Brainerd International Raceway – BIR

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends ​Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a race track for snowmobiles as they race on…

BIR’s "Hoffman Weber Construction" Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward…

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends: June 3-4 and Sept. 23-24. ​The IWA is teaming up with the Bracket Drag Racing Series on the quarter-mile track, Central Roadracing Association on the road course for thrilling Superbike racing, and Mud Rhythm…

NORTHSTAR SPEED SUMMIT is a turbocharged motorsports rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, drag racing, autocross, roll racing and open lapping on the road course. With a burnout competition following Saturday’s drag racing and night drift sessions, NORTHSTAR SPEED SUMMIT offers a full weekend of racing activities. Traveling for…

On the drag strip, the Muscle Car Series will be wrapping up the season, as drivers duke it out for series championships. The seven Heads-Up Classes – Outlaw Pro Mod, “Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking” Outlaw, “Everything Automotive” King Street, “Holmberg Motorsports” Real Street Unlimited, Real Street Natural, “Zack Novak Construction Inc.” 660 Outlaw Street, and…

The Sports Car Club of America provides great wheel-to-wheel racing in a number of different classes as drivers battle on BIR’s highly technical 13-turn, 2.5-mile road course. Prior to the Harvey West Classic, BIR is hosting the SCCA Competition Racing License School, which is how racers can get licensed to compete in SCCA races. The…

The fastest show on Earth returns to Brainerd International Raceway in 2024 for the 42nd Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The world’s best drag racers will be on display and serving up a steady diet of nitro-fueled drag racing. ​Here’s what you get: The world’s best drag racers, the fastest cars, the most insane race…

Brainerd International Raceway is excited to announce that they are hosting the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) August 3 – 10, 2024. The PGI is an organization all about fireworks, and they are going to light up the sky here in Brainerd! This year’s event is called “Here Comes the Boom.” The event offers three nights…

Drag race, drift and skid – Brainerd International Raceway is once again set to come alive to the sound of huge horsepower running wild as hundreds of entrants take to the track May 17-19 & July 26-28 for Powercruise. Unique in the world of car and driving events, Powercruise is a weekend-long horsepower party that…

No Prep Kings is the newest series in the Street Outlaws franchise. We’re moving off the street and onto a rough and relentless track. No Prep means that nothing has been done to the track to help the drivers out. These roads are rough and untested.Get ready to rev up your summer at Rev Fest!…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

The PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a Fourth of July tradition for race fans, with a three-day schedule featuring drag racing, road racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and more. The event is July 5-7. ​The main event will be on the dragstrip where the Muscle Car Series will be pounding the…

Lakes Jam is a 4 day country and rock music festival at Brainerd International Raceway presented by Busch Light! 🤘🏻 Featuring over 30 bands including: ✨Jake Owen ✨Tyler Hubbard ✨Joe Nichols ✨Deana Carter ✨Mark Chesnutt ✨Chayce Beckham ✨Conner Smith ✨George Birge ✨Anderson Daniels and more to be announced! Lakes Jam is more than a music…

Street Outlaws - Racing Schedule TBD 2024 FRIDAY 11am - Gates and Pits open early for ROCKSTAR VIP ticket holders ONLY! 12pm - Gates and Pits open early for OUTLAW VIP ticket holders ONLY! 2pm - Gates open for ALL ticket holders. 3pm - RACING STARTS! ​ SATURDAY 8am - Gates and Pits open early…

BIR’s "Hoffman Weber Construction" Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward…

Brainerd International Raceway is the largest racetrack in the Upper Midwest and may offer the most diverse motorsports schedule anywhere. With a world-class drag strip and two road course configurations (one is 2.5 miles and the other is 3.1 miles) How about 190 mph superbikes and some family fun? MotoAmerica Superbikes at Brainerd July 28-30,…

KARMAGEDDON is a turbocharged motorsports rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, drag racing, autocross, roll racing and open lapping on the road course. With a burnout competition following Saturday’s drag racing and night drift sessions, KARMAGEDDON offers a full weekend of racing activities. Drifting The fan favorite is the…

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends ​Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a race track for snowmobiles as they race on…

BIR’s "Hoffman Weber Construction" Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward…

