30th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

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30th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
2011 RACING FAN GUIDE
Proud sponsor of the
30th Annual Lucas Oil
NHRA Nationals
Brainerd International Raceway
August 18-21, 2011
2011 ROAD RACING
HOME OF THE
30TH ANNUAL
LUCAS OIL
NHRA
NATIONALS
AUG 18-21,
2011
May 6-8
CRA Superbikes
May 21-22 NASA Midwest
Regional
May 27-29 SCCA Memorial
Day Classic
June 4-5
ChumpCar World
Series
June 10-12 CRA Superbikes
July 1-3
CRA Superbikes
July 8-10
SCCA Jack Pine
Sprints
July 16
ChumpCar World
Series
Aug 5-7
CRA Superbikes
Sep 2-4
SCCA Trans-Am
Series
Sep 23-25 CRA Superbikes
TICKETS 1-866-444-4455
www.BrainerdRaceway.com
2011 DRAG RACING
May 6-8
Bracket Racing
May 20-22 Street Car
Showdown
May 27-29 Thunder at the
Lakes NHRA
June 3-5
Bracket Racing
June 25-26 Sport Compact &
Diesel Weekend
July 1-3
NAPA Auto
Parts Show & Go
July 8-10
Bracket Racing
Aug 5-7
Bracket Racing
Aug 18-21 Lucas Oil
NHRA Nationals
Sep 2-4
Muscle Car
Shootout
Sep 16-18 NHRA ET Finals
Oct 1-2
Bracket Racing
2011 RACING SCHEDULE
May 4
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
July 16
ChumpCar World Series A
May 6-8
Dual Event Weekend*A
July 20
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
CRA Superbike Racing
Bracket Drag Racing Series
July 22-24 Powercruise
Aug 3
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
Aug 5-7
Dual Event Weekend*A
CRA Superbike Racing
Bracket Drag Racing Series
May 18
May 20-22 Dual Event Weekend*
B
3rd Annual Street Car Showdown
NASA Midwest Regional Race
May 27-29 Dual Event Weekend*
B
Aug 31
Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style
Sept 2-4
Dual Event Weekend*B
23rd Annual Muscle Car Shootout
SCCA Trans-Am Series
ChumpCar World Series (Sat & Sun Only)
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Sept 14
Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style
Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style
Sept 23-25 CRA Superbike Racing A
Thunder at the Lakes NHRA Drag Race
SCCA Memorial Day Classic
June 3-5
Dual Event Weekend*A
June 8
June 10-12 CRA Superbike Racing A
June 22
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
June 25-26 Sport Compact & Diesel Weekend A
MAP Proving Grounds/Jags Diesel Shootout
July 1-3
Dual Event Weekend*
25th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Show & Go
CRA Superbike Racing
July 6
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
July 8-10
Dual Event Weekend*A
SCCA Jack Pine Sprints
Bracket Drag Racing Series
B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Aug 18-21 30th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
30th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Major Spectator Events
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Central Roadracing Association
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style
Club Racing
Road Racing
BIR Facilities Map
Grandstand Seating Map
BIR Performance Driving School
Live Music Schedule
Camping and Lodging
Camping & Rules – Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
General Track Rules & Information
How To Find Us
Cover Photos
Dragster – AutoImagery.com / Superbike – Momentum Photo / Trans-Am Series – Rick Corwine
Sept 16-18 NHRA Summit Racing ET Finals A
Oct 1-2
Dual Event Weekend*A
Bracket Drag Racing Series
BMW Club Racing
*Dual events include racing on the drag strip and the
Competition Road Course. One ticket gets you into both events.
TICKET PRICES
(BIR EVENTS EXCEPT THE LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS)
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Daily admission: $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, Free/5 & under
Daily admission: $20/adults, $10/ages 6-12, Free/5 & under
Free camping with multi-day ticket.
Wednesday Night Drags: $5/spectators, $25/racers
BIR PERFORMANCE
DRIVING SCHOOL DATES
May 2, 23
June 6, 20, 27
July 18, 25
Aug 8, 29
Sept 12, 26
Oct 3
SCCA Competition Racing License School
May 25-27. Full racing license available.
StreetSmarts Advanced Defensive
Driving Course for Teens
June 21, July 19, Aug 30
Schedule subject to change.
Check our Web site for updates.
2011 LUCAS OIL NHRA
NATIONALS
2011 LUCAS OIL NHRA
NATIONALS
30 th Annual
Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals AUGUST 18-21
Pure insanity. That’s the only way to describe the Lucas
Oil NHRA Nationals. Whether you’re talking about the
massive horsepower and incredible speeds on the track,
the absolute madness in The Zoo campground or the
accessibility of the drivers and cars in the pits, everyone
agrees that it’s an event you don’t want to miss.
This year’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will be extra special
as we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of professional
drag racing at BIR. Plus, the NHRA is celebrating its
60th anniversary. That sounds like a party!
The NHRA Nationals features the biggest names in
drag racing: John Force, Ron Capps, Tony Schumacher,
Larry Dixon, Ashley Force Hood, Minnesota’s own Jason
Line and many more. It’s the world’s fastest dragsters,
the most skilled drivers and a legion of crazy race fans
who can’t get enough of the thunderous power pumped
out by an 8,000-horsepower dragster flying down the
drag strip at 300 mph. That’s why the Lucas Oil
NHRA Nationals is the granddaddy of motorsports in
Minnesota. There’s nothing like NHRA racing!
Every ticket includes a pit pass! Stay overnight in BIR’s
Family Campground or in the infamous campground
known as The Zoo, where fans create an atmosphere
that’s unique to BIR. Live music Thursday-Saturday and
fireworks Saturday night. Get your tickets today!
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DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT
WEEKEND
May 20-22
3RD ANNUAL STREET CAR SHOWDOWN
Strap yourself in for the first race of the threerace Outlaw Street Car Series, a wild display of
raw power on the drag strip featuring the “fast
five” classes: Pro Outlaw, Outlaw, King Street,
Real Street Unlimited and Real Street Natural.
Speeds reach 200+ mph and times can be 6-7
seconds. Also featured are eight Index classes,
Strip Eliminator classes and more. Don’t miss
this one!
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
May 27-29
THUNDER AT THE LAKES
NHRA DIVISIONAL RACE
If you want a little taste of what the Lucas Oil
NHRA Nationals is all about, then the Thunder at
the Lakes NHRA Divisional Race is for you. Except
for the pro classes, Thunder features the same
classes that race during Nationals, including Top
Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car. They put the
“thunder” in this event as they rumble down the
quarter mile at over 280 mph, piloted by some
of the top drivers in the NHRA’s Division 5. Great
racing and great family entertainment.
SCCA MEMORIAL
DAY CLASSIC
The National Auto Sport Association is returning
this year with an exciting brand of road racing
on BIR’s Competition Road Course. You’ll see
wheel-to-wheel racing from a wide range of race
cars and high-performance cars such as Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds, Roadsters, Porsches
and BMWs. Practice, qualifying and racing
Saturday and Sunday. Kick off the summer at BIR
by experiencing these two exciting events for one
low price.
Some of the top SCCA drivers
in the country will be at BIR for
the Sports Car Club of America’s
Memorial Day Classic, which will
feature national and regional
racers on the track at the same
time! That can mean only one thing for race fans
– super competitive wheel-to-wheel action on BIR’s
Competition Road Course. You’ll see Formula
cars, sport racers, GTs, muscle cars, touring
cars and many others. There’s no better way to
spend your Memorial Day weekend then at BIR
experiencing these two incredible events.
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NASA MIDWEST REGIONAL ROAD RACE
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June 4-5 & July 16
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The zaniest racing on the
planet returns to BIR’s
Competition Road Course
this year for two races.
The ChumpCar World
Series is all about $500
race cars and endurance
racing, a wicked combination that guarantees
loads of fun for teams and fans alike. On June
4-5, teams of four drivers compete in seven-hour
endurance races each day, mostly for the love of
racing and the chance to wrench on their hunks
of screaming junk. It’s a Dual Event Weekend,
with the Bracket Drag Racing Series on the drag
strip. The July 16 race is a 14-hour endurance
race. Both events are affordable racing for those
who want to give it a try.
SPORT
COMPACT
& DIESEL
WEEKEND
June 25-26
• Suzuki • Ski Doo • Yamaha • Kawasaki
• Honda Sea Doo • Arctic Cat • Can-Am
• Spyder • KYMCO • KTM
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The 3rd Annual Modern Automotive Performance
Proving Grounds and Jags Midwest Diesel
Shootout is bringing high-pitched sport compacts,
growling smoke-belching diesels and a whole lot
more to BIR this weekend. Watch as diesels
share the drag strip with turbo-charged imports
and sports compacts. You’ll also see cars
compete in drifting, autocross, a car show and
more. This weekend has something for everyone!
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DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
July 8-10
SCCA JACK PINE SPRINTS
When the Sports Car Club of America brings
its regional race to BIR, the action on the
Competition Road Course is fast and faster.
Formula cars, Mustangs, GTs, sport and vintage
racers, Morgans, TVRs, Lolas – fans are treated
to a wide variety of high-performance cars with
drivers who aren’t bashful on the track. It’s three
full days of incredible wheel-to-wheel road racing
that’s a real treat for fans.
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
July 1-3
25TH ANNUAL
NAPA AUTO PARTS SHOW & GO
The Fourth of July weekend in Brainerd wouldn’t
be the same without the NAPA Auto Parts Show
& Go. More than 400 cars do battle on the drag
strip in classic fashion. It’s the second leg of the
Outlaw Street Car Series featuring the “fast five”
classes that provide crazy speeds (200+ mph)
and raw power for race fans. Off the track, fans
are treated to a classic car show, a fireworks
display, live music Saturday night and activities for
the kids. Join the festivities!
On BIR’s Competition Road Course this weekend
is CRA Superbike Racing. See page 14 for
details. Fans can watch both events for a single
ticket! Don’t miss all the action.
On the drag strip that weekend is the Bracket
Drag Racing Series. See page 13 for more
details. Both racing events for the price of a
single ticket!
POWERCRUISE
July 22-24
When it comes to car shows, the Aussies know
how to get it done. New to the United States,
Powercruise is billed as the wildest cruising
show on the planet. There are cruising sessions,
powerskid competitions (longest-running
burnouts), off-street drags, drifting, burnouts,
show and shine, stage shows and much more.
You’ll see the toughest modified street
machines, hot rods, imports and drag cars.
It’ll be a wild ride!
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Cash for Your
Used Vehicle.
Your car could be worth more than you think!
And we’ll buy it. (Even if you don’t buy from us)
DUAL EVENT WEEKEND
Used vehicles are in HIGH DEMAND ALL makes and models,
ALL price ranges - and WE'RE BUYING!
September 2-4
Even if you’re NOT in the market to buy,
we have experts on site to appraise your car,
truck, van or SUV.
We need to see your vehicle in order to offer
TOP VALUE. Our goal is to make the process
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ANY make or model.
We’ll quote ANY vehicle, regardless of condition.
If you accept, you’ll walk away with the cash.
Avoid the hassles, headaches and expenses
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23RD ANNUAL
MUSCLE CAR SHOOTOUT
Labor Day weekend can only mean one thing:
wheel-standing, high-powered drag racing! The
23rd Annual Muscle Car Shootout is a perennial
favorite at BIR and will feature the third and final
leg of the Outlaw Street Car Series – the grand
finale! The “fast five” classes will be center stage,
with series championships on the line. You’ll also
be treated to a classic car show, live music and
more. Don’t miss out!
SCCA TRANS-AM SERIES
SCCA Pro Racing’s Trans-Am
Series is back this year but will be
bigger and better than ever. It’s
a double-race weekend, meaning
Photo by Rick Cor wine
high-stakes competitive racing
both Saturday and Sunday. The SCCA added two
additional classes, meaning high car counts and
unbelievable racing. You’ll also see the Playboy
MX-5 series, and Formula Enterprise Pro and
Spec Racer Ford Pro classes. What a great way
to end the summer!
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NHRA WEST CENTRAL
SUMMIT RACING ET FINALS
September 16-18
BIR will host the top amateur drag racers from
22 racetracks across the Midwest and Canada
during this annual showdown where the tracks
send a team of up to 37 racers to compete for
team and individual honors, not to mention
bragging rights. Racers compete in five classes:
Super Pro, Pro ET, Sportsman, Motorcycle and
High School. BIR will have a team as well.
It’ll be a slugfest on the blacktop!
BRACKET DRAG
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The five-race Bracket Drag Racing Series runs
from May-October and features amateur
Sportsman drag racers who slug it out for
series points, prize money and, ultimately,
a series championship. You’ll see dragsters,
cars, pickups, snowmobiles, motorcycles and
Junior Dragsters. You’ll see great drag racing
along with something cool on the road course.
Test & Tune – The Friday before each bracket
race (except Sept. 30) is a Test & Tune that’s
open to anyone.
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SUPERBIKE RACING –
CENTRAL ROADRACING
ASSOCIATION
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Our cOmmitment tO excellence
knOws nO speed limit.
High-flying Superbikes
challenge BIR’s 13-turn
Competition Road
Course and the 10-turn
Donnybrooke Road Course,
where riders speed
Photo by Momentum Photo
around the track on two
wheels and a knee.
It’s edge-of-your-seat racing that features a number
of different bike classes and amateur racers,
although you’d never know it by watching them
carve up the track. Five weekends are on the
schedule this year. Check the schedule for dates!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DRAGS –
STREET LEGAL STYLE
Presented by NAPA Auto Parts
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drag race
on a championship drag strip, here’s your chance.
We open the track to anyone with a street-legal
car, truck or motorcycle that meets NHRA’s
safety requirements. You use the light tree, the
scoreboard and burnout box, just like the pros.
Nine dates on the schedule this year. NAPA representatives are on hand each night to answer
questions about performance, maintenance and
parts. Watch for details about the Verizon Smartphone giveaway Aug. 3. Get the good stuff!
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ROAD RACING
CLUB RACING AT BIR
Club racing accounts for a significant portion of
track use each year at BIR. Clubs rent our tracks
for racing, driving instruction and social events.
Some of the clubs, like the Central Roadracing
Association, welcome fans to watch. Others prefer
to close the track to the public. Regardless, we
value the relationships we have with the clubs that
use BIR and encourage this kind of track use. Visit
our Web site for more information on the clubs
that use the track and the schedule of club events.
Competitive road racing has made a significant
comeback at BIR with the addition of the 2.5-mile,
13-turn Competition Road Course, a challenging
track that allows BIR to offer road racing and drag
racing simultaneously. Look to our Event Schedule
for a list of dual events.
The track is certified by the Sports Car Club of
America, which allows BIR to host super-competitive events like SCCA Pro Racing’s Trans-Am
Series, the SCCA Memorial Day Classic, the
SCCA Jack Pine Sprints and the NASA Midwest
Regional. It’s also home to the BIR Performance
Driving School.
The 3.1-mile, 10-turn Donnybrooke Road Course,
which is BIR’s original track, is still in use after a
colorful 43-year history
of racing. Both tracks
are very popular with car
clubs and the Central
Roadracing Association
for its Superbike racing.
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GRANDSTAND SEATING MAP
• Food and beverages from the campground are
allowed in Sections P-S, otherwise, no outside food
or beverages are allowed in the Grandstand area,
racing pits or Midway.
• All Grandstand seating requires a valid reserve seat
ticket for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
• Standing at the Grandstand fence is prohibited.
TO ORDER TICKETS OR FOR
MORE INFORMATION,
CALL 866-444-4455, OR ORDER ONLINE AT:
WWW.BRAINERDRACEWAY.COM
• Alcohol is only allowed in Sections
J-S, DD-GG.
Handicap
Premium Reserved
Regular Reserved
Reduced Reserved
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P to S
School
was
never
this fun.
BIR now has its own performance
driving school. Learn the art of
performance driving at your own
pace from racing professionals on
a real race track in a real racecar.
Have some high-performance fun!
866-511-7606
birperformance.com
Drive a real racecar
Drive your own car
Corporate Events
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May 25-27
SCCA Competition
Brainerd
International
Raceway
License
Racing
School. Full racing
license
available.
Celebrating 40 years
of exhilaration
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LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
KINGS RANSOM
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SATURDAY, MAY 21
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Street Car Showdown/NASA Midwest Regional
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SATURDAY, JULY 2
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THURSDAY, AUG 18
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FRIDAY, AUG 19
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11 pm-12:30 am
TOUCHED
SATURDAY, SEPT 3
9 pm-midnight
Muscle Car Shootout/SCCA Trans-Am Series
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Watch our Web site for additions to the lineup, including DJs.
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Over 11,500 Items
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VISIT BIR
AND STAY AWHILE
FULL–SERVICE RV CAMPING
Our full-service RV campground has 164 sites,
all with a picnic table, campfire ring, electricity,
water and sewer hookups. With a scenic water
feature in the middle of the campground, all sites
are an easy walk to the Grandstands, the drag
strip starting line and the road course. Call BIR
for availability and reservations.
DELUXE CONDOMINIUMS
Stay close to the action in one of our 12
deluxe condominiums. Each has a complete
kitchen, spacious living room with fireplace, two
bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a wrap-around
deck, which overlooks the race track and offers
great views of the action. Call BIR for availability
and reservations.
