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Speedway Ice Racing is similar to the cinder track in that they use similar machines with specially adapted tyres with screw in metal spikes. The rules are the same as is track length. This is not very common in the UK.
Popularity
Popularity of Ice Racing is not very high in the UK. This type of competition has gained World Championship status though.
Age
Not for the faint hearted and obviously not for kids, but kids at heart.
Description
The bikes bear a passing resemblance to those used for speedway, but have a longer wheelbase and a more rigid frame. The main difference is the inch-long spikes, 90 on the front and 200 on the rear, which are screwed into treadless tyres to provide the grip. These necessitate special protective guards (similar to mudguards) over the wheels which extend almost to the ice surface. The spiked tyres produce a tremendous amount of traction and this means two-speed gearboxes are also required.
Dedication
The riding style required for ice racing is different to that used in speedway, longtrack and grasstrack. This means riders from these disciplines rarely participate in ice racing and vice-versa (the most notable exception being Erik Stenlund). I suppose the only dedication would be to have an extreme sports mind and outlook to participate.
Potential
One would imagine that this is purely a personal sport with the potential to gratify ones self in an extreme sport atmosphere.
Closely
Related Activities
There is nothing closely related to this activity other than mechanics and race preperation. Though similar to speedway is not linked as they do not go hand in hand due to vast differences of riding and machine dimensions.
Further
Reading
You will find comments on this sport in speedway magazines.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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