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Tricky Tipster: NHRA Brainerd Nationals

At this week's NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon in Top Fuel and Ron Capps in Funny Car, while Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson share top billing in Pro Stock, which mirrors the favorites from the most recent NHRA event in Seattle.
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Watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from New England for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
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Battle for the Axe

Brainerd ‘Battle for the Axe’ returns during Friday night qualifying

Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter.
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The Insiders talk Brainerd, points battles, and more!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon of NHRA on FOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join the show, and the conversation is locked in on the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the pitched points battles for lucrative in-season championships, and more.
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Bob Vandergriff Sr.

Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes

High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.
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Last chance to own the handsome NHRA 75th Anniversary book

The fourth and final printing of NHRA 75: A Legacy of Speed, the handsome 206-page coffee-table-style book chronicling the history of NHRA, is now complete, and books are available immediately, but once the current stock is exhausted, they're gone. Don't miss out now as a gift to yourself or for family and friends. Christmas is coming!
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On the Number

Right on the Number program rewards perfect runs by Sportsman racers

Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of national event competition has been claimed 21 times already this season.
The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering
Alan Kenny

The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering: The Kenny family postcard from the road

In the latest edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, The father-son team of Alan and Jason Kenny take the road trip of a lifetime with their own version of the famed NHRA Western Swing.
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Jim Campbell

Campbell partners with multiple local businesses for Brainerd event

Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him support from local businesses Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and Roden Steel.
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Indy

NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration continues at drag racing’s biggest event

As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.
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SPORTSnationals

Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals

Monty Bogan, Justin Picillo, and Mark Gilstrap led the list of winners as the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals wrapped up at Cecil County Dragway.
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Bobby Bode

Bode family gears up for a return to their favorite track: Brainerd

The Bode family is heading to the NHRA Brainerd Nationals with the support of several local companies and looking to capitalize on recent performance improvements and the family's past success at Brainerd International Raceway.

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