In a world of uncertainty there is a constant. If Pete Kaiser is running the Kusko he will most likely leave the final checkpoint in first place. Kaiser did just that at 5:47am AKST.
The nine-time champion did as he always does and carefully, methodically, picked off teams one by one Saturday afternoon and into late evening. The team came into the final checkpoint and their mandatory rest a full 17 minutes ahead of the second place team of Riley Dyche.
If you feel a sense of Deja Vu, thats because the two battled it out at the end last year. Difference is this year Riley approached this race in much the same way as Pete. It wasnt full throttle out of the gate. He waited and picked off teams once he hit the inbound trail.
It is not yet a lock for who will cross the finishline first. We've seen the lead be lost in the final stretch. Pete's been here so many times, and it's the trail he grew up on. It will be a tough challenge for Riley - time will tell.
Outbound Pete ran this section in just over five hours. It was a crisp night with no wind at the start. This morning they are hit by wind which could slow some teams down.
Start looking for the champ at about 9:20am AKST.
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