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends: June 3-4 and Sept. 23-24. ​The IWA is teaming up with the Bracket Drag Racing Series on the quarter-mile track, Central Roadracing Association on the road course for thrilling Superbike racing, and Mud Rhythm…

The Sports Car Club of America provides great wheel-to-wheel racing in a number of different classes as drivers battle on BIR’s highly technical 13-turn, 2.5-mile road course. Prior to the Harvey West Classic, BIR is hosting the SCCA Competition Racing License School, which is how racers can get licensed to compete in SCCA races. The…

The Sports Car Club of America provides great wheel-to-wheel racing in a number of different classes as drivers battle on BIR’s highly technical 13-turn, 2.5-mile road course. Prior to the Harvey West Classic, BIR is hosting the SCCA Competition Racing License School, which is how racers can get licensed to compete in SCCA races. The…

BIR hosts the first major race of the 2024 season Memorial Day weekend. The Street Car Showdown kicks off the three-race Muscle Car Series on the drag strip. Featuring an impressive display of power and speed, fans get a steady dose of 200+ mph speeds and times at 6-7 seconds. It’s intense drag racing that…

Drag race, drift and skid – Brainerd International Raceway is once again set to come alive to the sound of huge horsepower running wild as hundreds of entrants take to the track May 17-19 & July 26-28 for Powercruise. Unique in the world of car and driving events, Powercruise is a weekend-long horsepower party that…

BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…

Drifting is back at BIR for a summer filled with the top drifters in the Midwest. Bring your car and give drifting a try or come as a spectator. Drivers are ready willing to give new drifters advice with driving techniques as well as car setup. Be apart of one of the fastest growing motorsport…

Driver Limit = 60/per day Daily Schedule: Friday – October 13 7am . . . Gates Open 10am . . . Tech 12pm . . . Drivers Meeting 1:00pm-6:00pm . . . Track goes hot 7pm-9pm . . . Night Drifting (Drivers by invite only) Saturday – October 14 7am . . . Gates Open…

Mud Rhythm Open Bog Mud Rhythm Freestyle Mud Rhythm Bounty Hole IWA Watercross CRA Motocycle Racing Bracket Racing on the Drag Strip Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Lakes Jam unites rock and country fans from all walks of life and brings them to the beautiful and scenic Brainerd Lakes area. We’re one of the best music festivals in the Midwest for people who love to experience new music and old favorites and who love to do things before the music starts each…

KARMAGEDDON is a turbocharged motorsports rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, drag racing, autocross, roll racing and open lapping on the road course. With a burnout competition following Saturday’s drag racing and night drift sessions, KARMAGEDDON offers a full weekend of racing activities. Tickets Go On-Sale Friday, March 31st…

Drifting is back at BIR for a summer filled with the top drifters in the Midwest. Bring your car and give drifting a try or come as a spectator. Drivers are ready willing to give new drifters advice with driving techniques as well as car setup. Be apart of one of the fastest growing motorsport…

This event is completely based on seat time with two tracks running, the skid pad with the key hole and the full road course. Hot Track Hours: Friday: 3pm-dark Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: 10am-7pm Pricing: $275 - 3-day Drift entry (includes admission) $150 - Single Day Drift entry (includes admission) $50 - 3-day Spectator $20 -…

This club conducts an annual driving school and lapping events at BIR. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Hey Fellow Track Enthusiasts! If you’re interested, please register ASAP. The date will be Sunday, October 2. This will be a normal Slowpokes track day on the short (2.5 mile) competition course. There is one fee per car and you can run as much as you and your car can handle! 7:30 AM – Gates Open/Registration…

Performance driving for experienced drivers. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a race track for snowmobiles as they race on…

BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Events include a high-performance driving school, autocross and club racing. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Proving Grounds is our turbo rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, autocross and open lapping on the road course. The Proving Grounds features turbo-charged cars and trucks. The fan favorite is the drifting exhibition, where drivers navigate through a course mostly in controlled (or uncontrolled, in some cases) skids. It’s…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Performance driving for experienced drivers. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The 32nd Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout on Labor Day weekend is a perennial favorite at BIR and is a great way to cap off your summer. Sponsored by the Gopher State Timing Association, the Sept. 4-6 event features the Muscle Car Series’ grand finale on the drag strip and ridiculous Superbike racing via the…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a race track for snowmobiles as they race on…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

