BRAINERD, Minn. (August 19, 2018) – After runner-up appearances in Sonoma and Seattle, Deric Kramer was able to seal the deal in his American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. On his way to the winner circle at Brainerd International Raceway, he defeated Vincent Nobile, Alex Laughlin, Jason Line, and Tanner Gray. Kramer came into raceday as the No. 6 seed and had his eyes on the win after coming up a little short in the final round at the last two races. In his first round matchup against Vincent Nobile, Kramer was .002-seconds quicker with his clutch foot than Nobile and by .001-seconds at the finish line, Kramer took the holeshot win with a 6.636, 207
BRAINERD, Minn. (August 18, 2018) – Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion Angelle Sampey will carry the Team Liberty Racing banner on raceday at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Unfortunately, team owner Cory Reed failed to qualify at the event. ANGELLE SAMPEY, PSE/TEAM LIBERTY RACING BUELL Q1: 6.960, 192.17 Q2: 6.971, 192.58 Q3: 7.010, 192.80 Q4: 6.998, 190.32 Qualified: No. 10 First Round Opponent: Joey Gladstone QUOTABLE: “We tested at Mooresville Dragway in North Carolina earlier this week and I think that made all the difference in the world,” Sampey said. “My good buddy Chip Ellis came out and helped Ken Johnson, Der
