top of page
OctaneAutoFest1.jpg

Drive it. Watch it. Show It.  Camp It.

Octane_AutoFest-01.png
BIR Octane Autofest
June 5-7 & Sept. 11-13, 2026
Octane Autofest is a full-send weekend at BIR where you don’t just watch motorsports—you’re part of it.
Run your car on track. Throw it sideways. Line it up in the car show. Ride along with the pros. Camp in the middle of it all and stay up way too late.

This is what happens when drifting, track driving, car culture, and a little bit of chaos all land in one place.

More fun at BIR!   Find your fun at BIR!

NOT YOUR TYPICAL RACE WEEKEND

There’s no one way to do Octane—and that’s the whole point.

You can spend the day on track chasing laps, or never leave the midway. You can bring a built car, a daily driver, or just show up and take it all in. No experience required, no gatekeeping.

We built this for people who like cars but don’t want to stand behind a fence all weekend.

 

You can drive it. You can watch it. You can be part of it.

•  Built for beginners and seasoned drivers  •

•  Multiple courses running all weekend  •

•  Come solo, bring friends, or bring your whole crew  •

•  As serious—or as laid back—as you want it to be  •

CTA:

Plan Your Weekend

    Main Stage: Full Send with Forsberg

When the sun starts to drop, the main stage comes alive.

Pro drivers—including Chris Forsberg—take over with high-speed tandem runs, smoke, and a crowd that’s way too close for comfort (in the best way).

This is where it gets loud.

•  Pro drift exhibitions  •
•  Tandem runs + featured drivers  •
•  Main stage viewing experience  •
•  Friday night kickoff: Full Force Friday  •

CTA:

See the Schedule

CboysTV Car Show

Got a Lambo? Bring it.
Got a truck? Bring it.
Got a build you’ve been wrenching on at 2AM? Definitely bring it.

 

Pull in and show it off with hundreds of other people at the CboysTV Car Show — no fluff, just a massive mix of cars, trucks, and everything in between.

 

Spots are limited.

 

General Admission required for all attendees. Car Show Entry required for each vehicle displayed.

 

After registering, you’ll receive an email to submit your vehicle info and apply for featured showcase sections.

No politics. No pressure. Just cars and a good time.

 

•  Open registration (limited capacity)  •
•  All builds welcome: muscle, import, truck, whatever you’ve got  •
•  Featured cars + high-visibility placement  •
•  Right in the middle of the action  •

Meet the CboysTV Crew

Meet & Greet access with CboysTV is intentionally limited.

You won’t just click and buy your way in—you’ll join the waitlist when you grab tickets, and selected fans will get the shot.

If you get in, it’s a full experience—not a quick handshake and move on.

•  Waitlist-based access during ticket purchase  •

•  Selected participants notified after launch •

•  Includes exclusive merch bundle •

Choose Your Way In

There’s no single way to do Octane—and that’s the point.

 

You can get on track, post up and watch, walk the paddock, or bounce between all of it. Most people end up doing a little bit of everything.

 

The entire weekend is built so you can move around freely, try something new, and never feel locked into one lane.

•  Drive: HPDE, autocross, drift  •
•  Watch: drifting exhibitions + track competition  •
•  Be around it: car show + paddock access  •
•  Stay: music, camping, night energy  •

Get on Track

You don’t need a fully built racecar. You just need to show up ready to have some fun.

Octane runs multiple driving experiences all weekend so you can find your lane—or try all of them.

Whether it’s your first time on track or you’ve been doing this for years, there’s space for you here.

•  HPDE (High Performance Driving Experience)  •

•  Drift sessions + 3 course opportunities  •

•  Autocross + timed road course competition  •

•  Ride-alongs with pro drivers  •

Ready to get on track? Perfect.

How The Weekend Flows

Friday

Load-in + early sessions

Full Force Friday Night

Live Music

Saturday

Full hot track programming

Pro Burnout Comp

Pro exhibitions

Night energy

Live Music

Sunday

Final sessions

Open track

Plan Your Weekend

Most people don’t come out here for just a few hours.

They stay.

 

They camp. They hang out. They come back the next morning and do it again.

That’s where the real experience happens.

 

Whether you’re coming to drive, show a car, or just be part of it—you’ve got options to build your weekend the way you want it.

•  Single-day and weekend passes  •

•  Driver registration options  •

•  On-site camping  •

•  Add-ons and upgrades available  •

FAQ

  • Do I need experience?

  • Can I bring my car?

  • What’s included?

  • How do I access courses?

  • Camping rules?

Trip Planning Quick Links

BUY TICKETS NOW
TICKET PRICING
FAN SCHEDULE
FACILITY MAP
PARKING
LIVE MUSIC
ATV WAIVER
  • FACEBOOK
  • INSTAGRAM
  • YOUTUBE
  • LINKEDIN
CALL US

BIR FRONT OFFICE

218-824-7223

866-444-4455

 

EMAIL US

General Questions: tickets@brainerdraceway.com

Drag Strip & Tech Questions:

phil@brainerdraceway.com

Drift & Road Course Questions:

michael@brainerdraceway.com

MAIN OFFICE

Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm

5523 Birchdale Rd

Brainerd, MN 56401

buyticketsbutton_edited_edited.png

© 2026 Brainerd International Raceway

bottom of page