Anyone interested in going? I'm bringing the wagon with new all seasons... i should end-up WAY off couse in NO TIME!

LINK TO ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!
http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/EventDescription/2009/ice-racing.aspx

looks like a lot of fun!

Would be fun although id like to use a diffeent car like an e30 325ix. That would be cool. Hopefully this year they have better luck. I think they only had 1 or 2 races last year because of the warm weather.

I'm going to try to make it to atleast one this winter with the e28

:( 325iX... miss it so...

can I take my E46 to this? I have snow tires... I would totally run an ice race, minus freezing my nut sack off

what's cool about this is that anyone can run!

i'm racing a friend with a 1994 toyota tercel, he has winter tires and FWD so we'll be in different classes but with awd and all seasons i think our times will be mighty close so we will race on that basis !!!!

what's cool about this is that anyone can run!

i'm racing a friend with a 1994 toyota tercel, he has winter tires and FWD so we'll be in different classes but with awd and all seasons i think our times will be mighty close so we will race on that basis !!!!
is it like autoX on the ice?

EXACTLY!!! no contact :D

I'm down for this

EXACTLY!!! no contact :D
open to non BMWs as well? I might have a friend who would do this as well, she'll school me in her STi though

I'm trying to track down studed tires now, I have an old set from my E36 but I think, even with all-wheel drive, I will be all over the place with my all seasons and sheet ice. If there is snow on the ice I think I'll have enough traction though!!!

And yes, ALL CARS WELCOME ! ! ! ! !

Ill be there. Live 1 mile from the course. Got First and third last year in two runs which averaged to third overall for class C

Bad picture from last year (Cold out there).

Do you think I need studded snows or will all seasons be ok? if there is snow in the ice i'll be ok but glare ice will be another story!!!!!

You can run what ever tires you want, you will just be placed in the appropriate class. I run studless snows. They have the classifications on their website.

It all depends on the year if it will be glare ice or hard pack. A few years ago they had to set up cones to slow people down as there was great grip, but hard snow banks.

I read everything so far,
I'd be in class "X" and I'm hoping to get a set of studded snows :D :D :D

I just sent an email about that last week. So stoked.

so Tsylatac we'll see you there????

Anyone see studded 15"s on craigslist anywhere???? pref. new but whatever :)

I would love to do this, too bad it's 200 miles away.

I would love to do this, too bad it's 200 miles away.

:werd:

so Tsylatac we'll see you there???
;)

I'll be there for at least one of them in my winter beater, 2000 Impala. Its got some great snow tires though, so look out!

I'm totally down for this.

;)

your car's still a 4x4 in the summer :shifty

your car's still a 4x4 in the summer :shifty

and yours is an auto 365, 24/7

and yours is an auto 365, 24/7
ya beat me to it. ...which is probably a good thing.

ya beat me to it. ...which is probably a good thing.

i gotch your back man :redspot

oh, and ice-sliding/racing/auto-x sounds absolutely amazing. with the exception of the cold and the constant fear that my 3,000lb car would fall through the ice (i know, it won't....), I'd be all over it

ya beat me to it. ...which is probably a good thing.

yes, it is a good thing :buttrock

i gotch your back man :redspot

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Sounds like fun but I'd be afraid I'd mess up my car..hmm plus it's bad enough going to those April/October autoXs...way too cold.

I've been waiting 2.5 years for these. Last year there was only one and I was away that weekend. ....besides, what could go wrong?? :rolleyes

I've been waiting 2.5 years for these. Last year there was only one and I was away that weekend. ....besides, what could go wrong?? :rolleyes

nuffin man. you got AWD - i hear that they are impossible to slide.

i'd go in my M3 with my only wheels, the summers...and have a blast..(not being able to move)

You might get your gay seats wet though. :)

You might get your gay seats wet though. :)

True. I'm out.



...or I could put trash bags over 'em?

I've been waiting 2.5 years for these. Last year there was only one and I was away that weekend. ....besides, what could go wrong?? :rolleyes

http://www.scoobyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/011.jpg

nuffin man. you got AWD - i hear that they are impossible to slide.
they slide.. not like E92 M3 power-on oversteer but they slide well enough, especially on ice.

tsylatac, do you have winter tires or all seasons?

