So how does this work?

[Wedge]

I just realized that my ex-rally car/parts car would be perfect for ice racing. So I'd love to try my hand at it this year.
But I've never been to an ice race before. So what can you guys tell me about it? What will I need to be able to run these events?
What's the format of each event? Is there qualifying, then racing? Are there practice runs before the action starts? I see there are rules for next years series, but I can't find a schedule anywhere.
I don't know anything about it, so everything you can tell me will be new to me.
Thanks

[Track Mom]

Oh Goodie Another Rookie: Welcome to Ice Racing: You have the car . now down load the rules and reg s off the CASC web site that should tell you what needs to be done to your car to make it ready to icerace. yes there is a practice session on Saturday morning and again on Sunday morning before racing begins. The first of the day is the qualifier and you are placed as you end up in each consecutive race of that weekend. (First race is done by drawing a number (actually each club handles this differently). Probably some of these guys who have raced for years will be able to give you hints at things you can do to your car, but most of what you need is right in the rules / reg book or you can contact Crusher (ice race Director) and he'd be happy to help any way he can ..... right Crusher!

[Champ98]

What kind of car do you intend on racing?

yes there is practice and qualifiers every weekend ...

[rubber2ice]

hopefully it's a RWD car?
RWD, ummmm yummy.....

[Crusher45]

Yes Wedge, give me a call 905.982.1688 and I can answer all your questions. What you will need is a copy of the rules book. Go to the CASC website. While there if your member club has online access then go to the members area and apply for your basic lisence.

There is a lot of do's and don'ts but not to worry we will all help you out. Oh and get a good helmet and you know you are allowed to take passengers or even share you car with a friend in another rubber to ice class.

I wished you had joined us yesterday at the meeting. A large turnout with good discussions. Also about 15 rookies that we explained what to expect.

Your expectations for the first year is to finish and learn. We have a rookies school for the first 3 weekends.

All the info you need is on the CASC website so download the rules, the entry form and schedule read through it then give me a call.

We'll talk.

Oh, did I mention we have fun? That's number two priority. NUmber one your ask? Safety.

Talk to you soon.

[max attack]

I'm guessing your going to try your mr2 for ice race wedge?.

The 1st thing your going to need is a casc basic license(need a casc club membership for 2005 to get one).After that just do some basic prep-remove trim,headlights and tailights,mount a tail/brake light up nice and high.Tech tip-don't put the light on the roof-when you roll the thing it'll be one more thing to fix!;)

Feel free to pm me if you want some run down on what to expect,tire choices and modifications to those tires.

Hope to see you out.

[Wedge]

Yup, I'm going to run the MR2. So yes, it's a RWD car, class 1.
I bought it with the intent to fix it up and rally it. But the more work I did to it, the more work I realized needed to be done. Basically, I there's no easy/cheap way to make it pass scrutineering ever again. So I was just going to use it as a parts car. But the engine is great, and the brakes and suspension work perfectly. It's just got ALOT of exterior rust and damage. Just today we got the idea to have some fun with it, and beat on it one last time before we tear it all apart.
I run all the solo 2 events I can, so I've already got a helmet, and a decent amount of skillz :cool:
I'm pretty sure the only thing I need is tires. To keep things simple and safe, I'm only interested in the rubber-to-ice class.
My rally co-driver (and co-owner of the car) will likely enter as a second driver. Unlike me, he has no racing experience at all. Will that be a problem? I would expect the 'second driver' category to be slightly less competitive, so it wouldn't be so bad for him.

Thanks for all the great replies!

[Guillermo]

Welcome Wedge,
This is going to be my first year ice racing as well.
I'm going to share a RWD Chevette so i'll be in your class again.
Why do I keep driving the least competive cars?
I guess so the victories will be sweeter :p

Bring it on! :D

[Wedge]

Originally posted by Guillermo
Welcome Wedge,
This is going to be my first year ice racing as well.
I'm going to share a RWD Chevette so i'll be in your class again.


No way! That's awesome!
This is going to be so much fun! Especially with someone I know there. Well G, I guess we'll find out what we can do when we're door-to-door with each other :p

[rubber2ice]

Yeehaw.....more RWD class 1 cars!

Hey all you new guys, don't forget, you have to buy the more experienced class 1 drivers rounds at the rock! ;)

[Crusher45]

Like all our rookies we advise to go out for your qualifier, take it easy though, then take the rookie school at lunch. This is a free school headed up by #11 Larry Kovacs. You will meet him at the first driver's meeting.

Stay away from practice the first morning. Even the so called "experienced guys" have a hard time the first time.

I also here of a Mustang or two in class 1 this season.