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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.
Ken Niesen Memorial Shootout Honoring Jill Gilgosch scheduled for Bracket Race #7 & #8 weekend July 17-19 2026
Event: Ken Niesen Memorial Honoring Jill Gilgosch, 64 Car Shootout @ BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Races #7 & #8 Date: July 17th-19th 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway The Ken Niesen Memorial 64-Car Shootout Returns to BIR in Honor of Jill Gilgosch Some races are about more than win lights and payouts. They’re about the people who built the traditions, friendships, and memories that make Brainerd International Raceway feel like home. Brainerd International Raceway
2026 BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Race #5 & #6 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 #3 & #4 Recap
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.
BIR Bracket Series Race #3 Winners to Bring Home A NHRA 75th Diamond Anniversary Wally & Ring
Event: BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Races #3 & #4 Date: June 12th-14th 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway BIR Bracket Series Races #3 & #4 NHRA 75th Anniversary Challenge, Summit Racing Equipment JDRL Challenge, & MCR Barrett Pet Foods Paul Bunyan Classic. The chase for the 2026 Brainerd International Raceway championships continues the weekend of June 12-14, and there's a lot more on the line than just points! Friday kicks off with Test & Tune along with Jackpot
2026 BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Race #1 & #2 Recap
Event: BIR ET Bracket Racing Series Races #1 & #2 Date: May 8-10, 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway Next Race: Races #3 & #4, June 12–14, 2026 Photo Credit: Eagle Eye Photography The BIR ET Bracket Racing Series kicked of the 2026 season this past weekend with Friday’s Test n Tune & Jackpots races and Races #1 & 2 on Saturday & Sunday. The weather was cold & windy but the on-track action sizzled with .000 lights and dead on runs aplenty. In Race #1 the Final in
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