that's too bad. brainerd is a fast track adn the small power cars could play a
rubber of bridge going down the straight. it was really fun in a car that went
fast but boring in a small bore car. that's what made it a "not so good"
driver's school track. since you could go all the way to turn 3 without lifting
(small bore car) you didn't have as much learning time per total time on track.
this same problem plagued road atlanta until they cut through from turn 5 to
make
a "school" course. brainerd/donneybrook will be missed. it was a good place to
race. ted
BillDentin@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 06/20/2000 10:07:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
> EISANDIEGO@aol.com writes:
>
> << BIR, as it is currently known, will be closing at the end of this year
> to
> make room for a subdivision. I have very fond memories of this Branierd,
> Minnesota race track and am very sad to hear of its pending closure. In its
> heyday, it hosted many events, including some Can Am races. >>
>
> I raced BRAINERD in the mid-1980s. GREAT TRACK. Interestingly, one time
> when I heard BOB TULLIUS speak, he was asked which was his favorite track.
> With all the great tracks Group 44 ran, I was surprised to hear him say,
> "BRAINERD". I asked him why, and he said because it was 'so forgiving...it
> was the SAFEST.' It does have great run-off areas, but is SURE FAST.
>
> Bill Dentinger
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