GRASS DRAGS & SWAP, Sept.17, Brainerd, Crow Wing Fair gnds.

[Snowizard]

http://brainerdsnodeos.com/grassdrags/

Yes it's that time soon 14th annual Brainerd Snodeos (my club ) at the Crow Wing County Fair Grounds, S.E. city limits of Br'd.

Windy day ,drone hard to control. But you get the idea.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-...2Qh0rIeohb2aWg
Low cost admission, low cost fun racing on real 'lush' grass, 500 ft. digital photo-electronic finish line, 650ft run-out on grass.
Details & map: http://brainerdsnodeos.com/grassdrags/
Large swap area, low cost swap space.
'Oodles" of free spectator parking.

"Test & Tune" session Friday 16th evening, under lighted track.

Family friendly fun event. door prizes, raffles, age 12& under, free.
Snow acc'y vendors, motor sports dealers, clothing, helmets, etc. Clubs and info.
Food court, with BEER available from the Jaycees tapper-trailer. (low cost too, BTW)
Maybe some factory sled mfgr's (still working on that)

New this season expanded pits and pit parking.
New bleacher seating.
More food court picnic tables.

As always, Snowizard's P.A. system, and broadcast FM radio. If you can't hear the PA you're 'deef'.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2016
Gates Open at 2:00PM for RACERS AND SWAPPERS ONLY
Registration open from 3:00PM – 5:00 PM
Test and Tune runs for registered racers from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2016
Gates Open at 6:30 am for RACERS AND SWAPPERS ONLY!
Registration from 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Spectator Gates open at 8:00 am
MANDATORY DRIVER’S MEETING 10:00 am –
Brackets Posted at 10:45 am
***MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED IN THE PROPER CLASS!***
***NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE BRACKETS AFTER 11:00 am!***
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Racing Starts at 11:00 am
Award Ceremony 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

[Snowizard]

Brainerd FAQ's

Better family event than the "big-one" LOL

BRAINERD SNODEOS GRASS DRAG & SWAP MEET FAQ’s


Q. Is it Vintage sled race classes only?

A. NO, this is the nicest “back yard” grass drag track in the State and we run everything here. Antique, vintage, modern trail stock, Improvers…

Q. Is there on site camping?

A. YES, but call or email for the “how to” of it. We have some spots w/ electricity.

Q. Is there a cost to camp?
A. Not much, $10.00 a night, $20.00 if you need electricity.

Q. What are the swapper fees?

A. $10.00 for a pick up load, $20 for 3 place trailer, $30 for a 4 place trailer. Gatekeepers have the authority to play the “lets make a deal”.

Q. Is there a cost for the Kitty Kat 120 racers?

A. Only the $5.00 to race then they get in the gate free.

Q. So the Kitty Kat 120 racers get trophies?

A. YES, its more of a “Participation “ trophy than anything. They all get one if they, win, lose, or oops tipped over.

Q. Are there bathrooms?

A. Yes, heated with showering opportunities also plus " porta - potties" brought in by Blakemans Pumping Service.

Q. Do I need a tek vest and teather to race?

A. Tek vest is a recommendation, have a working kill switch. Teather is better.

Q. Is there a scale for the sleds?

A. NO, we don’t race for much money so we don’t get very techno.

Q. Is there an age limit for the younger folks?

A. We prefer 16 yrs. Old, but younger with a parental signature is allowed.
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[Snowizard]

Getting close.
We set up the course in miniature in front of our clubhouse Yesterday to check the timing.
Young timing 'guru's' Steve and Mike have things dialed in.

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Big AC banner serving as a sun shield to computer screens.

Adjusting staging sensors. Ready to test run. Haha, the Indy Trail fan won the 100ft run. :lol

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Indy fan not in view in this frame.

Our timing and scoring for 4-lanes .
Our groomer shack and club room is located in the Brainerd Industrial Park, about 1/4 mile from the Grass Track. Budweiser beer across the street , Miller beer 1-block away, and UPS depot at the intersection.

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Our $10K finish line camera like you see on NASCAR, NHRA, F-1, Tour DeFrance, Olympics, etc
2,000 Frames/Sec, 0.001 sec resolution of finish line. Allergy tester, 5 ft. tall mosquito infected golden rod . And its our land.

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[f7firecatkid]

What kinda of class is there for a 13 m800?

 

[Snowizard]

What kinda of class is there for a 13 m800?

Our registration guy says that is a Modern 800 class,