 Well, it may be January, but the cold and the snow does not stop racing enthusiasts from enjoying their sport. In tonight's Northwood's adventure, our Josh Peterson introduces us to the Garfield Lake Ice Racers. It's January and what sounds like the rumbling of thunder is actually the rumbling of engines. Each Sunday on Garfield Lake in La Port, around 30 cars race for top honors and points. The Garfield Lake Ice Racers Association has put on these race day events for years. A lot of these guys are dirt track racers from Bemidji and St. Cloud and Grand Fork, so. And it's a, once you got racing in your blood it's something they just can't get away from it. For the drivers, it's not only a hobby, it's a labor of love to race among friends. I'm gonna say one of the best things I think I've about ice racing is the people I've met. You know, and everybody here, if you have a problem, they'll bend over backwards to keep you or anybody running. Unlike dirt track racing, ice racing requires studded tires, passengers can ride along and no helmets are required. In dirt, everybody works on the car, one drives it. Here we all work on the car and we all get in. One of the unique aspects about the Garfield Lake Ice Racers Association is the fact that all the money raised and generated through the ice racing event is put directly back into the community. This is more than just ice racing, it's giving back to the community. And last year with our gambling license, we donated $30,000 to different charities last year, so it's more than just that. For the racers, it's knowing that they're racing not only promotes their community, but that they're making a difference in so many lives. You know, we got money that we have to donate and we do that and we're thinking of more things we can do to keep everybody happy. If you wanna give it a try or take in some of the racing action, the green flag drops each Sunday at noon. With this week's Northwoods Adventure in La Porte, I'm Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.