STRATFORD, Ontario — The NHRA Brainerd Nationals is recognized as one of the most boisterous and fan-friendly motorsports events in the country.
This year Spencer Hyde and Outlaw Beer will up the ante with a specially designed Outlaw Beer Funny Car just for the race. Outlaw Beer has been riding with Hyde, the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year, as well as Elite Motorsports throughout the season joining in the No. 1 qualifier and winner’s circle celebrations.
“Outlaw Beer has been with me since my rookie season, but they stepped up this season in a big way,” said Hyde, who was runner-up at the Arizona Nationals earlier this season. “It was great to take an Outlaw Beer into the press room when I was No. 1 qualifier in Arizona, and we enjoy them quite a lot at the end of the race day. They have been a fantastic partner for our team and the sport overall.”
Outlaw Beer has fit in perfectly with the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and its growing fan base of hard working and down-to-earth attitudes. Their mission of providing great beer for fun-loving consumers resonates perfectly with drag racing fans. The popularity amongst drag racing fans can been seen from NHRA winner’s circles to the World Series of Pro Mod.
“NHRA fans are exactly the kind of people we built Outlaw Beer for,” said Ari Opsahl, CEO of Outlaw Beer. “They’re hardworking, authentic, and they know how to have a good time. Spencer embodies those same values, which is why this partnership has been such a natural fit. We couldn’t think of a better place than Brainerd to debut the Outlaw Beer Funny Car.”
Brainerd International Raceway and the Brainerd Nationals are known for celebrating with fans throughout the week in the infamous “Zoo” campground. Hyde and Outlaw Beer will have a presence throughout the race as part of this primary sponsorship.
“Getting to spend time with the fans in the Zoo is a highlight of the Brainerd Nationals,” said Hyde, who has raced to three career final rounds. “Those fans are hardcore drag racing fans and we really appreciate their passion. We usually go out early in the race weekend and this year we will be looking to turn them into Outlaw Beer fans as well as Spencer Hyde fans.”
