<![CDATA[2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN]]>legacy image

Modern Automotive Performance Sport Compact Proving Grounds
Friday - Saturday, July 10th & 11th 2009
Brainerd International Raceway - World's Fastest Drag Strip

Event Schedule

Friday: Open Testing / Tuning

Gates Open: 7:00 AM
Tech Opens: 8:00 AM
Open Testing / Tuning: 10:00 AM
Open Drifting: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Car Show Registration: Noon – 5:00 PM
Open AutoX: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tech Closes: 5:00 PM

Friday Night: Entertainment

Live Band / Series 5 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Saturday: Competition

Tech Opens: 8:00 AM
Open Time Trials: 9:00 AM – Noon
Competition Drifting: 9:00 AM – Noon
Car Show Registration: 9:00 AM - Noon
Car Show Judging: Noon – 3:00 PM
Drag Race Eliminations: 1:00PM
AutoX Competition: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Car Show Awards 4:00 PM (in front of the condos)

Admission / Competition / Camping Fees

Drag Race Car & Driver: $35.00
Drag Race Car & Owner: $35.00
Drift / AutoX Car & Driver: $35.00
Spectator admission: $10.00/Day
Children ages 6 – 12: $5.00/Day
Children 5 and under: FREE!

Full Service Campsites: $30.00
Condos: $175.00 / Night

Drag Racing Information / Classes

The event is open to any sport compact vehicle. No tube chassis cars allowed in competition, exhibition passes only. All drivers are required to wear a helmet certified Snell 2000 or newer. **Drag racing classes are subject to change, opinions welcomed! **

F/R Street: This is for front and rear wheel drive vehicles on DOT tires only.

F/R Open: This is an open class for front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Drag racing slicks are permitted.

Motor / Open: This is an open class for all motor vehicles only. No power adders are allowed. Drag racing slicks are permitted.

AWD Street: This is for AWD vehicles on DOT tires only.

SC-1: Run what ya brung! 0-12.99 Dial-in bracket racing. (NHRA rules apply.)

SC-2: Run what ya brung! 13.00+ Dial-in bracket racing.

Modern Automotive Performance Quick 16: Qualifying will be at 10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm with the fastest 16 cars making up the field. If you attempt to qualify but do not make the field you may run in an alternate class. The number of participants in this field may change depending on attendance.

IB-ET: Import Bike E.T. Must be Street Legal with working headlight, tail light, Push-button Electric Starting, Charging System and DOT Tires. Max Wheelbase is 68 inches. Wheelie bars not allowed. Snap back throttle and tethered kill switch mandatory. Full Face helmet (with shield) meeting Snell 2000 or newer certification, leather jacket, over the ankle leather footwear and leather gloves required. Leather pants that zip to jacket or 1 piece riding suit required if running faster than 120mph in the quarter mile. NHRA Competition License required if running quicker than 10 seconds in the quarter mile.

Drag Racing Prizes / Bounties
Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up of each class courtesy of Modern Automotive Performance. Additional prizes may be awarded as more sponsors come on board, so check back often!

Quick 16 cash prizes and bounties are to be determined. If you own a sub-10 second sport compact and are considering attending this event to compete in the Quick 16 please let us know what it will take to get you out here besides racing on the fastest drag strip in the world!

Car Show Information / Prizes
Cars will be judged on a scale of 1-10 with prizes being awarded for the following:

  • Best of Show

  • Best Japanese Car

  • Best European Car

  • Best Domestic Car

  • Best Paint Scheme

  • Best Interior

  • Best Engine Bay

  • Best Sound System

  • Most Unique
    Trophies will be awarded to the winners courtesy of Modern Automotive Performance. Additional prizes may be awarded as more sponsors come on board, so check back often! Car show categories are subject to change, opinions welcomed!

Drifting / Auto-X Information
A large area of asphalt has been set aside for AutoX and drifting! Event structure and coordination will be handled by Empty Pockets Drift Crew aka EPDC.

AutoX: Trophies will be awarded to the fastest participants, make sure to familiarize yourself with the course on Friday! Cone violations will incur a 1 second penalty.

Drifting: A combination of skidpad and gymkhana drifting will be available. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the competition which will be judged for style in a skidpad format.

Tech Considerations: A functional seat belt and helmet are required. Batteries must be secured (no zip ties, bungee cords, etc) and no loose articles are permitted within the vehicle. Drift participants will be required to utilize fluid retention devices (sweatbands are commonly used) and have a spare set of tires available unless the vehicle was trailered to the event. Cracked windshields will not be permitted.

Sponsorship Information
Headline and class sponsorship is still available! You can also sponsor one or more Quick 16 bounty prizes to be determined! Please contact chris@maperformance.com for more information.

Vendor Space / Information
Vendors are encouraged to attend as vendor space at the event is free! As this will surely be one of the largest sport compact events in the country it is a great opportunity to market your products and services! Please contact chris@maperformance.com to reserve your space.

