AK440 Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/21/2023 at 2:17 AM, Crnr2Crnr said: wager? Absolutely! I bet 1/64 worth of Bitcoin you can’t produce a signed letter from Todd Palin witnessed by a state of Alaska Notary that states you have his shocks. Hell, I’ll even throw in the pair of his ex-old lady’s panties I have hanging from the mirror of my Power Wagon. 10 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: interesting as Cains Quest claims... THIS IS THE LONGEST AND TOUGHEST SNOWMOBILE ENDURANCE RACE IN THE WORLD https://cainsquest.com/ This will surprise you but even fewer people care about a “race” that features drunk Quebecers trying to find their way around Canada riding touring sleds. 9 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: Google calculator says 2174.799 miles and the Dog claims 2500. The claim is grandeous enough to warrant discussion though. The Dog runs a longer course in recent years making a loop through a bunch of shit hole villages by Kotzebue. 9 hours ago, EvilBird said: Lotta Haybalers in those pics .... I thought they weren't tough enough for the iRoN dAWg They were so good ISR banned them from back woods, hillbilly race competition in the middle of fucking nowhere. The beavertail cooler was ruled to be an unfair advantage when racing on dirt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted September 23, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted September 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Boonbocker1 said: These comments caught my attention as I was certain polaris teams won with a baler. A quick search proved so. As far back as 2011 they won with a rush. Pretty certain a baler also won In the years of 2014, 2015 and 2018 @Crnr2Crnr and @AK440 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted September 23, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, AK440 said: They were so good ISR banned them from back woods, hillbilly race competition in the middle of fucking nowhere. The beavertail cooler was ruled to be an unfair advantage when racing on dirt. Edited September 23, 2023 by EvilBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Beaver tail is delicious, it is a delicacy in this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 10:27 AM, Boonbocker1 said: These comments caught my attention as I was certain polaris teams won with a baler. A quick search proved so. As far back as 2011 they won with a rush. Pretty certain a baler also won In the years of 2014, 2015 and 2018 AC won with the barney sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Definitely won the ugliest sled ever with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Back when Cat was competitive in the Iron Dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 Nancy boy groomed trail riders need not apply to race the Dog. 2500 miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 can't be that tough of a race if folks from New Hampshire are doing it. wonder who their clutch kit sponsor is? https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-iron-dog-pro-class-alaska-race-2024/45356887 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: can't be that tough of a race if folks from New Hampshire are doing it. wonder who their clutch kit sponsor is? https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-iron-dog-pro-class-alaska-race-2024/45356887 They won’t even be competitive. Anyone can sign up for the “pro” class but it doesn’t mean they have to be any good. There are always a few guys who like to piss away tens of thousands of dollars to enter the race and get their asses handed to them. They offer a trail class for guys who want to ride the course during the event to take advantage of the gas stops and support available along the way. With El Niño happening, there is a good chance the race will have limited amounts of snow and lots of bare trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarmike Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Morgan/Olds split up this year. Been together for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 4 hours ago, AK440 said: They won’t even be competitive. Anyone can sign up for the “pro” class but it doesn’t mean they have to be any good. There are always a few guys who like to piss away tens of thousands of dollars to enter the race and get their asses handed to them. They offer a trail class for guys who want to ride the course during the event to take advantage of the gas stops and support available along the way. With El Niño happening, there is a good chance the race will have limited amounts of snow and lots of bare trail. you sure about that... Last time I looked you had to run the trail class at least once first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted October 1, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, AK440 said: They won’t even be competitive. Anyone can sign up for the “pro” class but it doesn’t mean they have to be any good. There are always a few guys who like to piss away tens of thousands of dollars to enter the race and get their asses handed to them. They offer a trail class for guys who want to ride the course during the event to take advantage of the gas stops and support available along the way. With El Niño happening, there is a good chance the race will have limited amounts of snow and lots of bare trail. I know one of them NH guys he’s from town and as Krom said and what he has told me someone who’s actually done the race you have to do the expedition class before you can do the pro class. He’s done the expedition class a few times but that’s only 1k miles