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EVENT UPDATE 2/6/24

The IIRA has put a lot of effort into attempting to host an event in the abnormally warm 2024 winter season. Unfortunately, ice conditions on lakes have not been safe enough to host a racing event. Just like other ice racing clubs even further north of us, we haven't been able to find safe ice and are canceling the 2024 season. However, we are looking forward to hosting a get together for all members and anybody else interested this spring. Stay tuned for more details on this page, our facebook pages, and our email list. We are also planning on attending various car shows and other events during the off-season to promote the 2025 events. Many of our members are open and willing to help anyone who is interested in preparing a car to get in on the ice racing fun!

Official event calendar will be on MotorsportReg for 2024. Actual dates and locations will vary depending on ice conditions.

Tentative dates are scheduled as follows:

January 20-21 Cancelled due to not enough ice

January 27-28 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

February 3-4 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

February 10-11 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

February 17-18 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

February 24-25 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

March 2-3 Cancelled due to not enough ice / warm temperatures

April 28 Annual Membership Meeting at Chanhassen Autoplex: 2pm Board Meeting, 3pm Membership Meeting

General Weekend Schedule

Daily schedule is subject to change for specific events and to accommodate changing conditions or special situations. Below is a general example of what to expect for a schedule. Official schedule for each event will be published on MotorsportReg.com

Saturday (Wheel to Wheel and Open Track)

Setup
9:30 AM: Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM: Wheel to Wheel Practice
10:30 AM: Open Track Session
11:00 AM: Wheel to Wheel Racing
11:30 AM: Open Track Session
12:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM: Wheel to Wheel Racing
1:30 PM: Open Track Session
2:00 PM: Wheel to Wheel Racing
2:30 PM: Open Track Session
3:00 PM: Wheel to Wheel Racing
3:30 PM: Open Track Session
4:00 PM: End of Event

Sunday (IceCross)

8:00 AM: Staff/volunteers arrives on site – starts setup
9:00 AM: Registration and tech opens
9:45 AM: Driver's meeting, paced lap
10:00 AM: First car off
11:30 AM: Switch heats
1:00 PM: Lunch break/Plowing if needed
1:30 PM: First run group second heat
3:00 PM: Second run group second heat
4:30 PM: Release event results
4:35PM: Event complete, take down/pack up

Locations

Events are based on several lakes in Minnesota

Race locations for a given weekend are subject to ice conditions. Lakes are evaluated for ice thickness, quality of ice (clear is the strongest), and smoothness. If no lakes meet the criteria, the event is cancelled and all participants are notified via email. No participants are charged any fees if an event is cancelled.

Below is a list of lakes that are used most commonly in recent years:

Madison Lake - Madison Lake, MN (near Mankato)
Pokegama Lake - Grasston, MN (just west of Pine City)
East Rush Lake - Rush City, MN
North Center Lake - Lindstrom, MN

What to Bring

Required Items

Drip pan if your car leaks any fluids. This is requirement from the DNR - anything that drips will go in the lake.
Helmet - Snell rating 2010 or newer