2027 BIR
Full Schedule of Events

Hockey Day Minnesota brings a weeklong celebration of hockey to the Brainerd Lakes Area, with outdoor games and fan activities hosted at BIR. The event showcases players and communities from across the region.

X-Racing Sunday Funday brings snowmobile and snowbike racing to BIR for a winter weekend of family-friendly competition. Riders compete across multiple classes, with event details and schedules released by the organizer.

X-Racing Sunday Funday brings snowmobile and snowbike racing to BIR for a winter weekend of family-friendly competition. Riders compete across multiple classes, with event details and schedules released by the organizer.

Help BIR get ready for the season during Clean Up Weekend. Volunteers work together on facility and grounds projects, with specific assignments and participation details to be announced.

Overdrive Drift Weekend opens the season with a casual, driver-focused weekend for testing, learning and maximizing seat time. New drivers can build confidence while experienced drivers shake down their cars for the year ahead.

Build confidence and performance-driving skills in a structured, instructor-led program at BIR. Apex Academy combines classroom learning with guided track sessions focused on safety, car control and the fundamentals of driving the racing line.

Apex Reserved is a limited-entry track day built for experienced drivers seeking maximum seat time and a low-traffic environment. It is an opportunity to refine technique and enjoy BIR's road course with fewer interruptions.

Apex Driver Education gives drivers structured seat time to improve pace, consistency and technique in a controlled road-course environment. Sessions are designed for developing drivers who are ready to build on the fundamentals.

Spring Speed Revival is BIR's early-season drag racing test weekend. Racers can complete technical checks, licensing and test passes while preparing their cars for the season, with additional competition activities scheduled through the weekend.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

BIR's Bracket Racing Series delivers close, competitive drag racing for a wide range of vehicles and experience levels. Racers compete on dial-ins in multiple classes, with season points and event wins on the line.

Student teams bring purpose-built vehicles to BIR for an efficiency-focused engineering challenge. The event highlights design, problem solving and real-world vehicle testing on the road course.

Build confidence and performance-driving skills in a structured, instructor-led program at BIR. Apex Academy combines classroom learning with guided track sessions focused on safety, car control and the fundamentals of driving the racing line.

Apex Reserved is a limited-entry track day built for experienced drivers seeking maximum seat time and a low-traffic environment. It is an opportunity to refine technique and enjoy BIR's road course with fewer interruptions.

Apex Driver Education gives drivers structured seat time to improve pace, consistency and technique in a controlled road-course environment. Sessions are designed for developing drivers who are ready to build on the fundamentals.

Powercruise is a high-energy weekend that lets enthusiasts use their cars in multiple driving events at BIR. The program traditionally combines cruising, drag racing, drifting, burnout competitions, a dyno and show-and-shine activities.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

The Street Car Showdown opens BIR's Muscle Car Series with a weekend of powerful street and race cars on the drag strip. Expect quick passes, competitive classes and a full weekend of automotive action.

Sports Car Club of America racers compete wheel to wheel on BIR's challenging 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course. The weekend features a wide range of purpose-built race cars across multiple classes.

Wet and Wild brings International Watercross Association snowmobile racing to BIR's pond. Watch riders race across open water in fast-paced oval and drag competition during a family-friendly weekend.

Apex Reserved is a limited-entry track day built for experienced drivers seeking maximum seat time and a low-traffic environment. It is an opportunity to refine technique and enjoy BIR's road course with fewer interruptions.

BIR's Bracket Racing Series delivers close, competitive drag racing for a wide range of vehicles and experience levels. Racers compete on dial-ins in multiple classes, with season points and event wins on the line.

Lucky Dog Racing League brings affordable, team-based endurance racing to BIR. The Donnybrooke Dawgs weekend features long-format road racing where reliability, strategy and teamwork matter as much as outright speed.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

Apex Driver Education gives drivers structured seat time to improve pace, consistency and technique in a controlled road-course environment. Sessions are designed for developing drivers who are ready to build on the fundamentals.

Build confidence and performance-driving skills in a structured, instructor-led program at BIR. Apex Academy combines classroom learning with guided track sessions focused on safety, car control and the fundamentals of driving the racing line.

BIR's Bracket Racing Series delivers close, competitive drag racing for a wide range of vehicles and experience levels. Racers compete on dial-ins in multiple classes, with season points and event wins on the line.