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The fastest show on Earth returns to Brainerd International Raceway in 2022 for the 40th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The world’s best drag racers will be on display and serving up a steady diet of nitro-fueled drag racing. Here’s what you get: The world’s best drag racers, the fastest cars, the most insane race…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Drag race, drift and skid – Brainerd International Raceway is once again set to come alive to the sound of huge horsepower running wild as hundreds of entrants take to the track Aug. 2-4 for Powercruise. Unique in the world of car and driving events, Powercruise is a weekend-long horsepower party that lets entrants drive…

Brainerd International Raceway is the largest racetrack in the Upper Midwest and may offer the most diverse motorsports schedule anywhere. With a world-class drag strip and two road course configurations (one is 2.5 miles and the other is 3.1 miles) How about 190 mph superbikes and some family fun? MotoAmerica Superbikes at Minnesota is coming…

Have you always wanted to hit the freeway and race some of the fastest cars on the street? SO DO WE... But that’s dangerous and illegal. Good thing we have a solution for you! Roll Racing at Brainerd International! Line up with the fastest cars you can find and race them from a 40mph roll…

BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Events include a high-performance driving school, autocross and club racing. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

PleasureLand RV Center will take over BIR for its Brainerd RV Show & Sale, featuring over 200 RVs and campers for sale. The show is free and open to the public. PleasureLand RV is your premier RV dealership in Minnesota. Specializing in quality new and used RVs from some of the top manufacturers including, Keystone, Crossroads, Dutchmen, Itasca, Skyline,…

Performance driving for experienced drivers. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a Fourth of July tradition for race fans, with a three-day schedule featuring drag racing, road racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and more. The event is July 2-4. ​The main event will be on the dragstrip where the Muscle Car Series will be pounding the…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

The Great Race National Event (HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS GREAT RACE presented by Hagerty Drivers Club) and Great Race Regional Rallies are automotive competitions based on precision driving and navigational skills in classic, antique, and vintage automobiles. The Events are timed, controlled-speed, endurance rallies—not top-speed races. Each vehicle must follow a prescribed common route while attempting…

Lakes Jam is a annual event that unites rock and country music fans from all walks of life and brings them together in the Brainerd Lakes area! Located in lakes country on the grounds of Brainerd International Raceway, the area boasts beautiful scenery and allows Lakes Jam to offer optimal camping and weekend fun.  Founded…

@ Lakes Jam All ages welcome! Special Guests: The Crown Jewels Show: 7:00 pm Hairball: 9:00 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

No Prep Kings is the newest series in the Street Outlaws franchise. We’re moving off the street and onto a rough and relentless track. No Prep means that nothing has been done to the track to help the drivers out. These roads are rough and untested. But in this competition, one race is just a…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…

Proving Grounds is our turbo rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, autocross and open lapping on the road course. The Proving Grounds features turbo-charged cars and trucks. The fan favorite is the drifting exhibition, where drivers navigate through a course mostly in controlled (or uncontrolled, in some cases) skids. It’s…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

Performance driving for experienced drivers. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends. ​Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a race track for snowmobiles as they race on…

Thunder at the Lakes always brings some of the best Sportsman drag racers in the country to BIR, but this year’s event will take on a completely different look. Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss. Lake BIR, the pond in the middle of BIR’s PleasureLand RV VIP Campground, is transformed into a…

The BMW Car Club’s events include a high-performance driving school and open lapping. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The SCCA offers competitive amateur road racing and will be at BIR three weekends this year. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

SCCA Club Racing at Brainerd International Raceway hosted by Land O’Lakes Region. Register on MotorsportReg! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…

BIR hosts the first major race of the 2022 season Memorial Day weekend. The Street Car Showdown kicks off the three-race Muscle Car Series on the drag strip. Featuring an impressive display of power and speed, fans get a steady dose of 200+ mph speeds and times at 6-7 seconds. It’s intense drag racing that…

This club conducts an annual driving school and lapping events at BIR. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…

Events include a high-performance driving school, autocross and club racing. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging