Ice racing?

[vogelfanger]

So I just signed up for a BMW CCA membership this past week and noticed the Boston chapter has these ice racing events, apparently there was one last weekend. Has anyone been to any of those? It sounds like fun and I do want to give it a try at some point.

While I'm on the subject, anyone have any other BMW CCA recommendations for a newb?

[Rachel]

I tried ice racing last year. The event I attended, however, was not typical. The plowed the course, and that night it rained. So the next day when we were racing, it was sheer ice. Not only that, but the snow banks were ice banks. There were definitely a few mangled cars by the time the day was over. I was WAY too nervous about smashing my beautiful 1 into an iced bank (since I had Nokian hakkapaliittas (super snows) and not studs).
I imagine if there was some slushy-ness it would be worth a shot.

[and 1]

i'm gonna try to get to the next event. i skipped the first one because of the super bowl

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by and 1

i'm gonna try to get to the next event. i skipped the first one because of the super bowl

Did you get the bulletin? It's this weekend.

[vogelfanger]

Originally Posted by Rachel

I tried ice racing last year. The event I attended, however, was not typical. The plowed the course, and that night it rained. So the next day when we were racing, it was sheer ice. Not only that, but the snow banks were ice banks. There were definitely a few mangled cars by the time the day was over. I was WAY too nervous about smashing my beautiful 1 into an iced bank (since I had Nokian hakkapaliittas (super snows) and not studs).
I imagine if there was some slushy-ness it would be worth a shot.

Thanks for the feedback! Ice sounds like it really would take the fun out of the activity.

Hmm I hadn't realized the next one is this weekend! Seeing as I'm in Chicago until next week, I doubt I'd be able to make this one either. Bummer!

[and 1]

Originally Posted by Rachel

Did you get the bulletin? It's this weekend.

yup i did, but i gotta wait till the audi gets out of the shop (going in this wknd...estimated at $2900) cuz there's no way i'm taking the jetta out there! i'll still be playing in the show this weekend tho, probably at bretton woods

[135gofast]

Originally Posted by Rachel

I tried ice racing last year. The event I attended, however, was not typical. The plowed the course, and that night it rained. So the next day when we were racing, it was sheer ice. Not only that, but the snow banks were ice banks. There were definitely a few mangled cars by the time the day was over. I was WAY too nervous about smashing my beautiful 1 into an iced bank (since I had Nokian hakkapaliittas (super snows) and not studs).
I imagine if there was some slushy-ness it would be worth a shot.

not to totally thread-jack, but how does the 135 handle in the snow with winter tires (not studded?) I'm still driving my GTi this winter, but by next winter, i will drive the 135 on snows.

[frimmelnojerz]

Originally Posted by 135gofast

not to totally thread-jack, but how does the 135 handle in the snow with winter tires (not studded?) I'm still driving my GTi this winter, but by next winter, i will drive the 135 on snows.

i have mine on blizzaks and stock wheels and it handles tremendously.

[135gofast]

Oh yeah, blizzaks seem a good way to go.

How was ice racing?

[Bdh821]

I have blizzacks on my caddy. They are great