Ice Race Licensing & Track Orientation School - information

[Mike]

We will be offering a Rookie Orientation and Ice Race Licensing School every Saturday morning for each of our Ice Race Weekend events (except for the final double header race weekend in March in Gimli). 

This school is mandatory for any newcomers and/or those looking at obtaining a WCMA Ice Race Competition License which is required for the Street Safe or Studded class of racing (which also must be applied for separately - see link in next post).

For the Ice Drifting Class a race license is not required however the Rookie Orientation/Race Licensing School is still required for all newcomers that want to participate on either Saturday afternoon or Sunday. If the driver has not entered any WSCC event in the past this school is mandatory however an exception may be made if driver has entered other similar sanctioned/organized events in the past - notify the Ice Race Director if requesting an exemption). 

The Rookie Orientation/Race Licensing School will be from 9:30am till 10:45am on the Saturday of an event weekend and will focus on the basics of track rules and etiquette (all the flags and procedures utilized by corner marshals, how the event runs and the safety requirements). Our experienced ice race instructors will inspect your vehicle and answer any questions you may have as well as provide in-car coaching during the morning practice/training sessions on the ice track if requested/required. Having an instructor drive your vehicle with you in the passenger seat is also an option available for anyone who chooses it. The driving skill component of the course will focus on winter driving and ice race techniques as well as basic car setup tips. 

Whether you want to go door-to-door racing in one of our competitive ice race classes, join the exciting ice drifting group or you just want to come out and practice your ice driving skills in a safe environment...it is as easy as signing up for our Saturday morning Rookie Orientation & Ice Race Licensing School.

The cost of the school is only $20 and once registered a brief information package will be provided. A daily club membership ($20) is also required in order to participate or alternatively an annual club membership ($75) can also be purchased (which provides entry into all WSCC events throughout the year along with other club benefits)

How to Register:

• All our event registrations are done through our online partner MSR (Motorsport Reg). You will need to create an account with MSR in order to register (free)
  • https://www.motorsportreg.com/
• Each event weekend with have its own registration. Links directly to each of our MSR event registrations will be posted on this forum (under Ice Race Announcements) as the event becomes finalized - typically a couple weeks before the planned weekend. (or they can be searched through the MSR website)
• Within the MSR event registration select the option required for your club membership, select the "Ice School & Race Licensing" as well as any other options you would also like to participate in (Saturday afternoon track session and/or Sunday session). 
• All you need is a Helmet (minimum 2010 Snell motorcycle) or select the option for a helmet rental
• Show up with a good set of winter tires and be ready for some fun!

For additional information involving obtaining a WCMA Ice Race License (required for racing in the Street Safe Class and Studded Class) please also see the post with that specific information:

• How to renew or apply for your Ice Race license

 

 

If you have any questions - don't hesitate to ask by sending us an email ice@wscc.mb.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 06:44 PM by Mike
updated for 2026

[Mike]

The WCMA Basic Ice Race License is now posted on MSR for both renewal and new applications. 

ttps://www.motorsportreg.com/events/wcma-2024-basic-ice-race-license-licenses-western-canada-motorsport-assoc-637467

If you are renewing your Basic Ice Race license please do so soon - don't wait until last minute as there is a $35 extra charge if the renewal is applied for within a week of the required event.

 

Ensure you have first purchased the 2024 WSCC Club membership!

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/wscc-annual-membership-2024-gimli-motorsports-park-winnipeg-sports-car-club-915673

If you are applying for the Basic Ice Race License for the first time, the license approval will be held until successful completion of one of the Saturday morning Licensing Schools. Following successful completion of the school we will authorize WCMA to approve your license application so you can race the next day.