Fairbank Junior Dog Musher's Association

This year, all kids who are competent mushers are eligible to race in the Junior North American Championships March 2-4, regardless of whether they have raced in Fairbanks Jr. Dog Mushers preliminary races. See race rules tab above for rules. The Junior NAC starts at noon all 3 days.

For practice, the last preliminary races are February 25 and 26. Come to either or both days. Races start at noon.

February 25 and 26 at the Jeff Studdert race grounds on Farmer’s loop. This is your last chance to race before the Championships on March 2-4. Races start at noon both days.

FAIRBANKS JUNIOR DOG MUSHERS’ ASSOCIATION
February 5, 2012 Race
1-DOG TEMP: 12 TRAIL: Good
0.25 mile

2-DOG TEMP: 12 TRAIL: Good

1 Mile

6-DOG TEMP: 12 TRAIL: Good
8.0 miles
Bib     Musher                  Dogs    Time            Finish Order

Come out Sunday, Feb. 5 for our race! Work up an appetite before that big football game food. Click on the Schedule tab above for race times.

Just in case anyone is wondering why the Fairbanks Jr. Dog Mushers is not having a race today. The official temperature at the airport is -49F. The temperature at website headquarters in North Pole is about -58F.

Through wind and blowing snow, the following mushers are to be congratulated for their commitment and love of dogs!

TRAIL:  windy,windblown drifts, Temperature -4 degrees Fahrenheit

6-DOG 6.2 MILES TEMP: – 4 TRAIL: windblown

1-DOG .25 MILES TEMP: – 4 TRAIL: windy,windblown drifts

Temperature is up, trail is in, let’s race! Official temperature at 458-7345, ext 1113 was -4 at 7 a.m.  That’s right, there’s no zero on the back-end of that four.  The 8 a.m. temperature should be just fine! Come on out, race, help us get started!

Skip at Chena Lakes reports: JUST WANTED YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE TO KNOW THE MUSHING TRAILS AT THE LAKE ARE READY FOR USE ANYTIME.

Amanda reports that the ADMA trails are in great conditions. Lets hope for a race tomorrow!

I feel like I’m repeating myself, but again, there may not be a race tomorrow (Sunday), as the cold spell continues. Just like last week, CHECK THE WEATHER at 907-458-3745 option 1113. If it’s -24 or warmer, we’ll have a FUN RUN. If it’s -14 or warmer, it will be an official RACE!

Race order will be as follows:
3 and 4 dog class should be at the hall to sign in by 10:45.
11 am ski jor class, 11:30 is the 4 dog class, 6 mins after last adult entrant will be the 3/4 dog junior division.  16 mins after last 4 junior will be the 6 dog division, same with the junior class, 16 mins later the 8 dog class, while they are on the trail depending on entrants we can have the 1/2 dog class, and finish them during the adults’ open-class race, if need be. If there are few mushers the races will be over quickly. Be sure you are at the hall, and have your bib, fill out your paper work and pay your dues in plenty of time before the race!

Parents, please be sure to dress your mushers well, including your teenagers. Wind chill can be brutal, even for the 1-doggers and 2-doggers. The temperature drops quite a bit as the trail goes down the hill. Don’t let your children get frost bite!

Mother nature has done it again! It’s -40 Friday night. The likelihood that it will be warm enough tomorrow (Saturday) to race? Pretty slim. Check the weather. If it’s -24 or warmer, we’ll have a FUN RUN. If it’s -14 or warmer, it will be an official RACE! Water at the hall may not be working, so if there is a race, please plan accordingly.