I have 1,000 sheat metal screws, scrap tires, gallon of slime tire sealant and hopefully enough time .... :D :D :D :D

tsylatac, do you have winter tires or all seasons?
Blizzaks

Shiza.... I think I'm going to get killed :D I CAN'T WAIT!!!

mayyyyyyyyyyyybe! i have blizzaks on my ix...

WOW TWO E30 XI's will be going!!!! THAT'S AWSOME!!!!

i guess i would be class z...funky

Is an E39 too fat for this kind of thing?

ha ha ha a 540??? you'll need to start off in 4th gear.... too much TQ :D

ANYONE GET AN EMAIL SAYING THE FIRST EVENT IS "NEXT" SUNDAY??
I read the first one was Jan. 18th...

Any thoughts???

class E lol could do front wheel drive with summers, slide around in the mazda, wooooo

Update* * * * *
no races this sunday (18th)

first race is sunday the 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

first race is sunday the 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Possibly as this will not be finalized till the end of the week, esp for the first event. The good news is the new place they are hosting it always freezes first and is somewhat sheltered from the wind. That and the cold weather the past week so there is a good chance they will have it next weekend.

I was out on the lake today and there was a few trucks out there so looks to be thick enough, not sure how may inches.

-JamaC

hmm... maybe i'll rip the m3. sounds fun to me.

Possibly as this will not be finalized till the end of the week, esp for the first event. The good news is the new place they are hosting it always freezes first and is somewhat sheltered from the wind. That and the cold weather the past week so there is a good chance they will have it next weekend.

I was out on the lake today and there was a few trucks out there so looks to be thick enough, not sure how may inches.

-JamaC

I'm a native but never drove out on the ice. I wanted to get ALOT of practice before the event. I wonder if we could get some practice in this week?

I'm a native but never drove out on the ice. I wanted to get ALOT of practice before the event. I wonder if we could get some practice in this week?

Well the entrance they will be using is private. The only public entrance that I know of is at Wellington State park and we got 8" of snow today. So if you knew someone with a plow you might be able to make your own practice track. However I wouldn't venture out without asking some fishermen how thick the ice is. So far I have only been out on the snowmobile a little bit.

Good call, and a few friends of mine have plows for alittle extra$$ around this time of year so that shouldn't be a problem :)
I saw a lot of 4x4 trucks on the lake today. mabey its good? :)

My heart can't take another hit....


Races put off another week (not enough ice).....

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY'S THE NEXT ONE PLANNED......

My heart can't take another hit....


Races put off another week (not enough ice).....

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY'S THE NEXT ONE PLANNED......

is that a joke?

is that a joke?
Nope

do they only want women on the ice?

Apparently no one has anything todo Feb. 1st this year between 7am-6 pm ????

What do we think for this week??? Does anyone know how to set up an event like this on a small shallower lake???
LIST OF ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES/ PONDS AND DEPTHS (http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps.htm)

If this doesn't happen again this weekend I wish I knew the legalities of driving on a lake...
I will attend this event Sunday if no BMWCCA events, perhaps they could do an autoX event after? :)
LAKES REGION ICE RACING CLUB (http://lakesregioniceracingclub.tripod.com/)

What do we think for this week??? Does anyone know how to set up an event like this on a small shallower lake???
LIST OF ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES/ PONDS AND DEPTHS (http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps.htm)

If this doesn't happen again this weekend I wish I knew the legalities of driving on a lake...
I will attend this event Sunday if no BMWCCA events, perhaps they could do an autoX event after? :)
LAKES REGION ICE RACING CLUB (http://lakesregioniceracingclub.tripod.com/)

Don't bet on them looking into doing an autox style event. These guys do all competitive stuff. Circlt track only. They actually get some descent semi pro drivers there too.
Cages, lexan windshields, tire chains and such are required for the latchkey events. There can be some rubbing and bumping too. I would love to get involved in that event. Lots of fun!

