Auto Racing in Minnesota
Minnesota may not be famous for big-name race tracks,
but racing fans still find their fun and excitement
at some of the state's best tracks. The Arlington Raceway
is located on the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington.
Its ½ mile dirt track is in its 27th year of
providing fun and action for all age fans. There are
six classes of cars in competition every Saturday night;
Yellow Book Hobby, Liberty Station Hobby A, WISSOTA
Midwest Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, US Army IMCA Sprints
and IMCA Modifieds. They host a wide range of events
throughout their season including Demolition Derbies,
IRA Outlaw Sprint to name a few. Tickets start at $10.00
per adult.
The Brainerd International Raceway and Resort is home
to one of Minnesota's best and most versatile tracks.
The track is 3 mile road course with high speed turns
and a 1 mile straight racing. It also offers a world
speed drag strip and grandstands to seat over 20,000
fans. Drag Racing is the heart of the BIR and for decades
they have entertained fans with wheel-standing drag
racing. On Wednesday nights you can get out of the stands
and get on the track. Get in your motorcycle, street
legal car or truck and try out your skills.
The Raceway hosts events such as the NHRA Nationals,
Bracket Drag Racing, Performance Racing, Street Legal
Series, Central Road Racing, High School Street Legal
and much more. The Road course has ten turns that will
challenge pro's as well as novices. The Porsche, BMW,
Corvette and Road Racing clubs hold regular events on
the road course. Have you always dreamed of getting
behind the wheel for yourself? The BIR Performance Driving
School and Donnybrooke Motorsports can make that dream
a reality. The High Performance Driving School will
take you from spectator to driver in no time and they
offer a wide range of classes. Start with professional
classroom instruction, followed by a driving tour of
the track. Next you will suit up and buckle into a race
car. Now, the thrill of the driving experience you will
never forget!
There is a variety of class packages available starting
at $295.00 for a single session. Discounts are given
for multiple class sessions and for drivers with their
own cars. Car enthusiast will enjoy touring the Ellingson
Car Museum in Rogers. The museum will give you a nostalgic
trip through history as you wander through cars, trucks,
motorcycles and muscle cars from the 20's to the 70's.
Videos, pictures and memorabilia are on display as well.
Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Check out more information on the following raceways
by clicking their name: Arlington
Raceway, Elko
Speedway, Buffalo
River Speedway
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