Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW
The Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is a multi-purpose racing facility near the coast of the North Long Lake just outside Brainerd, a 2-hour ride away from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. It began operating under the name of Donnybrook Speedway back in 1968 as a private initiative by the NHRA champion and American Motorsports Hall of Famer George Montgomery. The BIR road course has a 2.5-mile (4.02-km) Competition layout and a longer 3.1-mile (4.9-km) layout known as Donnybrook. The Motorsports complex includes a quarter-mile drag strip that holds the world record of speed in any dragster competition, thanks to the 337.58 MPH (543.28 km/h) reached by Tony Schumacher in 2005.
The Brainerd International Raceway hosts a wide variety of motorsports competitions such as the NHRA Nationals, MotoAmerica Superbike, the F4 US Championship, the TransAm Championship, and many other local club racing events. Winters in Minnesota are some of the coldest in the United States, with subzero temperatures and up to 44 inches of snow all over the place, enough reason for the Brainerd International Raceway to remain closed from November to March. During the rest of the year, racing enthusiasts are welcome to enjoy their favorite sports and even stay in some of the world-class accommodations available at BIR.
The Donnybrooke clockwise configuration at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota utilizes the facility's legendary Donnybrooke road course in clockwise direction. The Donnybrooke designation honors the circuit's historic character serving professional and club racing since BIR's establishment in 1968. Running clockwise establishes the intended design flow for this variant, maintaining the corner sequences as originally conceived at this storied Minnesota motorsport venue.
Operating Donnybrooke CW showcases Brainerd International Raceway's role as Minnesota's premier road racing facility where multiple configurations serve diverse motorsport disciplines from club racing to professional championships. Minnesota's northern climate creates distinct seasonal racing windows with operations primarily May through September, winter weather preventing year-round use. The Donnybrooke clockwise configuration provides the classic BIR experience serving Minneapolis-St. Paul area motorsport community at this facility that has hosted professional racing for over five decades.
Class Podiums
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW is 5 km, 10 turns, clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:40.580 (Porsche 997.1 GT3 Cup).
Frequently asked questions
How long is Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW?
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW is 5 km (3.1 mi) long.
How many turns does Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW have?
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW has 10 turns.
Which direction does Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW run?
Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW runs clockwise.
What is the lap record at Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW?
The fastest recorded lap at Brainerd International Raceway - BIR Donnybrooke CW is 1:40.580 in a Porsche 997.1 GT3 Cup.