The 33rd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series schedules a first ever stop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This historic two night World Championship Round will take place Friday and Saturday January 16th & 17th at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

ICE racing's elite will be in Cedar Rapids to do battle in two professional divisions of competition. The thoroughbreds of the sport are the Manufacturers World Cup Motorcycles. High powered, lightweight, lightning quick, state-of-the-art racing motorcycles manufactured by world's major factories. Also competing, in the 25th anniversary since their debut with ICE, the pro Unlimited Outlaw Quads. These wild highly modified 4-wheel ATV's feature big horsepower and colorful riders who might be just a little too brave for their own good!

Cedar Rapids fans can expect to see World Champions competing in both pro classes this January. Not the least of whom will be popular two time and defending Outlaw Quad World Champ and Iowa native Daniel Bergquist. Bergquist makes Burlington his home. He hit the road to compete in the tough ICE World Championship Series5 years ago. He paid his dues on the track and has now won the championship the last two years. In the summer he races sprint cars throughout Iowa. Daniel will most certainly be joined by his "Iowa Posse" consisting of 3-4 additional pro Outlaws that frequently compete on the ICE Series.

ICE will also offer local amateurs the opportunity to try their hand at racing in the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. Amateur classes include Big Dogs Pit Bikes, Amateur ICE Breaker Quads and Nitro X-Karts. For information concerning racing call (843) 234-2777 or go online to www.icespeedway.com.

Racing begins each night at 7:30PM. Over 20 races will be held each night to crown the champions, running approx. 2 1/2 hours. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at the U.S. Cellular Center Ticket Office (open Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM), all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone (319) 363-1888. Great racing excitement the whole family will enjoy. Get the best tickets now before they're gone!!
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Kenda Tire USA was an Associate Sponsor of last winters 32 Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series. Kenda tires have been the undisputed tire of choice for World Championship ice racing over the years. Last season alone all 39 professional ICE Licensed Manufacturers World Cup Motorcycle racers competed on Kendas.Also, many of the 47 ICE Licensed pro Unlimited Outlaw Quad riders chose Kenda tires.

As part of the sponsorship Kenda USA is supplying tires to ICE who will forward them on to many of their top finishing pros in last winters championship points series. Be looking for "Smokin" Joe Kopp, from Mica, WA, the 2008 Cup Bike World Champion and Daniel Bergquist, from Burlington, IA, ICE's 2008 Outlaw Quad World Champ, among others, to be sporting fresh new Kendas when the 33rd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series kicks off this December.

Kenda Tires - THE choice of ICE Racing World Champions!Kendausa.com

32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series
Round - 7 Florence Civic Center - Florence, SC 2/16/08

MANUFACTURERS CUP BIKES

JOE KOPP CLINCHES I.C.E. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - KEVIN ANDERSON WINS THE NIGHT!

The final points race of the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series would take place in the deep southern town of Florence, SC. Just a stones throw from Darlington and the track "Too Tough To Tame" the ice racers had their own challenges to overcome. "Smokin" Joe Kopp (hon) from Mica, WA was trying to win his first I.C.E. World Championship. Kevin Anderson (hon) from Cambridge, MN knew if he had a perfect night, and Kopp had a bad night, he could steal away the title.

The gloves came off and the fight began with two rounds of intense heat races. Round one heats were won by Anderson, Tom McGrane (hon) from Honeybrook, PA and Kopp. Round two heats were won by Jake Mataya (kaw) from Brooklyn Center, MN, McGrane and Kopp.

Heat Race Points sent McGrane, Kopp, Mataya and Anderson directly to the main event. The other 4 main event riders would have to work their way out of the LCQ. After a tough 6 lap run Kenny "The Milk Man" Mohler (hon) from Denver, PA came out on top over the other 3 transferring racers Johnathan Reid (hon), Brian Armstrong (hon), and Sam Wiggins (hon) respectively. Barely missing the last transfer spot was first timer to the ice Jason Griffin (kaw) from Easly, SC. This would normally not be that big of a deal. However, Jason had lost his right arm at the age of 2 in a terrible riding lawn mower accident. This young man was an insperation to everyone in the arena watching to see his skill and determination. We all hope Jason returns to the I.C.E. World Championship Series next season.

The Main Event was set to go with all the marbles at stake. Anderson opted to start on the inside of row two. putting LCQ winner Mohler on the outside of row one. Starter John boy Goodman and Robert Arms liked what they saw and let'em rip! McGrane took the early lead from the pole with the pack of 7 hot on his tale. Anderson had squeezed in to second on the low, low side when suddenly on the third lap "Smokin" Joe bolted out of the pack flying hard into the turn 3 wall. The race continued as Joe was up and out of harms way with Anderson making his move to take the lead over McGrane who was followed closely by Mohler and Mataya. On lap 7 Mataya went wide allowing Armstrong and Wiggins to seize 4th & 5th positions. Anderson held on for his second win of the season with Kopp finishing 7th at the end. Success and steady determination throughout the entire season won "Smokin" Joe his first I.C.E. World Championship over second place overall Kevin Anderson by a narrow margin. Congratulations to Joe and all the super racers who made this season one of the best World Championship ICE Racing Series ever!Points Are Here


UNLIMITED OUTLAW QUADS

DAPPER DAN THE PRO QUAD MAN!

