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And they are off!! Literally!!

It’s never a dull moment in dogsled racing and today was no exception. What started pretty slow to be honest ended up with a BANG! The announcer said “7-6-5” and off he went with a 5 second head start!! What well trained dog, though as he kept looking back and just hung in there about 5 yards or so in front of the Team until Pete set the hook and reconnected the harness. Apparently the brass snap got stuck and she was off in a flash!

There were a few strained faces to be sure and a few words as well– “What the heck just happened??” Ron, Sterling, and others were pretty concerned, but a few minutes later a short text from Pete– “got him”

Oh what a relief! As you look at the photos of Target in lead, but not connected to the Team it’s actually pretty cool. The Team is doing as ordered and off to the Trail!!

Here are the photos! Pete and the Team are off for their 15th run to Nome! Lots of excitement for the next 10 days!

Join us as we travel to Nome on the interwebs! Go Team Kaiser!!

It was a cold one out on the streets of Anchorage this morning as Kaiser Racing took to the “trail” for the ceremonial start of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Race.

Fans and sponsors were welcomed to one of the coldest ceremonial starts in many years. Wind and cold temperatures, however, did nothing to cool the warm wishes and the celebration that is this event.

Luckily as the sun grew brighter, so did temperatures and before long it was time to “GO” as Team Kaiser with Pete on the runners, Dad Ron on the tag sled, and Bethany and Aylee as Iditariders made it off in 26th position for a truly family affair. Many have gotten a chance to ride along including Pete’s Mom Janet, but this is the first time for both Bethany and Aylee. The little girl was ready to go-go-go and nothing but smiles as they made their way through to Campbell Creek airstrip.

Tomorrow will be the main event as Pete and the Team get away from the crowds and get this race underway. Though this is an important event, Pete is more than ready to get out on the trail. After nearly a week of festivities, all of the training and preparation are really what he is here for!!

Weather is supposed to be great tomorrow with cool temps and sunny skies for the restart at 2pm in Willow. Join us to send off Pete and the Team! Go Team Kaiser!!

Here’s the photos!

Pete draws his bib number at the 2024 Iditarod Musher Drawing in Anchorage, Alaska.

Remember the number 26! For the next 12 days or so, we’ll be following bib 26 for Pete’s 15th run of the Iditarod run to the burled arches in Nome! Pete and the Team have been in Anchorage all week for the pre-Iditarod festivities including veterinary checks, musher meetings, and more.
Last night was the final event before meeting on 4th avenue in Anchorage Saturday morning for the ceremonial start.

38 Teams will leave leave the chute with Team Kaiser leaving in 26 position.

NEWS FLASH! This year’s Iditarider is none other than Bethany and Aylee!! WOW! They are both super excited to finally get a chance to experience the cheers of the fans as they make their way through Anchorage during the ceremonial start. Way to go Team Kaiser!!

Make sure to stop down and say hello and wish Pete and the Team well on Saturday morning! See ya there!

Go Team Kaiser!!