Aklestad and Olstad win Iron Dog 2023
The Iron Dog 2023 snowmachine race wrapped up Saturday in Big Lake, with team 7 of Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad winning their second straight victory.
Iron Dog leaders approaching final checkpoint, Aklestad & Olstad holding 1st position
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad are almost to Puntilla Lake and closing in on the final checkpoint of Skwentna in the 2023 Iron Dog snowmachine race. Team 7 has extended their lead to about 45 minutes.
Top Iron Dog teams back in action after McGrath layover
The top teams in Iron Dog 2023 action are getting back underway after taking a 12-hour layover in McGrath.
Iron Dog racers on layover in McGrath, Aklestad & Olstad building lead as finish line approaches
Team 7 of Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad have increased their lead on the second position team to almost 35 minutes.
Iron Dog restarts in Galena after pause
The Iron Dog 2023 race restarted in Galena at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and saw the 15 remaining teams begin to move southbound toward the finish at Big Lake.
Iron Dog team 7 holds tight lead, snow expected to slow racers towards Poorman
The leaders in this year’s Iron Dog race left Galena today, Feb. 23, just after 11:15 a.m. and are now headed toward Ruby. Team 7 of Tyler Aklestad