View and Register for upcoming events here:
The IIRA is holding a general membership meeting on November 2, 2025 at 3pm at Shore 96 in Shoreview, MN. All are welcome!
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.
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, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• January 11, 2026 (Sunday) Open Track All Day
• 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
• January 7, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 8, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross
• January 14, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 15, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross
• January 21, 2026 (Saturday) Wheel to Wheel Racing, Open Track
• February 22, 2026 (Sunday) IceCross