Brainerd International Raceway – BIR
StreetSmart Advanced Defensive Driving Course for Teens
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThis is a day-long program to provide your teenagers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe behind the wheel of a car. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. It includes one-on-one instruction from expert driving instructors. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
Bracket Drag Racing & CRA Superbike Racing
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the fifth of six weekends of racing this season. Drag racing will share the motorplex with the Central Roadracing Association, which brings its high-flying brand of Superbike racing to the road course. The CRA has practice, qualifying and racing each day. Bracket…
BIR Wednesday Night Street Drags
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
StreetSmart Advanced Defensive Driving Course for Teens
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThis is a day-long program to provide your teenagers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe behind the wheel of a car. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. It includes one-on-one instruction from expert driving instructors. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
Trans Am Series @ BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesAfter a three-year absence, the Trans Am Series returns to Brainerd International Raceway for two great days of racing on the road course. With professional-level racers, the series will have practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday, followed by great racing action on Sunday. The Sports Car Club of America will be on the road course…
34th Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 34th Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a great Fourth of July tradition, offering race fans a chance to see ridiculous head-to-head drag racing action, thrilling road racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and more. On the drag strip, the second race in the three-race Muscle Car Series features more than…
BIR Wednesday Night Street Drags
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
StreetSmart Advanced Defensive Driving Course for Teens
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThis is a day-long program to provide your teenagers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe behind the wheel of a car. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. It includes one-on-one instruction from expert driving instructors. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the fourth of six weekends of racing this season. Drag racing will share the motorplex with the Central Roadracing Association, which brings its high-flying brand of Superbike racing to the road course. The CRA has practice, qualifying and racing each day. The…
BIR Wednesday Night Street Drags
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
MAP Proving Grounds
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesImport cars and sport compacts take over Brainerd International Raceway for a wild weekend of drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows, burnout contests and much more. The Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds has quickly become one of the biggest events at BIR, so don't miss it! On-site camping is available. Daily admission is…
Wet & Wild Weekend @ BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway’s Wet & Wild Weekend is jammed full of wild motorsports. It brings together drag racing, the North Star BMW Car Club, autocross and watercross, where snowmobiles race on open water! The International Watercross Association is on Lake BIR for drag racing and oval racing while the BMW Car Club is on the…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
12th Annual Street Car Showdown – CANCELLED
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's 2020 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend during the 12th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of serious speed and horsepower on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, which features cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. They have…
BIR Wednesday Night Street Drags
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
Bracket Drag Racing, Audi Car Club & Slowpokes – CANCELLED
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the second of six weekends. The series features 250-plus drivers competing in 11 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. Friday is a Test & Tune day and then the battles begin Saturday with time trials and eliminations both…
CRA Superbike Racing – CANCELLED
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Central Roadracing Association brings its crazy brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s historic 3.1-mile Donnybrooke Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the track’s 10 turns, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. On-site camping is available, including 164 full-service RV sites. Daily…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
BIR Bracket Drag Racing Series – Test & Tune, Races 1 & 2 – CANCELLED
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThis event has been cancelled. Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series kicks off the season on the drag strip for the first of six weekends. The series features 250-plus drivers competing in 11 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. Friday is a Test & Tune day and then the battles…
BIR Wednesday Night Street Drags – CANCELLED
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThis event has been cancelled. The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those…
Bracket Drag Racing Series Finale & 24 Hours of Lemons
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the final race in the eight-weekend series. It’s also the “Wally Race,” for drivers in six classes, and for the three Junior Dragsters classes. The winners of those classes on Saturday receive a Wally Trophy, just like the stars of the NHRA…
