{"id":21368,"date":"2018-08-19T20:36:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T01:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=21368"},"modified":"2018-08-19T20:47:36","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T01:47:36","slug":"billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Torrence, Jack Beckman, Deric Kramer and Eddie Krawiec victorious at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_21381\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/winners-circle_mg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Winners-Circle_MG-e1534728405939.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534712595&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Winners Circle_MG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Lucas Oil Nationals winners Eddie Krawiec, Deric Kramer, Jack Beckman and Billy Torrence. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Winners-Circle_MG-e1534728405939.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21381\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Winners-Circle_MG-e1534728405939.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucas Oil Nationals winners Eddie Krawiec, Deric Kramer, Jack Beckman and Billy Torrence. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Courtesy of the NHRA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BRAINERD, Minn. \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Billy Torrence<\/strong> picked up his first career Top Fuel victory with a win on Sunday at the <strong>Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals<\/strong> at <strong>Brainerd International Raceway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21374\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21374\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/302-billytorrence-celeb-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=2250%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534712243&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Billy Torrence. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21374\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21374\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=284%2C190&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=99%2C66&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/302-BillyTorrence-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Billy Torrence. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Jack Beckman<\/strong> (Funny Car), <strong>Deric Kramer<\/strong> (Pro Stock) and <strong>Eddie Krawiec<\/strong> (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the 17th of 24 events on the 2018 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhra.com\">NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series<\/a> schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Torrence, whose son, Steve, is the points leader in the class, went 3.756 at 329.99 mph in his Capco Contractors dragster to defeat three-time world champion Antron Brown on a holeshot in the final round. Making his 27th career start, Billy Torrence, who was also the No. 1 qualifier for the first time in his career this weekend, knocked off Terry Totten, Scott Palmer and Mike Salinas to face off with Brown in his first career final round appearance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo come out here and be able to win a event, and give back something to those guys who give me a good operation when I come out, that\u2019s just a blessing,\u201d Torrence said. \u201cAt this level, there\u2019s pressure on everyone to win. I just wanted to win and Antron is a tremendous racer, and you just have to be on your game. We prepare well and we have a great team put together, and a great car. We have all the right parts and pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21376\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21376\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/304-jackbeckman-celeb-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=2250%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534711901&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jack Beckman. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21376\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21376\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=284%2C190&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=99%2C66&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/304-JackBeckman-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jack Beckman. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Steve Torrence maintained his points lead in the class despite falling to Brown in a tight semifinal race. Brown, who won the previous race in Seattle, is now a point out of fifth place, beating Luigi Novelli, defending world champion Brittany Force and S. Torrence to reach his 121st career final round and third straight at Brainerd.<\/p>\n<p>In Funny Car, Jack Beckman secured his second victory of the season and 28th of his career in his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger R\/T with a run of 3.961 at 325.69 against Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final round. Beckman, who recorded his first career Brainerd victory, also posted wins against Matt Hagan, Shawn Langdon and points leader Courtney Force.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have struggled, it\u2019s no secret we haven\u2019t had the car we had early in the season,\u201d said Beckman, who moved to fourth in Funny Car points. \u201cWe weren\u2019t exactly stellar Friday and Saturday and we didn\u2019t have lane choice all weekend long. (But) I feel a heck of a lot better today than I did yesterday. To put it back in the winner\u2019s circle again, it just reaffirms we have a contending car. I like the way we picked away at things and we got significantly better every time down the racetrack today.