Davis Wins Day Six of International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, Moves to Third Place Overall

February 2, 2006—Wendy Davis from Lander,Wyoming came in first on Day Six of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 5:40:53. Jacques Philip from Nenana, Alaska, was second in today’s race in 5:51:52.  Doug Swingley from Lincoln, Montana, placed third in 5:52:50.

Overall Melanie Shirilla from Lincoln, Montana still leads with a time of 19:39:52.  Philip remains in second place with a time of 20:19:37. Davis moves into third with a time of 20:39:09.

Teams left on the 63-mile stage in Kemmerer/Diamondville at 9:00 a.m. in heavy snow conditions. The Evanston/Mountain View stage takes place on February 3 at 10:00 a.m.; followed by the race conclusion in Park City, Utah, on February 4.

With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality:  Festivities on offer for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball

Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR.  The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the dogs make to society. 

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For complete times from today’s race,  visit the race Website at www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact the race via e-mail at wystagestop@blissnet.com, or telephone at (307) 734-1163.

For high resolution images of the race, contact race photographer Leine Stikkel at lennistikkel@yahoo.com.