2019 Wet & Wild Weekend 2.0 – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s road course, while the International Watercross Association’s snowmobiles are on Lake BIR for drag racing and oval racing on open water. The Wet & Wild Weekend features Superbike racing on BIR’s original 3.1-mile Donnybrooke Road Course and it’s famed mile-long…
2019 MAP Proving Grounds 2.0 – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesImport cars and sport compacts take over Brainerd International Raceway for a wild weekend of drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows, burnout contests and much more. The Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds has quickly become one of the biggest events at BIR, so don't miss it! On-site camping available. Daily admission is $25.…
2019 Bracket Drag Racing Series and Audi Club – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the sixth of seven weekends this season. The series features 250-plus drivers competing in 11 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. Friday is a Test & Tune day and then the battles begin Saturday with time trials and…
ZARS Brainerd Labor Day Track Day
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJoin us on the Competition Course! This will fill up, don't delay! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
31st Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 31st Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout is a great way to cap off your summer, with wild drag racing, insane Superbike racing, live music, a classic car show and more. Sponsored by the Gopher State Timing Association, the Shootout features the third and final drag race in the Muscle Car Series, with drag cars…
Wednesday Night Street Drags – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at autocross, which is a timed event that requires drivers to navigate their car through a course. Experienced drivers will be…
Uncle Chunk Live at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesLucas Oil Nationals! Must have camping ticket to attend the show. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Rhino Live at the BIR Zoo
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesEvent Info: https://www.brainerdraceway.com/ For all things Rhino www.rhinotheband.com Rhino is a five member, high energy Twin Cities band playing an array of modern, alternative, 80's, and current top 40 dance tunes, with twists of country and other surprises splashed in. The "show" is nonstop entertainment and fun, sure to make you get up and dance.…
38th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals – BIR (Brainerd International Raceway)
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 2019 version of the fastest show on Earth is set for Aug. 15-18. The NHRA features the world’s best drag racers, the fastest cars, the most insane race fans and an experience like no other. Everyone has heard stories about BIR during the NHRA Nationals but you have to experience it yourself because there’s…
2019 Thunder at the Lakes – NHRA Divisional Race
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway hosts some of the top Sportsman drag racers in the country this weekend during Thunder at the Lakes, an NHRA Division 5 drag race. It features many racers who compete next weekend during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Fans will see drivers battle in Top Dragster, Comp, Top Sportsman and nine other…
Caster Volor Invades The Brainerd International Raceway
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesCaster Volor will be invading the Brainerd International Raceway on Friday, August 2nd with a bombastic set featuring hits from their debut EP, A Prelude To The Freak Show along with the biggest arena covers from AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, KISS, GNR, and more! Music starts at 10pm. Big Finale at 11:30pm. *Look for…
2019 Powercruise at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesPowercruise, the premier modified car event in the country, returns to Brainerd International Raceway this year. It's known as the place where you can do everything with your car that you're not allowed to do anywhere else. Powercruise allows YOU to drive YOUR car on BIR's race track along with other like-minded petrol heads in…
Wednesday Night Street Drags – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at autocross, which is a timed event that requires drivers to navigate their car through a course. Experienced drivers will be…
6th Annual Paul Bunyan Classic Sponsored by Line Performance
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesCome on out to BIR July 20-21 for the 6th Annual Paul Bunyan Classic sponsored by Line Performance!! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
2019 Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Bracket Drag Racing Series is on Brainerd International Raceway's drag strip for big-horsepower drag racing, while the Central Roadracing Association is on BIR’s Competition Road Course for high-flying Superbike Racing. It’s a big weekend for the Bracket Drag Racing Series. In addition to two days of eliminations, Saturday includes the annual Summit King of…
Wednesday Night Street Drags – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at autocross, which is a timed event that requires drivers to navigate their car through a course. Experienced drivers will be…
World Racing League & Racing Experience at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe World Racing League is endurance racing at its finest. Teams of drivers compete in a pair of eight-hour races Saturday and Sunday with the winning team completing the most laps after eight hours. On Friday and Saturday, fans can experience the thrill of racing - on Friday, Dream Drive Exotics has McLarens, Lamborghinis and…
33rd Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 33rd Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a great Fourth of July tradition, offering race fans a chance to see ridiculous head-to-head drag racing action, wide-open wheel-to-wheel road racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and much more. On the drag strip, the second race in the three-race Muscle Car Series features more…
2019 Lakes Jam Music Festival
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesLakes 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…
