Particularly for "new" ice racers, CASC-OR is pleased to announce our new "Street Cup" studded tire group for the 2025 Ice Racing Series.
The underlying concept is to attract new competitors to the sport using cars with minimal modifications. Theoretically, someone could drive their car to the track, swap their tires, make sure the underside of the car is clean, and then race their car.
This will be a non-contact run group. We recognize that we're racing on ice, but contact will be penalized by the Series Director or the Clerk. We want to expose people to the sport, not scare them off...
I expect the rules to be a "work in progress" based on our experiences on track, but here are some of the most important rules to start:
- minimally prepared cars for ice racing (a fully prepped ice racer may not run with this group and these cars cannot run with our other groups)
- this is a studded tire series so the rule 2.5.2 Street Studs applies. That means Ministry-approved pre-studded tires only, no modifications, no replacement/additional studs
- rule 2.2 engine sizes apply - rear wheel drive up to 5 litres, front wheel, and all-wheel drive 4 litres. Cars are restricted to uni-body style only, no full-frame vehicles will be allowed
- lights must remain installed and be working. All cars will run with their lights on at all times. The "extra" rear-facing running light is not required
· All exterior lights must be covered by transparent tape or vinyl (ie. we have to be able to see your lights at all times when you are on track)
- car interiors shall remain in place, cars may not be lightened or modified from the original stock
- tow hooks are recommended front and rear. If hooks are not installed, we will use a large hook and look to attach to some component on the underside of the car (likely suspension) to pull you out of a bank
- Original equipment seat belts will be used
- Numbers will be displayed on both sides of the car's windows, as well as in the upper right-hand corner of the front and rear windshields
- helmets as set out in rule 3.0 Helmets are required for drivers and passengers
- driver eligibility is the same as for all ice racers: a valid provincial license and a CASC-OR C or Temporary license
- we will use a staggered start to reduce the likelihood of a "bunch up" in corner one at the start of the race
There will be a pool of rental cars available for people who want to try ice racing—we want to make it as easy as possible to do so!
If you are interested in running this series, please get in touch with MIKE GOODYEAR or TED MICHALOS for more details.
Ice racing starts January 25 (weather permitting). Are you ready?