Wyoming Musher Davis Posts Fastest Time on Day Seven, Keeps Overall Lead

February 2, 2007—Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyoming, won Day Seven of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) completing the 41-mile stage near Evanston with a time of 2:58:16. Sam Perrino from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, placed second in 3:06:46. In third place, Jacques Philip from Nenana, Alaska, completed the course in 3:11:06.

In overall standings, Davis maintains the lead with a total time of 23:19:58. Philip remains in second place with 24:41:23; and Grant Beck of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada retains third place with 24:48:02.

On Saturday, February 3, the race travels to Park City, Utah were teams will complete the last stage of the race. The race location has moved to the Rail Trailhead at 1801 Prospector Ave, and the IPSSSDR will begin at noon.

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.