Aug 17 - 20
2023
Event Info
NHRA fans flock to Brainerd International Raceway every year for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. This race delivers thrilling racing action and some of the best camping on the NHRA tour, as “The Zoo,” provides unique and memorable camaraderie for racegoers and racers alike. Pro Stock also returns to Brainerd in 2023!
On Saturday, fans can enjoy the #2Fast2Tasty Mission NHRA Challenge, where semifinalists from the previous race in the pro classes will duel during qualifying for bonus money and points!
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 866-444-4455. Purchase early and save!
Event Schedule
Full Racing Schedule | |
THURSDAY - August 17, 2023 | |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 9:15 AM |
FRIDAY - August 18, 2023 | |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 9:15 AM |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 11:30 AM |
| 10 Questions with Jason Logan featuring Dallas Glenn at the Nitro Alley Stage | 12:00 PM |
| Just the Basics with Austin Prock at the Nitro Alley Stage | 12:30 PM |
| NHRA Insider Podcast - live on the Nitro Alley Stage | 1:00 PM |
| Pro Mod autograph session in front of the Nitro Alley Stage | 1:00 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 1:15 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 2:45 PM |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel) | 3:30 PM |
| Snowmobile Qualifying | 4:30 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 4:35 PM |
| Cacklefest in the Midway | 5:15 PM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 5:15 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 6:00 PM |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel) | 6:30 PM |
| “Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike" | 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY - August 19, 2023 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 9:15 AM |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 9:15 AM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display | 10:30 AM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 11:00 AM |
| Nitro School presented by Total Seal with Todd Smith at the Nitro Alley Stage | 11:00 AM |
| Cacklefest in the Midway | 11:30 AM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 12:00 PM |
| Snowmobile Qualifying | 12:30 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 12:45 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Round 1 | 1:05 PM |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session | 1:30 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 1 | 1:50 PM |
| Funny Car Qualifying Session | 2:00 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 1 | 2:20 PM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 2:45 PM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 2:45 PM |
| Snowmobile Qualifying | 3:00 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 3:30 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Finals | 3:55 PM |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session | 4:15 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals | 4:40 PM |
| Funny Car Qualifying Session | 4:45 PM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals | 5:10 PM |
| “Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike" | 5:15 PM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 For Top Alcohol Funny Car & Round 2 For Top Alcohol Dragster | 5:20 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 6:05 PM |
SUNDAY - August 20, 2023 | |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 9:00 AM |
| Grand Rapids High School drumline performances throughout the day | |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 1 | 9:30 AM |
| SealMaster Trackwalk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line | 10:00 AM |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 PM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 2 | 12:20 PM |
| Cacklefest in the Midway | 12:30 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:40 PM |
| Snowmobile Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:50 PM |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 2 | 1:20 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:50 PM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals | 2:00 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals | 2:15 PM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:30 PM |
| Snowmobile Eliminations - Round 2 | 2:45 PM |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 3:05 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 3:20 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations- Finals | 3:25 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals | 3:40 PM |
| Snowmobile Eliminations - Finals | 3:45 PM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations -Finals | 3:55 PM |
| Jr Dragster, Jr Street, & Street Legal Exhibition | 4:00 PM |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Finals | 4:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car and Top Fuel) - Finals | 4:35 PM |
| Winner's Circle | On the Starting Line |
| * Schedule subject to change |
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