Wide Open Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Wide Open Wednesdays – 2026 Season Experience the Thrill of Drag Racing, Drifting, and Autocross!
Join us at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the Wide Open Wednesdays where street-legal cars, trucks, and motorcycles hit the track for high-energy racing action! The 2026 season kicks off on Wednesday, May 6th, with 9 scheduled events throughout the season.
Event Details:
Dates: First event – May 6th, 2026
Gates Open: 4:00 PM
Racing Starts: 5:00 PM (Ends at dusk)
Location: Brainerd International Raceway Entry Fee: $35 – Racer Entry $10 – Spectator Ticket (Get your tickets at the gate!) This event is open to anyone with a street-legal vehicle. Test your skills using the Christmas tree, burn-out box, and scoreboard while an announcer calls all the action! Street Legal Racing Rules: Vehicles must be OEM production-type automobiles, motorcycles, or trucks. Vehicles must be street-driven and display valid license plates. Drivers must carry state-issued proof of registration and valid insurance. All vehicles must meet state highway safety requirements and retain OEM safety features. Autocross/Drift Rules: Vehicles must pass tech inspection. Full length pants and t-shirt required. SA2015+ helmets required.
What You’ll Learn:
- Drag strip and racer safety
- Vehicle safety requirements
- Understanding the Christmas Tree and starting line
- Basic timing system explanation
- Return road procedures
- How to read your time slip
After a 30-minute classroom session, participants will practice reacting to the live Christmas Tree on foot. Then, they’ll go through tech inspection first and be the first racers on the track!
Bonus: Participants receive a free Trophy Class tech card for the BIR Bracket Racing Series!
(Daily admission fee not included – must be purchased online or at the gate.)
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5523 Birchdale Road
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
Class Dates:
May 6th
May 20th
July 1st
September 2nd
Class Details:
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Pre-registration required
Cost: $50 (Includes Racer Entry Fee)
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