Iron Dog approaches its final stage: Johnson, Aklestad in lead

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The 2016 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race is approaching its final stage, and Team 8 is cautiously guarding its lead.
The team of Eagle River’s Tyson Johnson and Palmer’s Tyler Aklestad were the first to reach Tanana this afternoon at 1:47 – 39 minutes faster than their closest competitors.
Aklestad said that his team is ready to go full throttle if necessary, but for now, they are choosing to play it safe – and not looking over their shoulders.
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