In central Minnesota, racing enthusiasts take their vehicles to the ice

By Dan Gunderson

Published February 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM EST

Take a frozen lake or river, add a car or motorcycle or snowmobile, and you get a thrilling moment for racing enthusiasts in central Minnesota.

Dan Gunderson

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