Ice Racing

Ice Racing is a nice something-to-do on a chilly winter day. The drivers are warm in their cars and spectators are warm in theirs. The workers are dressed to stand in the cold, but on really, really, cold days they can alternate in the cars at the work stations.

The race cars are classed as to tires. Some cars run winter tires from various manufacturers, after appropriate research to specifications. No one wants to get caught with "bad" winter tires. The other class of cars runs on studded tires. These are usually "home-made" with a specific style of stud, none of which are suitable for street driving. They are placed in the "best" pattern to get the most grip in corners and on the straights. The studded-tired cars run faster but the rubber-tired cars need a lot more finesse in driving. Neither class is a very expensive car to prepare, compared to other race cars. At the moment, all the race cars are front-wheel drive.

If you would like to participate in the racing, or as a worker, free lunch, please contact me at Ice@wscc.mb.ca. H.

WHAT'S UP IN 2010!

We have completed the 2010 season of ice races. We had some good days to race on. St. Malo and Portage la Prairie were great days. The courses were good with St. Malo and Portage la Prairie having great courses. Everyone liked the length in Portage la Prairie.

We have Workers' Appreciation Day coming up March 7 to close the season.

See you all there.

Ruler of the Frozen Wastes