Bracket Drag Racing Series & Road Closed Promotion Bikes Days at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the fourth of seven racing weekends, along with an open track day for bikes on the road course. The Bracket Drag Racing Series features exciting amateur drag racing, 250+ drivers competing in 11 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior…
StreetSmart Advanced Defensive Driving Course for Teens – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesStreetSmart is a day-long program to provide teens with the skills, tools and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, avoid hazards at high speeds, and a lot more. The program is offered through the BIR Performance Driving School. www.BIRPerformance.com View more Brainerd…
CRA Superbike Racing at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Central Roadracing Association brings its crazy brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway's Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the track's 13 turns, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It's a thrill a minute and great racing action. On-site camping is available including 164 full-service RV sites. Daily admission: $25. …
MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2019
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesProving Grounds is one of the biggest sport-compact racing events in the midwest. Cars from all over the country get together at Brainerd International Raceway to partake in a weekend of racing, parties, and more racing! #PG2K consists of 7 events, each designed to push your car to the limits for cash prizes, gift cards,…
2019 Wet & Wild Weekend at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesA Wet & Wild triple-event weekend! The IWA will be on Lake BIR for two days of thrilling watercross, which features snowmobiles racing on open water. The Bracket Drag Racing Series will be on the drag strip and the North Star BMW Car Club will be on the road course for a club event. The International Watercross Association is on…
11th Annual Street Car Showdown at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's 2019 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend during the 11th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of serious speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, featuring cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. They have the…
Wednesday Night Street Drags – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at autocross, which is a timed event that requires drivers to navigate their car through a course. Experienced drivers will be…
SCCA Competition Racing License School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesComplete this three-day school and you’ll receive a full SCCA Regional Level Competition License. This license allows you to enter any SCCA regional or Vintage Racing event. The school combines classroom instruction with on-track driving. Sign up today! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Uncle Chunk Live at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesCelebration of life for Jed Copham at the Wheelie Bar View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
BIR’s Celebration of Life: Jed Copham
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd 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…
Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing 2019
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Bracket Drag Racing Series is back for the second of seven weekends on the drag strip. Racing starts with a Test & Tune Friday, followed by racing Saturday and Sunday. On the road course, the Central Roadracing Association will be featuring its crazy brand of Superbike Racing Friday-Sunday. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…
31st Annual MTEEA High School Supermileage Challenge
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Minnesota Corn Growers Association is sponsoring the 31st Annual High School Supermileage Challenge, which features more than 50 high schools and over 100 student-built cars that compete for fuel efficiency. This is not open to the public. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
2019 Drift Bash at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesDrift Mentality is at Brainerd International Raceway for Drift Bash, two days of wall-to-wall drifting. Drifting is where drivers use controlled skids to navigate their way through a course. Drift Mentality is a group of families and friends who can't get enough drifting. Now they've opened the gates to anyone who wants to drift or…
Slowpokes Car Club at BIR 2019
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesOur first high-speed driver's education event for 2019! Visit www.slowpokes.org for additional information and to see our FAQ. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Sliding into the DM Bash 2019
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesHey there, so here you all go. Everyone been asking and here is it! Registration goes live soon on the Bir website!!! I will post the link down below. Also there will three different track layouts road course, skid pad and small little spot todo donuts and figure eights. There will be a Comp again…
BIR Performance Driving School 2019
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR's road course where you can use your own car or one of the school's Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
BIR Performance Driving School – Season Opener Event – 2.5 Mile Competition Track
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to real race car driver in just one day. See what your own car can do on the track, or take the wheel of one of our high performance race cars. Prior to strapping yourself into a racecar or your high performance vehicle, ...the experienced BIR instructors will conduct a classroom…
MAPerformance Proving Grounds
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesProving Grounds is one of the biggest sport-compact racing events in the midwest. Cars from all over the country get together at Brainerd International Raceway to partake in a weekend of racing, parties, and more racing! Proving Grounds consists of 7 events, each designed to push your car to the limits for cash prizes, gift…
Bracket Drag Racing Series & World Racing League