Daniel Bergquist from Burlington, IA topped off a special season by winning the final points event of the 2008 season in Florence, SC and in the process scoring his second consecutive I.C.E. World Championship. It was a stroke of luck, however that made victory possible for Bergquist tonight. Zack "The Maniac" Thomas also from Burlington, IA had a perfect night going. While leading on the last lap of the Main, Thomas was forced high by the tangled Chuck Calvert and Jeff Brodil. This allowed Bergquist to squeeze underneath and make the pass he wasn't able to pull off after trying the 5 previous laps. Zach finished a close second place followed by rising star and 2008 I.C.E. Rookie-Of-The-Year Brennon "Nut" Frazier from Hudson, CO. Frazier was the first Pro Quad racer to commit to racing for next season stating; "I'm gonna win this thing next year!" Speaking of coming back, Second place overall finisher in the World Championship Chuck "Calendar Boy" Calvert from Madison, WI has promised to return to the 33rd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series on his all new Gutteridge Harley-Davidson "Super Quad". This purpose built ICE Unlimited Outlaw Quad will feature a custom built chassis wrapped around a fire breathing 1200cc V-Twin! Inside word has it that Calvert was seen at the Indy Dealer show the day after Florence lining up serious support for his project. A special thank you congratulations to Beaufort, SC's Justin Tuggle for finishing 7th in the feature at Florence. This was Justin's first I.C.E. race and he did an awesome job. Justin is a proud member of the United States Marine Corp and sports a sticker on his race quad saying; "Terrorists will be judged by god - Our job is to send them to him!" Stay safe in your job Justin and please come back to race with us again.

Great to see 3-Time I.C.E. World Champion Mandy "Wild Child" Brodil in Florence supporting her dad Jeff. Mandy and her hubby Tito are expecting their first "Wild Child" this summer. Could be bad news for the competition as Mandy is planning a come back next season.


Wow! What a season. We only ran 7 points events but we had 49 Pro sign up in the Unlimited Outlaw Quad class this season. We are planning added events for next year and expect even more Pro entries. Many of our pros like 2008 Rookie-Of-The-Year Brennon "Nut" Frazier have come from our ICE Breaker Amateur Quads. This year we had well over 100 Amateurs participate in I.C.E. events. If that's any indication we'll be seeing many new faces in next season's Pro ranks. Can't wait - See ya then!Points Are Here


OFFICIAL RESULTS

Manufacturers Cup

Heat 1
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Jake Mataya
3. Brian Armstrong

Heat 2
1. Tom McGrane
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Johnathan Reid

Heat 3
1. Joe Kopp
2. Sam Wiggins
3. Jason Griffin

Heat 4
1. Jake Mataya
2. Johnathan Reid
3. Sam Wiggins

Heat 5
1. Tom McGrane
2. Jason Griffin
3. JR James

Heat 6
1. Joe Kopp
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Kevin Anderson

LCQ
1. Kenny Mohler
2. Johnathan Reid
3. Brian Armstrong
4. Sam Wiggins
5. Jason Griffin

Main Event
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Tom McGrane
3. Kenny Mohler
4. Brian Armstrong
5. Sam Wiggins


Unlimited Outlaw Quads

Heat 1
1. Zach Tomas
2. Jeff Brodil
3. Brennon Frazier

Heat 2
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Chuck Calvert
3. Drew Bergquist

Heat 3
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Daniel Bergquist
3. Jerry Rutherford

Heat 4
1. Zach Thomas
2. Drew Bergquist
3. Brennon Frazier

LCQ
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Brennon Frazier
3. Drew Bergquist
4. Jeff Brodil
5. Jerry Rutherford

Main Event
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Zach Thomas
3. Brennon Frazier
4. Drew Bergquist
5. Jerry Rutherford


Points Are Here

NITRO X-KARTS MAIN
1. Anthony Strickland
2. Buster Morris
3. William Borisko
4. Jerry Hilburn
5. Josh Hucks
6. Jay Stroud
Points Are Here

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WHAT: 32ND ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING
WHERE: FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER – FLORENCE, SC
WHEN: SATURDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 16TH @ 7:30PM
WHO: WORLD’S TOP MOTORCYCLE/QUAD ICE RACERS


On Saturday night February 16th the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series Grand Finale will take place at the Florence Civic Center. Top professional ice racers from throughout the country will be competing for their sport’s most coveted Title in the Manufacturers World Cup Motorcycle and Unlimited Outlaw Quad divisions of competition.

