Jackie Brock Wins Rockstar/Iron Dog Sled

Congratulations to Jackie, she was the lucky winner of the promotional Iron Dog giveaway at local Alaska Holiday Stationstores, sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drinks and Team CC Ski-Doo.

She was very excited about having a newer/better looking sled than her husband! Her husband Bob and she are both very dedicated Ski-Doo (specifically Team CC) riders. Rumor has it that Bob used to race for the brand at one point!

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SKI-DOO DOMINATES THE TOUGHEST RACE

Four of the Top Five Iron Dog Race Finishers on Ski-Doo

Ski-Doo, Team CC and local Alaska dealers have put together many winning teams in this year’s Iron Dog race. Ski-Doo took 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th places as well as a total of six of the top ten positions.

“I can’t think of a better event and testing grounds than the Iron Dog race to demonstrate the quality of a snowmobile. I am impartial with regard to manufacturers, but it’s hard to deny that Ski-Doo must be doing something right. All you have to do is look at the 2013 results.”, said Iron Dog executive director Kevin Kastner. “Everyone enjoys a competitive field in the Iron Dog and it’s my hope that all the manufacturers will participate in the 2014 race, bringing their latest technology, best riders and strong support for the event.”

Winning the Iron Dog takes a combination of great support, race proven equipment and solid products like XPS Lubricants. It’s probably just a coincidence, but the last two Iron Dog races were powered by XPS and won by Ski-Doo. This year marks Ski-Doo’s second in a row and third championship finish in the 30-year history of the Iron Dog race.

Tyler Aklestad, three time Arctic Man champion and second place winner in the 2013 Iron Dog said, “The best part about XPS oil is that I never have to worry about it. Between Ski-Doo and XPS there are virtually zero engine maintenance issues, and that leaves more time to focus on racing.”

In addition to the great results for Ski-Doo, a partnership of local dealers, Team CC, Compeaus and Wilderness Ski-Doo showed great support for the first National Guard team in history to complete the Iron Dog race. It’s truly an accomplishment to simply complete this race. The Alaska National Guard riders, Vince Salzbrun and Michael Williams were among the 51% of those to finish the 2013 Pro Class race.

Korey Cronquist, VP and General Manager at Team CC said, “We have assembled the most competitive race team ever. We started with the best product (Ski-Doo MXZ 600 E-Tec) which made our efforts much easier thanks to the designers and engineers at Ski-Doo, and with teamwork from the race department at Ski-Doo and Team CC, together we tuned to get the most out of the sleds followed aboby the staff at Team CC before during and after the race, and the friends, family, and enthusiasts helping the teams prepare for the race, the pilots supporting the teams on the trail, the sponsors and lastly the racers for making it happen.”

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Iron Dog Raffle raises $34,000 for Armed Services YMCA

On the left, Board Members from Armed Services YMCA of Alaska, holding check, Mari Jo Imig, Executive Director (ASYMCA) and Mike Morris, GM of Kendall Toyota Anchorage, (right) Kevin Kastner, Executive Director, Iron Dog and V.P. of the Iron Dog Board, Marianne Beckham.

Betty Hoffman: Winner of the new Toyota Tundra

Presented by Mike Morris, GM of Kendall Toyota Anchorage, Kevin Kastner, Executive Director, Iron Dog and V.P. of the Iron Dog Board, Marianne Beckham.

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IRON DOG RAFFLE NETS $34,000 FOR ARMED SERVICES CHARITY

Iron Dog Raffle Benefits Armed Services YMCA of Alaska.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2013
Contact: Kevin Kastner, Iron Dog, 907-563-4414, media@irondog.org

Armed Services YMCA of Alaska (ASYMCA) will receive $34,000 from the proceeds raised by the 2013 Iron Dog Raffle. Kendall Toyota of Alaska is the presenting raffle sponsor and premier sponsor of the Iron Dog. Kendall Toyota will present the donation to ASYMCA and the new Toyota Tundra to the raffle winner, Betty Hoffman of Valdez, Alaska during a ceremony held in their new Anchorage showroom at 2:00 P.M. AST on Friday, March 8, 2012.

“With the amazing support from Kendall Toyota, Alaska Power Sports, USTravel and five other great sponsors we are excited to be a part of supporting Alaska’s members of the armed services through a great charity partner.”, said Iron Dog Executive Director, Kevin Kastner. “This partnership has been a great success story. Most of all, we are humbled by the support of the sponsors and every person who purchased tickets. We are truly grateful.”

“Kendall was founded on the principal of doing the right thing. This means in business and for our great community. It’s an honor to be in such great company in support of Iron Dog and we are thrilled to be able to present this substantial donation to the Armed Services YMCA,” Mike Morris, General Manager, Kendall Toyota.

