The newly crowned Bogus Creek 150 champ Richie Diehl blew past front runner Nicolas Petit earlier this evening to take the lead of the Kuskokwim 300 race. Diehl came in on the heels of Petit into Tuluksak #3, but Petit had a mandatory hour of rest left to take - Diehl's rest is up. After taking only a couple of minutes to leave a dog with handlers, Diehl and his team of 11 dogs left the checkpoint taking the lead. All Petit could do is watch.
Petit was not alone in his rest strategy. Former Kusko champ Jeff King also must take an hour in Tuluksak #3. Diehl has been joined by 5-time Kusko Champion Pete Kaiser, and Kusko 300 rookies Father Alexander Larson and Issac Underwood. Just recently Petit and King gave chase. Each team will have a 4 hour mandatory layover in Tuluksak on their return before running into the finish.
The race is far from over, buckle up. The finish looks to be dramatic. Still a lot of race left, but it's quickly being eaten up.
Who needs sleep?
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