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   The sights and sounds from 11,000 horsepower dragsters and funny cars returned to Brainerd International Raceway Aug. 15-18 for the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Blake Alexander captured his second career funny car final round victory and fourth overall. Top Fuel Dragster winner Justin Ashley captured his fourteenth victory and second of the season defeating Shawn Langdon. Dallas Glenn topped the pro stock category with a win over Mason McGaha.

   TOP FUEL:

   SEMIFINALS- Langdon, 16.584, 62.32 def. Zetterstrom, Foul - Red Light; Ashley, 3.754, 330.39 def. Hart, 4.135, 225.82;

   FINAL -- Ashley, 3.745, 329.34 def. Langdon, 4.020, 261.32.

   FUNNY CAR:

   SEMIFINALS- Alexander, 3.948, 320.51 def. Green, Foul - Red Light; Hagan, 3.965, 324.12 def. Todd, 4.075, 280.14;

   FINAL -- Alexander, 3.927, 324.67 def. Hagan, Foul - Red Light.

   PRO STOCK:

   SEMIFINALS - M. McGaha, 6.672, 206.51 def. Cuadra Jr., 6.849, 206.13; Glenn, 6.616, 206.76 def. Stanfield, 6.620, 207.37;

   FINAL - Glenn, 6.613, 206.95 def. M. McGaha, 10.944, 82.27.

   For full field results visit www.nhra.com

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