IPSSSDR
Race
updates
2009
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Mushers
Go, Dogs, Go! - Jackson,
Wyoming—January 29, 2009—Twenty teams will
leave the starting line in Jackson's historic Town Square
at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30 for the start of the
2009 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR).
This year's roster includes three previous IPSSSDR champions:
three-time champion Melanie Shirilla from Lincoln, Mont.,
won in 2008, 2006 and 2002; Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyo.,
in 2007; and Jeff King of Denali Park, Alaska, 1999.In
addition to previous IPSSSDR competitors, this year's
race hosts nine newcomers to the event, from Scotland,
Canada, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. A complete
roster is printed below.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 dog sled 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 www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact
the race via e-mail at wystagestop@blissnet.com, or telephone
at (307) 734-1163.
1. Stacey Teasley (Wyoming)
2. Jean Wise (Montana)
3. Lloyd Gilberston (Michigan)
4. Mary Gilbertson (Michigan)
5. Wendy Davis (Wyoming)
6. Grant Beck (Yellowknife NWT)
7. Dave DeCaro (Alaska)
8. Bruce Magnusson (Michigan)
9. Melanie Shirilla (Montana)
10. John Stewart (Scotland)
11. Sam Perrino (Yellowknife NWT)
12. Debbie Moderow (Alaska)
13. Jerry Bath (Wyoming)
14. Sandy Burke (British Columbia)
15. Sean Hard (Montana)
16. Dennis Tremblay (Quebec)
17. Krista Halsnes (Colorado)
18. Megan Routely (British Columbia)
19. John Barron (Montana)
20. Jeff King (Alaska)
