News

Muscle Car Series champs: Back row from left, Greg Schmidt, Dave Feders, Chris Willemssen, Christina Meyer (for Shannon O'Leary), Kurt Loftis, Bob Wallin, Jerry Jablonski. Front row, Jake Delmonico, Mike Sterling, Jason Waste (for Jake Waste), Bill Meyer, Thomas Meyer (for Brian Carpenter), Gary Olson, Wayne Bellanger.

BIR honors drag racers, contributors during Racer Banquet

March 4, 2018

Brainerd International Raceway honored its drag racers and those who made an impact on the track’s racing program, while celebrating the end of one season and the beginning of the next. BIR hosted its annual Racer Banquet Feb. 24 at Cragun’s Resort. With more than 170 racers, family members and fans in attendance, BIR recognized […]

Lodging deadline for Racer Banquet is Jan. 19

January 1, 2018

The deadline for reserving rooms for BIR’s Racer Banquet at Cragun’s Resort is this Friday. If you’re planning to attend the Feb. 24 banquet and you want to get a room at the guaranteed rate, you must register for the banquet by this Thursday and then reserve your room with Craguns but Friday.

The BIR Shirt Shack is now online!

December 7, 2017

BIR apparel and merchandise is now available online! BIR’s Online Shirt Shack is now up and running, giving fans the chance to buy merchandise year round. Gift certificates for BIR and the BIR Performance Driving School are also available.

New ticketing structure in place for 2018 NHRA Nationals

November 28, 2017

Brainerd International Raceway has made a major ticketing change for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals that will make it easier to buy tickets and improve the admission process by moving fans into the track and into their seats quicker and more efficiently. Starting in 2018, all admission tickets for the NHRA Nationals will include a […]

Win a new race car while helping cancer patients

November 13, 2017

Here’s your chance to help cancer patients by buying a $100 raffle ticket to win a 2018 Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Car from Long Road Racing! Lemons of Love is a non-profit organization that delivers hand-crafted goodie bags to cancer patients to make their day a little brighter. This is the fourth year of the […]

BIR announces 2017 Bracket Series champs!

November 8, 2017

Brainerd International Raceway announced the winners of the 2017 Bracket Drag Racing Series. The six-weekend series always produces great drag racing, and last year was no different. Congratulations to our 11 champions!

Jed Copham to compete at Daytona’s Trans Am Series race

November 3, 2017

BIR owner Jed Copham will be competing in the Trans Am Series race Nov. 11 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. He’ll be driving the same Corvette he raced in last summer during the PleasureLand RV Show & Go, where he placed fourth.

Get registered for BIR’s annual Racer Banquet on Feb. 24

October 18, 2017

BIR will be honoring drag racers in its Bracket Drag Racing Series and Muscle Car Series on Feb. 24 at Cragun’s Resort during the annual Racer Banquet. The banquet is open to all racers, family and fans but you must register with BIR.

2017 Nationals Recap

October 16, 2017

Here’s to the best race crew in the business!

October 13, 2017

BIR had another great racing season, thanks in part to the dedicated and tireless work of the racing crew. They helped make BIR a safe and enjoyable place to race. Cheers to the race crew!

Website Navigation