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Dancer, Thompson, Covington are Jr. Dragster champs!

February 7, 2020

Dylan Dancer and Riley Luberda may be best friends, classmates and neighbors, but when they climb into their Junior Dragster cars and roll up to the starting line, the gloves come off and the only thing that matters is crossing the finish line first. The two 14-year-old Foley boys already are seasoned drag racers with […]

Roehrs honored at NHRA Division 5 banquet

February 6, 2020

How about a big CONGRATS to Steve Roehrs, who was honored last month at the NHRA’s West Central Division annual banquet. A super successful Bracket Drag Racer at BIR, Roehrs raced last September on BIR’s Summit Racing ET Finals team, which competed against teams from 16 other tracks at Heartland Park in Topeka, Kan. Racing […]

Condos for rent

January 21, 2020

Our two-bedroom, two-bathroom deluxe condominiums are now for rent during the off-season. If you’re having issues finding lodging when you’re in the Brainerd Lakes Area, contact the BIR Ticket Office for pricing and details. Our condos were renovated and upgraded last year, so they’re in great shape. Below are photos of one of the […]

Annual Racer Banquet set for Feb. 22

November 7, 2019

Brainerd International Raceway’s annual Racer Banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. The deadline to register for the banquet is Feb. 15. The banquet is BIR’s chance to honor the champions of the Bracket Drag Racing Series and the Muscle Car Series, and to recognize those who made […]

Our winter & holiday hours

November 6, 2019

Our Ticket Office is now open during Winter Hours, which includes some closures during the holidays. Winter Hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday. We’re closed on Fridays. Here’s our holiday schedule: Dec. 23 – Open; Dec. 24-25 – Closed; Dec. 26 – Open; Dec. 27-29 – Closed; Dec. 30 – Open; Dec. 31-Jan. 1 – Closed; Jan. […]

Think BIR for holiday gift ideas

November 1, 2019

If you have a special race fan on your Christmas list, think BIR for gift ideas. Nothing says “you’re special” like a date with Nitro! Or, admission to any other race we host here. Check out these gift ideas, which you can buy over the phone or at BIR’s Ticket Office: • Pre-Sale Tickets to […]

Tickets for 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on sale starting Nov. 4

October 30, 2019

If you’re buying tickets for the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals you can enjoy significant savings during a new Pre-Sale Tickets period that starts Nov. 4. Brainerd International Raceway today announced its ticket schedule and prices for the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, scheduled for Aug. 13-16. New this year is a Pre-Sale Tickets period […]

NHRA adds Mountain Motor Pro Stock to BIR’s Nationals lineup

October 11, 2019

The NHRA announced that BIR’s 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will include the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category. Don’t confuse this category with the Pro Stock class, which will not be returning to BIR next year after the NHRA shortened its season. Pro Stock will eventually return, but to fill in the gap, the NHRA […]

Wallys galore for Pesola, Takacs, others as season ends

October 1, 2019

Grant Pesola finished the 2019 Bracket Drag Racing Series as one of the hottest drivers on the drag strip, and was rewarded Saturday with a win, a Wally and a series championship. Pesola’s season ended after winning the Sportsman class in four of the last five races, dating back to late June. Saturday’s win was […]

Series finale this weekend includes Lemons, goblins and more at BIR

September 23, 2019

Wallys, Lemons, goblins – the final drag race of the season at Brainerd International Raceway will have a little of everything, including $10 admission on Sunday. BIR’s drag strip will be a battleground for drivers in the Bracket Drag Racing Series this weekend and the last chance to fight for series points and a championship. […]

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