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Shirilla Wins Again; Three-time Shirilla Wins 2008 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:18:00 GMT

Shirilla Wins Again; Three-time Shirilla Wins 2008 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Park City, UtahFebruary 2, 2008Melanie Shirilla of Lincoln, Mont., won the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with an overall time of 24:41:05. Shirilla gained the lead in Stage Five and maintained it throughout the final days of the race. Shirilla was the first woman to win the IPSSSDR in 2002 and won again in 2006 before winning todays race to become a three-time winner. Wendy Davis of Lander, Wyo., placed second in this years race with 25:03:25 and Jacques Philip of Nenana, Alaska, was third with 25:39:06. Shirilla began her professional mushing career in 2000. In addition to her IPSSSDR victories, her race resume includes a 2003 win of the Atta Boy 300. The IPSSSDR is an eight-day race, traveling through 10 Wyoming towns including Jackson, Lander, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Evanston and Mountain View before finishing in Park City, Utah. With its unique stage stop racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyomings host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities on offer for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals and snowshoe softball. 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, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org">http://www.wyomingstagestop.org</a>, contact the race via e-mail at <a href="mailto:bark@wyomingstagestop.org">bark@wyomingstagestop.org</a>, or telephone at 307.734.1163. Media Contact: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, 307.734.5335, <a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com">darla@wordenpr.com</a> -- To unsubscribe from: Media, just follow this link: <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e">http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e</a>=example@example.com&p=1234 Click the link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.

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Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:13:00 GMT

Sled Dogs Speed through Jackson in Race Opener

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sled Dogs Speed through Jackson in Race Opener IPSSSDR boasts eight days, 19 teams, 12 towns, two states and over 300 dogs Jackson, WyomingJanuary 25, 2008Cold temperatures and snow flurries provided perfect conditions for the start of the 2008 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), announced Race Director Frank Teasley. Fur and flakes flew as 19 teams left Jackson's Town Square in a noisy exodus to begin eight days of racing across Wyoming toward the February 2 race finish in Park City, Utah. Crowds lined the street for a glimpse of the dog athletes, but those who couldn't see the starting line were treated to a birds-eye view of the teams via a giant screen with a live feed. Lila Wheatley, who retired from the IPSSSDR after 10 years as race secretary, drove the first team from the starting line, followed by Town of Jackson Mayor Mark Barron and sponsor Pedigrees dignitary driver Derek Daugherty. The highly competitive 2008 field includes last year's champion Wendy Davis; Melanie Shirilla, the first IPSSSDR woman winner (2002) and also winner of the 2006 race; and Doug Swingley, four-time Iditarod Champion. Mushers and dogs raced through town on a three-mile snow-covered track specially created by the Town of Jackson Public Works department for the event, to a finish at Snow King Resort, where IPSSSDR title sponsor Pedigree hosted a free-to-the-public reception. The event concluded with Jackson Hole's Winter Carnival celebration complete with torchlight parade, dancing and fireworks. Following the Jackson stage, teams will continue to Lander, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View over the next week before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 2. With its unique "stage stop" racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyomings host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities on offer for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. 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, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/">www.wyomingstagestop.org</a>, contact the race via e-mail at <a href="mailto:wystagestop@blissnet.com">wystagestop@blissnet.com</a>, or telephone at 307.734.1163. Media Contact: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, 307.734.5335, <a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com">darla@wordenpr.com</a> -- To unsubscribe from: Media, just follow this link: <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e">http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e</a>=example@example.com&p=1234 Click the link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.

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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:57:00 GMT

Sled Dogs Speed through Jackson in Race Opener IPSSSDR boasts eight days, 19 teams, 12 towns, two states and over 300 dogs Jackson, WyomingJanuary 25, 2008Cold temperatures and snow flurries provided perfect conditions for the start of the 2008 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), announced Race Director Frank Teasley. Fur and flakes flew as 19 teams left Jackson's Town Square in a noisy exodus to begin eight days of racing across Wyoming toward the February 2 race finish in Park City, Utah. Crowds lined the street for a glimpse of the dog athletes, but those who couldn't see the starting line were treated to a birds-eye view of the teams via a giant screen with a live feed. Lila Wheatley, who retired from the IPSSSDR after 10 years as race secretary, drove the first team from the starting line, followed by Town of Jackson Mayor Mark Barron and sponsor Pedigrees dignitary driver Derek Daugherty. The highly competitive 2008 field includes last year's champion Wendy Davis; Melanie Shirilla, the first IPSSSDR woman winner (2002) and also winner of the 2006 race; and Doug Swingley, four-time Iditarod Champion. Mushers and dogs raced through town on a three-mile snow-covered track specially created by the Town of Jackson Public Works department for the event, to a finish at Snow King Resort, where IPSSSDR title sponsor Pedigree hosted a free-to-the-public reception. The event concluded with Jackson Hole's Winter Carnival celebration complete with torchlight parade, dancing and fireworks. Following the Jackson stage, teams will continue to Lander, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View over the next week before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 2. With its unique "stage stop" racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyomings host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities on offer for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. 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, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/">www.wyomingstagestop.org</a>, contact the race via e-mail at <a href="mailto:wystagestop@blissnet.com">wystagestop@blissnet.com</a>, or telephone at 307.734.1163. -- To unsubscribe from: Media, just follow this link: <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e">http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/cgi-mojo/mojo.cgi?f=u&l=Media&e</a>=example@example.com&p=1234 Click the link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.