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subterfuge
02-19-2005, 06:30 AM
http://www.challengecanada.com

Feb 25, 26, 27 Sherbrooke PQ!!

I saw this event on TV once.. The driving was BEYOND phenominal, and the CARS!! :drool:

Check the photo section. This is a truely unique and amazing event (yup, those european entries!).
wedge
02-20-2005, 04:29 PM
Bah! Those guys got nuthing on me! I could kick all their asses!! Whoo!

http://members.rogers.com/paseoracing/matticeracing1.jpg
Piotrov
02-20-2005, 05:38 PM
Awsome job man! Thats a sweet pic :thumbup:
looks like its more fun the solo 2. :D
wedge
02-20-2005, 05:48 PM
Awsome job man! Thats a sweet pic :thumbup:
looks like its more fun the solo 2. :D

More fun than Solo 2? Maybe, maybe not, that's a matter of personal preference.
What really makes Ice Racing great, is that it's just as cheap as Solo 2. In fact depending what class you run, it's actually ALOT cheaper!

It's the only place you can go for head-to-head, full-contact motor racing on a tiny budget. All you need is a crap car that runs good, and some good tires, and that's it! You're ready to ice race!
Piotrov
02-20-2005, 05:53 PM
dont you need a cage and belts?
How did you get your car up there?
wedge
02-20-2005, 08:42 PM
dont you need a cage and belts?
How did you get your car up there?

Cages are only required for the studded tire class. If you use non-studded tires, then stock belts are fine, and no cage is needed.
I pulled mine up using my dad's truck and my new tow dolley. For anyone who does not have the means to tow their own car, just ask around the other ice racers. Most of them will gladly tow your car for the cost of gas and a case of beer.
Piotrov
02-20-2005, 08:57 PM
sounds interesting! any special prep required for the car?
subterfuge
02-21-2005, 06:38 AM
Hey! Nice Pic!!! :thumbup:

I reconize that Subaru too!! Must be Gary driving..
wedge
02-21-2005, 10:39 AM
sounds interesting! any special prep required for the car?

Not really. You must remove all exterior lights and plastic body trim. You must have a number board on the roof. You must have a high-mounted brake light and running light. Those are the most important rules you must obey.

For performance mod, the most important thing is tractionized tires. You should also gut out the car. I'd recommend removing any sway bars. Stock suspension is probably the best setup for any car on ice. Engine mods are pointless for 2wd cars because you can't accerate very fast anyways, you're limited by your traction not by your power. For any rwd car, a locked diff is a good idea. For a fwd car an LSD would be better. But in the end, it's just like any other motorsport: "Run wha'cha brung!"
wedge
02-22-2005, 10:18 PM
Here's some in-car footage:

I clip the bank, then get passed by a group of 4WD cars
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=In%20Car%201

This time I get passed by a heap of RWD cars
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=In%20Car%202

Now I hit the bank HARD, then do a cool power slide through the chicane
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=In%20Car%203