Gold Member BOHICA Posted February 14, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted February 14, 2020 February... has to be time soon isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 This is a stupid meaningless race,unless Cat wins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Spoiler cat wins again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Yep, it's time. The race starts on Sunday. All the teams will go through their tech and safety inspection today. This years race is totally different than all other years. This years race will start in Fairbanks, the normal finish line. and end in Big Lake, the normal starting line. This years race is also 400 miles longer than previous years because the course will up to the village of Kotzebue before heading to Nome the half way point. These changes are very significant. The first 600 miles will be fairly smooth river running which is the exact opposite of all previous years. In previous years the first 600 miles were the roughest followed by smooth river miles at the end. This year the first part of the race is the smoothest followed by the roughest most difficult part of the trail during the last 600 miles. Several big name teams switched up this year. Some big teams switched sleds and some big name teams switched partners. Should be very interesting for sure. Here is the 2020 Pro Roster First Name Last Name Hometown State Make of Sled Status Number Mike Morgan Nome AK Polaris Veteran 10 Chris Olds Eagle River AK Polaris Veteran 10 Zackary Weisz Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 5 Brett Lapham Willow AK Polaris Veteran 5 James Tre West III Nome AK Ski-Doo Veteran 36 Daniel Stang Nome AK Ski-Doo Rookie 36 David Spain Willow AK Polaris Rookie 19 Travis Temple Soldotna AK Polaris Rookie 19 Andrew Gumley Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 49 Klint Vanwingerden Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 49 Konrad Schruf Wasilla AK Polaris Rookie 24 Luke Schruf Wasilla AK Polaris Rookie 24 Nick Olstad Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 7 Tyler Aklestad Palmer AK Ski-Doo Veteran 7 Kazimir Cizmowski Healy AK Polaris Rookie 21 Zachary Cizmowski Healy AK Polaris Rookie 21 Robby Schachle Big Lake AK Polaris Veteran 39 Cody Barber Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 39 Christopher Collins Kotzebue AK Ski-Doo Veteran 34 Jesse Crumbley Kotzebue AK Ski-Doo Rookie 34 Tyson Johnson Eagle River AK Ski-Doo Veteran 6 Brad George Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 6 David Wagner Arnold CA Polaris Rookie 11 Roger Brown North Pole AK Polaris Veteran 11 Jeremiah Vanderpool Fairbanks AK Ski-Doo Rookie 27 Jerad Vanderpool McGrath AK Ski-Doo Rookie 27 Bryan Leslie Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 14 Casey Boylan Palmer AK Polaris Veteran 14 Kelly Sommer Nulato/Fai AK Polaris Veteran 32 Douglas Patsy Nulato AK Polaris Rookie 32 Mark Fosty Manitoba CD Polaris Rookie 37 Ben Hildebrand Manatoba CD Polaris Rookie 37 Amos Cruise McGrath AK Polaris Veteran 45 Barney Anselment Takotna AK Ski-Doo Veteran 45 Chad Gueco Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 8 Andrew Zwink Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 8 Kruz Kleewein Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 12 Kenneth Kleewein Willow AK Polaris Veteran 12 Tyler Samuelson McGrath AK Polaris Rookie 22 Jonathan Egrass McGrath AK Polaris Rookie 22 Larry Levine Anchorage AK Polaris Veteran 29 Danielle Levine Anchorage AK Polaris Veteran 29 Robert Strick McGrath AK Polaris Rookie 4 Forest Strick McGrath AK Polaris Rookie 4 Micah Huss Anchorage AK Arctic Cat Veteran 2 Ryan Sottosanti Wasilla AK Arctic Cat Veteran 2 Eric Wellman Idaho Falls ID Polaris Rookie 9 Gregg Deacon Reno TX Polaris Rookie 9 Jerod Vaughn Anchorage AK Polaris Veteran 35 Michael Oliver McGrath AK Polaris Veteran 35 Cody Moen Cle Elum WA Polaris Rookie 15 Bob Gilman Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 15 Steven Boney Bethel AK Arctic Cat Veteran 3 Oliver Unruh Anchorage AK Arctic Cat Veteran 3 Todd Minnick Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 16 Dan Thibault Wasilla AK Ski-Doo Veteran 16 Troy Conlon Fairbanks AK Ski-Doo Veteran 17 Todd Palin Wasilla AK Polaris Veteran 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, ACE said: Spoiler cat wins again Highly unlikely. There are only 2 Cat teams entered. I will be surprised if either finish the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 It’s weird that there aren’t any teams from Illinois? We are very regarded riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 This years field is stacked with great Polaris teams. There are really only 2 SkiDoo teams with a chance of winning IMO. Team 7 and Team 6 are both very good SkiDoo teams and both have a very good chance to win again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 surprised Palin and his partner and a couple of other teams are running different sleds, makes no sense from a maint/spares situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Woodtick said: It’s weird that there aren’t any teams from Illinois? We are very regarded riders. All the illinois teams are waiting for the groomer to finish before deciding to enter. Maybe next year a few will sack up and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, AKIQPilot said: All the illinois teams are waiting for the groomer to finish before deciding to enter. Maybe next year a few will sack up and give it a try. We will also need some bar stops to keep hydrated and talk about how awesome we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: surprised Palin and his partner and a couple of other teams are running different sleds, makes no sense from a maint/spares situation. It's good to see Todd back in the race. Troy is a great racer and they should do well. Troy is from Fairbanks so he will have an edge for the first 1000 miles of the race. I think they are both on the same brand sleds. I will send Troy a message and find out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Woodtick said: It’s weird that there aren’t any teams from Illinois? We are very retarded riders. I corrected you.......you're welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, Woodtick said: We will also need some bar stops to keep hydrated and talk about how awesome we are. Hahaha. Yep, that would change things a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, AKIQPilot said: It's good to see Todd back in the race. Troy is a great racer and they should do well. Troy is from Fairbanks so he will have an edge for the first 1000 miles of the race. I think they are both on the same brand sleds. I will send Troy a message and find out for sure. Maybe it's about time they have an Iron Cane race for the old dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, snoughnut said: I corrected you.......you're welcome. I suggest you take that back punk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, Woodtick said: I suggest you take that back punk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 There is one team from Manitoba. They are riding Polaris so they have a bit of an advantage right off on several other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, snoughnut said: Maybe it's about time they have an Iron Cane race for the old dogs. Hahaha. Todd can still ride with the kids. He is definitely the oldest Irondogger in the group. Troy won't be waiting for Todd that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Teams By Manufacturer: Arctic Cat: 2 Polaris: 20 Ski-Doo: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: There is one team from Manitoba. They are riding Polaris so they have a bit of an advantage right off on several other teams. But Doo has a new oil jug out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Woodtick said: But Doo has a new oil jug out? Even the Canadian teams won't ride a Doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I understand Cat not being there but Doos purposeful non-participation in XC racing is just pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 odd considering they came out with a sled called the iron dog that they would not want to make a good showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Even the Canadian teams won't ride a Doo. Can’t really blame them. You want to win a event like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: I understand Cat not being there but Doos purposeful non-participation in XC racing is just pathetic. Just now, Angry ginger said: odd considering they came out with a sled called the iron dog that they would not want to make a good showing. Don't over think it. There is $100,000 on the line here. Teams pick sleds they think can help them win that $100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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