quam and mckenna conquer iron dog with arctic cat twin spar chassis

Arctic Cat snowmobiles have won 9 out of the past 12 Iron Dog races, the toughest snowmobile race around. This is quite a testament to the durability of an Arctic Cat chassis over the course of 1,976 miles.

The Alaskan Iron Dog Race course starts in Big Lake goes to Nome and finishes in Fairbanks, making it not only the toughest, but world's longest snowmobile race. Racers travel some of Alaska's most remote and rugged terrain while tackling the harshest winter conditions. All competitors in each race class are comprised of two riders aboard two snowmobiles for the safety of the competitors.

First place this year was the number 14 team of Eric Quam from Eagle River, Alaska, and Marc McKenna of Anchorage, Alaska, who netted an overall winning time of 42:33:40, while the number 18 team of Andy George from Wasilla, Alaska, and Dwayne Drake of Fairbanks, Alaska, finished second with a 43:55:17.

"This is the first year I've been on the new Twin Spar chassis; I was amazed at how little energy they actually take to ride," said Marc McKenna.

Other notable Arctic Cat finishes in the Pro class were the 2007 winners Scott Davis of Soldotna, Alaska, and Todd Pallin of Wasilla, Alaska, finishing fourth with a time of 45:32:07.