Kusko 300 statement in re Nic Petit

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Kusko 300 statement in re Nic Petit

Postby Breeze » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:17 am

"Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race
14 hrs ·

Official Race Statement:

Race officials have announced a penalty for Nicolas Petit based on today's finish in the Kuskokwim 300.

Petit crossed the finish line close behind winner Matthew Failor but it was immediately learned from Petit that he had traveled for several miles on Church Slough after leaving the marked race trail about 10 miles from the finish line. After considering the available information, Race Judges added one hour to Petit's time dropping him to fourth in the official standings.

Race rules require racers who lose the trail to return to the trail at the point the trail was lost. In this case a review of the trail showed numerous markers, including a bright orange highway light near the point where Petit left the trail. He acknowledged he saw the light but also informed judges he was running with his headlight off when he first left the trail. Several other racers also left the trail at the same location with their headlights off but all returned to the trail upon learning their error.

Race Judge Andy Angstman, who was part of the Race Officials team of Bill Eggimann, Beverly Chmielarczyk and Lukas Vanasse who made the decision, stated "Nicolas found a race official immediately upon finishing and acknowledged his error. He has been cooperative throughout this process, and has handled the situation very professionally."

If you have any questions please contact Race Manager, Madelene Reichard."



Gosh, this bothers me. I should probably be happy he 'fessed up on his own, but sheesh there is a bad taste in my mouth.
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Re: Kusko 300 statement in re Nic Petit

Postby txbennett » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:05 am

Well done Nic. Coincidentally it occurred when his tracker had stopped working so the race officials could not monitor his "track" to the finish.
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Re: Kusko 300 statement in re Nic Petit

Postby Moose » Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:06 am

Good guy.
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