What you need to know about the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd

August 17, 2018 at 6:08AM
In this photo provided by the NHRA, Steve Torrence celebrates after notching his fifth victory Top Fuel of the year at the annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H., Sunday, July 8, 2018. ( Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
NHRA Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence will be gunning for a title this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

What: The 17th of 24 stops on the National Hot Rod Association circuit.

Where: Brainerd International Raceway.

When: Thursday-Saturday qualifying, Sunday finals. Eliminations begin Sunday at 11 a.m.

TV: FS1 (live 1-5 p.m. Sunday).

2017 winners: Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Top fuel points leaders: 1. Steve Torrence, 1,251; 2. Tony Schumacher, 1,090; 3. Clay Millican, 1,084; 4. Pritchett, 1,083; 5. Doug Kalitta, 995

Funny car points leaders: 1. Courtney Force, 1,300; 2. Ron Capps, 1,146; 3. Robert Hight, 1,085; 4. Matt Hagan, 1,064; 5. Jack Beckman, 999

Pro stock points leaders: 1. Greg Anderson, 1,189; 2. Gray, 1,147; 3. Erica Enders, 1,082; 4. Vincent Nobile, 1,052; 5. Jeg Coughlin Jr., 1,020

Pro stock motorcycle points leaders: 1. Andrew Hines, 687; 2. Eddie Krawiec, 651; 3. LE Tonglet, 609; 4. Hector Arana Jr., 562; 5. Savoie, 534

Website: brainerdraceway.com

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