Subaru Winter Experience: Frequently Asked Questions

October 19, 2018 -- Bookings are going fast for the return of Subaru Winter Experience! Limited spots remain available for both one- and two-day courses as the unique winter driving experience returns to Dollar Lake in Eagle River, WI starting on February 12, 2019.

To help you understand the basics of this unique and one-of-a-kind experience in the United States, we've put together an FAQ for all of you.

What is Subaru Winter Experience?

Subaru Winter Experience is a specialty winter driving school located on Dollar Lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Participants are able to drive a number of brand new Subaru vehicles fitted with special made studded tires from Sweden on the ice with professional coaching.

What kinds of vehicles will I be driving?

A mixture of 2019 Subaru BRZs, WRXs, and WRX STIs will be available for all participants to enjoy. The BRZs are rear-wheel drive vehicles, while the WRXs and WRX STIs are all-wheel drive. There will be a mixture of automatic and manual transmission vehicles on site, and everyone will have a chance to drive everything. To drive properly on the ice, each vehicle is fitted with specially studded tires from Sweden.

How much will I get to drive?

As much as possible! Classroom time is kept to a minimum in order to give participants as many opportunities to learn techniques behind the wheel as we can. The best way to learn ice driving is by driving on the ice!

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