The 1320Video crew was back at it for the Merrill Ice Drags and the action did not disappoint. It was plenty cold, but thanks to clear skies and sunny conditions there was definitely some shine to the ice and the first couple of inches were definitely slushier than previous races this season. This is some special drag racing right here with everything from daily drivers to full on drag cars competing for bragging rights. Other than changing tires, these cars are pretty much the same as they would be going down a paved or concrete dragstrip, but the tires are a really really big deal.
With thousands of screws going through them, these teams are doing everything they can to hook up on the ice. They shoot big rooster tails of the white stuff, and even some of the slower classes give some pretty sideways and entertaining runs.
Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Are you ready to come out to Merrill for the ice drags?
Video Description:
We made our way up to Merrill, Wisconsin for the Merrill Ice Drags, one of the most unique drag racing events you’ll ever see. For decades, racers have been lining up on the frozen surface of Lake Alexander for head-to-head 1/8-mile drag racing on ice, often called the fastest 1/8 mile on ice.
This video wraps up everything we filmed — from the rubber tire classes all the way up to the 1,000+ horsepower monsters running thousands of screws in each tire just to find traction.
