Welcome to Day #7 of the Dog 2008!
Lead teams are heading toward Manley in the final dash to Fairbanks!
Keep an eye on the Fairbanks Finish Line Webcam at http://www.irondog.org/webcam/webcam.htm to see your Team cross the finish line.
There's nothing like the Dog!
Keep an eye on the Fairbanks Finish Line Webcam at http://www.irondog.org/webcam/webcam.htm to see your Team cross the finish line.
There's nothing like the Dog!
posted by Tesoro Iron Dog Blog at 2/16/2008 09:40:00 AM
261 Comments:
Wow no comments as of yet!
burp..... ok I am ready for another day of this meyhem
Any idea what kind of shape the sleds that wrecked yesterday are in?
Go team 8!!! There is still alot of trail ahead of them and anything can happen!
goooooo #11
tanana, -28 mostly cldy, calm, 10 mile visibility
nenana, -22, clear, 4 mph from nw, 10 mile visibility
fairbanks, -14 mostly cloudgy, calm, 10 miles visibility
Keep'er pinned and stay safe, good luck and Godspeed!
gps ping
team 14 09:51 AM
Who is still left and what position are they in. I have read so much about team 22. Are they being scratched for the many infractions they have made, I thought they were disqualifed last yeaqr based on somethings but yet they still finished. What is the real scoop. Is there favortism
Hey guys, its been a fun week. Go team 10...But if not team 10 then team 8.
9:57
you pot stiring dip shit....go away
see the leader board
http://www.irondog.org/results/pro-race.php
for the beginning of this day this is how the racers are ranked in leader order
gooooooooooo cuzzzzzzzzin #11
go 14, keep strong, we are pullin for ya.
gps ping
team 14
pulling into manley
9:59...you said it! LOL!!!!
When should they be in Fairbanks?
@9:57
LMAO@U
copied from other blog: I don't get the 1/2 hour stagger start, if the second team passes the first team and comes in 10 minutes ahead of them across the finish line, all the fans go crazy ya da ya da... aren't they still in 2nd place???? Sounds stupid from a fans perspective sitting at the finish line..... ow no dude, they didn't really win it just looks that way DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS THE CASE? I HAVE FRIENDS WAITING ON THE LINE IN FBKS THAT MIGHT GET CONFUSED & EXCITED FOR THE WRONG TEAM.
The teams should be in Fairbank right about the time they show up and not before.
Wouldn't you love to be a team trying to get fuel in Manley.... what a mess
Go Team #4, Drive hard and safely..
1004 that's a stupid answer, perhaps you should go back to bed!!! Better yet, keep your stupid comments to yourself.
team 14 just pulled in to manley! called the checkpoint
What's stupid about it, I see the point. What George/Drake come into Fairbanks half hour ahead of 14, they aren't first place finishers, they're still second aren't they? I don't think the people at the finish line all crowded around will be doing time conversions and trying to sort it out
team 14
gps ping
in manley
1005 a
Perfectly logical comment for those that can't seem to look at all the info on this site like the rest of us.
That is enough about team 22, infractions, disqualifications, gettin outside help...ENOUGH OF THAT BULLSH!T!!!!!!!!!!!! A team, whichever it may be is going to be crowned '08 IRONDOG CHAMPS. Let it be and let them HAVE THEIR YEAR. Great job to all the racers, checkers, volunteers, sponsers, families and friends, o yeah, and all the fans too.
Those racers are all very great, they did make it this far! so kuddos to them and to all the volunteers along the trail! thanks to all the coordinators you guys rock! e
Bad news 8's out
10:11 I'm sure they all have computers on the river at the finish line.... ding bat, they are fans that come to watch a great finish most won't know the stats down to the time variances...
team 28
gps ping 1010 am
just out of tanana
does anyone know if rookie of the year awards have to go to a all rookie team or can 1 rookie with a veteran earn the award?team 4has a rookie and they have been flying the last half of this race,team 5 is all rookie
team 5
gps ping 1013 am
10 miles out of tannaa
why did team 8 scratch can someone help me im watching from out of state
Team #4 are both veterans
gps ping
team 11
1015 am
about 10 miles out of tanana
Great run Ty and Tyson. Better luck next year, will be looking for you.
Let's go team #4.......
TEAM 8 oh no after all the trials they have made it through what happened. My thoughts are with you and hope you are safe.
Looks like those fast split times carry little weight #8, #16, #3. I'm sorry for those teams because they all worked so hard and are excellent riders, different race, definately different strategy needed... have to make it to FBKS
I think it has to be an all rookie team
ride hard bahnke and reich!
positive that this is a stressful morning for a lot of people....either you still have teams in or you just finished paying the visa bill and realize it has been a very expensive last six months....but there is a race on today for some very elite racers....lets give them our good sportsmanlike support
havea safe run everyone that is on the course
thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors out there that make this a day of celebration!!!
team 14
gps ping 1020 am
out of manley
noooo team 8 what happend!!!!!
