The Power on Ice driving experience was a Bentley->ke15-themed exhibition of big power and all-wheel grip. The event was held on the frozen lakes of Finland this past January and February, giving enthusiasts the chance to sample some of the British automaker’s fastest machinery.

Over 200 participants honed their car control skills behind the wheel of a Continental GT3-R and Mulsanne Speed, making big slides and misty white trails across tracks set atop ice that was six-feet thick. The brain behind the track design was Finland’s very own four-time WRC->ke523 champion Juha Kankkunen, who took lucky guests for a ride-along to demonstrate the cars’ high capabilities. 

With studded tires and heated leather seats, the four-day affair melded comfort with adrenaline, providing race instruction and the freedom to push the sports cars to their limits. Additional activities included snowmobiling, ice karting, nighttime husky sled adventures, a traditional Finnish smoke sauna and dinner at a historic reindeer farm. 

Bentley donated two spaces for the event as prizes in a competition to raise money for Care2Save, a charity to improve hospice and palliative care around the world. One winner, Ian Bradley, commented – “Getting behind the wheel of a Bentley on a frozen lake in Finland was truly exhilarating. The opportunity to passenger with Juha Kankkunen, while enjoying luxurious hospitality, contributed to what was a once in a lifetime experience, and all for a worthy cause, Care2Save.”

Continue reading to learn more about Bentley's Power on Ice.

Why it matters

Few would consider a trek out to Finland in the dead of winter to be a vacation, but with several high-end Bentleys, ice tracks and a rally champion on hand, that presumption might quickly change. Throw in luxury accommodations and all the other activities, and I say “Sign me up!”

Unfortunately, attendance didn't come cheap, starting at $12,262 per person. But hey, this is Bentley’s Power on Ice experience, not the Geo Metro Mileage on Ice experience, so what did you expect?