Two Brainerd Men Injured on Race Track

Two Brainerd area men are listed in critical condition after an accident at the North Central Speedway south of Brainerd late Wednesday. 

Air-lifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale were 48-year-old Keith Nelson, a flag man, and 43-year-old Timothy Boeder a track promoter.   Nelson is described as badly injured, but should survive, Boeder suffered head injuries and has been placed in an induced coma. 

Track officials say 40-year-old James Eblen of St. Cloud lost control of his race car just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night.  He was listed in good condition.l