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Jackson, Wyoming—February 1, 2009—Wendy Davis of Lander, Wyo., led Day Two of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with the fastest time of 2:58:04. Davis averaged 14.5 miles per hour on the 43-mile loop from South Pass.

Melanie Shirilla from Lincoln, Mont., was a close second with a time of 2:58:38; in third, Bruce Magnusson from Manchester, Mich., posted a time of 3:02:07.

On Monday, February 2, teams will race a 35-mile stage from Cora to Pinedale at 9 a.m. for Day Three of the race. Additional upcoming stages include Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Evanston, Lyman/Mountain View, and finally Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 7.

With its unique dog-friendly "stage stop" racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing the host towns to show their hospitality. Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball.

The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society.

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact the race via e-mail at [email protected], or telephone at 307.734.1163.