Dueling Winternationals kicked off 1975 season
1975's Grand Premiere
I went to a garden party
The birth of the data recorder
Farewell, AA/Dale
Being thankful, and more fond farewells
Just another day with the legends
For Greer family, another memorable moment
The Photo Hoarder, Part 2
Raymond Beadle, remembered
A fond farewell to Raymond Beadle
The Photo Hoarder
Saying goodbye to Bud and P.J., two more NHRA heroes
'Fearless Fred' Goeske
Indy Memories, from Hutch's Hutch
Here, There, and Everywhere
Remembering John Farkonas, Bob Brooks
Reliving some magical Indy moments
Kasch's Cache, Part 2
Fan Fotos: Kasch’s Indy Cache
The Tennessee Bo-Weevil
I've Got Mail!
Fan Fotos: 1970s California Floppers
Fan Fotos: Connecticut Dragway
Indy 1970
More Things That Aren't Here Anymore
Things That Aren't Here Anymore
Remembering Norm Weekly, Mart Higginbotham
Your dads (and moms)
Father's Day
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…
California Hot Rod Reunion to host 17 different racing classes at Famoso
The California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports and featuring Nitro Revival, will include a lineup of 17 racing classes at this year’s event, set for Oct. 24–26 at legendary Famoso Dragstrip.
The California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports and featuring Nitro Revival, will include a lineup of 17 racing classes at this year’s event, set for Oct. 24–26, 2025, at legendary Famoso Dragstrip.Headlining the weekend…
Tricky Tipster, Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
There are a host of favorites to win the Top Fuel title in Brainerd, while Austin Prock and Jack Beckman are favored in Funny Car and Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn are the top picks in Pro Stock.
We’re headed down the homestretch in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as the tour heads to scenic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the 13th of 20 events on the calendar.Five drivers — Justin Ashley, Shawn…
Back to where it all began: Ida Zetterström fueled up for more success in Brainerd
Ida Zetterström’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series career officially kicked off a year ago at Brainerd International Raceway, but she's at the famed facility for this weekend’s 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Ida Zetterström’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series career officially kicked off a year ago when the former FIA European Top Fuel world champion debuted at Brainerd International Raceway.Back at the famed facility for this weekend’s 43rd annual…
A Brash Brainerd Preview: The Insiders dive deep and spit fire!
On this high-energy episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Brian Lohnes join in a very lively discussion that covers the last couple of races and looks at Brainerd as a significant hinge point for many teams.
On this high-energy episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, the guys are together again and the fur flies. Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Brian Lohnes join in a very lively discussion that covers the last couple of races and…
Bode looking for some more 'Brainerd magic' with new look, local backing
Bobby Bode will return to the Funny Car wars at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, site of his father’s big win in 2010, with a new look and five regional sponsors on the family’s Mustang Funny Car.
Bobby Bode will return to the Funny Car wars at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, site of his father’s big win in 2010, with a new look and five regional sponsors on the family’s Mustang Funny Car.Bode, whose father, Bob, won that race 15 years ago, will…
Hull, Jim Dunn Racing will bring Menards livery to Brainerd store, event
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull and the Jim Dunn Racing team are gearing up for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals with a striking yellow and black Menards livery and plenty of fan engagement.
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull and the Jim Dunn Racing team are gearing up for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, Aug. 14-17, with a bold new look and plenty of fan engagement.The 75th anniversary Jim Dunn Racing Funny…
The race for glory begins soon at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is undoubtedly the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour. Legends are made at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park every year during Labor Day weekend, making a victory and a Wally at the Big Go so coveted.
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is undoubtedly the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour. Legends are made at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park every year during Labor Day weekend, making a victory…