About this event
Join us on January 20th/21st, 2024 for a weekend's worth of safe RACING ON ICE, also known as ICE ATTACK!
Ice Attack offers a safe environment for drivers wanting to learn how to drive better, find the limits of their car in low traction conditions, and have some fun. We aim to create an inclusive community for participants looking to do something different during the winter months.
Ice Attack is similar to a Time Attack event, but on ice.
NEW TO ICE ATTACK?
- If this is your first Ice Attack, please register as a novice
- Note: you must have participated in at least one Ice-X event in order to register for Ice Attack
- All novices will run in dedicated group(s) to allow them to get used to higher speeds
- All novices will have to be in the same tire class (all on rubber OR all on studded tires)
THE LOCATION
The event is held on Barnes Lake, near Ashcroft, BC, Canada and is approximately a 4 hour drive from Vancouver. The travel time may vary depending on the weather, however you should be prepared considering you plan to race on ice! A number of participants stay overnight in Ashcroft or nearby Cache Creek. Those wanting a true outdoor experience may choose to camp overnight next to the lake, although it will be your responsibility to keep warm and keep the area as you found it.
Note: As the event venue is a frozen lake, it is entirely dependent on there being sufficient ice, and may also be at the mercy of weather conditions, travel advisories, etc. The final "go / no-go" call is always made 48 hours before the eve of the event date, or the Wednesday prior, and will be communicated on all the usual channels.
THE EVENT
This event is capped to 30 participants per day including organizing volunteers.
Entry Fee:
- $300 – Two Day (Weekend) Event
Hot Lunch:
- $40 – Both Days
Event requirements
The Ice Attack Weekend event will be limited to a maximum of 30 participants per day including organizing volunteers.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
8:00 am – Gates & tech open
8:20 am – Tech closes
8:30 am – Mandatory drivers meeting
9:00 am – On track sessions begin
11:45 am – Lunch
3:00 pm – On track activities cease
4:00 pm – Return to your local watering hole for refreshments or camp on site
*The schedule is tentative and subject to change during the event.
DRIVER
You must have attended at least ONE previous Ice-X or Ice Attack event to qualify. If you have attended Ice-X but not Ice Attack, you are a Novice. Please check the corresponding box on the registration form.
HELMET
Everyone inside any vehicle on course must wear an approved helmet (SA or M 2015+)
VEHICLE
Your car must be in good mechanical condition and on snow 
Technical inspection (more on this below) shall be mandatory for all cars, with special attention given to brakes, suspension, throttle linkages, and loose articles in the car. Ensure your car does not leak anything!
Your car must be wider than it is tall: the average track width must be wider than the overall height of your vehicle, in order to minimize the risk of rollover potential.
You must have a proper tow hook installed (strongly recommended to have two, one in front and one in the rear) – a decorative one from Amazon etc. will not be sufficient! Vehicles which spin off track and become stuck will be towed out. WCIRABC will not be held liable for any damage caused to vehicles due to towing required to get you unstuck.
Repeated towing which causes race delays will be subject to a discussion with the organizers and may result in penalties or removal from the event.
GENERAL EVENT REGULATIONS
- The online waiver must be signed before you will be permitted to step or drive onto the ice.
- Drivers' meetings are mandatory. If you do not attend, you will not be allowed to run.
- It is mandatory that a tarp or mat be placed under the engine of all vehicles (competitor, support, worker, or spectator) parked anywhere on or around the race venue. This item must cover the entire area beneath your engine and transmission and rear differential (if applicable).
- All fluid containers other than water must be left on shore unless “double bagged” (e.g. a gas canister must be inside a secondary tote or blanket).
- Adding any fluids to the vehicle must be done on the shore, with spill protection (e.g. tarps). This includes refueling.
- Any competitor observed driving on the racing surface at any time other than the posted racing schedule may be disqualified from the event at the discretion of the Event Steward.
- The speed limit in the pits is a maximum of 10 KPH.
- For the safety of those on the ice, vehicle headlamps must be illuminated when on the racing surface. (Do not use flood lamps as they pose a risk of blinding turn workers if you are headed straight at them).
- Competitors who appear to be driving out of control or posing a risk to other persons or equipment on the ice may be disqualified from participating and banned from future events.
- All members of WCIRABC and all participants in Cars on Ice events are expected to drive on public roads in a manner which reflects well on the club and motor sport in general.
- Anyone using a camera at turn stations must have a spotter. Please seek permission from the event organizer if you would like to go out to the infield for media purposes.
- KEEP THE LAKE CLEAN! This includes spills, food and drink waste, and cigarette butts. If it doesn’t belong in the lake, keep it off the ice.
TECHNICAL INSPECTION
- Self tech is required prior to the Technical Inspector approving the vehicle for competition. Each driver is required to complete the Technical Self-Declaration Form, which can be found by clicking here or scanning the QR code below:
- If a race vehicle does not comply with one or more of the safety requirements, the Technical Inspector, in consultation with the event organizers, may or may not let the vehicle compete.
CACC LIABILITY WAIVER AND RACE LICENCE
Completing this registration will require a CACC Ice Race licence and Annual General Liability Waiver (which you can sign by following the QR code on their licensing page using your phone, or by clicking here). You will also need to complete an event waiver (Speedwaiver) at the end of this registration. Online waivers must be signed or you will be required to leave the ice surface.
In order to get a CACC Ice Race licence, you need to have a Cars on Ice membership card. To get a membership card:
- Apply for an advance membership here and the card will be automatically sent to you. You will receive a discount code equivalent to the fee that you can use toward the event registration.
- Check your email. If you do not see your membership card (PDF), check your junk mail folder. Follow the instructions provided in the email to apply for your CACC Ice Race licence.
A comprehensive list of rules can be found here:
CARS ON ICE RULES FOUND HERE
