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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Donnie Durenberger

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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114:19
Donnie Durenberger, who won this event two years ago, struck again in Super Street for his fourth career win, surviving a double-breakout final-round bout with Scott Cowles, 10.887 to 10.863.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Jason Kenny

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
106:42
Three-time U.S. Nationals finalist Jason Kenny broke a four-year victory drought as he collected career win No. 5 in Super Gas, defeating local favorite Trevor Larson, the 2023 world champ, on a 9.92 to 9.94 count.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Brian Johnson

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
59:51
Brian Johnson, who hails from the Minnesota town of Nowthen, had a little now-then flashback as he won the event for the second time, following up his 2018 Brainerd Super Stock conquest with a Super Comp victory this year on an 8.93 to 8.96 final-…
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Stock winner Ryan Hutar

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
102:39
Ryan Hutar, a runner-up at his home event in Brainerd in 2016, returned to the Stock final and scored his first win by taking out current points leader Joe Santangelo with a 10.167 on his 10.15 dial.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Jason DeForrest

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
73:42
Jason DeForrest successfully defended his 2024 Brainerd win and collected his seventh Wally when he beat veteran Len Schnieder in the Super Stock final. DeForrest left first and ran 9.072 against his 9.03 dial.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Comp winner Matt Harris

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
96:39
Division 5 Comp champ Matt Harris added a second Wally to his collection as the Nebraska-based speedster defeated No. 1 qualifier Cali Neff in the final, (-.47) 7.79 to Neff’s (-.33) 6.82.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
99:49
Reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Sean Bellemeur collected his fourth win of the season and inched closer to his milestone 50th career win with victory No. 47, winning a close final-round encounter with Bob McCosh, 5.45 to 5.47.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Anthony Troyer

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
98:01
Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Anthony Troyer scored his second win of the season in his Fendt-backed McPhillips Racing A/Fueler as the Winternationals champ defeated nine-time tour Jackie Fricke on a final-round holeshot, 5.24 to 5.21.
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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.
19 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
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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.
19 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sportsman Appreciation Dinner
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…
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'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.
19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
McBride
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.
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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.
19 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Never Rest
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…
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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.
19 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cornwell
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…
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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.
19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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.Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Anthony Troyer scored his second…
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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.
19 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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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…
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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.
18 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
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.…
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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.
18 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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MMPS
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…
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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.
17 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brainerd
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…
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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.
17 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Joey Severance 55
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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.
17 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Dallas Glenn
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…
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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.
17 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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brainerd
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…
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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.
16 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Beckman
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…
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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.
16 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Brainerd
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…
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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.
16 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Bob Tasca III 48
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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.
16 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Zetterstrom
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…
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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.
16 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Brainerd
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…
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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.
15 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Prock
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…
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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.
15 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Jim Whiteley 50
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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.
15 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Campbell
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…
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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.
15 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Jeg
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…
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