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip this weekend, while the World Racing League is on the road course for a pair of endurance races. The Bracket series features some of the most exciting amateur drag racing in the Upper Midwest. This is the seventh of eight racing weekends, with…
Brainerd Labor Day Track Fest!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesIt's the Brainerd Finale for 2018! Come and ride Labor Day! Zalusky Advanced Riding School offers riders the opportunity to participate in Track Days or Schools at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota, and Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI. Track Days are opportunities for riders to get on the race track. It is a controlled…
Waves Collide returns to BIR!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesWe'll be providing your Saturday evening "Muscle Car Shootout" entertainment over Labor Day weekend at Brainerd International Raceway! Come get in on all the fun of music and muscle cars, and camp out, too! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
30th Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 30th Annual Gopher State Timing Association (GSTA) Muscle Car Shootout on Labor Day weekend is a perennial favorite at BIR and is a great way to cap off your summer. The event, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, features the Muscle Car Series’ grand finale on the drag strip and ridiculous Superbike racing via the Central Roadracing…
BIR Performance Driving School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesShift from racing fan to a real racecar driver in one day during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto Brainerd International Raceway's road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put…
Rhino at Brainerd Raceway the Zoo!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesRhino is a five member, high energy Twin Cities band playing an array of modern, alternative, 80's, and current top 40 dance tunes, with twists of country and other surprises splashed in. The "show" is nonstop entertainment and fun, sure to make you get up and dance. All five members bring a different element of…
Hairball ROCKS Brainerd, MN!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesAll ages welcome! Tickets: Must have admission tickets and camping to NHRA Nationals KISS, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Aerosmith and more! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Ride with the Dodge Brand at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesEvent Details: The Dodge brand is cruising into Brainerd, MN on Friday, August 17th-Sunday, August 19th to give consumers and Dodge fans alike, the opportunity to explore, drive and be thrilled by the hottest and newest vehicles in the 2018 lineup! The Dodge brand will feature: DISPLAY At the Manufacturers Midway, fans can check out…
2018 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 2018 version of the fastest show on Earth is set for Aug. 16-19. The NHRA features the world’s best drag racers, the fastest cars, the most insane race fans and an experience like no other. Everyone has heard stories about BIR during the NHRA Nationals but you have to experience it yourself because there’s…
MAPerformance Proving Grounds at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesProving Grounds is one of the biggest sport-compact racing events in the midwest. Cars from all over the country get together at Brainerd International Raceway to partake in a weekend of racing, parties, and more racing! Proving Grounds consists of 7 events, each designed to push your car to the limits for cash prizes, gift…
Thunder at the Lakes
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThunder at the Lakes features the NHRA West Central Division’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Fans are treated to super-fast cars by highly skilled drivers, many of whom are chasing national championships. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
2018 Brainerd International Raceway Powercruise
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesCruise, 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. 3-5 for Powercruise. Unique in the world of car and driving events, Powercruise is a weekend-long horsepower party that lets entrants drive…
Wet & Wild Weekend 2.0 at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesA wild weekend with the Central Roadracing Association on the road course for three days of Superbike racing. The IWA is on Lake BIR for two days of snowmobiles racing on open water. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
BIR – Nord Stern Loonacy Club Race and Driver Ed
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United States9:30 Club Race Test-n-Tune group 10:00 DE2 10:30 DE1 11:00 Club Race Test-n-Tune group 11:30 DE2 12:00 Lunch 1:00 DE1 1:30 Club Race Test-n-Tune group 2:00 DE2 2:30 DE1 3:00 Club Race Test-n-Tune group 3:30 DE2 4:00 DE1 4:30 Club Race Test-n-Tune group 3:30-6:00 Race Registration and Tech 5:10 Hospitality in front of Quattro Garage…
BIR – Nord Stern Loonacy Club Race and Driver Ed
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJust around the corner, it’s our annual club race and driver Ed Three-Day event up at Brainerd International Raceway. Lots of track time for both, located in the heart of the ‘Up North’ culture of Minnesota this event is one of highlights of our driving season and perennial favorite among members, drivers, attendees, spectators –…
BIR – Nord Stern Loonacy Club Race and Drivers Ed
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJust around the corner, it’s our annual club race and driver Ed Three-Day event up at Brainerd International Raceway. Lots of track time for both, located in the heart of the ‘Up North’ culture of Minnesota this event is one of highlights of our driving season and perennial favorite among members, drivers, attendees, spectators –…
StreetSmart Advanced Defensive Driving Course for Teens
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesA day-long program to provide your teens with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roadways. Learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
BIR Performance Driving School – Open Driving Event!
