GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED
2022
COVID forces another year of no visitors on-site. Nevertheless, GP kept going with a week of content productions – the GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED Edition kicked off the new year as an automotive media highlight on ice.
With special guests like Max Verstappen, Ken Block, Aksel Svindal and JP Kräemer joining us in Zell am See we kept the GP Spirit alive and could include millions of you watching on the screens at home.
GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED
2022
COVID forces another year of no visitors on-site. Nevertheless, GP kept going with a week of content productions – the GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED Edition kicked off the new year as an automotive media highlight on ice.
With special guests like Max Verstappen, Ken Block, Aksel Svindal and JP Kräemer joining us in Zell am See we kept the GP Spirit alive and could include millions of you watching on the screens at home.
Late January
Unforeseen changes in 2022 forced us to regroup, refocus and adjust to external circumstances. Whatever the weather, conditions, traction or Corona limbo – together with sponsors, partners and competitors we modified planning but not our expectations.
Expanding from a three day event to a week of automotive highlights, we were able to keep most of our planned event assets and create a digital kick off for the year.
2022 GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED – KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE
hot engines in the ice and cold.
The races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
In it’s heyday, more than 10,000 motorsport fans came to Zell am See to be part of the historic ice races. Almost half a century later, this tradition is going from strength to strength. What started as an idea of two friends, is fast becoming a unique automotive winter festival in the magnificent Austrian alps!
hot engines in the ice and cold.
The races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
In it’s heyday, more than 10,000 motorsport fans came to Zell am See to be part of the historic ice races. Almost half a century later, this tradition is going from strength to strength. What started as an idea of two friends, is fast becoming a unique automotive winter festival in the magnificent Austrian alps!
Over a weekend in late January, the Ice Race brings together modern circuit racers and rally cars, as well as classic gems and icons of automotive history. If it can take studs it can run!
Racers take part in many different classes, some even donning skis, while prototype ice racers and modern metal join in for a demonstration lap (or two)! The main goal is always, to bring motorsport closer to the fans, and to bring all of us closer together.
For 2022 the team have big plans, which include a move to the main airfield in Zell and the integration of the 800m runway into the event. Beyond this, the Ice Race team has the clearly stated aim for the event to be synonymous with sustainable motorsport as well as the future of mobility.
Historical Pedigree
Winter Olympics 1928
Riderless horses pull skiers on the race track at maximum speed in St. Moritz. Skijöring is becoming a cult and will soon embrace motorsport. Ten years later, the first motorised Renntandems cross the ice in Zell am See. Soon after, the first ice races for motorcycles of all classes and automobiles take place.
Extreme driving distances and sporting precision, rubber and spikes, hot engines and the smell of gasoline in the ice and cold –the races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
1952
Paul Schwarz (1928-1993) wins the newly founded Dr. Porsche Memorial Skijöring Race. 1953 Cars are allowed for the second skijoring race.
1956
The international motorcycle and auto ice racing is launched.
1957
5000 visitors attend the race. Otto Mathé (1907 – 1995) records the fastest lap at 102.3 km/h.
1958
Because of extreme snowfall, the race has to be cancelled several times.
1964
Tuning legend Otto Lantenhammer sets a new track record at 109.7 km/h.
1969
Re-launch of the race, now on an ice track in the Alpenflugplatz area.
1973
Börje Sjöbom dominates the races with an average speed of 114.28 km/h.
1974
The race is still due to take place, despite the oil crisis, but is cancelled at short notice due to an accident with a clearing vehicle.
Motorsport returns to Zell am See
2019
For 45 years no ice race has taken place, when 2 friends decided to revive the ice races and bring motorsport back to Zell am See.
Two days of motorsport in extreme conditions with an exceptional atmosphere. Almost forgotten, now they’re back: the legendary ice races in Zell am See return in 2019. Amateur and professional racers, teams and manufacturers compete across a multitude of classes to be the best on the ice.
A winter highlight for Porschephiles and fans of all motorised dreams, GP Ice Race is an intense experience of freedom, precision and speed.
