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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…
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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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.
13 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan will continue to drive Dodge/SRT Hellcat in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series for Tony Stewart Racing.
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that Matt Hagan has signed a multi-year extension to continue driving the Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.A native of Christiansburg, Virginia, Hagan is a four-time…
Two weeks off between NHRA races provides the perfect window for Kalitta Motorsports drivers, dragsters, and Funny Car to join Kalitta Air for its annual employee-appreciation day in Oscoda, Mich. The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
Greg Kamplain, Jeff Dona, and Brian Rogers led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park:COMPETITION ELIMINATORGreg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer, C/DA, 7.033…
Friday night at Brainerd International Raceway during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will have an extra dose of fun and excitement with the introduction of the American Rebel Beer Friday Night “Battle for the Rebel Axe.”
Always a festive atmosphere, Friday night at Brainerd International Raceway during the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will have an extra dose of fun and excitement with the introduction of the American Rebel Light Friday Night “Battle for the…
Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action this weekend with a doubleheader event at Pacific Raceways.
Photos by Robert GriceThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERShawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.236, 278.00…
Joey Severance and Christine Foster scored Top Alcohol wins as the West Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at Brainerd International Raceway
Photos by Barry BergeronThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER…
Jordan Vandergriff was named interim driver of the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, it was announced today by team owner/driver Shawn Reed, who is sidelined as he recovers from a crash that occurred during last month’s NHRA Northwest Nationals near Seattle.
Jordan Vandergriff was named interim driver of the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, it was announced today by team owner/driver Shawn Reed, who is sidelined as he recovers from a crash that…
NHRA annually presents the NHRA Rookie of the Year award to the top first-year racer in its Professional classes, and way more often than not, the recipient proved more than worthy of the honor that served as a launch pad for a future great career.
08 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
For every Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, or Ken Griffey Jr. who went from first-round draft pick to superstardom, there’s a Ryan Leaf, a Greg Oden, or a Brien Taylor. You just never know. Sometimes it's like inviting everyone for filet mignon and…
In just 100 days, world champions will be awarded in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 campaign takes place at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 13-16 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
In just 100 days, world champions will be awarded in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 campaign takes place at the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 13-16 at iconic In-N-Out Burger…
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomed back eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher, who dished on his exciting new chapter with Rick Ware Racing. There's also a preview of the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomed back eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher! After a hiatus from the sport, "the Sarge" is making a triumphant return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and he’s joining host Joe…
The August issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a pair of West Coast NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events plus other racing action coast to coast, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash, a specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator, will take place at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on Friday, Aug. 29.
The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash is set for the world’s biggest drag race, as the specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator will take place as one of the marquee items at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
Chad Taylor is now a five-time NHRA national event winner, including three in Bristol, after his close final-round win against Vaughn Cauffield in the Right Trailers Top Dragster completion in South Georgia. Taylor gave up a slight lead at the start…
On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch of 2025.
On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch…