Brainerd International Raceway's 40th Anniversary 12-Sep-2008 to 14-Sep-2008

Brainerd International Raceway's 40th Anniversary Hosting Organization(s)BIR Performance Driving SchoolEvent TypeBanquet/Dinner, Open Track/HPDE, Road Racing, Vintage EventsEvent Date(s)12-Sep-2008 to 14-Sep-2008
Event Description/
ScheduleBrainerd International Raceway's 40th Anniversary Festival of Speed

Something for Every Motorsports Fanatic!

2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Brainerd International Raceway and the dawning of a new era. Virtually every form of motorsports has competed throughout BIR’s history. Remember the good old days… when USAC Indy Cars and stock cars hit the track…the legendary Donnybrooke Trans Am and Can Am battles in the 1960’s…the famous SCCA Uncola Nationals in the 1970’s…IMSA Camel GT…ASA…snd the present day NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. What a time it has been.

BIR has always been the home to the fastest of the fast.

So put September 12-14 on your calendar for an historic celebration of the past and the debut of BIR’s new 2.5 mile, 13 turn road circuit. It will be a weekend of fun and festivities, no doubt including professional level bench racing. Road racing clubs, classic car clubs, performance vehicle shops, motorcycle racing clubs, go kart racing competitors, vehicle manufacturers, nostalgia drag racing exhibitions and more have been invited to this event.

You can even test out the new track firsthand! All enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the new course. Track touring for the casual enthusiast, lapping groups for those who desire more speed and race groups for vintage racers. Motorcycles are welcome too. The entire BIR facility will open during this weekend, with an off-track formal banquet Friday evening and the premiere of BIR’s first-ever documentary video. Great eats continue with an at-track party Saturday evening.

In an effort to keep costs down for our guests, weekend participation for road course touring, lapping and racing will be a mere $20 per driver per day (pre-registered) with a $10 charge per day for spectators. Camping will also be available this weekend including BIR’s full service RV sites and plenty of open camping for everyone!

We invite you to join us…whether you’re an active participant at BIR, new to motorsports, knew track founder George Montgomery personally or just want to relive the good old days. This promises to be a weekend to remember and the first day of a new era at Minnesota’s premier motorsports facility.

Register Here: http://www.birperformance.com/viewpage.aspx?ID=123

Got questions? Just call the track office at 1-866-444-4455 or email Tom Fuehrer ([email protected]).
Event LocationBrainerd International RacewayStreet AddressBirchdale RoadCityBrainerd State or ProvinceMN

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http://www.birperformance.com/viewpage.aspx?ID=120

 

Below is the schedule for the event. Looks like a great opportunity for any level driver. I'll have to collect some friends and head out for the weekend for this event. Can't pass up affordable seat time.

http://www.birperformance.com/skins/default/images/40th/40thschedule.pdf

 

I would encourage everyone to come on out bring your car and participate. Derek and I will be there ready to give folks rides in our Subie or the Z06 Vette.

We will also have a Demo trailer with 2 Simulators in the back for those that would like to try it out.

Mike

 

i will definatly try to make this! only $20 a day is awesome!!!!!

 

yay I was hoping you'd say that.

 

I will try hard to make it sounds like a blast!

 

OMG, I'm so excited I could piss myself. Definitely cannot pass this up.

 

So if iam a first timer on the track I can go? will there be any one to give some pointers?

 

WOW im going to def try to make this if my car is done. 20 bucks? hell yea

 

I plan to be there and perhaps even hitting it twice Sat & Sun. I'd like to check out your Z06 mr. Wagner. LOL Where are you boyz lodging? I am going to see if the crew will come up with me to this event. I am considering camping, but that will depend on the weather.

 

I think the Touring will not get up to those speeds. So why do you think you're not qualified to be in the Lapping group?

 

So you're telling me you have neither? Well if thats the case you will just have to take the opportunity to catch rides with those who do. There are other options and it'll still be alot of fun. The last thing we want to do is see a novice get into trouble.

So what's your experience like? :biggrin:

ps. 50mph in the corners is still alot of fun. LOL

 

hmmm...

 

awesome.

It looks like there is no specific tech inspection required for touring/lapping cars?

http://www.birperformance.com/viewpage.aspx?ID=121

 

While there is no specific Tech you need to pass, I will tell you that it is in your best interest to have your brakes and fluids checked.

Stock WRX small brakes are NOT sufficient for the higher speed sessions. Any fluids leaking will be taken very seriously.

 

i dont have any on track experience but i have been rallycrossing for several years. however, i assume that doesnt count and i would be in the slow group if i came out?

and yeah 50mph still sounds like fun and less wear and tear on my car so i guess i would be fine with that too.

 

If my DMS 40s come back from rebuild in time I'll try and get them on the Legacy, along with the Kumho tires from my wagon. Would be good for a couple laps. Maybe one of the Wagner's can ride along and yell in my ear.

If nothing else, I'd like a some laps with skinny boy, Derek. I want to see what he can do on the black stuff.

Amy

 

I just received a response from Tom Fuehrer who is in charge of this event. Hopefully this will and the big question of how they plan to hand the situation if there is a large turnout. I still plan to be there for Saturday, and possibly Sunday.


"Hi Chong - how are you doing these days?

We will have a good turn out for the lapping portion of the event. If it looks like we have too many people for one run group we will alter the schedule and create novice and advanced groups. the track can handle a fair number of cars on it though.

We may need some help with pace cars during the "touring" portion of the event, maybe you can help us with that?

I look forward to seeing you there!

Tom"

 

I really want to go do this. Might be stretching my weekends a bit thin though.

But I just got some killer tires for the SE-R from Sheen that I'm just dying to use...

 

you should come up mark!
i will have the wagon there for sure! getting tuned on friday

 

Hmm....

It is very tempting...

 

you could even borrow the van and trailor if you would rather tow it then drive it up.

 

that would be nice, but it would increase the cost of the event dramatically for me. So if it happens, I'll be driving the Sentra. It's funny when your "race" car gets better mileage than any of your other vehicles (at least when cruising, the SE-R can do 35+mpg, the Altima about 30mpg, and the truck about 13-15mpg. When pushed hard, the SE-R gets about 10mpg).

 

lol that is funny, those tires would be a lot of fun!

 

We are going to be there, looks like with Kidlets in tow.

 

$20 that is well worth it. It is normally over $250 to go up there.

Is there a cap on drivers? I wouldn't mind going up on that sat. How ever i think i need a new alignment and to get on a hoist and check out my front suspension on the 240 first.

 

I am officially signed up for Saturday, I would expect Saturday to be the busier of the three. Sunday is still on the back burner for me. Now I need to decide if I want to get those RPF1's for the Yoko's sitting in my office. But in the mean time I better get my wg arm bolts back on so I can have some boost. I will hopefully have an under carrage by then for more testing.

 

Is SCCA coming back to BIR since they reopened the road corse? Dicussing this with a friend and work and we couldnt figure it out.

 

Road course has never been closed. I believe there are some SCCA/other organizations events. The thing is they are never advertised.

 

There is still work to be done, however it looks like we could see not just SCCA but all the major series coming back to BIR. They will also be repaving the entire track next year. There will also be additional curbing to allow the track to pass all appropriate certifications.

 

What do you mean by "curbing"?

 

Do you know the session times for Sat/Sun for cars? What's the pace going to be? ..and what did you select for driving class?

 

I'd expect that they're putting in FIA curbing or something similar. It's essentially a curb to keep the endges of the track from crumbling, that's built with a very specific shape.

The red and white stuff is FIA curbing.

There's a full schedule at:

http://snowstates.com/scca_lol/index.php?topic=281.msg833#new

 

You are correct FIA however they are looking at a system that would allow them to add and remove curbing depending on sanctioning body requirements. Not real clear on this but it sounds neat.

 

Sounds complex and expensive. What really is the difference in curbing requirements for different sanctioning bodies? Is there an SFI standard?

 

I selected the Open Lapping group, I'm not sure about the pace, but I hope to also be the pace car in the Touring group. It should be alot of fun driving and watching and taking rides from others.

 

I have no idea, come on up to BIR and talk to the man that designed the track, he will be there. The owners of the track will also be there, he might even take a run around the track in his Formula Atlantic car/toy.

 

So Vector, are we going to have a little Nissan action at BIR or what?

 

I got a better explanation from a buddy who works there.

I'm going to sign up for lapping Fri-Sun. Not sure if I'll be able to make all 3 days but at 20.00 a day who cares, right?

 

Thats what I said! I'm glad you're coming.


There was a lot of good reviews from the group that ran last weekend. I still have to touch base with a friend who participated in that event for more details.