Drag racing, SCCA regional at BIR July 4 weekend
Below is a preview of the racing event at BIR July 4th weekend. The attached photos are from an SCCA regional race last year and of Jason Stock at last yearıs Show & Go when he broke the event speed record at 230.45 mph. Let me know if you need anything else. Geoff NEWS RELEASE June 23, 2010 Outlaw drag racing, SCCA road racing combine for great Fourth of July racing action at Brainerd Intıl Raceway BRAINERD, Minn. After a 10-year absence, the Sports Car Club of America returns to Brainerd International Raceway July 2-4, bringing an exciting brand of road racing that will be added to a weekend lineup thatıs already fun-filled, with Outlaw drag racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and much more. The 24th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Show & Go has been a popular Fourth of July tradition at BIR for over two decades, but this yearıs version will be one of the best yet with the addition of the Jack Pine Sprints, as presented by the SCCAıs Land Oı Lakes Region. For a single ticket, fans can see power-packed Outlaw drag racing and high-performance road racing by some of the best amateur drivers from throughout the country. The Jack Pine Sprints is an SCCA regional race that will take place on BIRıs 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course. An estimated 150 cars in 10 different race groups will be featured, from showroom stock cars to super-prepared, purpose-built, highly technical race cars, such as Formula cars, Morgans, TVRs, Lolas, GTs, vintage racers, Corvettes, Mustangs and many others. On the drag strip, drivers will be competing in the second leg of the three-race Outlaw Street Car Series, which features the ³fast five² classes: Pro Outlaw, Outlaw, King Street, Real Street Unlimited and Real Street Natural. Other classes will be competing as well, including eight Index classes. The winners of the Index classes will then face off to determine the Index Class Champion. Last yearıs drag racing saw two event records fall and the crowning of a repeat Index Class Champion: Brainerdıs Dave Imgrund. In Pro Outlaw, Jason Stock set a speed record in the finals by clocking a 230.45 mph pass, and Steve Clark broke the 8-second mark in the King Street Class with a qualifying time of 7.920 seconds in his street-legal ı68 Chevelle. Both of those records will be challenged this year. Thereıs a lot of action off the track as well this year. A classic car show will give fans a look as some spectacular classics and custom rods. Saturday night, fans will be treated to a fireworks display and live music by Touched. On-site camping is available, including full-service RV sites. Itıs great family entertainment. ³Weıve always had great crowds and excellent car counts for the Show & Go, but with the addition of the SCCA Jack Pine Sprints, weıre expecting people to come out of the woodwork,² BIR owner Jed Copham said. ³For those who arenıt familiar with SCCA racing, itıs super competitive wheel-to-wheel racing on a very technical road course, so fans will be treated to some great racing.² The weekendıs schedule: THURSDAY Noon Gates open for camping FRIDAY 8 am-4:30 pm SCCA Test & Tune 10 am-5 pm Time trials for all drag racing classes Noon 1st qualifying session for the ³Fast Five² drag racing classes 4 pm 2nd qualifying session for the ³Fast Five² drag racing classes SATURDAY 8 am-1 pm Registration for car show 8:05 am Qualifying sessions begin on the road course 9 am Time trials begin on drag racing classes 10:35 am Race 1 starts on road course 1 pm 3rd qualifying session for the ³Fast Five² drag racing classes 2:40 pm Race 2 starts on road course 3:30 pm 4th qualifying session for the ³Fast Five² drag racing classes 6 pm Car show awards ceremony 6:30 pm 4 laps around the road course for the drag racing street classes 9 pm-1 am Live music by Touched Dusk - Fireworks SUNDAY 8:05 am Race 3 starts on road course 9 am Drag racing elimination rounds begin 11:05 am Race 4 starts on road course Now in its 42nd season, Brainerd International Raceway is one of North Americaıs largest race tracks, featuring a world-class quarter-mile drag strip, the 3.1-mile, 10-turn Donnybrooke Road Course, the 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course, 300 acres for rustic camping, 164 full-service RV sites and 12 on-site condos. BIR is about 120 miles north of the Twin Cities. For more information, visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com, or call 1-866-444-4455. # # # Editors: For more information, contact PR Coordinator Geoff Gorvin at 218-821-9513.