Thirty-three year old Jason Griffin, a successful professional dirt track motorcycle racer from Easley, SC will be making his ice racing debut in Florence. He will be competing in the lightning quick Manufacturers World Cup Bike division.

Normally, a racer making his first appearance in a major ICE Championship is not that significant of an occurrence. In Griffin’s case – it’s a huge statement of courage! You see, at the age of 2 Jason lost his left arm in a terrible riding lawn mower accident. As he grew older and stronger, through sheer determination, Jason learned to ride a motorcycle and subsequently began racing his bike successfully on dirt tracks throughout the South.Racing in the tough, very competitive, fast and sometimes violent World Championship ICE Racing Series is his biggest challenge yet.

Jason’s life has had more than its share of low points including the loss of his younger brother to substance abuses. He has now chosen to devote his life to a higher power and to use his exceptional skills and courage as an inspiration to others.

Racing begins at 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale at the Florence Civic Center Box Office or ordered by phone at (843) 679-9333, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Thrilling racing excitement the whole family will enjoy!

Interview Jason Griffin and other ICE Racers.ICE Contact: Gary Densford (843) 234-2777

WHAT: 32ND ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING
WHERE: FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER – FLORENCE, SC
WHEN: SATURDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 16TH @ 7:30PM
WHO: WORLD’S TOP MOTORCYCLE/ATV ICE RACERS


The 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series will thunder into the Florence Civic Center in Florence, SC Saturday night February 16th. The nation’s most accomplished ice racers will be in Florence competing for their sports most coveted title.

World Championships will be contended for on this special night in ice racings three premier divisions. The thoroughbreds of this exciting sport are the Manufacturers World Cup Motorcycles. State-of-the-art motorcycles with powerful 4-stroke engines, lightweight aluminum frames that propel their brave riders from 0-60MPH in less than 3 seconds on ice! Many of America’s most successful and best known professional motorcycle riders compete in the ICE World Championship Series during the winter months. A tight World Championship Points chase exists between current leader, former Grand National Dirt Track Champion “Smokin” Joe Kopp from Mica, WA and Minnesota’s dynamic duo Kevin Anderson and Jake “The Snake” Mataya. One of these three will win with their first ICE World Championship this season. Other top racer will be trying to ruin their fun by winning the Trenton Round are Pennsylvania’s “Freighttrain” Tom McGrane and Tom “The Milkman” Mohler to name a few.

The ICE Unlimited Outlaw Quads are highly modified 4-wheeler ATV’s that are famous for two reasons. 1. First reason is there are almost no rules governing these wild machines. Except for a few required safety rules such as “deadman” kill switches, bumpers and nerf bars these machines are wide open! Participants can run any engine in any frame thus race fans will see Drew “Dewey” Bergquist’s “Insanity” Quad that has a 4-cylinder 1,000cc Suzuki GXR engine stuffed into a Honda frame and Chuck Calvert’s “Honduki” which incorporates a Honda racing motorcycle engine in a Suzuki 4-wheeler chassis. If you’ve ever ridden a 4-wheeler you’ve just got to check out these guys. 2. The second thing the ICE Pro Outlaw Quads are famous for is their bumping and banging style of racing on the track. If you thought this type of racing wasn’t a contact sport – think again! Defending World Champion and current WC points leader Daniel Bergquist from Burlington, IA will head up a bad to the bone Pro Quad field. Daniel is in a tight points race with Wisconsin’s Chuck Calvert. Bergquist will have his brother Drew, Zach Thomas and Jerry Rutherford, all members of the notorious “Iowa Posse” running interference for him as he seeks his second consecutive World Championship. Daniel’s father Don Bergquist would also be out there helping his boy if not for a bad wreck in Round – 3 at Bloomington, IL on January 5th that left him out for the season with a broken shoulder and ribs. Watch for Colorado’s Brennon Frasier or a North Carolina’s Jeff Brodil to be the spoiler in the Pro Outlaw Quads.

Also competing for a World Championship in Florence will be the experimental ICE Nitro X-Karts. These LTO (left turn only) offset racing karts feature unlimited 4-stroke engines burning methanol and nitromethane fuel. A 4 driver teams from Conway’s Rebel Karting Supply, Darlington Kartway along with other regional racers will be competing. All WC Divisions will be rocketing around the treacherous Civic Center ice oval on razor sharp steel studded tires for traction.

ICE also offers two amateur classes of racing for local riders. The ICE Breaker Amateur Quads for 125cc or larger 4-wheelers and the Big Dogs Pit Bikes for mini bikes that start out as 50cc motorcycles. Racers wishing to compete simply need to show up at the Florence Civic Center participant sign-up gate before 6PM on race day. Along with their entry fee they receive a total of 100 Silver Rockets Racing Studs to easily install in their tires and they’re good to go! Amateurs race for a fun time, 1st – 3rd place trophies and local bragging rights. For racing information contact ICE World Headquarters in Myrtle Beach at (843) 234-2777 or online at www.icespeedway.com.

