"Mushing 101" Question

[libby the lab]

I just started following mushing online with the Iditarod this year.
I was watching the Sweepstakes start a few minutes ago (thanks to the iditaproject camera on front street) and noticed a staggered start. If it the first one to cross the finsh line wins and it is close, is there some compensation made somewhere on the trail for the different start times?
Cindy, Libby and Hank

[tanglefoot]

good question...not sure actually, no mandatory rest on the sweeps so not sure! anyone.......

[dilli]

Good question libby the lab .. and here's your answer

http://www.allalaskasweepstakes.org/RaceRules.html

from INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES SUPPLEMENT

3. The time differential will be made up at a randomly selected checkpoint decided by the lead judge just prior to the race start at 10:00 AM on March 26, 2008. Mushers should not sign in at this checkpoint until the dog count and dog identification is verified by the checker and himself. The differential checkpoint will remain confidential until the first musher’s arrival at that point.

[flowerpower]

Why do they need to keep it a secret?

[dilli]

To add mystery and intrigue?

[Breeze]

Because the line-up of mushers at the AAS start were a Motley Crew of Back-country Sleddog Racing Pirates, historically known for using every trick in the book to gain an advantage in competition?

Why did Daniel, our TSFR, require us to edit our race picks with a total elapsed time?

Gotta spring a surprise on everyone just to keep it interesting.

Breeze

[tanglefoot]

well done all good work finding the answers.

[Heidi]

Because the line-up of mushers at the AAS start were a Motley Crew of Back-country Sleddog Racing Pirates, historically known for using every trick in the book to gain an advantage in competition?

Love your answer Breeze!

Why did Daniel, our TSFR, require us to edit our race picks with a total elapsed time?

Because there's too much of a chance of a tie with only a Top 5 and so few mushers.

[ThisSpaceForRent]

Why did Daniel, our TSFR, require us to edit our race picks with a total elapsed time?

Gotta spring a surprise on everyone just to keep it interesting.

Breeze

Zorro made me do it....LOL


GoZorroGo the Golden Harness of the Triple Crown could be yours..

Good question Libby...you type well for a Lab...

daniel...tsfr

[Breeze]

probably the wrong place for a shot in the dark guess.....

Curry.... from Zack Steer's team..... who is your daddy?????


Zorro?

Breeze