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Ice racing is the most fun you can have in a car
Ice racing offers more fun than F1 by mastering low-grip sliding on frozen lakes. It's affordable, accessible with snow tires, and teaches ultimate car control.
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Ice racing offers more fun than F1 by mastering low-grip sliding on frozen lakes. It's affordable, accessible with snow tires, and teaches ultimate car control.
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