FAT Ice Race Moves to Montana, Draws Crowd of Enthusiasts

New location in Big Sky provided better conditions for the annual winter driving event.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The F.A.T. Ice Race, a popular winter driving event that debuted in the U.S. last year in Aspen, Colorado, moved to Big Sky, Montana for 2026. The new location at the Moonlight Basin resort provided better snow conditions and allowed the event to grow, with increased corporate participation and a variety of custom vehicles on the snow-covered semi-oval course.

Why it matters

The FAT Ice Race has evolved from a niche motorsports event to a broader cultural platform that brings together global brands, creative leaders, and automotive enthusiasts. The move to Big Sky, with its reliable winter weather, has helped the event expand and solidify its position as a must-attend destination for winter driving fans.

The details

The event featured a snow-covered semi-oval course with banks to catch any drivers who pushed their limits. Participating vehicles included a Ferrari Enzo, RUF CTR Yellowbird, Audi Ur-quattro, Ford Bronco RTR El Bandito, Porsche 911 GT3s, and a 1990 Nissan Patrol. In addition to the racing, the event included socializing, exclusive product releases, and immersive brand activations from sponsors like Porsche, Bentley, Nike, Mobil 1, Red Bull, Rivian, and Nissan.

  • The FAT Ice Race took place in Big Sky, Montana in 2026.
  • The event was previously held in Aspen, Colorado in 2025.

The players

Ferdi Porsche

The organizer of the FAT Ice Race event.

Loren Healy

A King of the Hammers racer who drove a Ford Bronco RTR El Bandito at the event.

Jeff Zwart

A driver who piloted a 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 at the FAT Ice Race.

Patrick Long

A driver who competed in a 992 GT3 Turbo Porsche at the event.

Chris Forsberg

A three-time Formula Drift champion who drove a 1990 Nissan Patrol at the FAT Ice Race.

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The takeaway

The FAT Ice Race has successfully transitioned from a niche motorsports event to a broader cultural platform that attracts global brands, creative leaders, and automotive enthusiasts. The move to the reliable winter conditions of Big Sky, Montana has helped the event expand and solidify its position as a must-attend destination for winter driving fans.