34th Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
What: 17th of 24 events in this year's NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
Where: Brainerd International Raceway
When: Ends Sunday (gates open at 8:30 a.m.; competition begins at 11 a.m.)
TV: ESPN2, 9 p.m. Sunday
2014 winners: Morgan Lucas, Top Fuel; Ron Capps, Funny Car; Jason Line, Pro Stock
Tickets and information: brainerdraceway.com
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