2020
After a remarkable comeback and freezing cold temperatures, where thousands of fans got to experience the thrill of the ice race for the first time in decades, the second edition picks up where the first began! The cars are faster, the atmosphere icy cold and the spikes do their part! Even friends like Striezel Stuck came to Zell, driving a Formula car on the ice! After all, GP is about the people, especially the friends we’ve made all over the world.
Cold Start in 2021
The pandemic has also meant that the Ice Race has had to adapt – despite being outside, having 10,000 fans coming together was not an option under the current conditions! Instead Ferdi and Tino have worked out a concept, that will allow some action to take place on the new track, while ensuring that all the preparations for 2022 can go full steam ahead!
Starting 2022 and with multiple additions to the team, we are using this momentum to embark on a new five-year strategy.
The Snow must go on!
2022
Despite all efforts, the 2022 GP Ice Race was influenced by the COVID situation in Austria (and elsewhere) and had to take place without fans on site.
The lockdown in Austria ended on the 13th of December 2021 for the vaccinated and recovered. Whilst this seemed like a good change, unfortunately local and state authorities had confirmed that spectator numbers would be restricted to 300. (That’s even less than Hermann’s fan club!) This number would not have met our expectations of an automotive festival on ice, and planning towards an improvement at that stage would not have been responsible from our side.
All of this meant we were missing the most important part: OUR GP FAMILY.
We refunded all tickets for our fans and moved mountains to make the 2022 GP Ice Race – ICEOLATED Edition a digital highlight for everybody. Bringing highlights to our ice track – together with our amazing partners – to be shared digitally.
GP IS MOVING FROM AN EVENT TO A BRAND. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS TO STAY UP TO DATE AND SEE WHERE THIS JOURNEY IS GOING!
New Location
In 2022, we are moving to the new airfield in Zell am See, more than doubling in footprint. We have enlarged the ice track, added a separate tarmac runway and further integrated a photo circle. There will be two paddocks and two static exhibitions. In a nutshell: 2022 will lift the event into new heights.
The combination of ice track and tarmac runway ensures unforgettable experiences on a breathtaking stage.
KEY EVENT SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE TIMING PARTNER
SUPPORTER
EXCLUSIVE SHOWRUN
SPECIAL THANKS TO
GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED
2022
COVID forces another year of no visitors on-site. Nevertheless, GP kept going with a week of content productions – the GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED Edition kicked off the new year as an automotive media highlight on ice.
With special guests like Max Verstappen, Ken Block, Aksel Svindal and JP Kräemer joining us in Zell am See we kept the GP Spirit alive and could include millions of you watching on the screens at home.
GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED
2022
COVID forces another year of no visitors on-site. Nevertheless, GP kept going with a week of content productions – the GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED Edition kicked off the new year as an automotive media highlight on ice.
With special guests like Max Verstappen, Ken Block, Aksel Svindal and JP Kräemer joining us in Zell am See we kept the GP Spirit alive and could include millions of you watching on the screens at home.
Late January
Unforeseen changes in 2022 forced us to regroup, refocus and adjust to external circumstances. Whatever the weather, conditions, traction or Corona limbo – together with sponsors, partners and competitors we modified planning but not our expectations.
Expanding from a three day event to a week of automotive highlights, we were able to keep most of our planned event assets and create a digital kick off for the year.
2022 GP ICE RACE ICEOLATED – KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE
hot engines in the ice and cold.
The races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
In it’s heyday, more than 10,000 motorsport fans came to Zell am See to be part of the historic ice races. Almost half a century later, this tradition is going from strength to strength. What started as an idea of two friends, is fast becoming a unique automotive winter festival in the magnificent Austrian alps!
hot engines in the ice and cold.
The races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
In it’s heyday, more than 10,000 motorsport fans came to Zell am See to be part of the historic ice races. Almost half a century later, this tradition is going from strength to strength. What started as an idea of two friends, is fast becoming a unique automotive winter festival in the magnificent Austrian alps!
Over a weekend in late January, the Ice Race brings together modern circuit racers and rally cars, as well as classic gems and icons of automotive history. If it can take studs it can run!
Racers take part in many different classes, some even donning skis, while prototype ice racers and modern metal join in for a demonstration lap (or two)! The main goal is always, to bring motorsport closer to the fans, and to bring all of us closer together.