Racing begins Saturday at 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale at the Florence Civic Center Box Office, charge by phone at (843) 679-9333 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Exciting racing action the whole family will enjoy. See you there!!!

2/8/08 - ROUND 6 - 32ND ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES
TRENTON, NJ - SOVEREIGN BANK ARENA

MANUFACTURERS CUP BIKES

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STILL UP FOR GRABS!!!

The Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ has been a regular stopping point for the World Championship ICE Racing Series for quite a few years. This winter was no exception when Round - 6 of the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series made a visit to the Soprano's home state.

Heat racing in the Manufacturers Cup Bikes tonight had some interesting, if not surprising, results. Not the least of which happened in the first round of heats when Kenny "The Milk Man" Mohler (hon) from Denver, PA spanked Jake "The Snake" Mataya (kaw) and "Smokin" Joe Kopp (hon) respectively. Kopp and Mataya both came back to win their second round heats. Kevin Anderson (hon) from Cambridge, MN won a heat and "Freighttrain" Tom McGrane (hon) from nearby Honeybrook, PA made his hometown fans happy by winning both of his heats and the pole of the front row in the main event.

The LCQ was won by Kopp who outran Mohler, Brian (Stretch) Armstrong (hon) Wagonton, PA, 15 year old James Poole (hon) South Berwik, ME and Sam Wiggins (hon) from Pomeroy, PA respectively.

The Main Event lined up strong with "Freighttrain" McGrane on the pole looking for his first win of the season. Indeed the determined McGrane took the early lead as the racing behind him was as intense as we've seen all season. Mohler had come from the second row to grab the lead as second and third place front row starters Anderson & Mataya were shuffled back to 4th & 5th positions. By lap 4 Mohler grabbed the lead for a breif lap as "Smokin" Joe Kopp was hot on his trail doggin him big time. Kopp eventually worked his way by Mohler and in the process brought Anderson and Mataya as they freighttrained McGrane. And that's how they ended up with Poole, Armstrong and Wiggins finishing 6th, 7th and 8th respectively. What a race it was! Congrats to "The Milk Man" Kenny Mohler for his first career 2nd place finish.

As it stands this moment only 20 year old Kevin Anderson has a numerical chance to upset seasoned veteran "Smokin" Joe Kopp for the 32nd Annual I.C.E. World Championship Title. For the upset to happen Kopp would have to have a bad night, which he has had a couple this season, and Anderson win the race, which he's done numerous times and once this season. Anything can happen in this unpredictable sport so please stand by!!! Next round is Florence, SC next Saturday February 16th. Points Are Here


UNLIMITED OUTLAW QUADS

DANIEL TAKES ANOTHER BIG STEP TOWARDS HIS SECOND WORLD TITLE

The Unlimited Outlaw Quads were 14 riders strong tonight with 8 new faces showing up for the first time this season. The highest finishing rookie was 25 year old Kyle Woodrick who finished 6th in the main on his Yamaha Banshee. The comeback of the season was performed by the 47 year old veteran ice racer Jeff "Big Pappa" Brodil. "Mandy's Dad" finished a strong 2nd in the main in just his second start in five years. It was great to see 3-time I.C.E. Pro Unlimited Outlaw Quad Champion Mandy "Wild Child" Brodil in the pits. Mandy hasn't raced on the ice in several years due to multiple serious injuries she has suffered in a few dirt track racing wreck two years ago and is now pregnant her and hubby Tito's first "Wild Child" due this summer. Mandy is seriously considering a comeback next winter to contest for a 4th World Title in the 33rd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series. Wow, will her fans be happy to see that.

This season is all about Burlington, IA's Daniel Bergquist. He seems to be on an unstoppable roll. In a tough Trenton field of Outlaws, "Dapper Dan" walked away with another victory and is another step closer to back to back I.C.E. World Championship Titles. Madison, WI's Chuck Calvert has a slim chance to steal away the title but everything would have to go his way while the opposite for Bergquist.

Calvert finished 3rd overall in Trenton followed by Brennon "Nut" Frazier from Hudson, CO, Drew Bergquist from Burlington, IA, Kyle Woodrick from Bellemead, NJ, Zach "The Maniac" Thomas from Burlington, IA and Jon Wills from Bozoo, WV. Wills was recently transferred to MD from Alaska serving in the United States Air Force and we were pleased and honored to have him on our ICE for the first time.

