Hale Brothers First Into Nome but Team #6 Hold Lead Position at Halfway Point
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Brad George and Robby Schachle of team number six are in first position as teams get ready for the restart in Nome, but they weren’t actually the first to reach Nome’s golden shores: that honor belongs to the Hale Brothers.
Iron Dog Race Update, Hale Brothers First to Leave Koyuk En Route to Nome
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Brett Lapham and Zack Weisz have taken over first position in the leaderboard. The team checked out of Unalakleet on the way to Nome at 10:08 this morning with 30 layover hours used.
Richie Diehl Claims First Kusko Victory in a COVID-19 Modified 267-Mile Race
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Richie Diehl of Aniak has won his first Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race, beating his friend and reigning champion, Pete Kaiser of Bethel by about 45 minutes.
Top Five Teams Out of Galena, Nome’s Millers Out of Race Early in 2021 Iron Dog
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Brothers Joseph and Israel Hale checked out of Kaltag leading the remaining field of 19 Iron Doggers this morning. The Hales are rookies to the pro class but they’re coming off their first Expedition class win in 2020.