WHAT: 33rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the 17th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock – earn points leading to 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHERE: Brainerd International Raceway and Resort, Brainerd, Minn. Track is located a few miles north of the Brainerd area off Highway 371. The track is located on the east side of the highway.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 14-17
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, Aug. 14 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying
FRIDAY, Aug. 15 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, Aug. 16 – LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1 and 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, Aug. 17 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Saturday, Aug. 16, ESPN2 will televise two hours of qualifying highlights at 11 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, Aug. 17, ESPN2 will televise three hours of coverage starting at 9 p.m. (ET).
SATELLITE: (Digital HD feed)
Friday, Aug. 15, 9 – 9:30 p.m. (ET), SES 2 / Transponder 14C
Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:30 – 8 p.m. (ET), SES 2 / Transponder 14C
Sunday, Aug. 17, 7:30 – 8 p.m. (ET), SES 2 / Transponder 14C
(3980 MHz, vertical; Data Rate: 40.46147055 Mbp; Symbol Rate: 29.27 Ms; FEC: ¾; Bandwidth: 36 Mhz)
Video news release contains race action highlights each day and winners’ interviews on Sunday.