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe chance you've been waiting for! Your heart beats faster. You grab the steering wheel in anticipation. Driving will never be the same again. Welcome to the BIR Performance Driving School! Shift from racing fan to real race car driver in just one day. See what your own car can do on the track, or…
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style (w/Autocross)
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style was created as a safe alternative to street racing. BIR offers racers a safe, controlled environment to race, where professional track operators and rescue personnel oversee racing to ensure that racers are able to enjoy the thrill of racing against their buddies. BIR is open to anyone…
Slowpokes at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesWhat better way to spend your 4th of July holiday than at the track? This is one of our most well attended events, so reserve your place early to ensure your spot! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
4th of July Races – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJoin Us 4th of July weekend for racing. Both SCCA and VSCR will be racing this weekend. We will have both open wheel and sedan vintage race groups. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
BIR Show and Go & Fireworks 2018
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 32nd Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a Fourth of July tradition for race fans, with a three-day schedule that’s packed full of drag racing, road racing, a classic car show, fireworks, live music and more. The event is June 29-July 1. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Lakes Jam 2018
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesA one of a kind concert experience happening June 21-23. Get your tickets now! Lauren Alaina · Locash · Kip Moore · Brantley Gilbert · George Thorogood Activities: Car Show, Lawn Mower Racing, Drifting Demo, Bean Bag Contest View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Wet & Wild Weekend – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway’s Wet & Wild Weekend is a racing trifecta that brings together drag racing, Superbike racing and watercross, where snowmobiles race on open water! The International Watercross Association is on Lake BIR for drag racing and oval racing, where snowmobiles defy gravity by skipping across the water. Meanwhile, Central Roadracing Association brings thrilling…
MAPerformance Proving Grounds
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesProving Grounds is one of the biggest sport-compact racing events in the midwest. Cars from all over the country get together at Brainerd International Raceway to partake in a weekend of racing, parties, and more racing! Proving Grounds consists of 7 events, each designed to push your car to the limits for cash prizes, gift…
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style (w/Autocross)
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style was created as a safe alternative to street racing. BIR offers racers a safe, controlled environment to race, where professional track operators and rescue personnel oversee racing to ensure that racers are able to enjoy the thrill of racing against their buddies. BIR is open to anyone…
Harvey West Memorial Races – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJoin us at Brainerd International Raceway for a weekend of Vintage Racing. We will be featuring both open and closed wheel run groups. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
10th Annual Street Car Showdown – BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's 2018 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend during the 10th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of serious speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. Races start at 9am View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Fireworks – Brainerd International Raceway
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesEnjoy fireworks and festivities at Brainerd International Raceway this 4th of July! More BIR information on Brainerd.com View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
31st Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesThe 31st Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a great Fourth of July tradition, offering fans a chance to see ridiculous head-to-head drag racing action as well as wide-open wheel-to-wheel racing on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. The event’s finale is the 100-mile, 40-lap Trans Am Series race Sunday. On the drag strip, the…
Lakes Jam 2017
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesJune 22 - June 24, 2017 Lakes Jam, an outdoor music festival that unites rock and country music fans, is scheduled June 22-24, 2017, at Brainerd International Raceway. National artists will perform on the main stage and area bands will perform on the secondary stage for this unique three day music festival. Thursday June 22,…
Wet & Wild Weekend @ BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesIt’s Brainerd International Raceway’s annual Wet & Wild Weekend, featuring drag racing, Superbike racing and snowmobiles racing on open water! The International Watercross Association is on Lake BIR for drag racing and oval racing, where snowmobiles defy gravity by skipping across the water. Meanwhile, Central Roadracing Association brings exciting Superbike racing to BIR's 2.5-mile Competition…
9th Annual Street Car Showdown
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway's 2017 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the 9th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of raw speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, featuring seven Heads-Up Classes, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200…
SCCA Competition Racing License School
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesComplete this three-day school and you'll receive a full SCCA Regional Level Competition Racing License. This license allows you to enter any Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) regional or Vintage Racing event. The school combines classroom instruction with on-track driving. Sign up today! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Street Car Showdown at BIR
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway hosts the first major race of the 2017 season Memorial Day weekend. The 9th Annual Street Car Showdown is a double-header with the kick-off for the three-race Muscle Car Series on the drag strip and the return of the SCCA Harvey West Memorial Day Classic on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. The…
CRA Super Bike Racing
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesWhether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as intense as it gets. Nothing replaces the sound of bikes screaming around the track and battling for position. Within inches of each other, they’ll fly around the corners, close enough to the ground that they’re dragging their knee on the ground.…
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR 5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN, United StatesBrainerd International Raceway’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…