Fat Ice Race Returns to the US With 2-Day Event in Big Sky, Montana

FAT International, the motorsports and lifestyle company founded by entrepreneur and CEO Ferdi Porsche, will return to the U.S. this month with its annual FAT Ice Race, hosted on Feb. 27-28 at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana.

Following its historic roots in the Austrian Alps and its U.S. debut in Aspen in 2024, FAT Ice Race Big Sky—in partnership with Lone Mountain Land Company in Montana—expands the brand’s stateside presence, bringing together drivers, creators, innovators and spectators for a winter pilgrimage centered on motorsport, design and alpine culture, company officials stated in a press release.

Curated Cars & Drivers

The two-day event will showcase a curated field of more than 50 vehicles competing across multiple racing formats, with an additional 50 on display throughout the event grounds. Programming will feature hot laps, show drives and high-energy stunt performances, including aerial demonstrations and precision showcases from Red Bull. Set against the backdrop of one of the American West’s most iconic mountain destinations, the event brings together engineering icons, rising talent and motorsport legends for a one-of-a-kind gathering, noted the release.

A curated lineup of drivers will take select cars to the ice over two days of racing, including multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist Don Toliver; renowned visual artist Daniel Arsham; professional drift racer Sara Choi; off-road racer Christopher Polvoorde; actress, TV host and race car driver Emelia Hartford; and photographer, filmmaker and director Jeff Zwart, among others.

“Bringing FAT Ice Race to Montana is super special, and Big Sky offers the perfect playground to continue the spirit we built in Zell am See,” said Porsche. “There’s nothing quite like driving incredible cars on a frozen track, embracing the chaos, and celebrating car culture with old and new friends in an environment like this.”

Chilling FAT Ice Race Big Sky Events Throughout the Weekend

The weekend will kick off with a special “FAT CARS, BIG SKY” pre-race meet-up on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at Big Sky’s Town Center Plaza. Open to the public with free admission, the community get-together will showcase a curated highlight selection of rare cars from FAT International friends and partners that guests will be able to see more of throughout the weekend. FAT International executives, brand partner spokespeople and more will be available to connect one-on-one with guests.

FAT Ice Race Big Sky will also welcome a suite of sponsors and partners such as Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), Bentley, Clarios, JP Morgan, Mobil 1, Moët Hennessy, ACG (All Conditions Gear), Nissan, Red Bull, Rivian and others to bring an array of immersive on-site activations and collaborative elements to life, officials said.

In their FAT Ice Race debut this year, ACG, Nike’s dedicated outdoor-performance brand, will present Man vs. Machine—an experience that pushes the limits of human potential on the FAT Ice terrain, as ACG Racing Department athlete Liam Meirow goes head-to-head with the All Conditions Test Vehicle.

Bentley will bring the Bentayga X Concept stateside following its debut at FAT Ice Race Zell am See earlier this year. The vehicle carries a Bambino-sized kart, used in the FAT Karting League, representing the start of a long-term partnership between Bentley and FAT International.

Additionally, FAT International’s brand-new FAT Racing Department will bring its first-ever F4 Car ahead of its entry into British Formula 4 this spring.