Eric Quam

Two-time Iron Dog Champion, veteran racer, team supporter

Eric Quam’s Iron Dog résumé places him among an elite group of racers who have not only finished the race, but mastered it. A lifelong Alaskan, Quam first entered the Iron Dog in 1999, bringing a competitive drive shaped by years of racing before snowmachines became his primary focus. He started racing three-wheelers at age 14, and when that circuit disappeared, snowmachine racing became the next step.

Quam’s Iron Dog career includes two overall victories, first in 2008 with partner Marc McKenna, and again in 2015 with Scott Faeo. Winning once is career-defining; winning twice puts a racer in rare company. Across both victories, Quam showed what Iron Dog demands most: controlled speed, mechanical awareness, physical endurance, and disciplined risk management across thousands of miles.

Beyond the wins, Quam’s long-standing presence in the race community has been equally meaningful. Since his debut, he has supported teams, shared hard-earned experience, and stayed involved in the event whether starting the race or helping others prepare for the trail ahead. His Hall of Fame induction recognizes both his championships and his lasting influence as a competitor who understood that Iron Dog success is never accidental and never achieved alone.

A Shared Legacy

Eric Quam and Robert “Mansey” Magnuson reached the Iron Dog Hall of Fame by different paths, one through championships at race pace and the other through years of work that helped keep the race possible. Together, they reflect what Iron Dog stands for: competition, commitment, resilience, and community.

The Class of 2026 reminds us that Iron Dog history is written on the trail and behind the scenes, and that every mile raced is supported by countless others who made it possible. Congratulations to Eric Quam and Robert “Mansey” Magnuson, and thank you for the lasting legacy you leave with the Iron Dog Race.