Lakes Jam is a multi-day country and rock music festival held on the grounds of Brainerd International Raceway. The weekend blends live music, camping and a full lineup of fan activities.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

The Central Roadracing Association brings Superbike racing to BIR's Competition Road Course. Riders take the corners on two wheels and a knee, battling within inches of each other, and every corner offers a different vantage point to watch the action.

Show & Go combines muscle car drag racing with a festival atmosphere at BIR. The weekend traditionally features racing, a classic car show, live entertainment, camping and Fourth of July celebrations.

Octane AutoFest is BIR's all-around automotive festival, combining performance driving, drifting and car culture with live entertainment and camping. Final 2027 activity details will be announced as the event schedule is confirmed.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

Xtreme Xperience puts participants behind the wheel of exotic supercars on BIR's road course. Drivers receive a safety briefing and professional coaching before taking to the track, with ride-along options typically available.

BIR's Bracket Racing Series delivers close, competitive drag racing for a wide range of vehicles and experience levels. Racers compete on dial-ins in multiple classes, with season points and event wins on the line.

Apex Driver Education gives drivers structured seat time to improve pace, consistency and technique in a controlled road-course environment. Sessions are designed for developing drivers who are ready to build on the fundamentals.

Apex Reserved is a limited-entry track day built for experienced drivers seeking maximum seat time and a low-traffic environment. It is an opportunity to refine technique and enjoy BIR's road course with fewer interruptions.

The Central Roadracing Association brings Superbike racing to BIR's Competition Road Course. Riders take the corners on two wheels and a knee, battling within inches of each other, and every corner offers a different vantage point to watch the action.

Powercruise is a high-energy weekend that lets enthusiasts use their cars in multiple driving events at BIR. The program traditionally combines cruising, drag racing, drifting, burnout competitions, a dyno and show-and-shine activities.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

Sports Car Club of America racers compete wheel to wheel on BIR's challenging 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course. The weekend features a wide range of purpose-built race cars across multiple classes.

The NHRA Lucas Oil Double Divisional features top Sportsman racers competing in two divisional events during one extended weekend. The schedule includes qualifying and eliminations across multiple NHRA classes.

The NHRA Brainerd Nationals bring the world's fastest drag racers to BIR for four days of championship competition. Fans can experience professional and Sportsman racing, the open pits, Nitro Alley and the unmistakable power of nitro.

Sports Car Club of America racers compete wheel to wheel on BIR's challenging 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course. The weekend features a wide range of purpose-built race cars across multiple classes.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

Build confidence and performance-driving skills in a structured, instructor-led program at BIR. Apex Academy combines classroom learning with guided track sessions focused on safety, car control and the fundamentals of driving the racing line.

The Central Roadracing Association brings Superbike racing to BIR's Competition Road Course. Riders take the corners on two wheels and a knee, battling within inches of each other, and every corner offers a different vantage point to watch the action.

The Muscle Car Shootout closes the Kwik Trip Muscle Car Series with a full weekend of high-horsepower drag racing. Champions are crowned as racers battle through the final rounds of the season.

Octane AutoFest is BIR's all-around automotive festival, combining performance driving, drifting and car culture with live entertainment and camping. Final 2027 activity details will be announced as the event schedule is confirmed.

Apex Driver Education gives drivers structured seat time to improve pace, consistency and technique in a controlled road-course environment. Sessions are designed for developing drivers who are ready to build on the fundamentals.

Wide Open Wednesday gives drivers a chance to take their street-legal vehicles down BIR's drag strip in a controlled environment. It is an accessible evening for first-time participants, returning racers and spectators.

BIR's Bracket Racing Series delivers close, competitive drag racing for a wide range of vehicles and experience levels. Racers compete on dial-ins in multiple classes, with season points and event wins on the line.

The Central Roadracing Association brings Superbike racing to BIR's Competition Road Course. Riders take the corners on two wheels and a knee, battling within inches of each other, and every corner offers a different vantage point to watch the action.

Wet and Wild brings International Watercross Association snowmobile racing to BIR's pond. Watch riders race across open water in fast-paced oval and drag competition during a family-friendly weekend.

Apex Reserved is a limited-entry track day built for experienced drivers seeking maximum seat time and a low-traffic environment. It is an opportunity to refine technique and enjoy BIR's road course with fewer interruptions.

Build confidence and performance-driving skills in a structured, instructor-led program at BIR. Apex Academy combines classroom learning with guided track sessions focused on safety, car control and the fundamentals of driving the racing line.

Overdrive Drift Weekend closes the season with a final opportunity for drivers to test, tune and enjoy extended track time. The laid-back format is built around learning, car development and a strong drift community.