Volunteer at the CRA booth during MotoAmerica

Posted: July 19, 2022 by Membership in Announcements

Represent the CRA during MotoAmerica Round 7 @ Brainerd International Raceway, July 29th – 31st.

The CRA is in need of 4 volunteers to staff the CRA vendor booth during the MotoAmerica BIR event.

Volunteer benefits: • Free entry for the weekend • Free camping wristband • Volunteer worker points • 1/2 Day volunteer shifts, Work and Play

Requirements: • Volunteers need to be a current CRA member • Volunteers must be able to work all 3 days; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • Volunteers need to work one shift each day; 8a-12:30p or 12:30p-5p

Email: Info@CRA-MN.com to volunteer

Help the CRA grow by making MotoAmerica fans our fans too

When: Sat, July 23, 10am – 4pm

Where: Simply Ride, 7550 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Description: FREE DEMO RIDES! You read that right, stop in and try out Yamaha’s 2022 and 2023 line of motorcycles. There will be food trucks, mini doughnuts, vendors, riding groups, and more!

FREE DEMOS FOR THESE MODELS:

Bolt R-Spec, Tenere 700, Super Tenere ES, MT-03, MT-07, MT-09, MT-09 SP, MT-10, XSR900, XSR700, Tracer 9 GT, YZF-R3, & YZF-R7

NO PREREGISTRATION, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Protective gear is required; DOT approved helmet, long pants, shirt with sleeves, eye protection, enclosed shoes. NO helmets or gear will be provided on site. Apparel and Gear can be purchased in our Parts Department. Must show valid motorcycle endorsement, no permits are allowed.

Age requirements: 18 y/o – XSR700, MT-07, MT-03, Bolt R-Spec, YZF-R3, Tenere 700. 21 y/o for all other motorcycles listed.

Registration:

https://ccsracing.us/venues/autobahn.html

Track Map:

https://ccsracing.us/venues/maps/AutobahnCC_North_Map.pdf

July Volunteer Raffle Prizes

Posted: July 5, 2022 by Membership in Announcements

Volunteer during the July CRA race weekend for your chance to win a Char-Griller® Flat Iron™ 17″ Tabletop Propane Gas Griddle, Masterforce™ 1150-Amp Power Station, or a Performax® 8-Gallon 150 PSI Portable Electric Horizontal Air Compressor!

• Sign up to volunteer via MSReg.com/CRAJuly2022Volunteer no later than 8pm Wednesday, July 13th.

• Show up and work your specialty.

• Attend the presentation at 6:45pm on Saturday evening (Bandshell). You must be present to win!

Registration for CRA Event #3 – July 2022 opens at 8am this Saturday. Set your alarms now to secure your spot at the front of the grid.

Racer Registration is available here:

www.msreg.com/CRAJuly2022

Volunteer Registration is available here:

msreg.com/CRAJuly2022Volunteer

July 2022 Schedule

July 2022 Rider Roster

Updates for CRA Event #2 – June 2022

Posted: June 6, 2022 by Membership in Announcements
Track Entry
Thursday, June 16th, Noon until 11pm
Johnson Gate
17998 Johnson Road North
Baxter, MN 56401

After 11pm Thursday, June 16th all entry to the track will be through the main gate.
There should be a special line just for CRA/CCS

Brainerd International Raceway
5523 Birchdale Rd
Brainerd, MN 56401

Gate Fees

Multi Day Passes
Thursday – Sunday $65
Friday – Sunday $60
Saturday – Sunday $45

Single Day Passes
Friday $30
Saturday $30
Sunday $10

Extras
Electrical Hookup $40
Annual Auxiliary Vehicle Pass $20

You should not be charged for any of the items listed below, these pertain to the Street Outlaws event only:

RV Pass $50, Not Required for CRA/CCS
Per Person Camping $50, Not Required for CRA/CCS
Special Event Auxiliary Vehicle Pass $50, Not Required for CRA/CCS

Camping/Paddock Areas

  • Please refer to the attached image for camping areas available to the CRA/CCS.
  • The CRA will be raffling off 3 VIP camping spots with full hookups for the June event; F7, G2, & G4. (The small triangle in the VIP area on the map)
  • Camping in any of the areas highlighted RED requires purchase of Street Outlaws camping at additional costs.
    If you setup in these areas and have not purchased Street Outlaws camping you WILL have to relocate your camp/paddock.

Additional Information

  • Tech Inspection will be located in the NAPA Auto Parts garage next to the classroom.
  • Volunteer lunches will be served from the BIR Food Trailer; and there will be access to the classroom for seating and protection from the elements.
  • Racers are encouraged to utilize the paddock tunnels under the turn 12/13 bridge to avoid the 4 way stop.
  • BIR will be providing security personnel at the 4 way stop to help direct traffic between the “ZOO” and the Street Outlaws event.
  • There will be no access to the Wheelie Bar for CRA/CCS without purchasing Street Outlaws admission

Registration for CRA Event #2 – June 2022 opens at 8am this Saturday. Set your alarms now to secure your spot at the front of the grid.