LET THEM HAVE THEIR YEAR? As long as its not team 22. Oh yeah crown them champions and show the world that the stupid Irondog board of directors is not man enough to label team 22 cheaters but has no qualms about taking hearsay and suspending time off other teams because they did an "investigation" ( pretty biased when you only ask one person). Either way the board is lucky my team had to scratch or else I would have been forced to raise some stink. BUT after all that said I wish only the best for team 14. Mckenna and Qualm are good guys and they had a good race. So did Drake and George. Congratulations to all the other teams that are going to finish the toughest and longest race in the world, where anything can happen and change things in a second.
Come on Manley how about some up dates please.
goooo #14! safe travels to all teams!
team 14 in and out of manley 1005 am per gps pings
Could be a goofy finish like 9:40 said, already made up 16 minutes between first two teams out!
Team 5 the Rookies..very exciting watching you guys race to Fairbanks...Good Luck from your extended family in California...you are already winners in our eyes. Go fast and safe Team 5.
estimated course time
team 14
3951 to manley
yes it is good to see the Yamahas in there
Ya way to go team 5 but WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH 8 scratching??????
What happened to Team #8?!?!? someone help with details please....
go team 5 your girls and family are cheering for you. keep it together! See you here!
We love you!
Shawna and Lanet
Team #9 is now only showing 45 hrs of layover. Is this due to the "adjustments" noted in the team stats column. If so, are they DQ for not enough layover time?
to 10:23 your comments show that your head is up your ass again if you actullay ever ran the race maybe you would have a clue what the hell your talking about! The problem is you and many others out in never never land just mad that your team didn't make it.It is really sad that your such a dipshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
team 18
thru manley
1016
still in 2nd position
1+ hour behind team 14
the racing going on today will be between
teams
10
4
8
they are separated by 12 minutes leaving tanana
Go Team# 5! We love you too!
Hey you wanna go riding next weekend?
Pete, Qudell & Pearson
So did team #8 scratch or not?...
I think they did.
Details.....
To all of the "Iron Dog Moms" out there, I have an 11 year old son that cant wait to ride this race. Hes a pretty tuff kid but I think all of those moms out there are pretty amazing. Lets hear it for the Iron Dog Moms!!
team 8 scratched
You obviously didn't get the context of the message. I didn't mean that I wanted 22 to win, and I am not even rootin for them, actually going for Booth and Barber. But the point is, enough about all hearsay of DQs, out side help, the freight sled, all that BS. The other point is, some team is going to win today, LET THEM HAVE THEIR DAY. So pull your head out your ass and look at the bigger picture, Dipshit!
So does anyone know if there will be any kind of hold in Nenana. Would be a shame if a close finish was spoiled by the staggered restart as it looks like 18 is gaining ground. Winner should cross the line first!!!!!!!!!
What happened to Team 8?
team 14
gps ping
1044 am
about 30 mile sout of manley
how anti-climatic for #18 to come across the finish line ahead of #14 and still be in 2nd place. Dumb way to finish a race. Forget the photo finish, who cares if it doesn't represent much. Will be fun to watch the close teams
Every team across that finish line today is a winner. You people just lost fellow riders to an avalanche, show some respect for the sport.
LOL @ 10:04 Good observation He he he ;)
agree with you on the finish line....i don't understand why the race marshal decided that 1/2 hour was enough time to give teams a cushion to protect the racers from having to race against a team that isn't going to alter their finish position....this is a race for the racers not us desk jockey folks
The guy compaining about team 22 seems to be the same one that complained so much about them last year. Give it a rest.
Go 14!
Good points about the goofy finish. Don't discount team 18 just yet; if 14 makes any mistakes, team 18 could just turn this into a different race. Good job team 5. My team 8 scratched & that's a bummer, so good luck the rest of you. Go team 18!
I think I would like to see team 20 get the Rookie Award. Hopefully they make it to 'Banks.
i got your context and you are the problem you stated in your blog that scott cheated and that they should label them cheaters which is only your opinion and that is why you don't have a clue about what your talking about. the board does a good job you need to either run the race or become a race offical and then you might pull your head out of your ass.
10:51 of course they are all winners and I have the most respect for them having lived and breathed this race for many years. That is not the point being made. It will suck for #14 to come in after #18 and have all the fans over high 5n and distracted. First place team deserves to dust the crowd first, the fans come out for that. MUCHO RESPECTO to all, OF COURSE!
anyone know what happened to team 8? are they okay?
