World Championship Merrill Ice Drags Week 2
On Feb. 5, 2022, it was People’s Choice Day at the World Championship Ice Drags in Merrill. It was a cold start with temps below zero at 8:00 a.m. for setup but they rose to a balmy 15 degrees by the end of the day. That didn’t stop this group of diehard ice draggers. And it still drew racers from as far away as Fulton, Ill., for the third time this season.
“Record class entries and many new racers prove there is still great interest in this legendary one of a kind, homegrown event! Thank you to all who sponsor, spectate, and race!” said Cindy Opichka, President of Merrill Ice Draggers Inc.
Week 2 Results:
2WD
#1 Linda Krebsbach
#2 Keegan Lawrie
4X4
#1 Scott Ullman
#2 Andy Nehrbass
11.0 Sec
#1-Scott Ostrowski E.T 11.36 MPH 59.03
#2-Erin Dombeck E.T 11.69 MPH 59.19
10.0 Sec
#1 Mike Degner E.T 10.48 MPH 57.10
#2 Ryan Dewar E.T 10.29 MPH 59.34
9.0 Sec
#1 Travis Arndt E.T 9.11 MPH 69.77
#2 Kevin Lallemont E.T 9.13 MPH 78.07
8.5 Sec
#1 Jacob Bloechl E.T 8.66 MPH 64.22
#2 Duston Koenig E.T 8.74 MPH 80.42
Easy Street II
#1 Aaron Schnabl E.T 9.68 MPH 79.83
#2 Kevin Pophal E.T 9.03 MPH 78.95
8.0 Sec
#1 Jacob Bloechl E.T 8.29 MPH 74.55
#2 Austin Willis E.T 12.92 MPH 43.61
Ultimate Street
#1 Dusty Nielsen E.T 7. MPH 103.75
#2 Austin Willis E.T 7.49 MPH 108.75
7.0 Sec
#1 Mike Bohman E.T 7.54 MPH 100.82
#2 Stephan Pophal E.T 7.55 MPH 104.52
Modified
#1 Ruthie Redeker E.T 6.46 MPH 114.70
#2 Dusty Nielsen E.T 8.38 MPH 75.75
Altered
#1 Ryan Podeweltz E.T 7.29 MPH 109.69
#2 Mike Bohman E.T 8.14 MPH 74.20
Open Door
#1 Ruthie Redeker E.T 6.76 MPH 120.11
#2 Ryan Podeweltz E.T 8.25 MPH 86.26
Outlaw
#1 Ryan Blake E.T 7.28 MPH 80.98
#2 Ruthie Redeker E.T n/a MPH n/a
World Championship Merrill Ice Drags Week 3
The World Championship Merrill Ice Draggers Inc. Memorial Race 2022 was run Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, with the Ice Dragger families and friends sharing stories of three legendary Ice Draggers who unfortunately passed away this year: Lon Woller, Denny Gruenwald, and Wild Bill Frazier. These were three amazing car builders, racers, fathers, brothers, uncles, and friends. The Merrill Ice Drags wouldn’t be what it is today without them. “They will be missed!” Opichka said. “In honor of Lon, Denny, Bill, and all our racers that are no longer with us, this week’s for you!”
This year the traveling trophy for Modified win goes to Ryan Blake. E.T 7.295 MPH 110.
Week 3 Results:
2WD
#1 Linda Krebsbach 24.374
#2 Mike Trudell 27.145
4X4
#1 Scott Ullman 16.076
#2 Matt Wendricks 18.695
11.0 Sec
#1 Harley Hixon E.T 11.266 MPH 51.44
#2 Scott Ostrowski E.T 11.111 MPH 63.70
Easy Street II
#1 Kevin Pophal E.T 8.883 MPH 79.77
#2 Jeremy Karau E.T 10.895 MPH 60.13
10.0 Sec
#1 Travis Arndt E.T 10.061 MPH 57.49
#2 Adalyn Blake E.T 10.283 MPH 62.53
Ultimate Street
#1 Austin Willis E.T 7.396 MPH 110.11
#2 Cody Ladowski E.T 7.995 MPH 103.18
9.0 Sec
#1 Travis Arndt E.T 9.049 MPH 90.75
#2 Eugene Finck E.T 9.474 MPH 76.08
Modified
#1 Ryan Blake E.T 7.295 MPH 110.05
#2 Zach Runge E.T 8.660 MPH 86.29
8.5 Sec
#1 Pat Weix E.T 8.656 MPH 82.28
#2 Duston Koenig E.T 8.785 MPH 81.67
Altered
#1 Ryan Podeweltz E.T 7.633 MPH 109.33
#2 Mike Bohman E.T 8.173 MPH 85.97
8.0 Sec
#1 Jacob Bloechl E.T 8.068 MPH 93.35
#2 Cody Ladowski E.T 7.950 MPH 102.85
7.0 Sec
#1 Stephan Pophal E.T 7.748 MPH 101.29
#2 Cj Durbin E.T 8.070 MPH 106.40
Open Door Slammer
#1 Ryan Blake E.T 7.760 MPH 82.55
#2 Dusty Nielsen E.T 11.338 MPH 46.28
Outlaw
#1 Ryan Blake E.T 7.247 MPH 109.54
#2Kyle Bohman E.T 9.411 MPH 73.89