Automotive Forums / Car Clubs
Automotive forums and car clubs are strongly encouraged to not only attend, but to embrace this event as one of your own. What more could you ask for in regards to a summer event for your members? Please contact chris@maperformance.com to RSVP and reserve space specifically for your gathering!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/16830/2009-maperformance-sport-compact-proving-grounds-july-10th-11th-@-bir-brainerd-mnRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 04:04:19 GMTWed, 15 Apr 2009 20:59:13 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:17:41 GMT]]>Here's a video of Dave's wheelie. (Not mine, found posted elsewhere)

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KA-T_240;282105 wrote:
Travis, you melt those pistons like the white wrx wagon owner was saying you would?

that guy knew everything, his sick subaru that went high 13s should have melted pistons

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270526https://fargostreet.com/post/270526Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:31:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:07 GMT]]>Looks like you guys had a blast, wish I could have made it.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270521https://fargostreet.com/post/270521Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:50:02 GMT]]>That was funny how the white subaru wagon guy was talking down to you guys. I think he was talking out of his ass. For some reason there was a lot of that going on at BIR this weekend. :icon_geek:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270519https://fargostreet.com/post/270519Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:50:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:11:32 GMT]]>Travis, you melt those pistons like the white wrx wagon owner was saying you would?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270506https://fargostreet.com/post/270506Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:11:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:37:29 GMT]]>this made me LOL

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270504https://fargostreet.com/post/270504Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:37:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:18:05 GMT]]>Some pics we got this weekend.

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The most obnoxious car in the world
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IMO, the best race of the weekend.
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Travis.....11.47
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Rear engine Prelude
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gsrEK;282084 wrote:
sure did haha, they had to use the truck to pull because they popped a tire in the 50 on one of there log pulls lol

I was unaware of the high price of pre cut firewood these days. And how crazy logs get when you drag them that you need a guy to hold it down.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270488https://fargostreet.com/post/270488Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:12:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:02:23 GMT]]>I only took a few pictures.

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dubbsy;282080 wrote:
Did someone take the wheelie bar off now?

Wheelie bars were on. That's how violent Dave's car comes off the line. :icon_cheers:

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270486https://fargostreet.com/post/270486Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:53:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:50:38 GMT]]>

funky_monkey58;282082 wrote:
Anybody else see the guy riding the Log being drug behind the MAP truck?

sure did haha, they had to use the truck to pull because they popped a tire in the 50 on one of there log pulls lol

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270485https://fargostreet.com/post/270485Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:50:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:48:37 GMT]]>Anybody else see the guy riding the Log being drug behind the MAP truck?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270483https://fargostreet.com/post/270483Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:48:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:36:47 GMT]]>Did someone take the wheelie bar off now?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270481https://fargostreet.com/post/270481Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:36:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:24:44 GMT]]>Here is a low quality pic i found from someone else....hopefully some better quality pics are around....
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2wheeler;282058 wrote:
Um, prolly has something to do with the cage being cert'd for 8.50. (Like Matt and Bill)

Oh, then that's understandable, I thought his was cert for under 8...

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bubba;282057 wrote:
why wouldnt they let u run a 8.2? It sounds like bs that u'd get knocked out since they made u let off when u coulda ran faster then the other guy...

My cage is only certified for 8.50.

*** dammit, Ethan beat me***

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bubba;282057 wrote:
why wouldnt they let u run a 8.2? It sounds like bs that u'd get knocked out since they made u let off when u coulda ran faster then the other guy...

Um, prolly has something to do with the cage being cert'd for 8.50. (Like Matt and Bill)

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DaveH;282056 wrote:
It was a fun event, but it would have been better with a better turnout. I think starting things on Friday probably hurt that a bit.

The track was real strict on the rules, both Matt and I got talked to a couple times, I ran a best of 8.20 but the track was having none of that. So I started letting off at the 1000' cone. I ended up getting matched against the #1 qualifier the first round, he ran a 8.42 and I let off to a 8.7 something and my day was done.
I got some pretty funny pics from Fri night, I'll get some of those posted up after a while.

why wouldnt they let u run a 8.2? It sounds like bs that u'd get knocked out since they made u let off when u coulda ran faster then the other guy...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270458https://fargostreet.com/post/270458Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:08:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:58:38 GMT]]>It was a fun event, but it would have been better with a better turnout. I think starting things on Friday probably hurt that a bit.

The track was real strict on the rules, both Matt and I got talked to a couple times, I ran a best of 8.20 but the track was having none of that. So I started letting off at the 1000' cone. I ended up getting matched against the #1 qualifier the first round, he ran a 8.42 and I let off to a 8.7 something and my day was done.

I got some pretty funny pics from Fri night, I'll get some of those posted up after a while.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270457https://fargostreet.com/post/270457Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:58:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:52:11 GMT]]>sounded like a blast, wish I could have gone to watch... does it sound like they'll do it again next year?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270451https://fargostreet.com/post/270451Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:52:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:35:41 GMT]]>that was hands down the most fun ive had at a event put on by forum members and not a BIR major event, Ive got some pretty funny pics i need to upload, have 3 videos of my runs in the link in my sig

And yes, to you regular dumbfucks that are all talk, imagine that you didnt show like usual and missed an all around badass event

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270446https://fargostreet.com/post/270446Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:35:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:33:06 GMT]]>It wasn't the best setup, but things went well for the first year I think. Turn out was really low, which sucked, but anyone who didn't go is an idiot. $35 for unlimited drag/drift/auto-x/car show and camping. They had a band that was actually decent and fireworks. I had a great time, but was really dissappointed that the turnout wasn't better.

Dave and Matt had a bit of a bad day, but nothing horrible. Hopefully some people will post some pics and that, i didn't take any.

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dubbsy;282042 wrote:
so where are the updates from the guys that went up there?

And why Dave was back in town so early this evening?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/270444https://fargostreet.com/post/270444Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:48:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2009 MAPerformance Sport Compact Proving Grounds / July 10th-11th @ BIR Brainerd, MN on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:26:55 GMT]]>so where are the updates from the guys that went up there?

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