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Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)
Brainerd, Minnesota · 2000 SE 13th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Weather & Rideability
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Brainerd Motocross is a supercross-style dirt track at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Brainerd in central Minnesota. The fairgrounds track has hosted KC Race Promotions' Brothers Motorsports Supercross Series on Friday nights, and DMC Motorsports added Brainerd Motocross Friday Night Races to its program for 2026, with the first round on May 1. Satellite imagery shows a maintained dirt track with jumps and berms beside the fairgrounds buildings, with bleacher seating along the west edge of the track.
Track DNA — what the dirt is really like
Sand- ▸Deep, loose dirt that swallows the front wheel if you back off — carry momentum. Expect soft berms, big roost, and chop/whoops forming by the afternoon motos.
- ▸Drains fast — often rideable the day after a rain, and it actually rides BEST with some moisture in it.
- ▸High silt (29%) — this dirt turns to DUST when dry. Expect water trucks, hazy late motos, and pack extra air-filter prep.
- ▸Flat land — every jump and roller is built, which usually means a faster, more momentum-style track.
- ▸Wettest months: Jul, Aug, Sep — highest mud/cancellation risk. Prime window: Jun, Aug, Sep.
What do these terms mean? ▾
- Sand / Silt / Clay %:
- What the topsoil is made of. More sand = looser and faster-draining. More clay = harder, slicker when wet. Silt is the fine dust-maker in between.
- Loam:
- A balanced sand/silt/clay mix — the tacky, rut-forming dirt riders love.
- Blue-groove:
- When dry hard-pack gets polished by tires into a shiny dark racing line — grippy for some tires, ice for others.
- Drainage class:
- USDA’s rating of how fast this ground sheds water — it predicts how soon after rain the track is rideable.
- Soil series:
- The official USDA name for this exact soil type (like a breed name for dirt).
- Relief:
- How much the ground rises and falls within the track’s ~1 km square — flat, rolling, or genuinely hilly.
Tires that work on this dirt
Dunlop · Rear
Geomax MX12
Scoop-knob sand/mud rear — the go-to paddle-style tire for deep sand.
View on Amazon →Pirelli · Rear
Scorpion MX Soft 410
Soft-terrain rear that digs in and clears fast on sandy tracks.
View on Amazon →Michelin · Front & Rear
Starcross 6 Sand
Dedicated sand pattern, front and rear available.
View on Amazon →Picked for this track's sand surface · Amazon affiliate links — MWR earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Topsoil (0–15 cm) composition from USDA SSURGO soil survey. A guide to typical conditions — actual surface varies with prep, weather, and watering.
Dial It In for Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)
Setup tuned to this track's verified soil & terrain
Air filtration · Spare air filter + filter oil
High sand/silt content here is brutal on air filters — fine grit slips past a dirty filter and into the engine. Carry a pre-oiled spare and re-oil between motos.
Gearing · Rear sprocket (go taller)
Deep sand constantly loads the engine; many riders add a tooth or two on the rear sprocket so the bike keeps driving through the soft stuff instead of bogging.
Suspension · Sag / suspension tools
Flat layouts ride on repeated man-made jump landings — set rebound and race sag for consistent, repeatable hits.
Track note: Sand tracks break down fast: ruts deepen and braking bumps get violent as the day goes on, so the late-afternoon motos are the brutal ones. Hydrate hard and save something for the end.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Recommendations are general guidance from soil/terrain data — not a substitute for your own setup.
Riding Season
May – SepPractical riding season May – Sep; best in Jun, Aug, Sep (warm + dry); wettest / mud risk Jul, Aug, Sep; peak heat Jul (~81°F).
Best months to ride in Minnesota→Based on 2019-2024climate normals (Open-Meteo / ERA5) at this location — a planning guide; check the track's Facebook for current conditions before you haul.
Practice & Race Schedule
Practice days, race dates, and fees change week to week and are posted by the track — most run their schedule through Facebook. Always confirm the current days before you load up and head out.
Amenities
Worth the Haul
Nearest essentials (approx. straight-line miles)
Fuel · Speedway
Hospital · Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Camping
Lodging · Leisure Suites
Data: OpenStreetMap. Verify before relying on it for an emergency.
Location
Common questions about Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)
When is the best time to ride at Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)?
Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)'s best riding months are typically Jun, Aug, Sep — warm with the lowest, most predictable rainfall. Jul, Aug, Sep are the wettest, highest mud-risk months. The practical riding season runs about May – Sep.
What kind of dirt does Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds) have?
Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds) sits on Brainerd-series soil — a sandy surface. A scoop/paddle-style rear tire hooks up best, and it drains fast so it rides well soon after rain.
Is Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds) hilly or flat?
Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds) is on relatively flat ground — jumps and rollers are largely man-made. (~8 m of local relief.)
What's near Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds)?
Closest amenities to Brainerd Motocross (Crow Wing County Fairgrounds): fuel ~1.1 mi, camping ~5.1 mi, a hospital ~2.2 mi, lodging ~17.8 mi. Worth planning fuel and supplies before you haul out to rural tracks.