View and Register for upcoming events here:
Next Event: January 31 - Feb 1 at Twin Pines Resort on Mille Lacs
View and Register for upcoming events here:
The International Ice Racing Association (IIRA) has a long history of conducting car racing events on plowed courses on frozen lakes. Studded racing tires are used in the fastest classes to provide the cars with a surprising amount of grip on the ice.
Currently, all the events are based in Minnesota.
Event Format:
Saturday (Jan 31):
Wheel-to-wheel racing (studded race cars),
Open Track sessions (open to everything from street cars to race cars)
Register here: msreg.com/2026RaceDayJan31
7:30 Registration and Tech Open, 8:30 Drivers Meeting, 9:00 Track is Live
Sunday (Feb 1):
Our first Icecross event of the season (open to everything from street cars to race cars)
Register here: msreg.com/2026IcecrossFeb1
9:00 Registration and Tech Open, 9:45 Drivers Meeting, 10:00 Runs Start
Location information:
Twin Pines Resort
7827 US-169, Garrison, MN 56450
Ph: 320-692-4413
https://www.twinpinesmillelacs.com/
When you arrive at Twin Pines, use their access to the lake and take an immediate right once you get on the lake. Follow the trail to the IIRA paddock. Please stop and sign the waiver and check in upon arrival.
The resort is offering IIRA participants and volunteers a 10% discount on lodging and ice house rentals if you mention you are with our group. They are also waving the launch fees at their landing for us. A lunch menu will be available at the morning drivers meeting so you can pre-order your lunch to be ready by the noon break.
Above: January 17-18 track map from Mille Lacs
Multiple cars on track competing wheel-to-wheel in races lasting several laps (15-30 min)
Studded tires only
Minimum car prep includes 6 point roll cages, racing harness, working lights and wipers. See rules for complete list of requirements
Open Track, no timers, come have fun and learn to drive on the ice
Studded or non-studded tires
Street legal cars eligible
Novice friendly
Autocross format
Timed runs from start to finish
One car on course at a time
Studded or non-studded tire classes
Street legal cars eligible
We need help!
Volunteers are compensated, provided with lunch, and offered a ride in one of the race cars!
Duties include: registration, corner workers, starters, pit stewards, towing and recovery, and more
For volunteer info and registration, see info on our motorsportreg site here: iira.motorsportreg.com
Call or email us if you have additional questions
2026 Racing Schedule
Official event calendar will be on MotorsportReg (www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/iira) for 2026. Actual dates and locations will vary depending on ice conditions.
Tentative dates are scheduled as follows:
• January 10-11, 2026 CANCELED due to not enough ice
• January 17, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• January 18, 2026 (Sunday) Open Track All Day
• January 31, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 1, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross
• February 7, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 8, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross
• February 14, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 15, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross
• February 21, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 22, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross