Attention all CRA racers and volunteers!
We have 4 full-service RV spots for our August race weekend to give away! These RV spots are located on a paved road in the H row. If interested, please be planning to use the spot for the entire weekend.
To enter into the drawing to win a spot, simply send an email to info@cra-mn.com by 8/3.
Winners will be announced on the CRA website and on Facebook and will be contacted by email.
Good Luck

Registration for CRA Event #2 – July 2023 is now open.

The July race weekend of the 2023 season is almost here and the CRA will be hosting CCS for a weekend of Double Sprints on the Brainerd International Raceway Competition Course.

Registration opened at 8am on Saturday, June 10th, 2023

Competitors Register at:

www.msreg.com/CRAJuly2023

Volunteers Register at:

www.msreg.com/CRAJuly2023Volunteer

CRA Event #2 – July 2023 Schedule:

https://www.cra-mn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/July-2023-Schedule-Official.pdf

Attention all CRA racers and volunteers!
We have 4 full-service RV spots for our June/July race weekend to give away! These are in the “F” row. This row is on a gravel road. If interested, please be planning to use the spot for the entire weekend.
To enter into the drawing to win a spot, simply send an email to info@cra-mn.com by 6/24.
Winners will be announced on the CRA website and on Facebook and will be contacted by email.
Good Luck

Set your alarms now; registration for CRA Event #1 – May 2023 opens in 24 hours.

The May 2023 event is taking place on the Competition Course at Brainerd International Raceway and will feature Single Sprints, Trophy Dashes, and the prestigious Framstad Cup.

Registration opens at 8am on Saturday, April 15th, 2023

Competitors Register at:

www.msreg.com/CRAMay2023

Volunteers Register at:

www.msreg.com/CRAMay2023Volunteer

CRA Event #1 – May 2023 Schedule:

https://www.cra-mn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/May-2023v.2.pdf

Get Free Tickets to the Biggest Show in Town

Represent the CRA during MotoAmerica Round 6 @ Brainerd International Raceway, July 29th – 31st.
The CRA is in need of 6 volunteers to staff the CRA vendor booth during the MotoAmerica BIR event.

Volunteer benefits:
• Free entry for the weekend
• Free camping wristband
• Volunteer worker points
• 1/2 Day volunteer shifts, Work and Play

Requirements:
• Volunteers need to be a current CRA member
• Volunteers must be able to work all 3 days; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Volunteers need to work one shift each day; 8a-12:30p or 12:30p-5p

Email: Info@CRA-MN.com to volunteer

The 2023 CRA Rulebook has been published and is available on the CRA website.

Highlights for 2023 include changes to the minimum age requirements for licensing and the inclusion of after market slipper clutches in Supersport races.

CRA Rulebook v.2023.1

Updates have been made to several areas of the rulebook including

• ^{Section 1 Licensing – Items 4 & 6}
• ^{Section 3 Pit Regulations – Items 7 & 8}
• ^{Section 4 Race Procedures – Item 9}
• ^{Section 5 Rider Equipment – Item 7}
• ^{Section 7 Supersport Motorcycles – Item 25}
• ^{Section 8 Superbike Motorcycles – Items 1 & 6}
• ^{Section 10 Grand Prix (GP) Motorcycles – Item 3}

The 2023 Membership Drive is now open.

www.MSReg.com/CRAMembership2023

All of the 2022 competition numbers will be reserved for those riders until Thursday, March 30^th.  After March 30^th, all unclaimed numbers will be released into the available number pool.  The list of reserved numbers can be found here: 2022 Rider Roster

Membership Pricing For 2023

Please note that ALL racers & volunteers must complete their membership BEFORE they are allowed to participate in a CRA event at Brainerd International Raceway.

MotorsportReg.com

The CRA will again be utilizing MotorsportReg.com (MSR) for all race registration and product purchases during the 2023 race season.

• Racers are required to complete their CRA Membership on MotorsportReg.com BEFORE they register for a CRA event.
• New riders CANNOT register for races until they have completed new rider school and received their race license.
• Grid positions will continue to be awarded based on registration date/time.  The earlier you complete your registration, the better your grid spot.

Renew Your AMA Membership For 2023

The CRA is a AMA (AmericanMotorcyclistAssociation) sanctioned organization.  

In accordance with AMA rules¹ all racers are required to hold and provide proof of AMA membership before they are allowed to compete.  Proof of membership will be requested at the race registration window prior to receiving your racer wristband,

¹”All riders in AMA-sanctioned competition are required to be AMA members or have an AMA issued one event pass.  AMA associate members cannot participate in AMA sanctioned competition.”

The Central Roadracing Association would like to provide our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Anne Olson.

Production of this tribute is thanks to Matthew Ruderman, CRA Race Control.

It’s time to get out your calendar and start requesting these days off work for the 2023 CRA Race Season.

March 19th, 2023 – CRA New Racer School @ Motoprimo _{– Save time during your New Racer weekend by completing the
classroom learning early}

May 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2023 @ Brainerd International Raceway – Competition Course

June 10th, 11th, & 12th, 2023 @ Blackhawk Farms Raceway _{– ASRA/CCS hosts the CRA for a combined event}

June 30th, July 1st, & 2nd, 2023 @ Brainerd International Raceway – Competition Course _{– CRA hosts ASRA/CCS for a combined event}

August 11th, 12th, & 13th, 2023 @ Brainerd International Raceway – Competition Course

September 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2023 @ Brainerd International Raceway – Competition Course

September 22nd, 23rd, & 24th, 2023 @ Brainerd International Raceway – Competition Course

Didn’t make it to our annual awards banquet, never fear, the banquet video is here