Ice Racing - Race Day Information

Daily Schedule

Always check the Ice Racing Bulletin or the website after 12:00 noon the day prior to an Ice Race to verify the status of the next day's event, even if the weather is perfect!

Please be sure to join us for the Results, Trophies, and dinner at Village Pizza after each Ice Race! Village Pizza is located on the right approximately 1/2 mile beyond the flashing light (it is red going home) as you head back into Bristol.

Things To Remember

• Make sure you have up to date event information from the website or from the Bulletin.
• Bring lots of warm, windproof clothing, footwear, and gloves – the weather is not the same up here!
• Shackett's Store is not always open, so it is HIGHLY advised that you bring water and a lunch.
• Fill your fuel tank prior to arriving.
• Please have common courtesy and respect for the other Ice Racers, the event organizers, the environment, and the area residents.
• Please take all of your trash with you when you leave and use the restroom facilities provided.
• Please keep the Ledges Clubhouse clean.
• Please do not dump oil or any similar fluids.
• Please be on time for your work assignment.
• Please drive SLOWLY once you have finished your Run!
• Tune your radio to ICE 88.5 FM while at the event to listen in to station WBMW, which broadcasts all of our Ice Races!

Ice Safety Rules

• Stay AT LEAST 50 FEET from shore in ALL AREAS except right at the entrance.
• Do not wander off on the ice – it may or may not be safe away from the event area.
• When parking, all cars should be at least 15 feet away from any other vehicles when possible.
• Do not park within the area designated around the Timing Bobhouse.
• The ice is SLICK! Vehicles should not exceed 5 MPH in the parking area. Walk cautiously.

Vehicle and Driver/Spectator Rules

• All drivers, passengers, and spectators must sign the insurance waiver form.
• Operational seatbelts are required and must be worn by all drivers and passengers.
• Drivers must possess a valid driver's license.
• Vehicles are not required to be registered or insured; however, we recommend both.
• All loose items must be removed from the car; you do not need to empty the vehicle completely.
• Cars must not have any significant fluid leaks.
• Drivers and passengers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a minor release form.
• Passengers are allowed in any legal seating position with an operational seatbelt.
• Ballast is legal in the trunk (or equivalent) of all vehicles.

Worker Assignments

• All participants will be required to work for one Session during the day.
• Worker assignments will be posted on the Timing Bobhouse during the Drivers' Meeting.
• Please check to see when you work and meet the Chief of Course Operations at the Timing Bobhouse before that Session begins.
• If you are assigned to work and do not show up, you WILL be penalized.
• If you need to leave the event early, please inform the Coordinator, preferably at Registration.

Instructors

• A list of Instructors will be posted on the Timing Bobhouse.
• The Instructors will be parked within a designated area behind the Timing Bobhouse.
• PLEASE take advantage of these Instructors by asking them to ride with you or by riding with them if you wish to learn!
• We also have many experienced Ice Racers who can help you find your way around if you are at all unsure of the Course. Don't spend the day lost!

Run Groups

• Cars will be divided into two Run Groups.
• · One Run Group will consist of the RWD Division and the FWD Division (Classes A, B, C, E, F, and G).
• The second Run Group will consist of the AWD Division (Classes X, Y, and Z).
• The Run Group for Classes S, SM, and M will be assigned at the event.
• There will normally be four Sessions during each event.
• The two Run Groups will alternate between Run and Work Sessions during the day.
• Run Groups will generally complete two Runs per Session. Our goal is to have four Runs per event.
• Within each Session we will run by Class. Please do not lineup until your Class is called.
• Please do not line up for a second Run until your Class is called for a second Run.
• There will be two Staging Lines, one for single driver cars and one for multiple driver cars.
• The multiple driver line is for cars that have another driver waiting to take the same Run. The last driver for a multi-driver car should line up in the regular Staging Line.
• Please understand that having a separate line for multiple driver cars greatly speeds up the event, which means more Runs for everyone!

More Information

• Ice Racing Home Page
• Pre-Registration, Registration, and Car Classification
• Timing, Scoring, and Trophies
• Directions to Newfound Lake