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21378\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21378\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/306-derickramer-celeb-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=2250%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534711459&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Deric Kramer. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21378\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21378\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=284%2C190&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=99%2C66&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/306-DericKramer-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deric Kramer. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Johnson clinched his spot in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship on Sunday, advancing to his second final round of the season with victories over Del Worsham, Tim Wilkerson and J.R. Todd, who also secured his spot in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Stock\u2019s Kramer grabbed his second career victory in his American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro after going 6.652 at 207.56 in the final round to defeat Tanner Gray. Kramer\u2019s first career win came earlier this year in Topeka, while Sunday\u2019s path to the winner\u2019s circle also included round wins against Vincent Nobile, Alex Laughlin and Jason Line. Kramer clinched his spot in the Countdown to the Championship on Sunday as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a lot of fun,\u201d said Kramer, who made his third straight finals appearance this season. \u201cI know how good you have to be to win in this class. You just have to be ready every time you go to the starting line. There\u2019s no free shots. You have to be competitive, and if you\u2019re not competitive on the tree and you\u2019re not competitive on the track, you\u2019re not going to win, you\u2019re going to go home. We just continue to do that and hopefully it works out for us more than it doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21380\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/308-eddiekrawiec-celeb-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=2250%2C1499&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1499\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534712943&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Eddie Krawiec. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21380\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21380\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=284%2C190&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=99%2C66&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/308-EddieKrawiec-Celeb-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eddie Krawiec. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gray, who remained second in points, advanced to his second straight finals at Brainerd with victories over Dave Connolly, Fernando Cuadra and points leader Greg Anderson. Line, Chris McGaha and Drew Skillman all secured their spots in the Countdown to the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>In an all-Screamin\u2019 Eagle Vance &amp; Hines Harley-Davidson final round,&nbsp;defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Krawiec earned his fourth victory of 2018 and 47th of his career with a run of 6.897 at 195.14 to beat teammate Andrew Hines. Krawiec moved within 11 points of Hines for the points lead with his fourth career Brainerd victory, one that also included round wins against Ryan Oehler, Mark Paquette and Hector Arana Jr.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21379\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21379\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/307-eddiekrawiec-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=2250%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534703846&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Eddie Krawiec. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21379\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=284%2C190&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?resize=99%2C66&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/307-EddieKrawiec-Sunday-Brainerd.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eddie Krawiec. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s about building momentum right now,\u201d Krawiec said. \u201cWe know where we are and we\u2019re in a great position. I think as long as you have that great drive and have that upbeat spirit, you have everybody all excited and that\u2019s what it\u2019s about right now. I have a good motorcycle under me. I know if it\u2019s not winning, it\u2019s most likely because of me. It\u2019s just great to come out and run well. We had a consistent motorcycle and that\u2019s what you need to win races.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hines\u2019 path to his fifth final round this season included wins against Karen Stoffer, Jerry Savoie and Angie Smith. No. 1 qualifier Matt Smith also clinched his spot in the Countdown to the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues Aug. 29-Sept. 3 with the last race of the regular season, the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.<\/p>\n<h3>Media Center Interviews:<\/h3>\n<p>Billy Torrence \u2013<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-21368-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-BillyTorrence-Brainerd.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-BillyTorrence-Brainerd.mp3\">http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-BillyTorrence-Brainerd.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jack Beckman \u2013<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-21368-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-JackBeckman-Brainerd.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-JackBeckman-Brainerd.mp3\">http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-JackBeckman-Brainerd.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Deric Kramer \u2013<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-21368-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-DericKramer-Brainerd.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-DericKramer-Brainerd.mp3\">http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-DericKramer-Brainerd.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Eddie Krawiec \u2013<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-21368-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-EddieKrawiec-Brainerd.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-EddieKrawiec-Brainerd.mp3\">http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sunday-EddieKrawiec-Brainerd.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<div id=\"attachment_21373\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21373\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/301-billytorrence-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/301-BillyTorrence-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728755217.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534706628&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"301-BillyTorrence-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Billy Torrence. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/301-BillyTorrence-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728755217.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21373\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/301-BillyTorrence-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728755217.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Billy Torrence. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BRAINERD, Minn. &#8212; Final finish order (1-16) at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.&nbsp;The race is the 17th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.<\/p>\n<p>TOP FUEL:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Billy Torrence; 2.&nbsp;Antron Brown; 3.&nbsp;Steve Torrence; 4.&nbsp;Mike Salinas; 5.&nbsp;Brittany Force; 6.&nbsp;Tony Schumacher; 7.&nbsp;Scott Palmer; 8.&nbsp;Clay Millican; 9.&nbsp;Terry McMillen; 10.&nbsp;Chris Karamesines; 11.&nbsp;Leah Pritchett; 12.&nbsp;Richie Crampton; 13.&nbsp;Terry Totten; 14.&nbsp;Luigi Novelli; 15.&nbsp;Bill Litton; 16.&nbsp;Doug Kalitta.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>FUNNY CAR:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Jack Beckman; 2.&nbsp;Tommy Johnson Jr.; 3.&nbsp;J.R. Todd; 4.&nbsp;Courtney Force; 5.&nbsp;Shawn Langdon; 6.&nbsp;Jonnie Lindberg; 7.&nbsp;Tim Wilkerson; 8.&nbsp;Robert Hight; 9.&nbsp;Bob Tasca III; 10.&nbsp;Matt Hagan; 11.&nbsp;Ron Capps; 12.&nbsp;Bob Bode; 13.&nbsp;Del Worsham; 14.&nbsp;Cruz Pedregon; 15.&nbsp;John Force; 16.&nbsp;Jim Campbell.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PRO STOCK:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deric Kramer; 2.&nbsp;Tanner Gray; 3.&nbsp;Greg Anderson; 4.&nbsp;Jason Line; 5.&nbsp;Erica Enders; 6.&nbsp;Alex Laughlin; 7.&nbsp;Fernando Cuadra; 8.&nbsp;Mark Hogan; 9.&nbsp;Bo Butner; 10.&nbsp;Vincent Nobile; 11.&nbsp;Dave Connolly; 12.&nbsp;Drew Skillman; 13.&nbsp;Alan Prusiensky; 14.&nbsp;Jeg Coughlin; 15.&nbsp;Dave River; 16.&nbsp;Chris McGaha.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eddie Krawiec; 2.&nbsp;Andrew Hines; 3.&nbsp;Hector Arana Jr; 4.&nbsp;Angie Smith; 5.&nbsp;Jerry Savoie; 6.&nbsp;Angelle Sampey; 7.&nbsp;Matt Smith; 8.&nbsp;Mark Paquette; 9.&nbsp;LE Tonglet; 10.&nbsp;Steve Johnson; 11.&nbsp;Hector Arana; 12.&nbsp;Joey Gladstone; 13.&nbsp;Scotty Pollacheck; 14.&nbsp;Karen Stoffer; 15.&nbsp;Jim Underdahl; 16.&nbsp;Ryan Oehler.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_21375\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21375\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/303-jackbeckman-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/303-JackBeckman-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728819702.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534702665&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"303-JackBeckman-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jack Beckman. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/303-JackBeckman-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728819702.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21375\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/303-JackBeckman-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728819702.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jack Beckman. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BRAINERD, Minn. &#8212; Sunday&#8217;s final results from the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. The race is the 17th of 24 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:<\/p>\n<p>Top Fuel &#8212; Billy Torrence, 3.756 seconds, 329.99 mph&nbsp;def. Antron Brown, 3.751 seconds, 329.10 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Funny Car &#8212; Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.961, 325.69&nbsp;def. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 4.031, 319.67.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Stock &#8212; Deric Kramer, Chevy Camaro, 6.652, 207.56&nbsp;def. Tanner Gray, Camaro, Foul &#8211; Red Light.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Stock Motorcycle &#8212; Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.897, 195.14&nbsp;def. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.903, 193.99.<\/p>\n<p>Top Alcohol Dragster &#8212; Jackie Fricke, 5.302, 269.24&nbsp;def. Dean Dubbin, 5.443, 264.86.<\/p>\n<p>Top Alcohol Funny Car &#8212; Annie Whiteley, Chevy Camaro, 5.564, 267.37&nbsp;def. Jay Payne, Camaro, 11.980, 68.98.<\/p>\n<p>Super Stock &#8212; Brian Johnson, Plymouth Duster, 11.164, 116.68&nbsp;def. Jason DeForrest, Chevy Cavalier, Foul &#8211; Red Light.<\/p>\n<p>Stock Eliminator &#8212; Ben Line, Ford Mustang, 10.538, 123.15&nbsp;def. Randi Lyn Shipp, Pontiac Firebird, 10.679, 106.56.<\/p>\n<p>Super Comp &#8212; Don Nichols, Dragster, 8.899, 160.04&nbsp;def. Donald Leisdon, Dragster, 8.877, 172.89.<\/p>\n<p>Super Gas &#8212; Jeff Crooks, Pontiac Firebird, 9.885, 151.87&nbsp;def. Tom Carlson, Chevy Corvette, Foul &#8211; Red Light.<\/p>\n<p>Top Dragster presented by RacingRVs.com &#8212; Todd Fleck, Dragster, 7.591, 154.30&nbsp;def. Ross Laris, Dragster, Broke.<\/p>\n<p>Top Sportsman presented by RacingRVs.com &#8212; J.R. Lobner, Olds Cutlass, 7.559, 178.31&nbsp;def. Michael Freischel, Pontiac Firebird, 7.581, 180.89.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Stock Snowmobile &#8212; Glenn Hall, Arctic Cat, 8.273, 155.70&nbsp;def. Matt Ernst, Arctic Cat, 8.242, 155.19.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21377\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21377\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/19\/billy-torrence-jack-beckman-deric-kramer-and-eddie-krawiec-victorious-at-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals\/305-derickramer-sunday-brainerd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/305-DericKramer-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728886508.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marc Gewertz \/ NHRA&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534698795&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 NHRA\/NATIONAL DRAGSTER&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"305-DericKramer-Sunday-Brainerd\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Deric Kramer. NHRA photo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/305-DericKramer-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728886508.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21377\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21377\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/305-DericKramer-Sunday-Brainerd-e1534728886508.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deric Kramer. NHRA photo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BRAINERD, Minn. &#8212; Final round-by-round results from the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 17th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:<\/p>\n<p>TOP FUEL:<\/p>\n<p>ROUND ONE &#8212; Tony Schumacher, 3.792, 328.70 def. Terry McMillen, 3.803, 325.61; Clay Millican, 3.788, 327.27 def. Chris Karamesines, 4.051, 265.69; Antron Brown, 3.803, 326.00 def. Luigi Novelli, 4.460, 187.08; Billy Torrence, 3.900, 312.78 def. Terry Totten, 4.254, 205.69; Steve Torrence, 3.787, 327.35 def. Bill Litton, 4.460, 182.08; Mike Salinas, 3.807, 321.73 def. Doug Kalitta, 4.662, 161.40; Brittany Force, 3.910, 255.97 def. Richie Crampton, 4.178, 260.61; Scott Palmer, 3.837, 325.06 def. Leah Pritchett, 4.068, 276.92;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>QUARTERFINALS &#8212; B. Torrence, 3.781, 320.74 def. Palmer, 3.798, 324.59; Brown, 3.768, 329.58 def. Force, 3.746, 326.24; Salinas, 3.817, 322.04 def. Millican, 3.813, 327.11; S. Torrence, 3.792, 325.69 def. Schumacher, 3.771, 328.94;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SEMIFINALS &#8212; B. Torrence, 3.756, 330.96 def. Salinas, 3.774, 324.59; Brown, 3.733, 323.97 def. S. Torrence, 3.753, 330.88;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FINAL &#8212; B. Torrence, 3.756, 329.99 def. Brown, 3.751, 329.10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FUNNY CAR:<\/p>\n<p>ROUND ONE &#8212; Tim Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.990, 321.73 def. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 6.208, 121.33; Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 4.044, 312.64 def. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.101, 268.44; Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.206, 235.84 def. Cruz Pedregon, Toyota Camry, 5.062, 153.18; Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 4.070, 316.01 def. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.382, 202.91; Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.988, 320.66 def. Del Worsham, Camry, 4.691, 204.42; Shawn Langdon, Camry, 4.019, 320.20 def. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 4.032, 320.58; Courtney Force, Camaro, 3.973, 326.00 def. Jim Campbell, Charger, 12.344, 54.36; J.R. Todd, Camry, 4.024, 318.02 def. Bob Bode, Charger, 4.552, 189.15;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>QUARTERFINALS &#8212; Todd, 4.022, 318.84 def. Hight, 4.143, 243.28; Johnson Jr., 3.937, 319.60 def. Wilkerson, 4.038, 314.97; Beckman, 3.980, 324.83 def. Langdon, 4.019, 321.42; C. Force, 3.945, 326.48 def. Lindberg, 4.026, 321.12;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SEMIFINALS &#8212; Beckman, 3.968, 325.14 def. C. Force, 4.040, 320.51; Johnson Jr., 3.950, 323.97 def. Todd, 3.973, 324.05;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FINAL &#8212; Beckman, 3.961, 325.69 def. Johnson Jr., 4.031, 319.67.