The Sports Car Club of America, Land O’ Lakes Region is pleased to announce that a full slate of SCCA Club Racing classes will once again compete at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) on Saturday Sep 4 & Sunday Sep 5.
Adding additional excitement to the weekend, the races will run on BIR’s newly configured 2.5 mile road course.
BIR FAQs
1) Do drivers need an SCCA Membership?
A weekend membership ($15) is all that is needed, AND it can easily be upgraded to annual
2) Is there an extra fee for LOL Regional dues?
No, the LOL dues are included in the $15 weekend pass.
3) What Competition Licenses are required?
Great News for All Racers!
SCCA National Office is now accepting NASA Competition Licenses for all
SCCA Regional Races. The current list of recognized competition licenses
is:
BMW CCA, CACC, FIA, HSR, ICSCC, IMSA, MCSCC, NASA, PCA, Ontario Region
CASC, SCCA Pro Racing, SVRA, VMC, Waterford Hills, and West Canada
Motorsports Association.
For more information click
here4) Is there a Friday practice track fee?
There is a fee for Friday practice--we don't know how much yet.
5) Will Technical Inspections be held by SCCA or VSCR?
Yes, we do tech inspections, and Vintage is offering to help us.
6) Are free crew passes available?
There are 2 free passes for driver/crew; There will be additional discount passes in advance or full gate price day of event
7) What about camping at BIR? When is it available and how much?
The track will be open for camping on Friday; BIR's full-service RV campground has 164 sites, all with 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 pit area and the drag strip starting line. Non-national sites are $35 per night. Sites are available throughout the BIR racing calendar. Please call 1-866-444-4455 for booking information.
In addition, non-electric camping is FREE.
Do you have other questions? Send them to Kathy Gillen: kathy@gillengroup.com
LOL is pleased to announce that TrackSide Tire will be the official tire supplier for the Jack Pine Sprints at BIR. Paul and his staff have a full range of racing and specialty tires and will be providing full service throughout the entire race weekend. Paul has requested that participants who need tires contact him prior to the event to discuss their needs and place their orders to ensure they will be able at the track. TrackSide Tire can be contacted at paul@tracksidetire.com or by calling Paul at (952) 593-9104.
Hotels and other resources
Off-Track Lodging
Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake
Just minutes from BIR, Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake features huge sandy beaches, boat rentals, three Legacy golf courses, 22,000-square-foot indoor Sports Center and more. Click here or call: 1-800-272-4867
Madden's on Gull Lake
Madden's is a short drive from BIR and offers more recreational offerings than any resort in the Midwest. Located on Gull Lake, you have access to excellent golf, fishing, boating, swimming and much more. Visit www.Maddens.com or call 800-233-2934.
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Featuring a 30,000-square-foot indoor themed water park, The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes is a rustic-style 102-room modern lodge located on Hwy 371 south of BIR. Visit www.LodgeHotelBrainerd.com or call 877-OUR-LODGE.
For special rates, call ASAP (and before June 1st, 2010) and ask for the special "SCCA Drivers rate"...even if you are not a driver!
AmericInn
1466 Dellwood Drive
N. Baxter, MN 56425
218- 829-3080
INCLUDES:
Continental breakfast
Free wireless
Large parking Lot.
COST:
$89 PER night plus tax
INFO:
Call by June 1, 2010 and ask for “SCCA DRIVERS”
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites & Waterpark
Conveniently located on Hwy 371 just south of BIR, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites features the area’s largest indoor waterpark, with two 300-foot water slides, two large hot tubs and an arcade room. Click here or call: 1-888-824-3232
Brainerd Lakes Chamber
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber can help you find off-track lodging as well as local attractions, shopping and dining. Visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com or call 1-800-450-2838 for lodging details and availabilities.
http://explorebrainerdlakes.com/
Brainerd Lakes Convention & Visitors Bureau
The bureau’s association of hotels is here to provide you with just the right combination of luxury, comfort, convenience and amenities to make your stay memorable and carefree. Visit www.visitbrainerd.com or call: 1-800-450-7247.
Other hotels and resources:
http://visitbrainerd.com/
