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Octane Autofest Launches at Brainerd International Raceway with Forsberg Racing

Multi-Discipline Motorsports Festival Featuring Drifting, HPDE and Autocross set for June 5–7 and September 11–13, 2026 Brainerd, MN — Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), one of the Midwest’s premier motorsports facilities, will introduce a new chapter in 2026 with the launch of Octane Autofest — a multi-discipline motorsports festival featuring drifting, High Performance Driving Experience (HPDE), autocross, live music and festival camping. The inaugural Octane Autofest

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Sunday Funday Snowmobile Racing coming to Brainerd International Raceway in 2026

X Racing will bring its Sunday Funday Snowmobile Racing Series to Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) in 2026, adding a winter racing program focused on accessibility, community, and fun at one of Minnesota’s most iconic motorsports venues.

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Jan 3

Brainerd International Raceway Enters a New Era with Strategic Staffing and Modernized Brand Identity

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.

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Dec 5, 2025