Brainerd International Raceway – BIR

Drag racers will be gunning for big cash prizes Saturday and Sunday during the BIR Crazy Eights 8K Bracket National, a Bracket-style race that was a huge hit among racers last year during the inaugural appearance at BIR. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Performance driving for experienced drivers. 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…

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 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…

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

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 open water. There will be drag racing (from one shore across the lake to the other) and oval racing, where racers…

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 second Wet & Wild Weekend of the season features the grand finale of the Bracket Drag Racing Series, the final weekend for the Central Roadracing Association and its Superbike racing, and two days of IWA watercross on Lake BIR, where snowmobiles race on open water. We’ll also be hosting a two day swap meet.…

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 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 fastest show on Earth returns to Brainerd International Raceway in 2021 for the 39th 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. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Powercruise is an event like no other!! Cruising, Racing, Drifting, Burnouts, Roll Racing, Car Show & More! Gates open Thursday for Registration & camping, On Track Friday, Saturday & Sunday, you can cruise by day and camp each night! Enjoy a car event like no other, maximum fun with a relaxed Australian vibe! FOR ALL…

After a prolonged hiatus of 17 years, MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is bringing Superbike racing back to Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota, July 30-August 1, with the announcement that the series and all five of its classes will return to the land of 10,000 lakes for round seven of the 2021…

A Fourth of July tradition for more than three decades, the PleasureLand RV Show & Go features Muscle Car Series drag racing, SCCA road racing, fireworks, a classic car show and on-site camping. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

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…

Shift 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…

The Central Roadracing Association brings its crazy brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s road course. Superbike racers challenge the track 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 is $25. Kids 12 and under are…

Shift 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…

Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the final race in the six-weekend series. More than 250 drivers will be racing in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, with series championships on the line! The road course will be busy with 24 Hours of Lemons, which is…

Shift 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…

Brainerd International Raceway’s second Wet & Wild Weekend of the season will feature the Nord Stern Porsche Club of America on the road course and the International Watercross Association on Lake BIR, where snowmobiles will race on open water in drag racing and oval racing. They start and end on land, while defying gravity as…

The Glacier Lakes Chapter of the Audi Club is on the road course for a three-day private event. The Minnesota Autosports Club will be on the Pro Pad Saturday and Sunday for two days of competitive autocross. 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 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…

The 32nd 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…

Shift 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…

Import 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.…

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 who are trying it for…

The fastest show on Earth has come to a standstill at BIR. The 39th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has been postponed due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled for Aug. 13-16. A new date has not been set. https://www.brainerdraceway.com/nhra-nationals/ Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Thunder at the Lakes has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for any inconvenience. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

This event has been cancelled. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Lakes Jam has been cancelled this year. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Go to www.LakesJam.com for more details. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Powercruise, 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…

Brainerd International Raceway is opening its paved pro pads for drifting only. It’s as much fun to watch as it is to participate. Watch as novice and experienced drivers navigate the course in controlled skids. Drivers can give it a try, as experienced drifters will be on hand to answer questions and help you get…

This 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…

Shift 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…

Brainerd 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…

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 who are trying it for…

This 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…

Shift 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…

After 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…

The 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…

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 who are trying it for…

This 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…

Shift 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…

Brainerd 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…

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 who are trying it for…

Shift 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…

Import 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…

Brainerd 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…

Shift 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…

Brainerd 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…

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 who are trying it for…

Shift 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…

Brainerd 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…

The 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…

Shift 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…

This 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…

This 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…