Volunteers
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It takes more than 100 volunteers to staff a CRA race weekend! Our volunteers receive complimentary admission, camping, lunches, a t-shirt and also earn points towards worker service awards. Did we mention the best seat in the house as well? You can’t get any closer to the action than standing on the edge of the race track!
How You Can Help
There are dozens of different volunteer positions that you can sign up for. Below is a description of our most popular volunteer opportunities. For a more detailed list of all positions available, download the Worker Brochure.
Flagging & Communication / Corner Working:
F&C for short, is the largest and most visible specialty at the track. More commonly referred to as Corner Workers,
these people relay information about track conditions or hazards to the racers during a race. In constant contact with Race Control, they know what is going on all around the track at all times. Not for the faint of heart, but it does offer great excitement!
Race Registration:
These workers process entry forms, give racers their proper credentials and create all of the starting grids for the races. This group of people works closely with Timing & Scoring.
Course Marshall:
Early risers, these people prepare and deliver equipment to the corner stations. During race hours they provide support to the corner workers and the track.
Timing & Scoring:
T&S for short, these people record the process of all bikes on the track during races by monitoring the timing equipment or , when needed, taping manually. This job offers and excellent view of start/finish!
Tech Inspection:
Meet all the racers and their bikes up close and personal. Tech Inspectors are responsible for making sure all the race bikes and rider equipment meet the safety standards in the CRA Rule Book. An eye for detail and a handful of bike knowledge is necessary, along with a fair bit of patience!
Current available positions include:
- F&C Corner Workers
- Chief of Hospitality
- Announcer
- Paddock Marshall
- Club Historian
If you would like more information about any of the above positions please contact the Worker Liaison.
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Where to Stay
The Condos at BIR: $175 per night (+tax)
Stay at BIR in style. There are 12 on-site deluxe condominiums available to rent. Each with two-bedroom and two-bathrooms, a full kitchen, spacious living room, fireplace and deck.
- Call #1-866-444-4455 for availability and reservations.
- You can view photos of the condos on BIR’s website.
Camping at BIR:
Basic camping is included in multi-day tickets between days purchased. Full-service RV sites are an additional $30 per night and include power, water & septic hook-up.
- Here is a map to the camping areas at Brainerd International Raceway: Camping Map
Hotels in the area:
There are a variety of options if you would prefer to stay off the track grounds.
Here is a map to the hotels in the Brainerd & Baxter area.
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About BIR
Brainerd International Raceway has come a long way since George Montgomery first built a track in the woods 40 years ago. In the early years, BIR was primarily known for its road racing, hosting clubs such as Sports Car Club of America, Trans-Am Series, AMA Superbike Championships, and of course – the CRA! It drew competitors from all over the world who wanted to try their hand at 3.1 mile long course and the famous Turn 1; a banked, right-hand, 60-degree turn sitting at the end of a straightaway almost a mile long. It remains as one of the fastest corners of any road course in the country. Some of the best Superbike racers have taken their turn at BIR and raced with the CRA: Jason Disalvo, Robert Jensen, Blake Young, and Jessica Zalusky. In 2008, BIR saw the addition of a 2.5 mile competition course running through the infield. With this new course separated from the drag strip, BIR has made it possible for clubs to host two events simultaneously, offering a renewed commitment to a wide variety of racing for all fans.
Outside the gates of BIR, the city of Brainerd/Baxter is home to approximately 20,000 people. Offering track visitors many restaurants, hotels, shopping, and department stores such as Target, Walmart and Fleet Farm to provide anything a racer, volunteer, or spectator may need during the weekend.
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Message Board
The CRA’s message board is now being hosted by MNSBR.com – Minnesota’s largest online sport bike community. Feel free to join and browse the entire community or visit our sub-forum under the “The Track” forum.
Click here to visit MNSBR.com.
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Contact
If you would like to volunteer with us, please contact the Worker Liaison via the contact form below:
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