1988 bir

[mick]

just some great footage from the next stop on the tour.
can't believe it's been 21 yrs. since this race, my first
year @ the northstars.

YouTube - 1988 North Star Nationals Part 1

 

[FC138fan]

Do you think BIR is going to be around for years in the future? Living in central MN, it's the only stop on the tour I can go to. I was hoping some of the history there would keep them coming back, but with new super tracks popping up, do you think BIR will be phased out (Look at Columbus). Where does BIR rank on the money making tracks on the tour? Do the drivers like coming to Brainerd?

BTW, I am so excited that Brainerd is next! I have big plans for getting attention and being in the parade of ATV's in the zoo this year (this is the first year I was able to procure an ATV for this weekend). Lets hope the current cool weather hangs around for a few more weeks.

 

[BaldyLochs]

just some great footage

Holy cow; you said it, man. Those were great TV shows they put together back then, and some great names & faces too.

 

[Sean D, shondoo]

Those were great TV shows they put together back then

That ain't no kiddin'. You know, that show is over 20-years old, and I'm not ready to admit that they do as good of a job in today's shows.

Evans & D-Mac.........................still the ones to beat after all these years.

Sean D

 

[Just Paul]

The top fuel final was one of the best races ever!!!

Check out Jimmy Prock in Part 5 at 5:08 and Jim O in Part 3 at 5:39


I have this race on tape, and watch it a couple times a year. One of my favorites.

Pic from that year after Joe won

 

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Great video! Thanks for posting it, Mike.

As Paul already mentioned, Jimmy Prock and Jim O. were in the video along with Greg Anderson while working for W.J. This was the fist time I've seen the footage of Bernstein's little mishap while trying to get it into reverse after the burnout. It was nice to see video of Scott in his funny car too.

It's fun to watch these old videos and look for things that have changed on the property at the race track over the years. A lot of things have changed at BIR since this was filmed..... but a lot of things are still the same.


Paul, when are you going up this year? Same spot as last year?

Brian.

 

[Speed1288]

oh diamond P, how I miss your cheesy synthesizers and AWESOME coverage of the races. Really can't beat Steve Evans and Dave Mac. on the mikes