ONAC GCI MEET THE MUSHERS
Many ONAC mushers including 2010 top four Ellis, Reynolds, Chezik, and Dunlap spent the afternoon Monday at the GCI store in Fairbanks signing posters, t-shirts and hats for fans of the sport. A good time was had by all. Ellis’ team dog Tex was there to enjoy the festivities. Thanks…
ELLIS CLAIMS 10TH OPEN NORTH AMERICAN VICTORY!!!
Egil Ellis claimed his 10th ONAC victory today. Arleigh Reynolds pushed him all the way, winning the third day time, but not gaining enough back to beat Ellis. The two tough competitors will push each other in the upcoming years for sure. We are off to the banquet, but will…
2010 OPEN NORTH AMERICAN, DAY 2 REPORT, VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Another great day of racing here in Fairbanks the weather was a bit cooler than yesterday, but still warm for dog racing – temps hovered just above the freezing mark. LEAD CHANGE img::egilfinish.jpgEgil Ellis rounds the turn for home, in the field before the finish line on Day 2. Image…
Reynolds storms course for fastest first day time in the 65th running of the OPEN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, Ellis close behind.
The first day of the 65th running of the ONAC is in the can, and we have ourselves a dog race. As suspected the course was fast despite temperatures into the 40’s. Arleigh came out of the start chute like a shot from a circus cannon and led at every…
65th Open North American Championships
Mushers drew for their Friday start order of the 65th running of the GCI Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race, at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks Wednesday night. Mushing Magazine (mushing.com) will be reporting from the race immediately after each day’s heat with video interviews, raceday recaps and photos….
Lance Mackey Wins Iditarod!!
Lance does it again. Lance’s amazing athletes are featured in the March/April 2010 Issue of Mushing Magazine available now! Read Lance’s description of each dog along with photos. Rev & Maple,were Lance’s main leaders this year.img::rev.jpgRevimg::maple.jpgMapleImages by Dave Partee, www.sleddogstudio.com
Excellent Iditarod Coverage
Jon Little offers some great insight into the race on Dr. Tim’s website:http://www.drtims.com/blog/?p=220
Limited North American Championship, Race Wrap-Up: Probert takes 8-dog class, Gjestson takes 6-dog, Sterling wins 4-dog.
One of, if not the, most competitive limited class sprint races in the world is held in Fairbanks at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds every year. The fast, mostly flat trails along with a 3-day format and longer distances than most limited class events combine to make it a premier showcase…
Limited NA Championship, Day 2
Great weekend of racing here at the pinnacle of sprint racing. The Jeff Studdert track is in decent condition considering the lack of snow. Fast and intense racing for everyone, with a couple of standouts. Full report coming soon.Jennifer Probert:Kim Wells:Eric Lanser:Jennifer Sterling:Full Times after Day 2 here:http://www.sleddog.org/2010/03/13/limited-north-american-results-day-2/#more-419
Excellent Iditarod Coverage
Alaska Dispatch has some great coverage of the race at http://alaskadispatch.com/projects/iditarod-2010Takotna Parking Service, from alaskadispatch.com