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Shirilla Posts Fastest Time in Day Five of International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race; Moves in |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
Jackson, Wyoming-January
30, 2008-Melanie Shirilla of Lincoln, Mont., had the fastest time in Day Five of
the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), moving her into
the overall lead.Shirilla ran the 58 mile course in 4:42:48. Jacques
Philip of Nenana, Alaska, was second with 4:56:49. In third for the day, Bruce
Magnusson from Manchester, Mich., posted a time of 4:57:38.In overall
times, Shirilla takes the lead with 19:04:56; Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyo.
moves to second place with a time of 19:12:32; and Jacques Philip maintains his
third-place position with a time of 19:36:26.
Currently, 14 teams remain
in the race in a year challenged by extreme weather conditions. Teams departed
from Alpine on the Greys River Trail to Box Y Guest Ranch before returning to
Alpine on today's course. Teams travel to Kemmerer/Diamondville, where they
will depart from Lake Viva Naughton, on Thursday, January 31. On February 1
they compete in the Bridger Valley Stage then finish in Park City, Utah, with
the final stage and awards ceremony on February 2.
With its unique "stage
stop" racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night,
allowing Wyoming's host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities on offer
for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets,
carnivals, and snowshoe softball.
The Pedigree® brand actively supports
a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight
the contributions dogs make to society.
The International Pedigree Stage
Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, was
founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the
public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at http://www.wyomingstagestop.org,
contact the race via e-mail at
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