Hi Boys and Girls,

Here is the first update of Iditarod 42:

DATE:  March 3, 2014

TIME: 00:51

LEADERS:

1. Martin Buser

2. Kelly Maixner

3. Hugh Neff

4. Nicholas Petit

5. Allen Moore

WHERE ARE THE MUSHERS: The leaders and the next 8 teams have left Swentna, 22 mushers are in Swentna, All but one team has left Yetna Station and are on their way to Swentna.  It’s early in the race and all the teams are still close together.

 WEATHER:   The weather along the trail is 17 and fair.

 SCRATCHED: No one

 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you see what time this update was written?  What time is 00:51.  Check the next update for the answer!

 FAN QUESTION: This is where I’ll answer your questions- so ask away!!!!

There will be another update late this afternoon.  Enjoy the race!!!!!

Until tonight,

Gypsy