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$10 Sundays are back!

April 23, 2019

They were such a hit last year that we’re bringing back $10 tickets on nine different Sundays this season. Below is a list of events where admission on Sunday is only $10. Kids 12 and under are always free but teenagers and adults only pay $10. You can get your tickets in advance or at […]

Drag racers to defend titles starting this weekend at BIR

April 23, 2019

When Nick Engler landed his first Bracket Drag Racing Series championship last fall, one would think that he’d have family bragging rights for the entire year. But the 27-year-old Engler found himself in a delicate situation with his dad, Dave Engler, who’s been drag racing at BIR for decades. Nick won the 2018 Pro ET […]

Public’s invited to event celebrating Jed’s life

April 1, 2019

Brainerd International Raceway is opening its gates May 18 to the public for a special event to celebrate one of its owners, Jed Copham, who passed away in November. The Celebration of Life event is a party to honor Jed. It will feature live music, a lap around the road course, open mic and, of […]

Top Fuel Harleys are coming to the NHRA Nationals!

March 20, 2019

This year’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will feature a first: the wicked-fast Top Fuel Harleys! Pro Stock Motorcycle will not be on the race program this year, but will be replaced with the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, the NHRA’s only nitromethane-powered two-wheeled bikes. These bike will blow you away, […]

2019 Fan Guides are in the mail!

March 15, 2019

Our 2019 Fan Guides are printed and in the mail! Check your mailbox. Fan Guides are also available around the Brainerd Lakes Area and, of course, at our Ticket Office. If you’d like future Fan Guides delivered directly to your home in the future, email us with your address and we’ll put you on our […]

A Salute to our Race Crew!

March 6, 2019

As we get ready for the 2019 season, we want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing race crew. They’re a collection of dedicated and passionate individuals who do an amazing job of ensuring that BIR is a safe and fun racing environment for racers as well as fans. Thanks for making BIR one […]

Series champs, special individuals honors at BIR Racer Banquet

February 25, 2019

Brainerd International Raceway’s top drag racers and individuals who had a positive impact on racing at the track were honored Feb. 23 during BIR’s Annual Racer Banquet. The banquet, held at Arrowwood Lodge in Brainerd, attracted 231 racers, family members and fans – a record number – all of who came to celebrate the end […]

NHRA Nationals camping & Racer Banquet deadlines are this week

February 18, 2019

Attention NHRA Nationals campers and Racer Banquet attendees! There are deadlines this week that may be of interest to you. If you haven’t renewed your campsite for the 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals yet or if you haven’t registered for Saturday’s Racer Banquet, keep reading. Thursday, Feb. 21 is the deadline to renew your reserved […]

The 2019 season will be ‘business as usual’ at BIR despite losing one of its owners

January 10, 2019

Brainerd International Raceway, restating its commitment to motorsports despite losing one of its owners recently, is moving forward with the 2019 racing season, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August. Owner Kristi Copham, who unexpectedly lost her husband Jed last November in a boating accident, has stepped into the track’s leadership role and will […]

Register now for BIR’s 2018 Racer Banquet, Feb. 23

December 11, 2018

Brainerd International Raceway’s annual Racer Banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 23 at Arrowwood Lodge in Brainerd. The program starts with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The awards ceremony follows dinner. The cost for the banquet is $38 per person, $17 each for kids 8-12 years old, and […]

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