<\/p>\n<p>PRO STOCK:<\/p>\n<p>ROUND ONE &#8212; Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.652, 207.88 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.876, 168.37; Jason Line, Camaro, 6.630, 207.15 def. Drew Skillman, Camaro, 6.717, 205.94; Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.636, 207.37 def. Vincent Nobile, Camaro, 6.635, 206.20; Tanner Gray, Camaro, 6.620, 207.53 def. Dave Connolly, Camaro, 6.660, 206.80; Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.676, 205.66 def. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.626, 207.37; Mark Hogan, Pontiac GXP, 6.835, 201.25 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, Broke; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.627, 206.89 def. Dave River, Chevy Cobalt, 7.008, 196.50; Alex Laughlin, Dodge Dart, 6.648, 205.22 def. Alan Prusiensky, Dart, 6.739, 204.29;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>QUARTERFINALS &#8212; Kramer, 6.641, 207.24 def. Laughlin, 6.637, 206.32; Line, 6.639, 207.15 def. Hogan, 6.879, 193.35; Anderson, 6.631, 207.34 def. Enders, 6.636, 206.73 Gray, 6.753, 178.76 def. Cuadra, Foul &#8211; Red Light;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SEMIFINALS &#8212; Kramer, 6.640, 206.99 def. Line, 6.673, 206.83; Gray, 6.629, 207.02 def. Anderson, 6.643, 207.40;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FINAL &#8212; Kramer, 6.652, 207.56 def. Gray, Foul &#8211; Red Light.<\/p>\n<p>PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:<\/p>\n<p>ROUND ONE &#8212; Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.951, 190.78 def. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.996, 192.25; Angie Smith, Buell, 6.947, 191.78 def. LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.986, 192.00; Angelle Sampey, Buell, 6.970, 191.73 def. Joey Gladstone, Suzuki, 7.006, 188.62; Mark Paquette, Buell, 10.401, 79.05 def. Hector Arana, Buell, Foul &#8211; Red Light; Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.916, 193.27 def. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 7.017, 189.58; Hector Arana Jr, Buell, 6.910, 194.91 def. Scotty Pollacheck, Suzuki, 7.006, 191.62; Matt Smith, 6.887, 197.08 def. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 7.027, 190.32; Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.900, 194.72 def. Ryan Oehler, Buell, 7.197, 190.14;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>QUARTERFINALS &#8212; Hines, 6.935, 193.57 def. Savoie, 6.965, 190.67; Arana Jr, 6.938, 193.77 def. Sampey, 7.012, 191.27; Krawiec, 6.919, 193.63 def. Paquette, 7.090, 184.52; A. Smith, 6.996, 188.10 def. M. Smith, 7.089, 194.52;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SEMIFINALS &#8212; Hines, 6.950, 192.77 def. A. Smith, Foul &#8211; Red Light; Krawiec, 6.912, 193.27 def. Arana Jr, 6.950, 193.16;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FINAL &#8212; Krawiec, 6.897, 195.14 def. Hines, 6.903, 193.99.<\/p>\n<p>BRAINERD, Minn. &#8212; Point standings (top 10) following the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 17th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Top Fuel<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Steve Torrence, 1,332*; 2.&nbsp;Tony Schumacher, 1,145*; 3.&nbsp;Clay Millican, 1,144*; 4.&nbsp;Leah Pritchett, 1,118*; 5.&nbsp;Doug Kalitta, 1,027*; 6.&nbsp;Antron Brown, 1,026*; 7.&nbsp;Terry McMillen, 791; 8.&nbsp;Brittany Force, 787; 9.&nbsp;Scott Palmer, 701; 10.&nbsp;Mike Salinas, 694; 11.&nbsp;Richie Crampton, 692; 12.&nbsp;Blake Alexander, 522.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Funny Car<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Courtney Force, 1,372*; 2.&nbsp;Ron Capps, 1,177*; 3.&nbsp;Robert Hight, 1,154*; 4.&nbsp;Jack Beckman, 1,110*; 5.&nbsp;Matt Hagan, 1,102*; 6.&nbsp;(tie) Tommy Johnson Jr., 987*; J.R. Todd, 987*; 8.&nbsp;John Force, 855; 9.&nbsp;Shawn Langdon, 791; 10.&nbsp;Tim Wilkerson, 747; 11.&nbsp;Bob Tasca III, 723;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;Cruz Pedregon, 672; 13.&nbsp;Jonnie Lindberg,&nbsp;649.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pro Stock<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Greg Anderson, 1,262; 2.&nbsp;Tanner Gray, 1,242; 3.&nbsp;Erica Enders, 1,146; 4.&nbsp;Vincent Nobile, 1,084; 5.&nbsp;Jeg Coughlin, 1,055; 6.&nbsp;Deric Kramer, 1,045; 7.&nbsp;Jason Line, 986; 8.&nbsp;Chris McGaha, 983; 9.&nbsp;Drew Skillman, 959; 10.&nbsp;Bo Butner, 930; 11.&nbsp;Alex Laughlin, 741.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pro Stock Motorcycle<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Andrew Hines, 784*; 2.&nbsp;Eddie Krawiec, 773*; 3.&nbsp;Hector Arana Jr, 646*; 4.&nbsp;LE Tonglet, 641*; 5.&nbsp;Jerry Savoie, 588*; 6.&nbsp;Matt Smith, 540*; 7.&nbsp;Scotty Pollacheck, 480; 8.&nbsp;Angie Smith, 409; 9.&nbsp;Angelle Sampey, 372; 10.&nbsp;Hector Arana, 353; 11.&nbsp;Jim Underdahl, 343; 12.&nbsp;Steve Johnson, 334; 13.&nbsp;Joey Gladstone, 317;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;Cory Reed, 310;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;Ryan Oehler, 300; 16.&nbsp;Karen Stoffer, 277; 17.&nbsp;Mark Paquette, 178.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>* Clinched berth in NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Courtesy of the NHRA BRAINERD, Minn. \u2013&nbsp;Billy Torrence picked up his first career Top Fuel victory with a win on Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. 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