SHAKE AND BAKE #19 and #9
I wish everyone would please remember that folks from the lower 48 are following this race, and this blog. can you imagine what they are thinking about us right now? I know I'm going to get slammed for this, but let's all try to have a little respect for each other, and quit taking everything so personal, and quit calling each other names. Remember that are youngsters reading this as well. Let's set an example.
team 28 went up yukon
Hey Lanet we still have some time before 5 gets in. Trinty boys
Quit bitching about this race...
Its wonderful, and I have respect for every single person who has entered this race.
Maybe you cant stand the fact that 22 is doing so damn good, and you're the one who is not on the trail!!!... If your mouth is so damn big then why dont you get your ass on the trail next year and then we'll see whats up!!!
thank you all the voulenteers for the 2008 Iron Dog!!!
What happened to team 8?... still curious
whats going on with #11?
Please do not respond to negative remarks..."don't argue with an idiot in public you only confuse the public"
like 10:59 said, there are kids following this blog. your language is unnecessary.
Team 8, Tyler crashed, buggered his back out of Tanana, scratch due to injury, tyson will go to fairbaniks to party i can only assume. -lil-e-
Amen 11:01
lol@ 11:04
hey 11.01..thatu alan?
tm 5 less than 10 miles from manley...battling for physical position with team 31..
they are ROCKIN!
we are so proud
lanet & shawna
Can anyone confirm that Tyler is ok? He's family. thanks for the info.
I heard from my mom, Mom of Tyson Johnson, My brotherm that Tyler buggered his back enough to not be able to go on, but no broken bones or anything. he just doesnt have it in him to continue on. -Lil-E-
WHAT A RACE. LETS GO #4. LET ER BUG!!
team 14 and 18
gps ping page
about 10+ miles apart on the river heading to nenana
Thanks Lil E. I just talked to Tyler's sis, he's pretty sore but shouldn't be serious. He's going to fly out of Tanana. That's too bad; they ran a really good race.
How were #8s sleds running at time of scratch?
no problem, Good to hear he oughta be back to normal shortly, hes a touigh cookie, and a good year for them! -lile-
they were having fuel live troubles, rear tank had been givin them issues, they worked on their sleds bout 2 hours in ruby, suspension issues i believe. Any more i couldnt say. -LilE-
team 5
4432 course time to tanana
Who's bright idea was it to not start at least the top 5 in actual sequence? It looks like a fairly real possibility that the winner won't arrive in Fairbanks first. Hopefully if that's the case, they will have enough class to wait on the river for them to pass. Or maybe another hold in Nenana?
Where is team 10?
I hope Dwayne and George does it again, can't help but pull for Tyler and Pete too. Hope the interior boys pull it off. I think this is Petes last year though. Kind of a lot of time to make up though. Tyler will do it one of these years. He's pretty young.
team 4 is running 4th
fairbanks and river dogs
that is some good racing....boys
thats a nice rookie run team 5
is it possible that team 4 and 5 have moved up the ranks so much that team 10 off the top 6
Does team 22 have GPS? ODD
Thanks Lil E and 11:18 on the up dates of Ty & Ty. Maybe next year! They are awesome racers!
looks like arctic is going to take 1 2 3 those cats are awesome the other brands need to make some serious adjustments if there going to hang with arctic
http://www.irondog.org/results/pro-race.php
current update
11:25 post
no bright light
dim watt bulb
brown out
night light
no halogen required
short in the wiring
low watt
dim watt
LMBO@ 11:39 Made me choke on my coffee
team #4 has had the fastest splits since Kaltag, with the exception of 1min slower than the legend Brad Reich's run tan-man, man them boys been cooking, even without all the factory race support that the top 3 teams have
Front page says first team expected to cross the line at 12:30
Has anyone in Ruby seen Daniel, team 1 yet? Post up when he gets there please.
team 22 doesn't deserve to win!!
yeah! #11 fastest split time to manley
Go team #14
The front lines in todays pafull of himself PALIN is TEAM 22 the only team on riders at exist Maybe this is why peple are sick of team 22. No envy just palin think there is aserious problem with favortism..From an out of stater it is obvious politics hace entered this race also..
there all winners !!!!!!!!
and yes that includes 22 and all the teams that scratched
team 14 should be in nenana according to the gps
11:46 am What??
12:30 my butt!! Really?? -LilE-
yeah! #11 out time shows ahead of #22 and just 5 min behind #4
the 10:46 blog needs to go to school and learn how to spell.i have no idea what you are talking about
team 14
gps ping 1147 a
about 7 miles from nenana
Hey Nenana - have teams #14 or #18 make it there yet?
Glad I am not the only one who was confused by 11:46
to the 10:46 blog you are the reason we don't like people from the lower 48 you have no idea what it is you are talking about. and by the way open anwr and kill the wolves
Looks like people are starting to line up around the finish line...
TEAM 20-Andy & James, keep the faith! We are all so proud of you!