NEW EVENT — SUNDAY — KID’s PRO ICE RACING
We are pleased to announce a new Sunday event at Waconia Ride-In. Kids Pro Ice racing! Come watch 4-16 year old professional snowmobile oval racers compete. Kitty Cats, 120’s and full modified mini sleds reaching speeds of 45mph. Kids Pro Ice Racing is a non-profit youth ice racing association based in the Twin Cities region […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for our events now OPEN! Admission – Sunday judged show – banquet 2019 WACONIA RIDE-IN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Please join us January 25-27, 2019 in Waconia, MN for our 25th consecutive show at the Lake Waconia Event Center as we celebrate 60 years of Ski-Doo. We invite you to bring any antique, vintage or classic snowmobile to be judged […]
ALL ON TRAIL RIDE NEED TO WEAR THEIR EVENT BUTTONS
The Waconia Ride-In organizers secure an event permit that allows attendees to snowmobile around our event grounds and our two trail rides. Great news, in that attendees need not show current Minnesota registration or trail sticker. However, this year we have learned that enforcement officers will be checking for event buttons for every driver. Be […]
EVERY SIZE OF THE 1973 BLIZZARD GR coming
We have received exciting news… Here is the report: I will be bringing my 1973 Blizzard GR collection to Waconia Ride-In in late January. There were 5 models produced….a GR292, GR340, GR440, GR645, and GR797. “The Collector’s Guide to Ski-doo Snowmobiles”, written by Phil Mickelson highlights these models with the following quote: “The Blizzard GR’s […]
IT’S OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY !!!!
Yes, and we are so proud of the success and tradition of the Waconia Ride-In. It has grown into the largest old-snowmobile show on planet earth. Come out in January and join us for the fun. We have some super-special Ski Doo machines for you to enjoy.
Sunday’s OVAL Race Has New Affiliation
We are proud to announce that Sunday’s OVAL Race will be part of the Central Minnesota Pond Racing Circuit (CMPR). Our ice oval racing will include 26 classes —- including vintage, classic and late model sleds. CMPR will host five races this winter. Waconia will be the 2nd race of the “Scots Auto Body” 440 […]
Raffle for Charity — 1969 Rupp with Megaphone
We love it when unselfish enthusiasts step up to the plate. In this instance, a young fellow built a special 1969 Rupp GPX 295. All proceeds to cancer victim Alisa. See the sled at Waconia and purchase a raffle ticket before the drawing at 3:00 pm, Saturday
Our 2018 Inductees
We proudly announce our 2018 Inductees into the Waconia Ride-In HALL OF FAME. Two tireless workers and promoters: John Zeglin and Les Pinz. Good Job, Guys and keep it up!
Drone video of Waconia Ride-In racing action
This year we got some great drone coverage of our fun weekend. Here is video of Ice drags and oval racing.
245 photos of 2018 Waconia Ride-In
See our SMUGMUG account for the best images from 2018 (Mercury year). These pictures are full resolution and can be downloaded and shared at no cost. Can you find yourself having fun at Waconia Ride-in?