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Cold as ice but willing to sacrifice

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January 30, 2025

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The Jan. 25-26 weekend saw ice racers return to the Minden fairgrounds for the 2025 season.

The first two days of the year went off without a hitch, save for a couple of inevitable spin-outs, and racers and spectators enjoyed the spectacle.

The racers came from all over Ontario and were excited to hit the track, which was in pristine condition due to recent cold weather and snow. The races are organized by the Canadian Automobile Sports Clubs.

They work with Minden Kinsmen volunteers, who each year transform the fairgrounds into a winding, frozen-over circuit that draws people from across North America. It’s one of the few dry land locations in the country, and home to ice racing in Ontario.

Weather permitting, the races will run for six weeks, concluding the March 1 weekend.

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