Powering the Frozen Frontier
When the temperature drops and the world’s most iconic engines roar to life on a sheet of solid ice, you know it is time for F.A.T. Ice Race. The 2026 Race season has officially redefined automotive culture, blending high-octane heritage with a "fun over speed" vibe. From the historic airfield of Zell am See in Austria to the breathtaking peaks of Big Sky, Montana, Clarios was proud to stand as a main sponsor. By providing the ultimate energy source through our OPTIMA batteries, we ensured that even in sub-zero extremes, innovation never stays frozen, it drifts.
STORIES FROM THE ICE
Alpine Adrenaline — The EMEA Edition
Clarios proved OPTIMA battery performance at the F.A.T. Ice Race, powering extreme vehicles through cold starts in the Austrian Alps.
Montana Mayhem — The USA Edition
Clarios proved OPTIMA batteries deliver reliable power across cold, high altitude and extreme terrain at the 2026 F.A.T. Ice Race USA in Big Sky.
PROVEN IN THE DEEP FREEZE
From the historic tracks of Zell am See to the rugged peaks of Big Sky, ice racing is the ultimate proving ground for Clarios battery technology. In an environment defined by sub-zero temperatures and high-stress cold starts, OPTIMA batteries deliver the thermal resilience and high-crank output demanded by elite drivers. We don't just sponsor the circuit—we use the world’s harshest winters to engineer the reliability you depend on every day.
