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Kalitta, Prock and Latino lead NHRA qualifiers at Brainerd

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kalitta, Prock and Latino lead NHRA qualifiers at Brainerd

Summary

Doug Kalitta secured the provisional No. 1 position in Top Fuel at Brainerd International Raceway during the NHRA Brainerd Nationals on August 22, 2026. Kalitta recorded a time of 3.705 seconds at 340.30 mph in his Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster. Alongside Kalitta, Pro Stock drivers Matt Hartford and Alex Laughlin are also among the top qualifiers, while Tony Schumacher and Aaron Stanfield round out the field. As qualifying continues, the competition is expected to intensify leading up to eliminations.

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Key Details

•Doug Kalitta runs 3.705 seconds for provisional No. 1 spot
•Matt Hartford is a top qualifier in Pro Stock
•Alex Laughlin also qualifies among the leaders
•Qualification is part of the NHRA Brainerd Nationals
•Eliminations are forthcoming after qualifying rounds

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11:01 AMRacer — Kalitta, Prock and Latino provisional NHRA top qualifiers at Brainerd

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Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta earned the provisional No. 1 spot on Friday at Brainerd International Raceway to kick off the weekend at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.Kalitta took his Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster to a 3.705-second pass at 340.30 mph to land in the provisional No. 1...
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