We are a go for Saturday. We will be parking on the ice this week!!! After you leave the access we will be positioned just to the west or left of the access. We need to space trailers out 15′ apart. Please keep this in mind when pulling in. The banquet will again be at the Pizza Pub. Below is a link to the access.

14172-14470 Lake Blvd, Center City, MN 55012

https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B023’22.7%22N+92%C2%B049’35.5%22W/@45.3896389,-92.8274088,385m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d45.389651!4d-92.826524?hl=en

We will be moving our Excelsior/Lake Minnetonka race back to Center City this week due to ice conditions access and parking. I have spoken with the Chisago County Sheriff dept, and they are willing to have us back this week so we can race. I will update the site as soon as I know track location and parking.

We are a go for racing Saturday!!! The track looks awesome! I spoke with the Sheriff again today. He will not be allowing parking on the ice due to the integrity of the ice early in the week. He is allowing us a scoring, tech, and registration trailer on the ice. We will need to park the rest of the vehicles and trailers in the access on Hwy 8. The access is very large, but in the event of spillover we have permission to park at the school directly to the west. Historically racing out of this access that was not needed as there is plenty of room. We need to make sure as always we are not blocking access for fisherman etc to get on the lake. There will be a deputy attending our event. With that said and offsite parking, please make sure that anyone with atv’s/utv’s is abiding by Mn state laws according to operations of these machines especially youth regulations regarding helmets, certification, age, and seat belts. I want to make sure that we are setting a good example to continue to race in such great venues like Center City. Just a reminder registration closes tonight also. We will be holding our awards banquet just east of the access on highway 8 at the Pizza Pub. Below is the address and a link to the boat access. It is located just east of the school on the north side of highway 8 as you are entering Center City from the West. Also there will be a $10 ice shaving fee charged at registration for each racing members. Visitors will not be charged this fee.

14172-14470 Lake Blvd, Center City, MN 55012

https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B023’22.7%22N+92%C2%B049’35.5%22W/@45.3896389,-92.8274088,385m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d45.389651!4d-92.826524?hl=en

What a difference two days makes!!!!!!! The water has left the surface and it is hard on top. We set up the track today and it is really nice ice. We were even fortunate enough to be able to shave the track!! Looks like we are for sure a go for Saturday on North Center Lake. We will be racing out of the boat access on highway 8. As of yesterday the sheriff is not allowing parking on the ice. I will keep you up to date before Saturday on if we will be able to or not. As of right now plan on parking on shore. Hey good news though we should be racing this weekend on what looks like now the nicest track we have had all year!!!

1/23/17 Update Center City Race

As of this morning between talks with both the Sheriff and the chamber of commerce, the Celebration of the Lakes is still tentatively going on. The Drag races have been cancelled due to ice conditions. We will be moving our race in front of the boat access at this time. We have plans for ice checks and removing slush and water mid week in an attempt to make this race work. I wont be able to answer if we will be able to park on the ice until later in the week as we monitor the ice and its conditions with the Sheriff and our dedicated track directors. I will update up to the minute as I know. I am optimistic we will be racing this weekend if we can make the surface ice cooperate with us!!!!

As of this weekend there was 16″ of ice on the lake. I will be talking with the Sheriff early this week and monitoring ice conditions. Racing looks probable at this point for next Saturday. I will keep you posted.

To any Kids Pro Ice members planning to attend Eagle River, below is the info forwarded on to us for the event. Good luck to all the KPI kids attending. Represent KPI!!!!!!! Burn Gas and Go Fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Racing Families,

On behalf of the Wisconsin Kids Snowmobile Racing Association (WKSRA), we want to welcome you to the 2017 World Championships in Eagle River, WI – the 54^th Anniversary of the Derby Race!  We are honored and excited to again host this year’s event.

The derby is a great event and venue to have our clubs join together to give our children the opportunity to compete in and promote the sport of kids snowmobile racing at a national level.

The following document highlights the key information for you and your family as you prepare for this weekend.  If any member of our executive committee can help, please feel free to contact any one of us:

Terry Van Ryen, President (715-612-1923)

Greg Meyer, Vice President (906-360-0959)

Angela Borchardt, Treasurer (715-612-0129)

Tenille Rathke, Secretary (715-432-5619)

WSKRA appreciates your participation in making this a safe and memorable race weekend for all.  We look forward to a fun and exciting event!  See you at the track!!