Well the whole Iowa Posse bolted from Trenton, NJ right after the checkered flag Friday night to drive straight home. The reason - Drew Bergquist was entered in a big regional "Duck Calling" competition! Good luck Dewy! Be sure to bring your calls to Florence, SC to do a intermission demonstration for the fans!!! Points Are Here


OFFICIAL RESULTS

Manufacturers Cup

Heat 1
1. Tom McGrane
2. James Poole
3. Jonathan Reid

Heat 2
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Brian Armstrong
3. Sam Wiggins

Heat 3
1. Kenny Mohler
2. Jake Mataya
3. Joe Kopp

Heat 4
1. Joe Kopp
2. Kevin Anderson
3. Sam Wiggins

Heat 5
1. Jake Mataya
2. Brian Armstrong
3. Kenny Mohler

Heat 6
1. Tom McGrane
2. James Poole
3. Jonathan Reid

LCQ
1. Joe Kopp
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Brian Armstrong
4. James Poole
5. Sam Wiggins

Main Event
1. Joe Kopp
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Kevin Anderson
4. Jake Mataya
5. Tom McGrane

Unlimited Outlaw Quads

Heat 1
1. Zach Thomas
2. Brad Woodrick
3. Chuck Calvert

Heat 2
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Brennon Frazier
3. Jason Roth

Heat 3
1. Drew Bergquist
2. Jon Wills
3. Tom wright

Heat 4
1. Jeff Brodil
2. Kyle Woodrick
3. Daniel O'Shea

Heat 5
1. Drew Bergquist
2. Tom Wright
3. Jon Wills

Heat 6
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Jerry Rutherford
3. Zach Thomas

Heat 7
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Kyle Woodrick
3. Daniel O'Shea

Heat 8
1. Brennon Frazier
2. Jeff Brodil
3. Mark Bitner

LCQ
1. Zach Thomas
2. Chuck Calvert
3. Kyle Woodrick
4. Jon wills
5. Brad Woodrick

Main Event
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Jeff Brodil
3. Chuck Calvert
4. Brennon Frazier
5. Drew Bergquist


AMATUERS

ICEBREAKERS
1. Robert Ofner
2. Dave Turner
3. Brandon Ottavo

BIG DOG - PIT BIKES
1. Mike Cortese, Jr
2. Randy Rommell

NITRO X-KARTS
1. Tom Ervin
2. Rick Taylor
3. Rick Lafferty

Points Are Here

1/19/2008 - ROUND 5 32ND ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES
LOVELAND, CO - BUDWEISER EVENTS CENTER

MANUFACTURERS CUP BIKES

ANDERSON WINS IN LOVELAND!

Another packed house greeted the world's greatest ICE Racers Saturday night. This time it was the beautiful Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO. The widely enthusiastic and appreciative fans saw a great championship that featured fierce competition in the Manufacturers World Cup Bike Division. Young Kevin Anderson (hon) from Cambridge, MN finally accomplished what he had been so close to doing all season, Kevin won his first major event of the year! In doing so he barely beat out his life long buddy Jake "The Snake" Mataya (kaw) from Brooklyn Center, MN. Finishing a close 3rd taking the last podium spot was The Legend "Smokin" Joe Kopp (hon) from Mica, WA.

UNLIMITED OUTLAW QUADS

WHO WAS THAT GUY?!!!

In front of a packed arena at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO relatively unknown Iowa Unlimited Outlaw Quad racer Dan Jensen (ktm) stole the show. On this wild night of racing Jensen beat out the best the sport has on his outlaw KTM. He not only won his first ever World Championship Feature, but Jensen also won both of his heat races and was the first racer in history to win a major ICE World Championship Event on a KTM. It was no cake walk for Jensen as he was chased by reigning World Champion and current World Championship Points leader Daniel Bergquist (hon) from Burlington, IA. Also in the mix the entire race was 3rd place finisher Chuck Calvert from Madison, WI on his Honduki Outlaw Quad.


OFFICIAL RESULTS

Manufacturers Cup

Heat 1
1. Rob Pearson
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Johnathon Reid

Heat 2
1. Tom McGrane
2. Kenny Malaguarnero
3. Aaron Kennedy

Heat 3
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Jake Mataya
3. Joe Kopp

Heat 4
1. Joe Kopp
2. Tom McGrane
3. Kelly Larkin

Heat 5
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Aaron Kennedy
3. Kenny Malaguarnero

Heat 6
1. Jake Mataya
2. Rob Pearson
3. Kenny Mohler

LCQ
1. Joe Kopp
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Kenny Malaguarnero
4. Kelly Larkin
5. Aaron Kennedy
6. Jeff Eklund
7. Johnathon Reid
8. Scott Larm

Main Event
1. Ken Anderson
2. Jake Mataya
3. Joe Kopp
4. Rob Pearson
5. Tom McGrane
6. Kenny Mohler
7. Kenny Malaguarnero
8. Kelly Larkin


Unlimited Outlaw Quads

Heat 1
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Zach thomas
3. Brayton Allen

