Extra Patrols for BIR Weekend

Motorist's driving in the Brainerd Lakes Area during the 28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway will be greeted extra State Troopers. They are part of the so-called R.A.I.D. team, which stands for Remove Alcohol Impaired Drivers.

They will be looking for impaired drivers. However, troopers will be stopping motorists for a variety of reasons, including not wearing the seat belt and other traffic violations they may spot through Sunday, August 16.

Motorists traveling through the area can expect some minor traffic delays, especially on Sunday during the crowd release at B.I.R. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes if possible during the whole event.