NHRA LUCAS OIL NATIONALS
What, where: After being canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHRA returns to Brainerd International Raceway for the 15th of 23 stops on the National Hot Rod Association circuit.
When: Thursday-Saturday qualifying, Sunday finals. Eliminations begin Sunday at 11 a.m.
TV: Qualifying (FS1): Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon. Finals (Ch. 9): Sunday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Website: brainerdraceway.com
2019 winners at Brainerd: Leah Pruett (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock).
Top Fuel points leaders: 1. Steve Torrence 1,090; 2. Brittany Force 748; 3. Antron Brown 736; 4. Pruett 611; 5. Shawn Langdon 587.
Funny Car points leaders: 1. John Force 816; 2. Capps 787; 3. J.R. Todd 778; 4. Bob Tasca III 766; 5. Robert Hight 748.
