Brainerd: Fact sheet

Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals

WHAT: 20th annual Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals, the 17th of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2001 NHRA Winston championships.

Sportsman competitors in seven categories earn points leading to 2001 NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series championships.

WHERE: The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway, 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. 16-19.

PURSE: Cash and contingency awards of more than $1.9 million.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Aug. 16
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Qualifying and sportsman eliminations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17
Gates open at 8a.m.
Qualifying and sportsman time trials, 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 2:45 and 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 18
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Qualifying and sportsman time trials 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING SESSIONS at 12:45 and 3:45 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 19
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FINAL ELIMINATIONS begin at 11 a.m.

TELEVISION:
Saturday, August 18, ESPN will televise two hours of early qualifying highlights at 8 p.m. (ET)

Sunday, August 19, ESPN2 will televise two hours of final round coverage at 5 p.m. (ET)

SATELLITE:
Aug. 17, 8-8:30 p.m. (ET) -- SBS 6/Transponder 3
Aug. 18, 8:30-9 p.m. (ET) - SBS 6/Transponder 3
Aug. 19, 8-8:30 p.m. (ET) - SBS 6/Transponder 3
Feeds include action with natural sound of Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, plus interviews with qualifying leaders on Saturday and winners on Sunday.

2000
CHAMPIONS: Tony Schumacher, Top Fuel; John Force, Funny Car; Kurt Johnson, Pro Stock; and Antron Brown, Pro Stock Motorcycle.

TICKETS: For tickets call Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway, (810) 249-5530. Tickets also are available at Ticketmaster, and nhra.com.

GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass) - Thursday-Sunday, $120; Friday-Sunday, $110; Saturday-Sunday, $90; Sunday, $60.

RESERVED SEATS (in addition to General Admission) - Super Seat (with seat back), Thursday-Sunday, $40; Friday-Sunday, $35; Saturday-Sunday, $30; Sunday $20.

-NHRA