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Torrence gets healthy while Tasca stays hot on a wild Sunday in Brainerd
Steve Torrence won for the first time in the 2022 season while Bob Tasca III earned his third Funny Car win in the last four races as the Camping World NHRA tour made its annual stop in the wilds of upper Minnesota for the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Steve Torrence went from overdue to right on time while Bob Tasca III maintained his status as the hottest driver in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series after a wild and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
Sunday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
Let’s start the day with a bit of trivia shall we? The Lucas Oil Nationals joined the NHRA tour in 1982 and the first pro champions were Shirley Muldowney (Top Fuel), Frank Hawley (Funny Car), and Lee Shepherd (Pro Stock). Ironically, all three…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview
Playoff spots on the line as final eliminations begin for Top Fuel and Funny Car racers at the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
So far, a total of nine drivers in Top Fuel and Funny Car have clinched their spots in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs and several more will undoubtedly join that group today as final eliminations kick off for the 40th annual Lucas Oil…
Inaugural D-Wagon Pro Mod Shootout goes to Kris Thorne
Pro Mod points leader Kris Thorne continues his dominant season with a convincing victory over Steve Jackson in the D-Wagon Pro Mod Shootout.
As he continues to pursue the season championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series, Kris Thorne took a slight detour in Brainerd, where he picked up the top prize in the $25,000 D-Wagon Pro Mod Shootout, a special event featuring the best cars…
Force and Hagan finish on top in Brainerd nitro qualifying
Brittany Force and Matt Hagan led their respective fields in Top Fuel and Funny Car as qualifying wrapped up at the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Brittany Force earned her sixth low qualifier award of the year in Top Fuel while Matt Hagan qualified No. 1 in Funny Car for the fifth time this season as qualifying wrapped up at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd. Force was the low…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Gallery
Saturday was another great day at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals as the professional fields were set and sportsman eliminations continued. Our National Dragster photographers were once again on top of the action.
Top Sportsman racer Curt Harshfield walks away unhurt from fiery nitrous explosion
Curt Harshfield, the defending event winner in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers, walked away unhurt from a starting line nitrous explosion and fire in round one.
Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Doug Gordon emerges unhurt from round one accident
Doug Gordon, the 2020 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ, walked away unhurt from a frightening accident during the opening round of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Following a narrow loss to Shane Westerfield, Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles Camaro made a hard left turn just after the finish line and made contact with the retaining wall. Gordon quickly exited the car under his own power and was evaluated onsite by NHRA medical personnel.
Having fun is a given, but what Krista Baldwin really wants is to be competitive in Top Fuel
Two years into her Top Fuel journey, third-generation driver Krista Baldwin is making steady progress and she’s enjoying every moment of it.
There is a contradiction that defines Krista Baldwin. On one hand, she might well be the most bubbly, outgoing and friendly individual ever to race a nitro car, but the ever-present smile masks a serious racer who wants nothing more than to compete…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview
Brittany Force and Robert Hight will look to hold on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car as qualifying concludes for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway
On Friday night, JFR teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight thrilled the crowd at Brainerd Int’l Raceway with a pair of stellar runs to take early leads in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Force, in her Monster Energy…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Gallery
Friday was an exciting day at Brainerd Int'l Raceway and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the color and excitement of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Force and Hight lead Brainerd nitro fields after Friday qualifying
Teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight posted the quickest runs of the day during Friday’s opening nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
Teammates Brittany Force and Robert Hight posted the quickest runs of the day during Friday’s opening nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
With temperatures nearly 50 degrees cooler than what NHRA teams dealt with…
The clock is ticking as Chad Green pursues a spot in the upcoming playoffs
Funny Car racer Chad Green needs a strong showing in Brainerd and Indy in order to qualify for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
After missing the Epping, Sonoma and Seattle events, Chad Green finds himself in a precarious position as he looks to make the Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the first time. Green, enjoying a successful season behind the wheel of his…
Tricky Tipster: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Heading into the wilds of Brainerd for the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Tricky Tipster has labeled Steve Torrence and Bob Tasca III as the favorites to win in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively.
There are just two races remaining before the start of the highly anticipated Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which means the pressure is building for anyone who has a desire to win a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing series title.
Following…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series returns this week to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the 15th of 22 events this year, and the penultimate race before the Countdown to the Championship fields are set.
