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The NHRA Summit ET Bracket Series returned to Brainerd International Raceway June 12-14 for Races #3 and #4 of the 2026 season. Racers were greeted with cool temperatures and strong winds throughout much of the weekend, but despite the challenging conditions, racers put on a great show while posting strong car counts and exciting racing action.

More than 300 racers battled June 19-21 at Brainerd International Raceway during Summit ET Bracket Series Races #5 & #6. Following Friday’s rainout, perfect weather set the stage for exciting racing, the prestigious NHRA King of the Track competition, and Brad Harder’s remarkable triple-win weekend as racers continued their chase for 2026 championships and Team BIR ET Finals positions.

Event: BIR Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series 38th Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout Date: Sept. 4-6, 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway Photo Credit: Eagle Eye Photography 2026 Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series Comes Down to the Final Pass at the 38th Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout The 38th Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout brought the 2026 Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series to a dramatic conclusion at Brainerd International Raceway, with season championships on the line across the boar

More than 300 racers battled June 19-21 at Brainerd International Raceway during Summit ET Bracket Series Races #5 & #6. Following Friday’s rainout, perfect weather set the stage for exciting racing, the prestigious NHRA King of the Track competition, and Brad Harder’s remarkable triple-win weekend as racers continued their chase for 2026 championships and Team BIR ET Finals positions.

More than 300 racers battled June 19-21 at Brainerd International Raceway during Summit ET Bracket Series Races #5 & #6. Following Friday’s rainout, perfect weather set the stage for exciting racing, the prestigious NHRA King of the Track competition, and Brad Harder’s remarkable triple-win weekend as racers continued their chase for 2026 championships and Team BIR ET Finals positions.

More than 300 racers battled June 19-21 at Brainerd International Raceway during Summit ET Bracket Series Races #5 & #6. Following Friday’s rainout, perfect weather set the stage for exciting racing, the prestigious NHRA King of the Track competition, and Brad Harder’s remarkable triple-win weekend as racers continued their chase for 2026 championships and Team BIR ET Finals positions.

More than 300 racers battled June 19-21 at Brainerd International Raceway during Summit ET Bracket Series Races #5 & #6. Following Friday’s rainout, perfect weather set the stage for exciting racing, the prestigious NHRA King of the Track competition, and Brad Harder’s remarkable triple-win weekend as racers continued their chase for 2026 championships and Team BIR ET Finals positions.

Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is entering a new chapter guided by the vision of owner Kristi Copham, whose commitment to long-term facility growth has been central to the raceway’s evolution since the Copham family purchased the track in 2006. Today, BIR announces a strengthened leadership team and a refreshed brand identity—two foundational steps in positioning the facility for its next decade of growth.

Event: BIR Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series 40th Annual Show N Go Date: July 3rd-5th, 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway Next Race: 38th Annual Muscle Car Shootout September 4th - 6th 2026 Photo Credit: Eagle Eye Photography There are few events at Brainerd International Raceway that carry the history, tradition, and legacy of the Show & Go. Forty years ago, a single event called Show & Go launched what has become one of the Midwest's premier muscle car racing traditio

Brainerd Set to Host #HDM2027 on January 30, 2027 By Minnesota Wild PR @mnwildPR Press Release July 18, 2026 Brainerd, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild, in conjunction with the Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 Local Organizing Committee, today announced the date and matchups for the 21st Annual Hockey Day Minnesota (HDM), presented by UnitedHealthcare. The Brainerd International Raceway will serve as the venue for the 21st annual statewide hockey celebration and will host a week of compet