The Race is on!

I’m sitting here watching the ceremonial start of this year’s Iditarod, and getting very excited about this upcoming race.  There is lots of talk (as always) about the “dirty jacket” young mushers who have the potential of upsetting favorites like Jeff King, and Martin Buser.

The two big contenders (and big talkers at the Mushers Banquet the other day) Jeff King and Lance Mackey took off early this morning from 4th Ave. in Anchorage and while most of the day is fun and ceremony… these frontrunners are trying to balance the levity of today’s ceremonies with the planning and strategy that is in the back of their mind as the race offically begins tomorrow afternoon in Willow.

We’ll be back this afternoon once things wrap up to give a preview into this years race and talk about some of the major differences and additions this year, we’ll also preview some of the race rookies, even though some are entering with so much experience it feels like the word “rookie” doesn’t do them justice.

Its going to be a great Iditarod… I hope you’re excited!