Brainerd International Raceway | Live Events in Brainerd, MN

Watch exciting NHRA and drag racing action with Brainerd International Raceway tickets. Brainerd International Raceway is a racing complex outside of Brainerd, Minnesota, which contains a 3.1-mile road course, which overlaps a quarter-mile dragstrip. There is also a kart track in the complex. Circuit seating area can accommodate 20,000.

The complex opened July 1, 1968, and was called the Donnybrooke Speedway at the time. The facility was the first one in the area utilized by the SCCA as well as being sanctioned by the NHRA. The inaugural event was an NHRA Top Fuel Dragster race, which was won by Doc Holladay. The speedway ran a two heat United States Auto Club Indy Car event in 1969.

Cheer for your favorite drivers at the track with Brainerd International Raceway tickets. The raceway hosted CanAm events from 1970 through 1972. The raceway was purchased by Jerry Hansen in 1973. Hansen renamed the venue Brainerd International Raceway.

Funny Car events began to be held on the raceway in the 1970s, including the Crown Auto Funny Car Championships. In 1982, the first national event was held at the raceway. The dragstrip has built a reputation as being one of the quickest and fastest tracks in the world. In 2005, Tony Schumacher reached the speed of 337.58 mph, which has been referred to as “the fastest quarter-mile time ever.” Funny Car records were set on the dragstrip in 2016 and 2017.

Where is Brainerd International Raceway located?

Brainerd International Raceway and its ticket office are located at 5523 Birchdale Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401.

Brainerd International Raceway Seating Chart

Secure your seats in the grandstand at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd with our interactive and easy-to-use seating chart. Most race tracks are built in an oval shape or as a multi-turn circuit with grandstands providing prime views of the race from any seating section. Depending on the size of the track, there may be suites and other upgraded ticket options available as well. TicketSmarter offers extensive filtering options to help you secure Brainerd International Raceway tickets in Brainerd, MN. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.

How much are Brainerd International Raceway tickets?

The price of your ticket will vary depending on the race and where your seat is located. On average, the cost to attend an event at Brainerd International Raceway is $242.56. Seats that are closer and don’t provide as wide of a view of the track are always the most affordable and can cost as low as $66.12 a ticket. A seat with premium views of the race can go for as high as $1080.00.

Brainerd International Raceway Schedule

Brainerd International Raceway tickets are easy to find when you buy them from TicketSmarter. Quickly navigate the race schedule above for Brainerd International Raceway events using our filtering tool. Depending on the track, this could include a variety of races as well as concerts and other events. Our online marketplace makes buying Brainerd International Raceway tickets simple. Use the calendar above to plan your next trip to this racing facility.

How many races are coming to Brainerd International Raceway?

Brainerd International Raceway has 39 upcoming live events scheduled.

Who is competing at Brainerd International Raceway?

NAPA Wednesday Night Street Drags and Fall Drift Bash are scheduled to take place at Brainerd International Raceway.

NAPA Wednesday Night Street Drags Brainerd International Raceway tickets May 7th, 2025 at 5:00pm

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Fall Drift Bash Brainerd International Raceway tickets October 12th, 2025 at 12:00am

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What time does Brainerd International Raceway open?

Brainerd International Raceway doors typically open a few hours before races like the one on May 7th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Guests will want to arrive at the venue at least 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking or consider buying overnight camping passes along with their tickets when available.