Canadian Teams Take First and Second Places in IPSSSDR Day Three
Wyoming woman leads in overall times

January 29, 2007 - Grant Beck, from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, had the fastest time in day three of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, completing the 33-mile stage in 2:09:56. Sam Perrino, also of Yellowknife, was second with a time of 2:12:25. Wendy Davis of Lander, Wyoming was third with 2:14:57.

In overall times, Davis leads with 8:38:03; Beck is second with 9:08:41; and Perrino is third with 9:11:44.

Teams departed from the Elk Ridge Lodge/Upper Green River parking lot outside of Cora, Wyoming, today, traveling to Pinedale. On Tuesday, January 30, teams will depart from Marbleton/Big Piney. The race then will travel to Alpine on January 31; Kemmerer/Diamondville, February 1; and Evanston/Mountain View, February 2, before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on February 3.

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 for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball.

Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR. 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 was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For complete times from today’s race, visit the race Website at www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact the race via e-mail at wystagestop@blissnet.com, or telephone at (307) 734-1163.