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Ice Racing

Ice Races are designed to be safe, low-pressure events in which all participants have fun! The primary goal of Ice Racing is to develop drivers who can successfully control their vehicles in adverse driving conditions with consistency.

Consistency requires that winter driving techniques become natural reactions, which carry over in safer driving on icy, wet, and even dry roads. These natural reactions develop through using the least amount of input for the desired response and doing it smoothly, becoming aware of the car's individual qualities and handling, and by spending time on the ice practicing car control. As we are striving for consistency, we average scores when it is reasonable to do so.

Quick Overview

Please review all of the Boston Chapter Ice Racing webpages prior to submitting any inquiries. Links to all Ice Racing details are located below. Most Ice Racing inquiries, including those concerning Pre-Registration, Registration, Car Classification, Timing, Scoring, and Trophies should be directed to the Ice Racing Coordinator, Stan Jackson Jr.

You must Pre-Register using our online registration system to run in any Boston Chapter Ice Race. Pre-registration does not obligate you to attend an Ice Race. Payment is accepted during Registration at each event.

We plan for five Ice Races each season. Events are generally held on Sundays; however, we may occasionally schedule a Saturday event. In 2006, Ice Races will be held during the period January 14th through March 26th, inclusive, which provides eleven possible weekends. The specific dates will be determined based on ice and weather conditions, as well as on the date of the first event. The Parker Spooner Memorial Ice Race is tentatively scheduled for March 5th, 2006.

The status of each tentatively scheduled event is announced on the Ice Racing Bulletin. The final decision each weekend will be posted by 12:00 noon on the day prior to the event. .

Ice Racing Bulletin

The Ice Racing Bulletin is distributed via e-mail through the Boston Chapter Bulletin and is posted on the Boston Chapter website as well. It is sent out periodically during the weeks when events are scheduled, generally on Wednesday evenings and early Saturday afternoons. The latest Ice Racing Bulletin is your best source for event status. Additional details such as event updates, ice conditions, and weather conditions will be distributed via the Ice Racing Bulletin as well.

Please subscribe to the Boston Chapter Bulletin and select the option for the Ice Racing Bulletin. The Boston Chapter Bulletin delivers important event information year round. For more details please check out the Boston Chapter Bulletin Information.

More Information

• Pre-Registration, Registration, and Car Classification
• Timing, Scoring, and Trophies
• Race Day Information
• Directions to Newfound Lake

The Ice Racing Committee

The following individuals make up the Ice Racing Committee of the Boston Chapter BMW CCA. Should you have any questions or requests, please do not hesitate to speak with any of us.

Most questions should go to the Ice Racing Coordinator, Stan Jackson Jr.

The Oversight Committee reserves the right to modify the Ice Racing Rules as appropriate to ensure the safety and security of all participants and observers, and in fairness to overall competition. We are open to your suggestions for improving our events.

Good luck and see you on the Ice!