Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Checkpoint: March 18, 2009

Lance Mackey does it again! I'll keep watching the GPS Tracker on my Computer until the winner of The Red Lantern comes into Nome.


Checkpoint News: Daily Updates and Bulletins from the Trail -- An Official Email of the Iditarod
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March 18, 2009
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Time to Celebrate

Three Time Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey Celebrates while Principal Partner ExxonMobil's Bill Brackin looks on.

Mackey Three-Peats!

In 2008, Lance Mackey proved the impossible was possible again. Today, (March 18, 2009) Lance Mackey made an indelible mark on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and on his legacy as an Iditarod Champion.

The Fairbanks Alaska musher arrived in Nome Alaska at 11:38:46 am under a blue sky with thousands of race fans cheering him on.  Mackey (Bib #47) made his way under the burled arch with 15 very happy, healthy members of his team. Mackey now joins the legendary Susan Butcher and Montana musher Doug Swingley as having accomplished three consecutive Iditarod Championships. He created an impressive gap between himself and the rest of the pack that has not been seen since 2001. This win was, in a word, "impressive."  Mackey set the pace in the 2009 Iditarod after taking his 24 hours in Takotna.  From that point forward Mackey's teams runs were blistering.  He passed all of his competitors and grew his lead each step of the way.

More Mushers Are Arriving

Sebastian Schnuelle, The 2009 Iditarod Yukon Quest Champion, arrived in Nome at 7:05:04 Alaska Time with 13 dogs. Schnuelle is being followed by John Baker from Kotzebue Alaska. More teams will be flowing in throughout the night. Check out the Insider and see each team arrive in Nome!

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