Heat 2
1. Kevin Westbrook
2. Jerry Rutherford
3. Ben Duran

Heat 3
1. Dan Jensen
2. Jeremiah Zastrow
3. Michael Whitaker

Heat 4
1. Drew Berquist
2. Ken Enquest
3. Chuck Calvert

Heat 5
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Daniel Bergquist
3. Ken Enquest

Heat 6
1. Dan Jensen
2. Drew Bergquist
3. Michael Whitaker

Heat 7
1. Brennon Frazier
2. Ben Duran
3. Jeremiah Zastrow

Heat 8
1. Jerry Rutherford
2. Kevin Westbrook
3. Zach Thomas

LCQ
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Brennon Frazier
3. Zach Thomas
4. Drew Bergquist
5. Ken Enquest
6. Brayton Allen
7. Ben Duran
8. Michael Whitaker

Main Event
1. Dan Jensen
2. Daniel Bergquist
3. Chuck Calvert
4. Jerry Rutherford
5. Zach Thomas
6. Drew Bergquist
7. Brennon Frazier
8. Kevin Westbrook


Icebreaker Amatuer Quads

1. Don Kennedy
2. Nick Johnson
3. Chris Slawson

Bare Tire Amatuer Quads

1. Ryan Jackson
2. Jason Derr
3. Chris McMrom

Big Dog Pit Bikes

1. Kalvis Cranmer
2. Kevin Jones
3. Robert Young

Nitro X-Karts

1. Jay Jacobellis
2. Rod Ebersole
3. Levy Greenly

Points Are Here

32nd ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES ROUND-4 AT THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE - LEWISTON, ME JANUARY 11, 2008

KOPP PERFECT IN NEW ENGLAND

The half way point of the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series was reached on a cold Friday night in Lewiston, ME. A strong field of ICE Manufacturers World Cup Bike racers showed up including the usual suspect and four area first timers who put together a very respectable showing for themselves.

The first round of Heat Races saw Kevin Anderson (hon) Cambridge, MN; Kenny "Hot Sauce" Malaguarnero (hon) Hesperia, CA and "Smokin" Joe Kopp (hon) mica, WA victorious. In the second round of Heats Anderson and Kopp repeated their winning ways and were joined by Jake "The Snake" Mataya (kaw) from Brooklyn Center, MN.

Kopp, Anderson, Mataya and Malaguarnero had all earned front row starting spots in the Main Event by virtue of their performances in the Heat Race Rounds. Row two of the Main Event would no be determined by a six lap Last Chance Qualifier. Defending Lewiston Champion Tom "Freight Train" McGrane (hon) from Honeybrook, PA took the lead early in this one as the rest of the field battled for position. In the end it was Kenny Mohler (hon) from Gapp, PA finishing second behind McGrane, Andrew Hayes (hon) Grey,ME in 3rd, and young 15 year old sensation James Poole (hon) from South Berwick, ME making a late pass to take 4th place and the final transfer spot to the Main.

The 8 rider, 8 lap Lewiston Final was now set and ready to roll. Referee Robert Arms liked what he saw, pushed the button to release the starting gate tape and off they launched. Kopp took the early lead with three very determined racers hot on his ice rooster tail. "Smokin" Joe was just to strong tonight. Jake "The Snake" made it close at the checkered but had to settle for 2nd followed closely by Anderson, McGrane, Mohler and Malaguarnero who got pushed outside earlier in the race and never recovered. Finishing 7th and 8th respectively were Poole and Hayes.

With his win tonight veteran Kopp took a commanding lead in the World Championship Points chase. With defending champ "Jamin" Jared Mees out for the rest of the season from a non racing training injury, Kopp is looking strong down the stretch. But don't count out the Minnesota Kids - Anderson & Mataya or the ever so quick McGrane and Morton, IL's Rob "Bugs" Pearson. They may have something to say about this championship before it's all said and done. Racing will be intense as we head to Loveland, CO 1/19, Trenton, NJ 2/8 and Florence, SC 2/16. SEE YA THERE!

CALVERT FINALLY GETS ONE!!

Chuck Calvert from Madison, WI may be the elder statesman on the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series at 50, but tonight he showed he has plenty of race left in him. Calvert put is hot "Honduki" Outlaw Quad on the pole for the third Main in a row and finally go the hole shot he has been working on. Once Calvert got to the first turn he never looked back as he had that yellow machine in the wind and sideways like a sprint car for 6 laps wide open on his way to the checkered flag winning his first "Big Stud Trophy". Trying to chase down Calvert was 2nd place finisher, current World Cup Points Leader and defending World Champion Daniel Bergquist from Burlington, IA. Rookie stand out Brennon Frazier from Hudson, CO took a commanding 3rd place chasing down Bergquist for his first ever podium finish. "Wild Man" Frazier really showing promise going into his home town for Round 5 of the 32nd World Championship ICE Racing Series.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Manufacturers Cup

Heat 1
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Jake Mataya
3. Kenny Mohler

