Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Brian Heath
Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs champ Brian Heath made the trip to Brainerd from his home in Texas and worked his way to the final with wins against Doug Woody, low qualifier Paul Pittman, and Larry Demers. In the final, Heath drove his Camaro to a 7.152 on his 7.13 dial for the win against Joseph Mohana, who slowed to a 6.841 from his 6.77 dial. Earlier this season, Heath opened his season with a victory at the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event at Royal Purple Raceway near Houston.