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2026 BIR Bracket Series Champions Crowned
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.
2026 Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series Champions, A Season of Racing A Season of Champions.
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.
2026 BIR Bracket Series Races #9 & #10
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.
BACK-TO-BACK! TEAM BIR DEFENDS ET FINALS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!
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.
38th Annual Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series GSTA Muscle Car Shootout
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
TEAM BIR IS HEADED TO THE D5 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT ET FINALS PRESENTED BY HOOSIER!
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.
2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals
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.
2026 LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES “PRE-GAME” DOUBLE-HEADER DIVISIONAL RECAP
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.
2026 BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Race #7 & #8 Featuring The Ken Niesen Memorial 64 Car Shootout Honoring Jill Gilgosch Recap
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 Strengthens Leadership Team
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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