Heat 2
1. Kenny Malaguarnero
2. Troy Couillard
3. Andrew Hayes

Heat 3
1. Joe Kopp
2. Tom McGrane
2. Johnathon Reid

Heat 4
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Tom McGrane
3. Kenny Mohler

Heat 5
1. Joe Kopp
2. Andrew Hayes
3. Troy Couillard

Heat 6
1. Jake Mataya
2. James Poole
3. Johnathon Ried

LCG
1. Tom McGrane
2. Kenny Mohler
3. Andrew Hayes
4. James Poole
5. Troy Couillard

Main Event
1. Joe Kopp
2. Jake Mataya
3. Kevin Anderson
4. Tom McGrane
5. Kenny Mohler


Unlimited Outlaw Quads

Heat 1
1. Daniel Bergquist
2. Chuck Calvert
3. Jerry Rutherford

Heat 2
1. Zach Thomas
2. Cory Woodsome
3. Todd Abbott

Heat 3
1. Brennon Frazier
2. Jon Durost
3. Mike Abbott

Heat 4
1. Todd Abbott
2. Cory Woodsome
3. Jerry Rutherford

Heat 5
1. Drew Bergquist
2. Brennon Frazier
3. Daniel Bergquist

Heat 6
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Zach Thomas
3. Jon Durost

LCQ
1. Drew Bergquist
2. Todd Abbott
3. Jon Durost
4. Jerry Rutherford
5. Cory Woodsome

Main Event
1. Chuck Calvert
2. Daniel Bergquist
3. Brennon Frazier
4. Zach Thomas
5. Drew Bergquist

Points Are Here

Defending World Champion Out for this season!

"Jamin" Jared Mees from Clio, MI will sit out the balance of the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series. Our Manufacturers World Cup Bike reigning champion tore his ACL in a non racing training incident. Mees is having surgery to repair his injured knee on 1/17/08. Doctors are predicting Jared will not only miss the remaining ICE events, he may not be ready to return for the beginning of the Dirt Racing Season in Daytona. Everyone associated with ICE racing wishes Jared a speedy and complete recovery.

1/5/08 ROUND-3 32ND ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES
BLOOMINGTON, IL - US CELLULAR COLISEUM

MANUFACTURERS WORLD CUP BIKES

A packed house at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL experienced all the excitement and drama they could take at Round-3 of the 32nd Annual World Championship ICE Racing Series. A stellar field of 18 Manufacturers Cup Bike Racers rode their hearts out for over 5,000 appreciative and knowledgeable Midwest motorcycle racing fans.

The first heat race set the tempo for the night. It was a wild one that saw Jake "The Snake" Mataya (KAW) from Brooklyn Center, MN on the pole, Shane "The Doctor" Vance (HON) from Macomb, IL in the second spot, JR Schnabel (SUZ) from West Bend, WI next to him and defending I.C.E. World Champion "Jamin" Jared Mees (HON) from Clio, MI on the outside. The lead changed every lap in this one and you could have thrown a blanket over the top 3 at the finish. It was Mees barely squeaking out the victory over Schnabel and Mataya respectively. The momentum only built from this point on producing arguably the best night of ICE Racing ever.

The field was so deep with talent that a 5 rider runoff that included Rounds-1 and 2 winner and current World Championship Points leader "Smokin" Joe Kopp (HON) from Mica, WA on the outside. Major I.C.E. event winners Tom "Freighttrain" McGrane (HON) from Honeybrook, PA, Jake Mataya, Kenny "Hot Sauce" Malaguarnero (HON) from Hisperia, CA and Justin Hittle (HON) from Peoria, IL was required just to try and qualify for the BACK ROW of the LCQ!

The main event was like something out of a Hollywood Script - No it was better. The first attempt at a start was thwarted when Rob "Bugs" Pearson (YAM) from Morton, IL and JR Schnabel tangled and went down in the first turn. As the wreck happened in the first corner on the first lap, Referee Robert Arms called for a full restart. When the 8 riders were set to go for the second time, Mark "The ICE Man" Cheza (HON) from Clio, MI prematurely launched off his front row starting spot right through the starting gate tape. The unhappy Cheza was sent to the back to the penalty line behind row 2 for breaking the tape. The next attempt to start the race cleanly was the charm. The battle was on with great racing taking place through out the pack. Half way through the 8-lapper Kevin Anderson (HON) from Cambridge, MN was flying with a commanding lead over Schnabel who had worked his way up through the pack to second as Mees and Pearson were fighting it out for the last podium spot. Every lap Schnabel reeled Anderson in more until the white flag they were nose to tale going into turn one for the last time. Schnabel got a great drive coming out of the corner sending him side by side with Anderson. Schnabel was making his move for the lead when contact was made mid way down the back straight sending young Anderson to the ice hard. About the same time Anderson and his machine stopped sliding down the track, Schnabel was taking his first checkered of the season followed by Mees and Pearson respectively. Close behind them were Henry Wiles (YAM) from Blanchard, MI, Joe Kopp and Mark Cheza. Anderson was scored 7th place as Jeremy DeRuyter (HON) from West Bend, WI had crashed out earlier in the race.

