Labor Day weekend event is grand finale for BIR’s new Outlaw Drag Racing Series

(Aug. 31, 2009) – The summer ends at Brainerd International Raceway with muscle cars slugging it out on the drag strip, a classic car show, live music and much more during the 21st Annual Muscle Car Shootout Friday through Sunday.

The event is also the grand finale for BIR’s new Outlaw Drag Racing Series, a three-race competition for racers in the Outlaw, Pro Outlaw, King Street and Real Street classes. Racers have earned series points during the two previous races (Index Class Eliminator and Show & Go) and now have one last crack at a track championship.

The racing will be fierce all weekend, as more than 400 drag racers from throughout the Midwest and Canada are expected for the summer’s last fling. The Outlaw classes feature exciting wheel-standing racing, where cars will cover the quarter mile in 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. It’s fans’ last chance to see this insane brand of drag racing this season.

The Muscle Car Shootout will also include live music Saturday night by Rhino, activities for fans of all ages and a classic car show, where cars be judged in different classes. Fans can vote for their favorite as well, with the top vote-getter receiving the People’s Choice Award. But it’s the racing on the drag strip that gets all the attention, and it’s the last time this season that fans can see watch their favorite muscle cars in action – Chargers, Camaros, Mustangs, GTOs, Chevelles, Novas, and more.

“The Muscle Car Shootout is an annual favorite by a lot of our fans,” BIR owner Jed Copham said. “With on-site camping available, we get a lot of families that make this their last family vacation for the summer. There’s a lot to see and do on-site and some fantastic racing on the track. With the Outlaw Drag Racing Series wrapping up, fans are sure to see some intense racing.”