Lodging available for special race weekend rates at Cobblestone Inn & Suites Merrill
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Race Dates
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Meetings and Events
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2023 RACE DATES
*Dates subject to change due to weather conditions*
Be sure to check this website and our Facebook page for ice condition updates and possible new race dates. Merrill Ice Drags merchandise for sale on Feb. 11th AND Feb. 18th |
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Learn more about each race week and their specific rule sets or details
Test & Tune
Day to try out and tune up your vehicles out on the ice! Pass tickets are sold day of. No points are awarded for Test & Tune.
Test & Tune Prices:
$20.00 for 5 passes down the track
$5.00 for individual passes down the track
Test &Tune is subject to be canceled if ice conditions are not yet met.
Test & Tune Prices:
$20.00 for 5 passes down the track
$5.00 for individual passes down the track
Test &Tune is subject to be canceled if ice conditions are not yet met.
Merrill Winterfest
First official racing week.
Kick off Merrill Wisconsin's beautifully bitter January winter with some good ole' fashion ice dragging! Rules are standard for this week (and can be found in the rules tab above)
All classes are run, unless no registration for a certain class is received,.
Kick off Merrill Wisconsin's beautifully bitter January winter with some good ole' fashion ice dragging! Rules are standard for this week (and can be found in the rules tab above)
All classes are run, unless no registration for a certain class is received,.
Peoples choice
Second racing week.
Now this is a fun one for the fans! A random spectator will be chosen and asked which car is their favorite. The lucky fan (and lucky driver!) get to meet, you present a "peoples choice" trophy, and have a conversation with your pick of the day. Now usually its a conversation with the driver, but we wont judge you too much if you start up a chat with the car itself.
Now this is a fun one for the fans! A random spectator will be chosen and asked which car is their favorite. The lucky fan (and lucky driver!) get to meet, you present a "peoples choice" trophy, and have a conversation with your pick of the day. Now usually its a conversation with the driver, but we wont judge you too much if you start up a chat with the car itself.
Memorial
Third racing week.
The most impactful racing day on the ice. Created in memory of Kevin "Harv" Wenzlick, we use this day to honor all past racers who are no longer with us. If you listen real close to the cars on this day, some can still hear their loved ones revving their engines alongside the other racers.
The most impactful racing day on the ice. Created in memory of Kevin "Harv" Wenzlick, we use this day to honor all past racers who are no longer with us. If you listen real close to the cars on this day, some can still hear their loved ones revving their engines alongside the other racers.
Championship
Fourth and final racing week.
This one is for all the marbles! Or maybe all the nailies? Final day to get your points for the racing season. These points are crucial to our over all season winners. Season championships are decided based on the outcome of this day!
This one is for all the marbles! Or maybe all the nailies? Final day to get your points for the racing season. These points are crucial to our over all season winners. Season championships are decided based on the outcome of this day!
Super Saturday
Fifth unofficial racing week. No points are awarded this day.
This day is set up for you to show your stuff and go head to head with your buddy that you've been trying to beat the whole season! A fun and competitive day with a nice cash prize to boot. Rules are as follows:
$30 Entry Fee. ($10 to MID $20 to pay out)
Double Elimination Bracket Race.
Everybody gets 1 qualifying pass to set Dial In (Free Pass, not in the bracket)
No changing dial in.
Numbers are drawn at drivers meeting .
Top car on bracket gets lane 1, Bottom car gets lane 2. (no lane choice)
Closest to dial in without breaking out wins.
Normal MID safety and disqualification rules apply (red light vs. break out etc.)
Pay out as follows:
1st place - 50%
2nd place - 30%
3rd place - 20%
This is a highly weather dependent race day. If ice conditions are poor, Super Saturday is not held.
This day is set up for you to show your stuff and go head to head with your buddy that you've been trying to beat the whole season! A fun and competitive day with a nice cash prize to boot. Rules are as follows:
$30 Entry Fee. ($10 to MID $20 to pay out)
Double Elimination Bracket Race.
Everybody gets 1 qualifying pass to set Dial In (Free Pass, not in the bracket)
No changing dial in.
Numbers are drawn at drivers meeting .
Top car on bracket gets lane 1, Bottom car gets lane 2. (no lane choice)
Closest to dial in without breaking out wins.
Normal MID safety and disqualification rules apply (red light vs. break out etc.)
Pay out as follows:
1st place - 50%
2nd place - 30%
3rd place - 20%
This is a highly weather dependent race day. If ice conditions are poor, Super Saturday is not held.
Banquet/ Raffle
Finish out the racing season with awards ceremony, wonderful food and drinks, and great stories.
Silent auctions and raffle held at banquet.
Raffle tickets available to purchase, email MerrillIceDragsOfficial@gmail.com for purchasing details
Silent auctions and raffle held at banquet.
Raffle tickets available to purchase, email MerrillIceDragsOfficial@gmail.com for purchasing details
Download 2023 Rule Book
in "Rules" menu above.
General Race Day Rules
- FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY NO PETS and/or NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL ARE ALLOWED IN THE PITS!
- You WILL be asked to leave the if above is violated. No refunds given.
- This is no place for pets, it is LOUD & COLD
- IF you MUST have your pet with you there is parking available OUTSIDE the fence along the spectator parking area!
- Ice cleats for boots are HIGHLY recommended!
Directions:
Access Lake Alexander from Council Grounds Drive (Not Forest Dr.) through park
& follow signs to Boat Landing.
Track is located on the ice on Lake Alexander, Merrill, WI
If using Google maps, enter directions for: Casa-Amigos Mexican Restaurant N2410 WI-107, Merrill, WI
Then, follow Merrill Ice Drag signs on Council Grounds Drive across the road from the restaurant.
& follow signs to Boat Landing.
Track is located on the ice on Lake Alexander, Merrill, WI
If using Google maps, enter directions for: Casa-Amigos Mexican Restaurant N2410 WI-107, Merrill, WI
Then, follow Merrill Ice Drag signs on Council Grounds Drive across the road from the restaurant.
Visitor Information: Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce -1- 877-907-2757