The safety crew were still attending to Anderson on the track to make sure he was ok when more drama was taking place at the awards presentation. Schnabel was enjoying the thrill of victory as Pearson and Mees were taking verbal shots at eachother from both sides of JR. At one point it looked like the two were going to throw down and go at it over an incident that took place on track. Calmer heads prevailed and the awards presentation, photographs and interviews were completed topping off and incredible night of racing.


UNLIMITED OUTLAW QUADS

Once again Daniel Bergquist from Burlington, IA took on a strong 14 rider field of I.C.E. Unlimited Outlaw Quads and once again he came away victorious. This time it was in Bloomington, IL at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Jan 5, 2008.

The 6-Lap main event was action packed from start to finish. "Dapper" Dan took and early lead pole sitter Chuck Calvert from Madison, WI. The real threat to Bergquist tonight came from Rich Schoeberl from Chester, SD when he worked his way through traffic to challenge from the outside frontrow. The last two laps Schoeberl was all over Daniel like a wet T-shirt. But it was no avail as Bergquist held on for a narrow victory over Schoeberl, Calvert, Zach Thomas from Burlington, IA, Steve Palmer from Des Moines, IA, Ryan Kaufman from Table Grove, IL, Dan Jensen from Red Oak, IA and finally Don Bergquist, Daniel's father who experienced a spectacular crash near the end of the race. Don suffered possible season ending injuries with a broken collar bone and one broken rib.

On a final note it was great to see ICE Champion Deny "Moo Man" Sommerfeldt back in the pits. Tonight he was helping fellow Beloit, WI racer Brady Burk. We remember well Denny's $5,000 win in Las Vegas a few years back at the World Championship Grand Finale.


OFFICIAL MAN CUP BIKE RESULTS

Heat 1
1st. Jared Mees
2nd. JR Schnabel
3rd. Jake Mataya

Heat 2
1st. Jeremy DeRuyter
2nd. Brock Schwarzenbacher
3rd. Kenny Mohler

Heat 3
1st. Keven Anderson
2nd. Tom McGrane
3rd. Justin Hittle

Heat 4
1st. Mark Cheza
2nd. Kenny Malaguarnero
3rd. Michael Bickerton

Heat 5
1st. Rob Pearson
2nd. Henry Wiles
3rd. Joe Kopp

Heat 6
1st. Kevin Anderson
2nd. Jake Mataya
3rd. Tom McGrane

Heat 7
1st. Jared Mees
2nd. Brock Schwarzenbacher
3rd. Shane Vance

Heat 8
1st. Rob Pearson
2nd. Henry Wiles
3rd. Darren Carter

Heat 9
1st. Mark Cheza
2nd. Justin Hittle
3rd. Michael Bickerton

Heat 10
1st. JR Schnabel
2nd. Joe Kopp
3rd. Kenny Malagurnero

LCQ
1st. JR Schnabel
2nd. Henry Wiles
3rd. Joe Kopp
4th. Jeremy DeRuyter
5th. Jake Mataya

Main Event
1st. JR Schnabel
2nd. Jared Mees
3rd Rob Pearson
4th. Henry Wiles
5th. Joe Kopp
6th. Mark Cheza
7th. Kevin Anderson
8th. Jeremy DeRuyter

OFFICIAL UNLIMITED OUTLAW QUAD RESULTS

Heat 1
1st. Chuck Calvert
2nd. Jerry Rutherford
3rd. Brady Burk

Heat 2
1st. Zach Thomas
2nd. Steve Palmer
3rd. Dan Jensen

Heat 3
1st. Daniel Bergquist
2nd. Rich Schoeberl
3rd. Brennon Frazier

Heat 4
1st. Don Bergquist
2nd. Ryan Kaufman
3rd. Brayten Auen

Heat 5
1st. Daniel Bergquist
2nd. Dan Jensen
3rd. Ryan Kaufman

Heat 6
1st. Rich Schoeberl
2nd. Brennon Frazier
3rd. Eric Prochnow

Heat 7
1st. Don Bergquist
2nd. Brayton Auen
3rd. Jerry Rutherford

Heat 8
1st. Chuck Calvert
2nd. Steve Palmer
3rd. Zach Thomas

LCQ
1st. Zach Thomas
2nd. Steve Palmer
3rd. Dan Jensen
4th. Ryan Kaufman
5th. Jerry Rutherford

Main Event
1st. Daniel Bergquist
2nd. Rich Schoeberl
3rd. Chuck Calvert
4th. Zach Thomas
5th. Steve Palmer
6th. Ryan Kaufman
7th. Dan Jensen
8th. Don Bergquist

Points Are Here