Mari Jo Imig, Executive Director at Armed Services YMCA of Alaska said, “Thank you to the Iron Dog Organization and all the sponsors for this incredible partnership opportunity. The monies received will greatly help with our mission of “Making Military Life Easier”.”

ABOUT ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF ALASKA

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is a national member association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense. The Armed Services YMCA of Alaska operates 5 locations at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson and 3 locations at Fort Wainwright offering more than 30 critical programs and services.

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The Alaska National Guard produced this short teaser video during the race. Stay tuned for a longer version!

Congratulations to the Alaska National Guard

2013 marks a historic moment for the National Guard team. On the 30th Anniversary of the race, the Guard sent a team that successfully completed the World’s Longest, Toughest snowmobile race…the Iron Dog!

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Winning Riders

Over the 29 year history of the Iron Dog, 22 different riders have won the event. 13 have multiple titles, 9 have won only once. Scott Davis and John Faeo are tied with the most victories:

Scott Davis, 7
John Faeo, 7
Dan Zipay, 5
Mark Carr, 4
Todd Palin, 4
Dusty Van Meter, 4
Mark McKenna, 3
Bob Gilman, 3
Evan Booth, 2
Dwayne Drake, 2
Tyler Huntington, 2
Chris Olds, 2
Nick Olstad, 2
Tracey Brassard, 1
Gary Eoff, 1
Rod Frank, 1
Ken Lee, 1
Andy George, 1
Bill Long, 1
Eric Quam, 1
Todd Minnick, 1
Mark Torkelson, 1

No all-rookie team has won since the first race when all racers were rookies. Only one all-women team has finished, Jackie Page and Missy McClurg in 2001. The third woman to complete the Pro Class, finishing in downtown Fairbanks was Jana Pevan-Peterson in 2012.

Winning Brands

All 4 major manufacturers have won the Iron Dog:

Polaris, 13
Arctic Cat, 10
Yamaha, 3
Ski-Doo, 3

Ski-Doo has won the last two races in a row. Polaris won the previous 3 races in a row from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, Arctic Cat won 10 of 12. Yamaha won 3 times in the first 7 races but has not won since 1990. Ski-Doo’s first victory came in 2004, the second in 2012 and the 3rd in 2013.

Race Routes of the Iron Dog

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Thank You

Thank you to all our great sponsors, racers, volunteers and communities that make the Iron Dog possible. Let’s make the next 30 years even better!

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Congratulations to Team 17 (Marc McKenna and Dusty VanMeter) the 2013 Iron Dog Champions!

This is Ski-Doo’s third Iron Dog win!

The 2013 Top Five Finishers

• 1st place: $50,000 – McKenna / VanMeter (Team #17)
• 2nd place: $35,000 – Aklestad / Johnson (Team #8)
• 3rd place: $18,000 – Morgan / Olds (Team #10)
• 4th place: $13,000 – George / Bartel (Team #25)
• 5th place: $10,000 – Davis / Palin (Team #11)

For the team finishing in 6th place, the contingency prize is a certificate for a free entry into the 2014 Iron Dog race for both riders.

Contingency Prize Winners

Definitions: Fastest, means the least time, usually between checkpoints or shortest duration on the course between locations. Cash, usually means a check or other monetary compensation other than a product, certificate or service.

*denotes product or service value/ not cash. Award Details will be received by Race Participants prior to the Race Event Start. **certificate is based on the individual, is non-transferable and only valid for the 2014 event. All other entry requirements and deadlines still apply. Note: Cancellation from Sponsor does not bind Iron Dog, Inc. for award payout. Iron Dog reserves the right to cancel or alter program at anytime.

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The Iron Dog Race announces the 2013 Purse.

$126,000 in cash payouts

• 1st place: $50,000 – McKenna / VanMeter (Team #17)
• 2nd place: $35,000 – Aklestad / Johnson (Team #8)
• 3rd place: $18,000 – Morgan / Olds (Team #10)
• 4th place: $13,000 – George / Bartel (Team #25)
• 5th place: $10,000 – Davis / Palin (Team #11)

For the team finishing in 6th place, the contingency prize is a certificate for a free entry into the 2014 Iron Dog race for both riders.

$84,500 in available Contingency Prizes

Definitions: Fastest, means the least time, usually between checkpoints or shortest duration on the course between locations. Cash, usually means a check or other monetary compensation other than a product, certificate or service.

*denotes product or service value/ not cash. Award Details will be received by Race Participants prior to the Race Event Start. **certificate is based on the individual, is non-transferable and only valid for the 2014 event. All other entry requirements and deadlines still apply. Note: Cancellation from Sponsor does not bind Iron Dog, Inc. for award payout. Iron Dog reserves the right to cancel or alter program at anytime.

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Why we do the Iron Dog Urban-Rural Student Exchange

Find out more about the Student Exchange program

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