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Tales from The Strip: Relive Bob Bode's 2010 win in Brainerd

There are no gimme wins in NHRA Funny Car racing—especially when paired off against Jack Beckman in the other lane.
25 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Tales from The Strip: Relive Bob Bode's 2010 win in Brainerd
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NHRA Insider podcast: Young and Hungry

Racers Blake Alexander and Aaron Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. 
25 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  Racers Blake Alexander and Aaron Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  Alexander, who races with Jim Head in the Funny Car category, has seen positive successes over the last several…
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Cruz Pedregon is in his quickest and most consistent Funny Car—Ever!

In qualifying at the 2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Cruz Pedregon made the quickest passes of his decades-long career, before making it to the final against Matt Hagan.
25 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cruz Pedregon is in his quickest and most consistent Funny Car—Ever!
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Texas Motorplex will host rain-delayed Sportsman eliminations from Houston race

Competition in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals will be contested Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Texas Motorplex prior to the start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
25 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Texas Motorplex
Competition in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the rain-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil will be contested Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Texas Motorplex prior to the start of the Texas NHRA…
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The Sports Report: With latest win, Luke Bogacki closes in on Super Gas title

Luke Bogacki has crested the 700-point mark for the second time in his career following his Super Gas win in Brainerd, and he’s built a massive lead in the race for the championship.
24 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Luke Bogacki
As baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once famously said, “It ain’t over till it’s over,” and in the case of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Gas world championship; it's over. Over as in finished. Game, set, match. Done deal, or…
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Five things we learned from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

NHRA’s annual trip to the wilds of Brainerd didn’t disappoint with a big crowd and some of the best racing of the season. Here are our five takeaways from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
24 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
The 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd Int’l Raceway was lost due to COVID-19, but this year’s edition of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals showed just how much Minnesota fans missed the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.…
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DRAW to hold special collectibles sale during Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals

DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles in Indianapolis during the  Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Drag Racing Association of Women
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles in Indianapolis during the  Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. The sale will start off Friday morning at 9 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. at…
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Pro Mod points leader Jose Gonzalez wins in Brainerd for third straight victory

There appears to be no stopping Jose Gonzalez in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, as the points leader drove to his third straight win by knocking off Brandon Snider in the final round at Brainerd International Raceway.
22 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Jose Gonzalez
There appears to be no stopping Jose Gonzalez in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, as the points leader drove to his third straight win by knocking off Brandon Snider in the final round at Brainerd International Raceway. The…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Brainerd Int'l Raceway on the final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
22 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Steve Torrence completes super sweep with a win at every NHRA venue

Championship leader Steve Torrence continues his domination of the Top Fuel class seventh victory in 12 events and a win at every track on the Camping World NHRA tour.
22 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
It was never really a slump but after winning almost everything in sight, Steve Torrence came into the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals riding a two-race winless streak, and for the Capco Contractors team, that was not acceptable. With the Dodge//SRT U.S.…
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Matt Hagan flexes his muscles with second Funny Car win in the last five races

Matt Hagan has his sights set on joining the short list of drivers who have won four NHRA championships in Funny Car, and his most recent win at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd he’s in a perfect position to do just that.
22 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan has his sights set on joining the short list of drivers who have won four NHRA championships in Funny Car, and his most recent win at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd he’s in a perfect position to do just that. Hagan earned his…
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Pro Mod's Justin Bond takes wild ride past the finish line at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

During the first round of eliminations in the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Justin Bond’s car made contact with the wall past the finish line. Bond exited the car under his own power.
22 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Bond
 
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes

News and notes from Sunday's eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway in Brained, Minn. Updated throughout the day.
22 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Paul Lee
Should John Force reach the final round of today’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and there is a distinct possibility that he’ll do just that, it will mark the 2,000th round of Funny Car competition for NHRA’s all-time wins leader.…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The Camping World NHRA championship standings are almost guaranteed to shuffle with several marquee matchups set for Sunday’s final eliminations in Brainerd
22 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sunday preview
Saturday’s two qualifying sessions for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals were nothing short of spectacular and today’s final eliminations at Brainerd Int’l Raceway promises to deliver more of the same. There is more at stake today than just a coveted…
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Brittany Force and Bob Tasca III head into Brainerd eliminations as top qualifiers