The battle for spots in the rapidly-approaching Countdown to the Championship will heat up this weekend when the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series makes its annual stop at Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Teammates…
Funny Car champ Capps enjoys special atmosphere of Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
There are several reasons why Brainerd Int'l Raceway is a special place for reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, especially the “Capps Corner” portion of “the Zoo” campgrounds, which is filled with Capps aficionados, and they’ll be out in full force this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
There are several reasons why Brainerd Int'l Raceway is a special place for reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, but the incredible atmosphere at the facility is certainly among them. He’s eager to experience it at this weekend’s 40th annual…
Nitro Time Machine: DSR teams sweep 2019 Brainerd final rounds
At the 2019 Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Leah Pruett and Ron Capps combined to give Don Schumacher Racing a much-needed Top Fuel/Funny Car double.
After monumental win, Top Fuel’s Antron Brown looks to keep rolling in Brainerd
Antron Brown’s first year as a team owner has been anything but easy, but following the Top Fuel star’s first win of the season — and as a team owner last Sunday in Topeka — things are starting to click for the three-time world champ.
Antron Brown’s first year as a team owner has been anything but easy, but following the Top Fuel star’s first win of the season — and as a team owner last Sunday in Topeka — things are starting to click for the three-time world champ. Racing just…
Doug Winters aims to get on track in Brainerd race powered by Stinar
It has not been the 2022 season Doug Winters had anticipated in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but the veteran has the chance to get things turned around in a major way at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, a race powered by his sponsor, Stinar.
It has not been the 2022 season Doug Winters had anticipated in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon. But the veteran has the chance to get things turned around in a major way at Brainerd International Raceway as part of…
Meet The Producers: An insider discussion on making NHRA on FOX TV
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting Steve Reintjes and FOX Sr. Coordinating Producer Pete Richards join host Brian Lohnes to delve into the fascinating world of putting drag racing on television.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting Steve Reintjes and FOX Sr. Coordinating Producer Pete Richards join host Brian Lohnes to delve into the fascinating world of putting drag racing on television.…
D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout set to take place at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The D-Wagon NHRA Pro Mod Shootout takes place Friday and Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, with the winner taking the $10,000 prize and the chance to pick up two victories in one weekend.
It’s already been a standout season for Kris Thorne in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon. The points leader has racked up three victories in what has been a career year, and he now has the opportunity to enjoy a truly…
Nitro Time Machine: Relive the surprising final rounds from the '87 Brainerd race
The final rounds from the 1987 NorthStar Nationals in Brainerd featured some racers who are very familiar to NHRA fans, but there was also a surprise or two.
Topeka winners Brown, Tasca, Coughlin, Gladstone, Bond guest on WFO Radio
Menards NHRA Nationals presented PetArmor winners Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., Joey Gladstone, and Justin Bond joined host Joe Castello on WFO Radio to talk about winning the event.
Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor winners Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., Joey Gladstone, and Justin Bond joined host Joe Castello on WFO Radio to talk about winning the event.
Brown shared the details of…
Go Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Menards NHRA Nationals
Experience the unfettered joy as Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Joey Gladstone celebrate their wins with crewmembers, fellow winners, and their vanquished final-round opponents at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
Sports Report: Tyler Cassil beats the heat for NHRA’s latest double
When Tyler Cassil claimed the Super Stock and Stock titles at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, he became just the 29th driver to double up at an NHRA national event. The rare feat has been achieved just 43 times since 1991.
The 100-degree heat that enveloped Heartland Motorsports Park during last weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor made for challenging conditions for both racers and fans, but the heat appeared to have had little effect on Tyler…
Menards NHRA Nationals Weekend Rewind
A blisteringly hot weekend at the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor resulted in some even hotter action on the racetrack. Relive the magic in our Weekend Rewind video.
Sweetleaf Stevia to back Mountain Motor Pro Stock at final three 2022 events
SweetLeaf brand Stevia Water Drops will be the official presenting sponsor for Mountain Motor Pro Stock for the remaining three NHRA events of 2022, beginning with the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
SweetLeaf brand Stevia Water Drops will be the official presenting sponsor for Mountain Motor Pro Stock for the remaining three NHRA events of 2022, beginning with the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
Fans can also catch the 820-plus-cid…
Big stakes for NHRA Camping World stars at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd
Brainerd Int'l Raceway is again set to host a key stop during the NHRA with the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 18-21, the second to last event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season.
Known for its unique and memorable atmosphere, as well as plenty of thrilling racing action, Brainerd Int'l Raceway is again set to host a key stop during the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals…
Cassil's Super Stock/Stock double highlights Topeka Sportsman competition
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Heartland Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, led by Tyler Cassil, who doubled up in Super Stock and Stock.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Heartland Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, led by Tyler…