Racer Registration: msreg.com/CRAJune2022

Volunteer Registration: msreg.com/CRAJune2022Volunteer

June schedule: https://www.cra-mn.com/…/upl…/2022/05/June-2022v.2-1.pdf

June 2022 Registration Dates

Registration for CRA Event #2 – June 2022 opens at 8:00AM on Saturday May 28th for both experts and novices.  Post early bird late fees will be assessed for any registrations completed after midnight Saturday, June 11th.  Registration will remain open until 8:30AM, June 19th, 2022

Early Bird Registration8am May 28thMidnight June 11th
Post Early Bird RegistrationMidnight June 11th8:30am, June 19th

June 2022 Race Pricing

  • $40.00 early bird sprint races
ProductEarly Bird Price*Post Early Bird Price*
Racer Wristband$100.00 +tax$100.00 +tax
Friday Practice: Full$85.00 +tax$100.00 +tax
Friday Practice: Half$75.00 +tax$75.00 +tax
Sprint Races$40.00 +tax$60.00 +tax
5 Hour Endurance$60.00 +tax$60.00 +tax
Transponder Rental$50.00 +tax$50.00 +tax

*All prices shown on MotorsportReg include sales tax at a rate of 7.375%

2022 Framstad Cup Champion – Brady Stewart

Posted: May 8, 2022 by Membership in Announcements

Congratulations to Brady Stewart for his 1st place finish in the 30th running of the Central Roadracing Association’s prestigious Framstad Cup!

NEW RACE START PROCEDURE FOR 2022

Posted: May 3, 2022 by Membership in Announcements

Check out the rule book and make sure you are up to date on the CRA’s new race start procedure.

CRA-Rulebook-v.2022.2.pdf

“13) STARTING PROCEDURE
a) A first, second and third call to grid will be made prior to each
race. Motorcycles must gather at the grid gate at this time.
b) Motorcycles may enter the track when the four-minute board is
displayed and may then proceed around the track in normal
race direction prior to the three-minute board being displayed.
c) At the three-minute board the red light of the starting light will
illuminate.
, racers may not take the warm-up lap and must
take their assigned grid positions.
d) The two-minute board will be displayed at which time the At
the two-minute board,
motorcycles should be in their grid
positions. All crew members and others MUST leave the
track surface. The Grid Marshall Pit Zero shall close the
entrance gate. Riders who have not reported by that time
must start from Pit Zero immediately after the last wave, at
the direction of Pit Zero.
e) The one-minute board will be displayed vertically. Separate
classes run on the track at the same time may start in
separate waves. All riders NOT in the first wave must raise
their left hand to shoulder height or above. Any rider behind
the last row of the grid may not continue to his/her grid
position but must stop behind the last row and start with that
wave.

e) Once set, the Grid Marshall of the first wave will raise
their clipboard and walk off the track. All motorcycles in
the first wave should then get into gear. Separate
classes run on the track at the same time may start in
separate waves. All riders NOT in the first wave must
raise their left hand to shoulder height or above. Any
rider behind the last row of the grid may not continue to
their grid position but must stop behind the last row
and start with that wave.

f) Riders with stalled motorcycles will raise their arms and
remain in place. The rider’s crew must wait behind the
concrete wall or chain link fencing (where applicable) until
directed onto the track surface by the Grid Marshall.
g) When the Grid Marshall clears, the red Starting Lights
will go on.

h) The one-minute board will be rotated to the horizontal position.
All motorcycles in the first wave should be in gear.
The red
light on the Starting Lights will go off anytime within 10
seconds. When the light goes off, the race will have
started.
i) If the race has two or more waves the red starting light will
illuminate again once the previous wave clears the starting
bridge.
If the race has two or more waves, the Grid Marshall
holding the next wave will walk off the track and once
clear, the red Starting Lights will illuminate again.

j) These Start Procedures may be modified by the Race
Steward.
k) A jump-start will result in a stop and go penalty. A Meatball
Flag and rider number will be displayed. If the rider fails to
stop at Pit Zero for the stop and go penalty, a one-lap penalty
will be assessed. Refer to JUMPING THE START under
Terminology for definition.”

CRA May 2022 Volunteer Raffle

Posted: April 28, 2022 by Membership in Announcements

Volunteer during the May CRA race weekend for your chance to win one of the great prizes below!

• Sign up to volunteer via MotorsportReg.com no later than 8pm Wednesday, May 4th.
• Show up and work your specialty.
• Attend the presentation at 7pm on Saturday evening (Winner’s Circle). You must be present to win!

https://www.cra-mn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/May-2022-Volunteer-Raffle.pdf