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Event: BIR Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series 17th Annual Street Car Showdown Date: May 22-24, 2026 Location: Brainerd International Raceway Next Race: 40th Annual Show N Go July 3-5 2026 Photo Credit: Eagle Eye Photography The 2026 Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series officially kicked off this past weekend with the 17th Annual Street Car Showdown at Brainerd International Raceway, and despite weather challenges throughout the first half of the weekend, Sunday came together to deliver an ou

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

A new multi-discipline motorsports festival blends drifting, driving, music, and camping into a full weekend experience Brainerd, MN — With just 30 days until gates open, Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is set to launch Octane Autofest June 5–7, 2026—now in collaboration with CboysTV, one of the fastest-growing automotive and lifestyle channels in the country. The Minnesota-based group, known for turning everyday ideas into high-energy automotive content, will bring its

Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pepsi Beverages, bringing an expanded lineup of beverage offerings to one of the Midwest’s premier racing destinations.

Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pepsi Beverages, bringing an expanded lineup of beverage offerings to one of the Midwest’s premier racing destinations.

Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pepsi Beverages, bringing an expanded lineup of beverage offerings to one of the Midwest’s premier racing destinations.

Brainerd International Raceway has announced plans to transform its iconic Zoo Campground into “The Pond,” a new waterfront venue featuring dockside experiences, waterski shows, and even guided underwater tours—bringing a bold, year-round vision to life at BIR.

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

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.

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.