This weekend, there is going to be no shortage of drama at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
That’s because this event is the finish line for drivers trying to make the Countdown to 1 playoffs. The playoffs begin at the U.S. Nationals Sept. 1-6 in Indianapolis.
There are 30 drivers in the Top Fuel, 8, Funny Car, 9, Pro Stock, 8 and Pro Stock Motorcycle, 5, who have clinched spots in the Countdown to 1, NHRA’s six-race playoff entering the Brainerd event.
However, there a handful of drivers in all these classes trying to make one last push to secure a spot in the Countdown to 1.