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Top 5 Moments from the 1986 Brainerd Nationals

Take a trip back in time 40 years to the 1986 NHRA Brainerd Nationals, where drag racing legends "Big Daddy" Don Garlits and Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen were the winners in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively.
20 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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