Wyoming Musher Wendy Davis Wins Day Four of IPSSSDR, Maintains Overall Lead

January 30, 2007—Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyoming , had the fastest time on Day Four of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) completing the 54-mile course in 3:50:49. Grant Beck, from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada was second with a time of 4:11:13. Jacques Philip from Nenana, Alaska, came in third in 4:11:30.

In overall standings, Davis maintains the lead in 12:28:52; followed by Beck, in second place, with 13:19:54. Philip moves into third place with 13:23:45.

Teams departed on Day Four from Big Piney/Marbleton, a new stage added to the 2007 IPSSSDR. Teams averaged speeds ranging from 9.7 to 14.0 miles per hour.

Following Tuesday’s race, teams traveled to Alpine where the IPSSSDR will depart from the Greys River Trail at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31.

During the week, the race travels to Kemmerer/Diamondville, February 1; and Evanston/Mountain View, February 2, before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on February 3.

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 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 contributions 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.