WELCOME
RACE FANS
Our Hotels Are Conveniently Located To BIR
AREA LODGING & ATTRACTIONS
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877-543-8938
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218-822-5634
888-824-3232
218-824-3232
For off-track lodging and attractions, contact the
Brainerd Lakes Chamber at 1-800-450-2838 or
visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com. You may
also go to www.visitbrainerd.com.
218-829-1441
218-828-0027
800-800-8000
218-828-4288
866-822-3080
218-829-3080
800-4CHOICE
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800-456-4000
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2011 LUCAS OIL NHRA
NATIONALS
2011 LUCAS OIL NHRA
NATIONALS
CAMPING,
RULES &
INFORMATION
Rules for Restricted & Family Camping and
Full-Service (Reserved) RV Camping
• No loud music after 10 p.m.
• Generators must be turned off or muffled by 1 a.m.
and exhaust must be vented above the roof.
• No ATV or golf cart traffic after 9 p.m.
Restricted & Family Camping is rustic camping near
the Full-Service RV Campground and is designed for
families with children or those who want a more laid-back
experience. Restrooms and showers are nearby.
Restricted motorized vehicle rules in effect for this area.
Open Camping – ‘The Zoo’ is just over the bridge in
the Competition Road Course infield. It’s rustic camping
that takes on a life of its own during the Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals. Camping is first come, first served, with
restrooms and showers conveniently located just over
the bridge.
CAMPING RULES
These rules are specific to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
and supersede the General Rules (Pages 31-35).
(Not a complete list. Visit our Web site for more.)
Motorized Vehicles (ATVs, Golf Carts, Scooters,
Partywagons, Etc.) – All auxiliary vehicles must display a
BIR Motorized Vehicle Sticker, which can be purchased
at the front gate.
PARKING
Daytime Parking is available on-track for $10 per vehicle
per day, including motorcycles and those with disability
plates or parking certificates.
Premium Daytime Parking is just south of the condos
and costs $60 for Thursday-Sunday. Payable in advance.
Gate Parking is reserved parking near the front gate and
costs $50 for Thursday-Sunday. Payable in advance.
• No outside food or beverages allowed in the racing
pits or Grandstand/Midway area.
• Anyone entering camping areas must wear a camping
wrist band.
• All motorhomes, campers, pop-up trailers, etc.,
must have a Motorhome Pass Sticker positioned on it
and visible from the road.
• No loud music after 1 a.m.
• No glass containers.
Prairie Bay’s
HAPPY HOUR!
Every Day • 4:00 - 6:00pm
(in the bar only)
Featured
Wine
$5.00
Pizzas
Buy One
Get
One Free
1/2 Off
Select
Tap Beer
218.824.6444
15115 Edgewood Dr. • Baxter
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GENERAL TRACK RULES &
INFORMATION
Great
Daily
Specials
y
Only
es
5 Minut .
.R
from B.I
SERVING THE LAKES
AREAS BEST
PRIME RIB • STEAKS • SEAFOOD
PASTA • SALADS • BURGERS
SANDWICHES • DESSERTS
Dine On The Deck, Lawn or Inside
Ernie’s New
Banquet Room
— Seats Up To 50 People —
“RACE TEAMS RESERVE IT TODAY”
Call 218-829-3918 For Information
– BRING IN THIS COUPON –
Buy 1 Beverage,
Get 1 FREE*
*Of Equal or Lesser Value. One Coupon Per Person
Per Day. No Copies or Facsimile - No Exceptions
THANKS RACERS &
RACING FANS FOR
10 GREAT YEARS FROM
ALL OF US AT ERNIE’S!
For rules specific to the Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals, see pages 28-29. Visit our Web site
for a complete list of rules.
Security is provided 24 hours a day during all
spectator events. A security guard is on duty at
the front gate at all times. For security issues,
call 218-824-7215.
Track radio/announcer – BIR now has two radio
frequencies to catch all the racing action.
• 105.3 FM for drag racing and events on the
3.1-mile Donnybrooke Road Course
• 87.9 FM for racing on the 2.5-mile
Competition Road Course
Spectator and participant re-entry – Anyone
wishing to leave and re-enter BIR must have
their admissions ticket scanned on their way out
and again at re-entry. Failure to have your ticket
scanned when exiting will void your ticket.
Parking for non-NHRA Nationals events –
General spectator parking is free and located on
the BIR infield, behind the Grandstands for drag
races and adjacent to most interior roadways for
road racing.
Pets – Pet owners must fill out a pet waiver prior
to entering BIR. All pets must be kept on a leash
at all times and must be attended to. We are a
pet-friendly track, so please pick up after your pet.
