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BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 21, 2026) – Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD led John Force Racing’s four-car contingent with the second-quickest Funny Car run of the day in first day qualifying for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Beckman ran 3.903 seconds at 324.67 mph in...
Chad Green spent the summer break getting ready for a big push during the countdown. Check out his plans for Brainerd this weekend.
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Discover how TSP Universal LS Twin Turbo Headers streamline your build. Improve clearance and flexibility in your turbo system.
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Elite Motorsports is bringing a fleet of new Jerry Haas Pro Stockers to Brainerd. The team hopes these new rides will help a late season push.
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BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2026) — The NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 13th event on the 20-race Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule, marks a pivotal weekend for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan. With only two races remaining...
WAR at 304 was a true grassroots no-prep battle for the ages. Check out all the action from 304 Motorsports Park right here.
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Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are fighting for top positions in the Countdown. The duo heads into Brainerd with plenty to race for.
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The 22-year old son of Top Fuel champ Doug Kalitta will make his Top Alcohol Dragster debut at Brainerd with Randy Meyer Racing.
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The RPM Group is ready to bring racing back to South Florida. Tim Moceri and his team have big plans for a new facility.
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BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 13th event on the 20-race Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule, marks a pivotal weekend for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan. With only two races remaining...
MADDI GORDON
Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster
Last Event (Seattle):
Qualified eighth; First round exit (defeated by Tony Stewart in E1)
2026/Career Statistics:
12 races; one win
Noteworthy:
Enters the weekend after an impressive debut outing at the annual Night Under Fire match...
RON CAPPS
Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car
NHRA Brainerd Nationals Event Highlights:
Seven-time event champion (1998, 2001, 2012-2014, 2019, 2023)
Four-time runner-up (1997, 2009, 2011, 2022)
Two-time No. 1 qualifier (2000, 2023)
2025 NHRA Brainerd Nationals Event Recap:
Qualified...
ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA Brainerd Nationals Event Highlights:
2017 event champion
2025 Event Recap:
Qualified sixth; First round exit (defeated by Spencer Hyde in E1)
Last Event (Seattle):
Qualified third; first round exit...
JFR has plenty to race for at Brainerd. Each of the team drivers are pushing towards titles and good starting spots in the Countdown.
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Ron Capps is ready to grow his points lead this weekend at Brainerd. Maddi Gordon wants to pick up more experience this weekend.
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BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2026) – Jack Beckman has many positive events to reflect upon when he returns to Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway for the Aug. 20-23 NHRA Brainerd Nationals.
He can think about his 2018 event win there, when he defeated a then-teammate in the final round. He can...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2026) – Jordan Vandergriff and the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team have already achieved many milestones in the Funny Car driver’s rookie season but their participation in this week’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway or the entire...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2026) – It’s been almost a month since John Force Racing’s Speedmaster Top Fuel team has competed but driver Josh Hart has his focus set on continuing the momentum gained at Seattle when they arrive at Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway for the Aug. 20-23 NHRA...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2026) – Alexis DeJoria spent the past three weeks catching up with family and friends away from the race track but says she’s “definitely ready” to get back to her winning ways at Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway with her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet...
The HEMI Challenge is celebrating its 25th anniversary at the U.S. Nationals. These event features the iconic SS/AH HEMI each year.
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