Except a slight release on the second turn, it's full speed. Does not require ice skills as the only ice parts are straight roads. Engine-off block towards the end makes you fight for speed in the earlier parts of the track in order to obtain gold/author.
This map is heavily inspired by the map CCP#24 - Taiga by Nightwolf93 and Osoguineapig. But their map is more focused on ice, and mine is more focused on grass. this map was built over the course of two days, on Christmas eve and Christmas day.