Call Ernie’s New Shuttle Bus Service
218.829.3918
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CAMPING
• Only one self-contained camping unit is allowed in
each Full-Service RV Campground site.
• Loud music is not permitted after 10 p.m.
• Generators must be turned off or muffled by 11p.m.
• All generators, air compressors, etc., that are
powered by an internal combustion engine must
have the exhaust directed above the top of the
trailer, truck, RV tent, etc., and clear of other
campers’ areas or racers’ pits.
TRAINING
TELEHANDLERS
RENTALS
SCISSOR LIFTS
SALES
BOOM LIFTS
SERVICE
MINNEAPOLIS
(612) 379-8000
BRAINERD
(218) 824-0440
ROCHESTER
(218) 287-8878
Official Aerial Platform supplier of BIR
• Campfires must stay in the fire rings provided
by BIR. If there is no ring, the fire must not
exceed 3 feet in diameter.
AVAILABLE INSIDE BIR
DURING ALL EVENTS:
• On-sale and off-sale beer and liquor are
available at the Wheelie Bar & Grille.
• Race fuel is outside the Apparel Store in
the condos.
• ATMs are located under the main Grandstand
and inside the Wheelie Bar & Grille.
• Ice is sold at the Wheelie Bar & Grille and
the track concession stand.
• Concessions are available throughout the
grounds.
• Firewood should be purchased at BIR to
prevent the spread of invasive pests.
WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED
INSIDE BIR
• No weapons of any kind
• No skateboards, bikes or inline skates in the
pit areas during racing hours or on the racing
surface after hours
• No fireworks
• No campfires larger than 3 feet in diameter
• No glass containers
48 Tap Beer Zelection
Voted Bezt Margaritaz
Mexican & Pizza Joint
Open Year Round
LIVE DJ & DANCE PARTY
EVERY FRIDAY &
ZATURDAY NIGHT
THE LAKEZ AREA HOT
ZPOT ZINCE 1969!
COME BY CAR, BOAT,
FLOAT PLANE, ZWIM,
OR ZNOWMOBILE!
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DISCLAIMER
BIR RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO REFUSE ENTRY OR
REMOVE ANY INDIVIDUAL
FROM THE PROPERTY
Motorized vehicles – ATVs, Golf Carts,
Scooters, Partywagons, Etc.
• You are liable for your vehicle.
• Maximum speed limit inside BIR is 10 mph.
• Drivers must be at least 16 years old and
carry a valid driver’s license.
• Cruising shuts down at 10 p.m.
• All vehicles MUST HAVE functioning
headlight and taillight after dark. Flashlights
do not qualify.
• Drive on the appropriate side of the road.
• BIR reserves the right to confiscate motorized
vehicles for rules violations.
• All motorized vehicles need a BIR Motorized
Vehicle Sticker, which are available at the gate.
BIR
Apparel
Store
• T-shirts
• Sweatshirts
• Hats
• Hoodies
• BIR Merchandise
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are
written to provide for the orderly conduct of motorsports events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY
SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF OR COMPLIANCE
WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS.
They are intended as a guide for the conduct of participants and fans of the sport of racing and are in no way
a guarantee against injury or death to a participant,
spectator or official.
Wheelie
Bar & Grille
The
Your BIR headquarters for great food,
refreshments and fun!
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Full-service bar
Hot food: breakfast, lunch, dinner
TVs, pool & darts
Air conditioning
Off-sale beer and liquor for all events
Ice sales
ATM
Live music/DJs*
Open at 7 a.m. on race days
Closes at 1 a.m. except for Sundays
Located next to the brick condominiums.
*Check Web site for schedule.
Located in the condos – ground level
Open during all spectator events
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HOW TO FIND US
Brainerd International Raceway
5523 Birchdale Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
Toll-free: 866-444-4455
Local: 218-824-RACE (7223)
Fax: 218-824-7240
www.BrainerdRaceway.com
DIRECTIONS
From Brainerd heading north: Go 5 miles on Hwy 371 from
the Hwy 210 & Hwy 371 intersection. BIR is on the right.
From Nisswa heading south: Go south from Nisswa on
Highway 371 for 8 miles. BIR is on the left.
From the Twin Cities: Go west on Interstate 94 to the
Clearwater exit. Head north on County Road 24 to Highway
10. West on Hwy 10 to Little Falls. Take Highway 371 north
at Little Falls and stay on the Baxter stretch of Hwy 371.
BIR is 5 miles past Brainerd/Baxter.
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