or so not the challenge of the 2500 miles. How many iron dogs have you competed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 hours ago, krom said: you sure about that... Last time I looked you had to run the trail class at least once first Yep. No experience necessary. https://www.irondog.org/entry/pro-class-information 3 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: I know one of them NH guys he’s from town and as Krom said and what he has told me someone who’s actually done the race you have to do the expedition class before you can do the pro class. He’s done the expedition class a few times but that’s only 1k miles or so not the challenge of the 2500 miles. How many iron dogs have you competed in? Your buddy was given the wrong info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2700 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Local se mn boys managed 13 in 22!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, X2700 said: Local se mn boys managed 13 in 22!! Wow. What an accomplishment. They finished 4th from last place. Right ahead of the amputee on team 11 that has no legs. I bet they felt amazing after spending $20,000 - $30,000 to get their asses handed to them and barely beat the handicapped team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 So if a handicap team finishes 14th place, how is this the most badass race with the most badass riders again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, mnstang said: So if a handicap team finishes 14th place, how is this the most badass race with the most badass riders again? Because the slogan is the “World’s toughest and longest snowmobile race” that’s why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted October 1, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 1, 2023 20 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: I know one of them NH guys he’s from town and as Krom said and what he has told me someone who’s actually done the race you have to do the expedition class before you can do the pro class. He’s done the expedition class a few times but that’s only 1k miles or so not the challenge of the 2500 miles. How many iron dogs have you competed in? 21 minutes ago, AK440 said: Because the slogan is the “World’s toughest and longest snowmobile race” that’s why. So….how many have you raced in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Jimmy Snacks said: So….how many have you raced in? You better hurry and sign up, you’ve only got 13 days left! https://www.irondog.org/entry/checklist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2700 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I figure young guys finished worlds toughest race that most don’t was pretty good? but yeah there not from Alaska!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 20 hours ago, AK440 said: Yep. No experience necessary. https://www.irondog.org/entry/pro-class-information Your buddy was given the wrong info. I think it used to be you couldn't have a pair of rookies race together. I thought there was something too about having to run the expedition class before you could send it in the big class too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted October 2, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted October 2, 2023 21 hours ago, AK440 said: Yep. No experience necessary. https://www.irondog.org/entry/pro-class-information Your buddy was given the wrong info. He’s not really a buddy I barely know him just a guy from town I talk with every now and then with a mutual love of snowmobiling. He is in the pro class this year and has done the expedition race I’ll take his word over yours. Your link also doesn’t state no experience necessary for the pro class anywhere so like I said I’ll believe the guy in the race. 4 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said: So….how many have you raced in? He’s raced all of em…… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 5 hours ago, AK440 said: Because the slogan is the “World’s toughest and longest snowmobile race” that’s why. That doesn't answer the question that was asked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, mnstang said: That doesn't answer the question that was asked. You’re starting to sound like Jimwit. Show me a race, any sled race in the lower 48 or Canada that is as long, remote, unsupported and travels through and over as difficult of terrain and temperatures. Just because stumpy could do it and you can’t doesn’t mean the race isn’t badass. 3 hours ago, racinfarmer said: I think it used to be you couldn't have a pair of rookies race together. I thought there was something too about having to run the expedition class before you could send it in the big class too. Do any of you guys read the info in the links I posted? 2 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: He’s not really a buddy I barely know him just a guy from town I talk with every now and then with a mutual love of snowmobiling. He is in the pro class this year and has done the expedition race I’ll take his word over yours. Your link also doesn’t state no experience necessary for the pro class anywhere so like I said I’ll believe the guy in the race. He’s raced all of em…… Your guy from town doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground. The Iron Dog will take anyone who pays the $3500 entry fee (per racer) to enter the Pro class. Right now there are only 20 teams signed up, the lowest number since the race started in ‘84. If you have a pulse and $3500 they’ll take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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