- We host the FASTEST 1/8th mile drag AUTO racing on ICE in the world!
- WORLD RECORDS - 141.6 MPH & 5.431 ET in 660 ft.!
- From "Rubber Tire" class to "Outlaw" class, we have racing for everyone!
About
Merrill Ice Draggers Inc. is dedicated to providing a family friendly winter drag racing experience like no other! Merrill Ice Drags were founded in 1965 so local men and women could continue to have automobile-type drag racing fun during the winter months. In 1970 the sport became more competitive and well known as the "Fastest 1/8 Mile On Ice!" . At that time the club became Incorporated. 5 decades later, a new web site, Facebook Page and record spectator attendance continue to make this event a success!
Starting a scholarship in perpetuity for a Northcentral Technical College program is not unusual. When it’s created by a not-for-profit organization of racers that continue to astonish the world by racing on the ice – that is unusual.
After a successful 2018 season, the Merrill Ice Draggers, Inc. a 501(c)4 not-for-profit, chose to make a difference. After meeting all the previous bills of plowing, fuel, insurance and equipment repairs, the club’s volunteers/members chose to create a Northcentral Technical College-Wausau, WI Scholarship and recently presented a check to the NTC Foundation in the amount of $5,250 to establish a new endowed scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded each fall to a new or continuing full or part-time NTC student who is enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Mechanical Design or Welding program.
Other groups that have benefited from Merrill Ice Drags generosity and hard-working volunteers are: Town of Corning First Responders, Friends of River Bend Trail, HAVEN Inc., Weston Youth Trap Club, Special Olympics, Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill City Band, Member of the Merrill Chamber of Commerce, Wausau Grass Drags, Wausau 525, Food pantries, North Central Health Care, Lincoln County Humane Society & Marathon County Humane Society.
Awards: Trophy and Money classes are run and awarded at each Race Day. Championship trophies and Championship pay-outs awarded at Awards Banquet at the end of the Season.
Merchandise: Merrill Ice Draggers Inc merchandise is available at most races and upon request in the off season. Special requests are always accepted and considered.
Starting a scholarship in perpetuity for a Northcentral Technical College program is not unusual. When it’s created by a not-for-profit organization of racers that continue to astonish the world by racing on the ice – that is unusual.
After a successful 2018 season, the Merrill Ice Draggers, Inc. a 501(c)4 not-for-profit, chose to make a difference. After meeting all the previous bills of plowing, fuel, insurance and equipment repairs, the club’s volunteers/members chose to create a Northcentral Technical College-Wausau, WI Scholarship and recently presented a check to the NTC Foundation in the amount of $5,250 to establish a new endowed scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded each fall to a new or continuing full or part-time NTC student who is enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Mechanical Design or Welding program.
Other groups that have benefited from Merrill Ice Drags generosity and hard-working volunteers are: Town of Corning First Responders, Friends of River Bend Trail, HAVEN Inc., Weston Youth Trap Club, Special Olympics, Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill City Band, Member of the Merrill Chamber of Commerce, Wausau Grass Drags, Wausau 525, Food pantries, North Central Health Care, Lincoln County Humane Society & Marathon County Humane Society.
Awards: Trophy and Money classes are run and awarded at each Race Day. Championship trophies and Championship pay-outs awarded at Awards Banquet at the end of the Season.
Merchandise: Merrill Ice Draggers Inc merchandise is available at most races and upon request in the off season. Special requests are always accepted and considered.
Automobiles of all shapes & sizes! |
Deep ruts caused by "nailie" tires!
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Fun for the whole family!
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We've been featured in Out & About magazine for the January 2023 Issue!
