Congratulations to Jon Korta!
Winner of the 2004 Yukon Quest 250 Sled Dog Race
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Congratulations to Jon Korta!
Winner of the 2004 Yukon Quest 250 Sled Dog Race |
| Racer Jon Korta from Galena Alaska wins the 2004 Yukon Quest 250 sled dog race with all 12 of his dogs. ..."I could have done it four times in a row"...says Jon as he speculates the possibilities of running the Yukon Quest or Iditarod next year. |
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<---Racer Jon Korta and lead Race Engineer Bob Mucha spend an afternoon at FireStorm Alaska Headquarters working on Jon's sled. Among some of the mods that took place there was new runners installed, ice spikes on the drag and backup tug line. ------> |
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<---More work being done on the sled as Bob contemplates allowing Jon the use of an Apple iPod while on the trail. "I'm not sure your taste in music is conducive to a sled dog race." |
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<---Bob and Jon load the sled onto the truck after the modifications are complete. If all goes as planned, FSA will be happy to sponsor Team Korta with a new sled dog trailer next year. |
| Canine inspector Tucker sneaks a quick look at all the dogs the day before the race. ----> |
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Jon and wife Tanya
"Team Korta". |
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All photos on this page are thumbnailed. Click on each one to see larger versions.
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Preparation for the start.
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The Dogs
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The start
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