Sincerely,

Terry Van Ryen

President WKSRA

2017 World Championships, Eagle River, WI

Registration:

Early registration is critical in making sure the weekend runs smoothly.  Please register by following the below steps.  Registration steps:

• Go to www.wksrar.raceday.pro/sign-in
• Create your Racer with their own free account
• Log in and register for the event

***Deadline for registration is January 19^th***

Entry Fees:

Entry fees for each class will be $18.  Any registration received after January 19^th will include a $25 late fee.

Cost: Eagle River Derby

This year, all tickets must be purchased at the yellow house by the derby track entrance.  WKSRA will not be selling the passes this year.  A 3-day weekend pass is $65.  A Saturday/Sunday only pass is $45.  Kids 10 and under are free.  When you purchase your tickets at the yellow house, each person in your group must sign the insurance waivers with the Eagle River Derby personnel.

Check-In:

Check-in will once again be at the lobby of the Wild Eagle Lodge on Friday, January 20^th, between 3-6pm.  It is located at 4443 Chain O’Lakes Rd.  Chain O’Lakes Rd is 2 miles north on Hwy 45, past the derby track.  If you cannot make it during that time, please contact Tenille Rathke (715-432-5619) or Angela Borchardt (715-612-0129) to make other arrangements.  At check-in, insurance waivers will be signed and class entries confirmed.

Trailer Drop Off:

Trailers can be dropped off Thursday night or Friday.  Please stop at the yellow house next to the track before dropping your trailer.  Once you drop off your trailer, your vehicle must be removed and will not be allowed back in until the end of the race weekend.  The Derby Track wants all of our trailers removed before the big race on Sunday afternoon.

Hot Laps:                                             8:30-9:30am prior to race start for ONLY the classes being run that day.  There will be an exception for junior drivers – they will be allowed to hot lap on the small track when they are done racing on the big track.

Race Order:                                        Saturday, January 16^th

JUNIOR I/II-1

JUNIOR ARCTIC CAT

AMATEUR 120 – non points

IMPROVED KITTY CAT

120 STOCK

AMATEUR KITTY CAT – non points

120 SUPER STOCK

KITTY CAT STOCK

120 IMPROVED

206 SEMI PRO

120 LEMANS

Sunday, January 17^th

JUNIOR I/II-2

F3

206 PRO – non points

                                                                VINTAGE CHAMP

VINTAGE KITTY CAT – non points

                                                                BEGINNER F1

120 SPRINT

F1

CHAMP

Flagging:

Flagging rules will be discussed at the driver’s meeting each morning.

Teching:

The top 6 places in each class will be teched on race day.

Trophy Presentation:

The trophy presentation will be held following the last race of the day on Sunday.  This will be held at the Northland Pines School – which is located within walking distance (East) of the track.  Trophies will be awarded to 1^st – 6^th place in each class.

We plowed and set up the track today. There is about a foot of snow cover on the lake with 11″-12″ of smooth good ice. We will not be parking on the Ice again this week. Please be patient in the morning as parking in the lots is pretty tight, and we will need to direct everyone upon arrival. There is only one spot to get one trailer near the ice, please leave this open as we will be parking the tech trailer there so we can stage snowmobiles in front of it. There is parking to both the south and north of the bar we will be using. The good news is it looks like a high around 20 degrees with light variable winds at this time for Saturdays race!!! This will feel good after last weekend!!!!! The banquet will be held right at McKenzie Landing. Please take time if you run into George the owner of Mckenzie landing! He does a lot to all of the leg work for this race and it is a treat to go there!!

Location:

1350 County Road E
Spooner WI 54801

http://www.mckenzielanding.com

Spooner looks to be a go for Saturday. We will be having a race pending any changes in ice conditions. As of right now we will not be driving out. This could change. I will be going up to help set up the track Thursday and we will make that call at that time. I will post to the website Thursday night with an update and instructions for race morning.

Things look good and the ice is improving daily there was 12″ in most areas yesterday. We will still be parking at the access. Please be patient in the morning and look for direction to get parked. We will be there early to try coordinate parking. The address for the access is: 330 US Highway 8 E
Turtle Lake, WI 54889. This is located just on the north side of Highway 8 east of Turtle Lake on Upper turtle lake. Look forward to a fun but chilly day tommorrow!!!! Dress the kids warm and fill up your propane!!!

I checked ice today and we have 9-10″ of good ice. We will be parking at the access just off highway 8 and walking out on to the ice. We plan to set the track up Thursday morning. I will post an update with instructions more specific to parking, track location etc Thursday night. Registration is open, as a reminder please make sure you are registered by Thursday night.

Burn gas and go fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!