge Charger to Funny Car qualifying lead at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Brittany Force earns fifth Top Fuel pole of the season at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Jason Line drives Summit Racing Equipment Camaro to Pro Stock pole in Brainerd
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday gallery
Erica Enders wants more, expects more
Jack Beckman is focused on another championship and not much else
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence takes early qualifying lead in Brainerd
Matt Hagan powers to top spot during Friday Funny Car qualifying
Jason Line takes Summit Camaro to early Pro Stock qualifying lead in Brainerd
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday gallery
Red hot Matt Hartford ready for first Brainerd experience
Billy Torrence continues march towards Countdown berth
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday preview
Brainerd atmosphere brings out the best in Funny Car star Ron Capps
Tricky Tipster: Who’s feeling Minnesota?
Standout Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock motivated to build on first career victory
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Brainerd preview
Minnesota-based LaBounty powers Doug Kalitta’s Top Fueler in Brainerd
WATCH: Team Kalitta preps for important Brainerd outing this weekend
FEATURED
Brainerd, MN TV Schedule | Mello Yello Drag Racing Series |
| ROUND | DATE | TIME | CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY NITRO LIVE | Friday, August 16 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET | FS1 |
| SATURDAY NITRO LIVE | Saturday, August 17 | 11:00pm - Midnight ET | FS1 |
| FINALS | Sunday, August 18 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm ET | FS1 |
| RE-AIRS |
| FRIDAY NITRO LIVE | Sunday, August 18 | 9:30am- 11:00am ET | FS2 |
| SATURDAY NITRO LIVE | Sunday, August 18 | 11:00am - Noon ET | FS2 |
| SATURDAY NITRO LIVE | Monday, August 19 | 12:30am - 3:30am ET | FS1 |
| SATURDAY NITRO LIVE | Monday, August 19 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm ET | FS1 |
| SATURDAY NITRO LIVE | Monday, August 19 | 10:00pm - 1:00am ET | FS2 |
| NHRA FINALS | Thursday, August 22 | 10:00pm - 1:00am ET | FS2 |
| NHRA IN 30 | Saturday, August 24 | 5:00pm - 5:30pm ET | FS2 |
 | Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series |
| SERIES | DATE | TIME | CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPORTSMAN | Saturday, August 31 | 11:30am - 12:30pm ET | FS2 |
Fast Five: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Brian Lohnes count down their top five highlights from the 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
NHRA Power Rankings: Ron Capps is starting to make it feel a lot like 2016
NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat driver looks poised for run to second world championship
Leah Pritchett’s year-long dry spell ends with a convincing Brainerd victory.
Leah Pritchett earned DSR's first Top Fuel win of the season with confidence-boosting performance in Brainerd.
Ron Capps bests Tommy Johnson Jr. in all-DSR Dodge Charger Funny Car final
Ron Capps wheels NAPA Dodge Charger to his third win of the season and sixth at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Jason Line runs the table in Summit Camaro for dominant Brainerd victory
Minnesota native Jason Line goes wire-to-wire in Summit Camaro for his first Pro Stock victory of the season
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday gallery
The final day of the 38th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals produced more thrilling moments and our ace lensman, Marc Gewertz, was on hand to capture it all. Here's more of his best work from Brainerd Int'l Raceway.
Unofficial Mello Yello points standings
Unofficial point standings following the completion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the 17th event of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Fifteen more drivers clinch Countdown to the Championship berths in Brainerd
Fifteen racers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock clinched their spots in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs as the result of racing at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Bo Butner is a triple threat, but his priority is Pro Stock
Multi-talented Bo Butner could win championships in Pro Stock, Factory Stock, and Super Gas this season.
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
It's time to crown champions at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, and after an overnight thunderstorm, conditions figure to be the best of the weekend. Let's see who leaves Minnesota with the goods.
LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS HIGHLIGHTS
Erica Enders wants more, expects more
Two-time Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders is baffled by her lack of results this season, but vows to keep on fighting.
Jack Beckman is focused on another championship and not much else
Still seeking his first win of the season, Funny Car's "Fast Jack" Beckman remains confident that his Infinite Hero Dodge team is geared-up for an extended playoff run.
Red hot Matt Hartford ready for first Brainerd experience
After a win and a runner-up on the Western Swing, red-hot Matt Hartford and his Total Seal team are ready to continue their pursuit of the Mello Yello Pro Stock championship.
Brainerd atmosphere brings out the best in Funny Car star Ron Capps
There’s a certain affinity Ron Capps has with Brainerd International Raceway and its huge on-site campground known as “The Zoo.” After all, there is a part of the campground named after the Funny Car world champion.
Tricky Tipster: Who’s feeling Minnesota?
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson roll into Brainerd as Tricky Tipster’s pre-race favorites for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
NHRA News
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online includes Denver and Sonoma coverage
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 15th issue of 2019, which includes coverage of the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.-
NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2020 season
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.-
Win a Harley-Davidson FXDR114 motorcycle, other big prizes in NHRA Sweepstakes
A Harley-Davidson FXDR114 motorcycle is the grand prize in the 2019 edition of the NHRA Sweepstakes, and other lucky winners will also win cool prizes.-
NHRA unveils new tiered membership program
NHRA has introduced a new three-tiered membership program allowing new and renewing members will be able to choose the program that fits them best.
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Dragster Insider
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess takes readers on a journey through NHRA history to tell “the stories behind the stories”
The Sports Report
NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna offers news, analysis, and personality profiles on Sportsman racers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Behind the Numbers
NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor Jacob Sundstrom takes an analytical dive into the statistics to track trends
Fast Five
NHRA's Lewis Bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
