29th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals is set for Aug. 12-15

The National Hot Rod Association has announced the schedule for the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, which includes Aug. 12-15 as the dates for the 29th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

BIR’s event will be the 17th race of next year’s series, and will follow the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, which is the third leg of the Western Swing. The teams will have three weeks between the Denver race and the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.

The best drag racers in the world compete at the NHRA Nationals on BIR’s world-renown track, which is one of the fastest in the country. Names like John Force, Tony Schumacher, Larry Dixon, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Brandon Bernstein, Doug Herbert, Cruz and Tony Pedregon, Ashley Force and Minnesotans Greg Anderson, Jason Line, and Warren and Kurt Johnson will be competing for valuable series points and prize money.

This kind of racing isn’t for the faint of heart. The Top Fuel Dragsters get down the track in under 4 seconds at over 300 mph. They crank out about 8,000 horsepower along the way. Blink at the wrong time and they’re long gone. YOU'VE GOT TO FEEL IT TO BELIEVE IT!

There’s just as much to see off the track. Every ticket comes with a pit pass, so fans are encouraged to watch the teams tear down the race car and put it back together. Drivers are available for autographs and questions.

On the Midway, manufacturers and sponsors create a carnival atmosphere, with interactive displays, simulated competitions, merchandise, and freebies.

But what makes BIR unique among other tracks is its on-site camping and the Zoo! The campground has a reputation among drivers, teams and fans alike for being the place to be at the end of the racing day. With live music Thursday through Saturday nights in a large, centrally located bandshell, fireworks, 24-hour food and a great atmosphere, our campground is the only place to stay to really experience the NHRA Nationals at BIR. For those with small children or who want quieter evenings, the reserved and family camping area is for you. On the other side of the new bridge you will find the New Zoo! Nobody parties harder than the gang in The Zoo. Rickshaw racing, deejays, bonfires - it’s all good clean fun, and a must-stop for those attending the races. The parade of the Partywagons can be worth the price of admission alone.