Big Sky, Montana, United States of America2026-02-27 to 2026-02-28
About This Event
Revived in 2019 by Ferdinand Porsche's great-grandson after the original 1952–1974 Austrian races held in memory of the professor — FAT Ice Race brings classic and modified machinery to a frozen track on Moonlight Basin's snow-covered golf course fairways at 7,500 feet in Montana's Madison Range. Four racing classes and skijoring, where skiers are towed behind accelerating cars on ice.
What to Expect
Two-day celebration showcasing over 50 cars competing in four racing classes
Four classes: Competition Classic, Performance Sport Cars, Race & Rally 2WD, Race & Rally 4WD
Red Bull aerial demonstrations and high-energy stunt performances between race sessions
Additional 50 cars on display throughout event grounds
Show laps by impressive vehicles driven in spirited fashion
Best Way to Experience It
Around 2,000 people attended on-site, creating intimate viewing opportunities
Arrive early morning when frozen track offers best conditions before afternoon sun softens surface
Good to Know
Event runs daily from morning to late afternoon
Venue sits at 7,500 feet elevation on golf course fairways
Big Sky located 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park
Late February temperatures average freezing cold with lows near 6°F
Weekend and single-day tickets available through official channels
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy alpine winter motorsport spectacles — Jack Nicklaus-designed Moonlight Basin fairways transform into frozen race circuit at 7,500-foot elevation, Madison Range mountain backdrop, February temperatures averaging 25°F create ideal snow conditions.
Best fit if you value lifestyle-focused automotive gatherings — FAT International's cultural motorsport experience blends VIP champagne hospitality with modified classics racing on ice, fur-and-cowboy-hat fashion crowd, luxury brand activations from Porsche, Bentley, Moët Hennessy.
Best fit if you enjoy motorsport heritage celebrations — Revival of 1952 Professor Ferdinand Porsche Memorial Race brought to U.S. by great-grandson Ferdi Porsche, 50+ curated showstopping cars across four classes plus Alpine skijoring tradition.
Not ideal if you prefer competitive racing focus — Emphasis on demonstration runs and social gathering over timed competition, $380-500 general admission weekend tickets ($3,762 VIP) reflect ultra-premium lifestyle positioning, 2,000 intimate attendance versus Austria's 8,500.