If the Bmwcca doesn't happen I'm now taking a trip to Vermont
SCCV (Sports Car Club of Vermont)

http://vermontracing.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=14538
2hrs. 30 min from Concord NH, I'll grab a hotel the night before. Caravan?

Ice racing is a go for tomorrow! See you all there.

is there even enough ice to race on? been pretty warm lately...

is there even enough ice to race on? been pretty warm lately...

Yes plenty of ice. I was out on the lake today to check out the course and it looks like its going to be slick out there. It looks like they plowed before the rain then was flooded over on Friday. Its a icerink out there but outside of the course there are quite a bit of frozen ruts from the last couple warm ups.

-JamaC

Anyone heading up from Boston?

I know a guy named Dave that's going from Boston. Think he's bringing an STi. If you see him let him know I said hi. I was thinking about going but didn't want to drive in the snow and lots of work to do anyway.

ICE RACING PICS (http://twoelite.com/rachel/Web/Rachels_Corner/Car_Photos_Events/Pages/Ice_Racing.html#grid)

Here are a few pics I got. Vid of a GT-R as well. I know James had his camera, so hopefully he'll have something better than my P&S :)

I really wish this wasn't so far away. I would love to do it.

I really wish this wasn't so far away. I would love to do it.

way too warm down here :help

Here are my pictures (http://jmacd.net/photos/thumbnails.php?album=10). I'm too lazy to sort anything tonight so I just posted them all...
http://jmacd.net/photos/albums/2009_IceRacing/normal_img_0035_sm.jpg

Here are my pictures (http://jmacd.net/photos/thumbnails.php?album=10). I'm too lazy to sort anything tonight so I just posted them all...
http://jmacd.net/photos/albums/2009_IceRacing/normal_img_0035_sm.jpg

Nice pics James!

that looks cool.....guess we'll have to get an RI caravan together

I'm definitely down.

I'll kick your ass Craig.

that looks cool.....guess we'll have to get an RI caravan together

oh please no.

hey

I'm hip. I'm cool.

I'm definitely down.

I'll kick your ass Craig.

you're half my size

oh please no.

:moon

hey

I'm hip. I'm cool.

win

To be honest it doesnt look that fun. :dunno Maybe for those with the studded snows it was a different story?

What kind of speeds do you guys get up to?



Edit: just noticed "properly muffled" in the rules :(

how strict are they on that rule?

What kind of speeds do you guys get up to?
Edit: just noticed "properly muffled" in the rules :(
how strict are they on that rule?

My speed was super slow. I think my top speed was 20, lol. I was so nervous about smashing my car...

Thanks for the sandwich, Rachel!
And yeah, for speeds it was like 5mph in the corners this time. Just did a small writeup: http://www.xiftw.com/?p=56

found these pics, too: http://allisonf.smugmug.com/gallery/7490396_h5rsK/1/483368118_jMnT8

pfft, my driveway's a sheet of ice, and i get up to at least 45 on there :shifty

pfft, my driveway's a sheet of ice, and i get up to at least 45 on there :shifty
are you still talking?

are you still talking?

are you still short?

Thanks for the sandwich, Rachel!
And yeah, for speeds it was like 5mph in the corners this time. Just did a small writeup: http://www.xiftw.com/?p=56

found these pics, too: http://allisonf.smugmug.com/gallery/7490396_h5rsK/1/483368118_jMnT8
Haha, sounds like I wouldn't have even been able to move if you got the xi stuck.


How about that muffed rule? Did anyone there have a loud exhaust? I really want to do this and that's all that's holding me back.

pfft, my driveway's a sheet of ice, and i get up to at least 45 on there :shifty
Maybe instead of talking smack you should give it a try and tell us how you do :D

Haha, sounds like I wouldn't have even been able to move if you got the xi stuck.
How about that muffed rule? Did anyone there have a loud exhaust? I really want to do this and that's all that's holding me back.

I don't think anyone had a loud exhaust... But they didn't have anybody teching or testing... so, you might be ok.

Maybe instead of talking smack you should give it a try and tell us how you do :D

maybe next time i will :redspot

What are the chances for this sunday?

cars and coffee 2 is this sunday

cars and coffee 2 is this sunday

:werd:

that's where i'll be