Davis Wins Day Five, Keeps Overall Lead

January 31, 2007—Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyoming, had the fastest time on Day Five of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) completing the 57-mile course on the Greys River Trail in 3:45:50. Sam Perrino from Yellowknife , Northwest Territories , Canada , was second with a time of 3:52:04. In third place, Jacques Philip from Nenana , Alaska , posted a time of 3:53:05.

In overall standings, Davis keeps the lead with 16:14:42. Philip is second with 17:16:50; and Grant Beck from Yellowknife , Northwest Territories , Canada , is third with 17:21:14.

Teams departed from Alpine and averaged speeds ranging from 10.3 to 14.3 miles per hour. Following Wednesday’s race, teams traveled to Kemmerer/Diamondville where they will depart from the Lake Viva Naughton starting line on Thursday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m.

On Friday, February 2, the race will take place in Evanston/Mountain View, 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.