Brittany Force and Bob Tasca III are the top qualifiers in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the 38th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
21 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force and Bob Tasca III are the top qualifiers in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the 38th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. A lot changed at Brainerd Int’l Raceway between Friday and Saturday including the weather…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Brainerd Int'l Raceway on Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
21 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Progress is evident for Blake Alexander and the Head Racing team

In the last three races, Blake Alexander has qualified No. 6, No. 3, and No. 5 in the Funny Car class and last week in Topeka, he was rewarded with his first semifinal finish of the season. That represents true progress for one of the sport’s best independent Funny Car teams, and for Alexander and owner/crew chief Jim Head it’s easy for them to pinpoint the turning point of their season.
21 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Blake Alexander
In the last three races, Blake Alexander has qualified No. 6, No. 3, and No. 5 in the Funny Car class, and last week in Topeka, he was rewarded with his first semifinal finish of the season. That represents true progress for one of the sport’s best…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Conditions are dramatically different on Saturday at Brainerd Int’l Raceway as Mike Salinas and Bob Tasca III attempt to maintain their grip on the top qualifying spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car.
21 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
Conditions are dramatically different on Saturday at Brainerd Int’l Raceway as Mike Salinas and Bob Tasca III attempt to maintain their grip on the top qualifying spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car The second day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in…
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New England Dragway event completed at multiple venues

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing SeriesNortheast Division from New England Dragway was completed at multiple events
20 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.234, 280.37  def. Karen Stalba…
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Mike Salinas and Bob Tasca III earn top qualifying spots on Friday in Brainerd

The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series made its long-awaited return to Brainerd Int’l Raceway this weekend and Mike Salinas and Bob Tasca III earned the provisional pole positions after Friday’s lone nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
20 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Mike Salinas
The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series made its long-awaited return to Brainerd Int’l Raceway this weekend and Mike Salinas and Bob Tasca III earned the provisional pole positions after Friday’s nitro qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Brainerd Int'l Raceway on the opening days of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, chronicling the action on and off the track.
20 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Pro Mod veteran Doug Winters eager to make first visit to Brainerd

The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will head to Brainerd International Raceway for the first time in class history and that makes for a special weekend for veteran Doug Winters.
20 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Doug Winters
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will head to Brainerd International Raceway for the first time in class history and that makes for a special weekend for veteran Doug Winters. It’s one of the few…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday preview

After a one-year hiatus, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway this weekend for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Here is everything you need to know in our Friday preview.
20 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Brainerd
After a one-year hiatus, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway this weekend for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Here is everything you need to know in our Friday preview. The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, a…
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Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence looks for first career win in Brainerd

Steve Torrence has done a lot of amazing things in his career, including winning four world championships and 50 national events, but the one thing that the reigning Top Fuel champ has never done is win the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
20 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
During his incredible run that started during the 2017 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Steve Torrence has won a tremendous number of races, as well as three consecutive championships. But none of the 38 victories in that…
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Tricky Tipster: Our best bets from Brainerd

With two races remaining before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin, it’s officially crunch time in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. This weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd will go a long way towards determining the final seeding for the seven-race playoffs, which kick off next month in Reading.
20 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
John Force
With two races remaining before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begins, it’s officially crunch time in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. This weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd  will go a long way…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Dragster champion Paul Nero

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Paul Nero successfully defended his 2020 Pomona win in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers when he beat Mike Mendenhall in the final round. Nero, the 2018 Top Dragster champ, won with a 7.141 on his 7.13 dial to hold off Mendenhall…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Stock champion Kyle Rizzoli

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Kyle Rizzoli runner-upped in Super Stock but didn’t leave Pomona empty handed after winning the Stock title, his 11th career national event win. Wheeling Dave Bridgewater’s Camaro, Rizzoli used a solid .007 light and a .029-over 10.249 to win…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Stock champion Jimmy DeFrank

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
In addition to his five world titles, Jimmy DeFrank has won 20 national events and half of those have come at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. DeFrank’s latest win in Super Stock in his native Southern California came at the expense of Kyle Rizzoli…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Comp champion Tibor Kadar

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tibor Kadar won his first race in Comp eliminator after scoring a pair of victories in Stock eliminator. In the final, Kadar wheeled his D/EA Cobalt to a win against recent Denver winner and championship contender Joe Mozeris. Kadar was quick in…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Terry Ruckman

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Terry Ruckman won his third national event title on a holeshot after taking a close 5.724 to 5.712 victory against Brian Hough in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final. Ruckman, who was making just his second start of the season, was the low qualifier…
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