interested in ice racing

[gianpaolo]

just wondering what you need in order to participate in ice racing ?

[Oddball]

Here's a link to the rule book http://www.casc.on.ca/bulletins.php . It's down at the bottom. Essentially all you need is a car that runs, up to 3000cc, remove the front lights, put the tail lights either on the roof or in the back window, put on good winter/Ice tires that are tractionized. Licence wise you need to belong to a CASC affiliated club and then send in your application for a basic racing licence (Ice race/Solo).

[gianpaolo]

thanks, where would i get this racing license and how much does it go for ?

[RedRabbit Racer]

call Steve Scala at the CASC office 416-667-9500. A basic license is $50 as I recall - good for a calendar year. requires an affiliated club membership.

[gianpaolo]

sounds good ,thanks

just reading the rules now

[brokenparts]

How much are the events and where do they take place(aprox how far from TO?)

[RedRabbit Racer]

events are held in Minden Ontario off highway 35. Its about a two hour drive from Toronto depending on what part of the GTA you are coming from.

I recall the entry fee is about $50 for one class for one day.

[Oddball]

$45/day/class

[Champ98]

Believe me ...

It's the most fun you can have with your helmet on!

... BTW this is NOT a demolition derby on ice ... most ice racers take their sport very seriously ...

[max attack]

Keyword "MOST" ice racers take it seriously!

Honestly though the wild ones either calm down after a season or 2 or don't come back.Most new guy's have the hardest time trying to figure out how/where to find some grip(including me,and I've been there since '96 )

[gianpaolo]

how cold does it get?

[max attack]

How cold does it get?,umm you not from canada or something?.

- Cold enough to make ice
-it's as cold there as it is outside
-the cold is relative to the wind chill-kinda like 'well at least its a dry cold"

One thing many city folk forget is that it isn't a fashion show-bring warm clothing no matter how you look in it.

[Whisper]

Re: Believe me ...

Originally posted by Champ98
... BTW this is NOT a demolition derby on ice ... most ice racers take their sport very seriously ...

I think I'll have to come see one. Only exposure I've seen is Ferdinand's Ice Racing Video from Alberta.

[gianpaolo]

i know its going to bed cold, just wondering what the coldest has someone seen it so i know to prepare myself

also, when does it ice racing usually start ? and when is it held sundays or saturdays ?

[max attack]

The ice racing takes place on both saturday and sunday,we run in differing direction's on the 2 days to keep things interesting.The track is completely different each direction btw,not just an oval.
Temperature ranges from bitter cold(close to -30 plus wind chills)to above 0 and sunny(usually only near the end of season as it kills the ice really badly).
Just make sure your car has a decent heater(I've had 2 of my cars heater's fail-not much fun)and bring lots of layers.