For 2022 the team have big plans, which include a move to the main airfield in Zell and the integration of the 800m runway into the event. Beyond this, the Ice Race team has the clearly stated aim for the event to be synonymous with sustainable motorsport as well as the future of mobility.
Historical Pedigree
Winter Olympics 1928
Riderless horses pull skiers on the race track at maximum speed in St. Moritz. Skijöring is becoming a cult and will soon embrace motorsport. Ten years later, the first motorised Renntandems cross the ice in Zell am See. Soon after, the first ice races for motorcycles of all classes and automobiles take place.
Extreme driving distances and sporting precision, rubber and spikes, hot engines and the smell of gasoline in the ice and cold –the races on the frozen runway have lost none of their fascination over the years.
1952
Paul Schwarz (1928-1993) wins the newly founded Dr. Porsche Memorial Skijöring Race. 1953 Cars are allowed for the second skijoring race.
1956
The international motorcycle and auto ice racing is launched.
1957
5000 visitors attend the race. Otto Mathé (1907 – 1995) records the fastest lap at 102.3 km/h.
1958
Because of extreme snowfall, the race has to be cancelled several times.
1964
Tuning legend Otto Lantenhammer sets a new track record at 109.7 km/h.
1969
Re-launch of the race, now on an ice track in the Alpenflugplatz area.
1973
Börje Sjöbom dominates the races with an average speed of 114.28 km/h.
1974
The race is still due to take place, despite the oil crisis, but is cancelled at short notice due to an accident with a clearing vehicle.
Motorsport returns to Zell am See
2019
For 45 years no ice race has taken place, when 2 friends decided to revive the ice races and bring motorsport back to Zell am See.
Two days of motorsport in extreme conditions with an exceptional atmosphere. Almost forgotten, now they’re back: the legendary ice races in Zell am See return in 2019. Amateur and professional racers, teams and manufacturers compete across a multitude of classes to be the best on the ice.
A winter highlight for Porschephiles and fans of all motorised dreams, GP Ice Race is an intense experience of freedom, precision and speed.
2020
After a remarkable comeback and freezing cold temperatures, where thousands of fans got to experience the thrill of the ice race for the first time in decades, the second edition picks up where the first began! The cars are faster, the atmosphere icy cold and the spikes do their part! Even friends like Striezel Stuck came to Zell, driving a Formula car on the ice! After all, GP is about the people, especially the friends we’ve made all over the world.
Cold Start in 2021
The pandemic has also meant that the Ice Race has had to adapt – despite being outside, having 10,000 fans coming together was not an option under the current conditions! Instead Ferdi and Tino have worked out a concept, that will allow some action to take place on the new track, while ensuring that all the preparations for 2022 can go full steam ahead!
Starting 2022 and with multiple additions to the team, we are using this momentum to embark on a new five-year strategy.
The Snow must go on!
2022
Despite all efforts, the 2022 GP Ice Race was influenced by the COVID situation in Austria (and elsewhere) and had to take place without fans on site.
The lockdown in Austria ended on the 13th of December 2021 for the vaccinated and recovered. Whilst this seemed like a good change, unfortunately local and state authorities had confirmed that spectator numbers would be restricted to 300. (That’s even less than Hermann’s fan club!) This number would not have met our expectations of an automotive festival on ice, and planning towards an improvement at that stage would not have been responsible from our side.
All of this meant we were missing the most important part: OUR GP FAMILY.
We refunded all tickets for our fans and moved mountains to make the 2022 GP Ice Race – ICEOLATED Edition a digital highlight for everybody. Bringing highlights to our ice track – together with our amazing partners – to be shared digitally.
GP IS MOVING FROM AN EVENT TO A BRAND. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS TO STAY UP TO DATE AND SEE WHERE THIS JOURNEY IS GOING!
New Location
In 2022, we are moving to the new airfield in Zell am See, more than doubling in footprint. We have enlarged the ice track, added a separate tarmac runway and further integrated a photo circle. There will be two paddocks and two static exhibitions. In a nutshell: 2022 will lift the event into new heights.
The combination of ice track and tarmac runway ensures unforgettable experiences on a breathtaking stage.
KEY EVENT SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE TIMING PARTNER
SUPPORTER
EXCLUSIVE SHOWRUN
SPECIAL THANKS TO