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Old 05-07-2012   #1
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BIR Wednesday night drags

Brainerd International Raceway hosts "Wednesday Night Street Drags" a few times a month, 5pm to Dusk.

The 2012 dates:
May 9 & 23

June 6 & 20

July 11 & 25

August 8 & 22

September 5

Prices
Participant Entry - $25
Spectator Entry - $5

http://www.brainerdraceway.com/drag-...day-drags.html

RULES:
Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style

• All vehicles must be a street legal car, truck, or motorcycle that is currently registered for street use.
• Helmets are required for all racers. Helmets must be rated SNELL 2000 or newer.
• All drivers must have a valid driver's license and must be 16 years old to race. Drivers who are 16 and 17 years old must have a waiver signed at the front gate by parent(s) and must be accompanied by a parent.
• Drivers cannot wear shorts, nylon wind pants or tank tops. No bare legs or bare torsos permitted while racing.
• Cars cannot be faster then 14.99 seconds in the quarter mile with a passenger. All passengers must be 16 years or older. If they’re under 18, they must have a parent consent form that’s signed at the front gate.
• Quarter-mile elapsed times that are quicker then 11.49 seconds require specialized racing equipment or licenses. If you suspect that you may be going faster then 11.49 seconds, please consult the NHRA rule book, NHRA Tech Dept.

Cars and Trucks

• Exhaust must be routed through street legal muffler(s).
• Street legal treaded tires are required both front and rear with a visible DOT stamp. Tires will be inspected for overall condition. (Bare cords will not be permitted.)
• A radiator overflow catch can of at least 16oz is required for all vehicles and must be securely mounted.
• Batteries must be secured per OEM (manufacturer's supplied tie down), or with a minimum 2-3/8 inch diameter bolts. No bungee straps or cords will be accepted.
• Vehicles must have working seat belts securely fastened to the frame or floor, or with factory mounting.
• Nitrous oxide bottles must be stamped to meet DOT 1,800 lbs. standards and must be securely mounted and vented to the outside of drivers compartment.

Motorcycles

• Motorcycles must be registered for street use with front and rear brakes, chain guards and mandatory snap-back throttle.
• An ignition cut-off switch must be attached to the rider with a lanyard or similar device.
• Leather jacket, gloves and above-the-ankle shoes are mandatory for all riders.
• A full leather suit is required for all riders surpassing 120 mph, meeting SFI Spec stated in the 2009 NHRA Rule Book.
• Riders surpassing 9.90 seconds must have a valid NHRA competition license.
• SNELL 2000 or newer helmet is mandatory for all racers.


***For those that haven't been there it is about 2 hours or 120 miles from Maple Grove, MN.***


I may make the June 6th for a test and tune prior to the proving grounds, but we'll see. Otherwise post proving grounds this could be a fun time to caravan up and do some racing.
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Old 05-07-2012   #2
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

I'm going to this Wednesday's
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Old 05-08-2012   #3
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

I put all the these dates on my calendar and I could actually make them since I work 2-10 on thursday and usually have wed. off.

I think we should bump this thread when someone is going. I got a month at least till my car is together though.
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

I'd mabey go if a group was going. Tursday morning at work would be pretty rough though.
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Old 05-08-2012   #5
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

I am going to make one of these. My car isn't ready yet but should be for june dates. I am going to take a day off for this. Probably half day Wednesday off and Thursday morning off.

I'll aim to make the first one in June, should be doable.

I am a little worried about their exhaust requirements...what about my open dump? Will they really actually get mad at that?
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I am going to make one of these. My car isn't ready yet but should be for june dates. I am going to take a day off for this. Probably half day Wednesday off and Thursday morning off.

I'll aim to make the first one in June, should be doable.

I am a little worried about their exhaust requirements...what about my open dump? Will they really actually get mad at that?
I do not know, hopefully someone can chime in. I am in the same situation, currently the stealth is mufflerless, think SRT-4 style.
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Old 05-08-2012   #7
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

Open dumps are fine. I've seen plenty of them before. Probably need more than an open downpipe though. From my experience, tech is super lax on Wed nights. Basically if your battery is tied down (or in a good box for guys with relocations) and there is no shit thats going to fall off the car going down the track you are good. Oh, and a cage if you are fast enough to need one. Even helmet requirements are pretty loose. I ran multiple times with my snowmobile helmet. Every time went about like this- Tech Guy: "Got a helmet?" Me: "Yep" Tech Guy: "OK, you're good to go".
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Old 05-08-2012   #8
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

Yeah tech is usually pretty reasonable, but I guess you never know for sure.

I'd love to make one of these if a bunch of people are going. Wouldn't really be able to until July though due to the wedding/house crap we are currently knee deep in.
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Old 05-08-2012   #9
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Open dumps are fine. I've seen plenty of them before. Probably need more than an open downpipe though. From my experience, tech is super lax on Wed nights. Basically if your battery is tied down (or in a good box for guys with relocations) and there is no shit thats going to fall off the car going down the track you are good. Oh, and a cage if you are fast enough to need one. Even helmet requirements are pretty loose. I ran multiple times with my snowmobile helmet. Every time went about like this- Tech Guy: "Got a helmet?" Me: "Yep" Tech Guy: "OK, you're good to go".
Ok that was how it was in 2005 or 2006, last time I made one of these events.
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

Snell 2000 helmets are not NHRA legal anymore, but if the tech person does not look at the tag then shame on them.
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Old 05-08-2012   #11
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

I plan on being up there on June 20th to try and get some practice before proving grounds.

The fastest thing I've driven since December is a right hand drive diesel toyota Hilux... and I'm only getting back to the states on June 18th.
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Old 05-08-2012   #12
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Dumb. I will not even be able to try my car out unless one of my 'rent tag along. I guess next year then..
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Old 05-17-2012   #13
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

During muscle car shootout they really cracked down on helmets. I only ran wed night once last yr but I have no prob passing tech. In yrs past I have drove in with no exhaust just a hanging downoipe. That being said the tech guys are not idiots...If you have a big turbo on your car they know it makes power. Best to play it safe and pass tech. I wouldn't worry one bit about a dump tube but they will probably pay attention to helmets and the basic car stuff to keep you and everyone else safe.
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Re: BIR Wednesday night drags

Is traction still horseshit up there? I remember almost sliding into a wall and I was only trapping 115 then.
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Ya they don't apply much vht if any for wed night events.
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Old 05-17-2012   #16
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I wanna bring my bike but need to find a suit!!

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I'm hopefully going to this wednesday's again. But yeah, the traction is still pretty bad, though it doesnt help i'm running street tires with alot of HP
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