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1979 Jr. Iditarod Final Standings
1980 | Archive Index | 1978
February 22 & 23, 1979
Beginning with the 1979 Race, it was decided to hold the Jr Iditarod® to the Senior Division and lowering the age group to 14 through 17. Maximum team size would remain at 10. The trail ran from Knik Lake to Pt McKinzie with a mandatory layover at Point McKenzie and return to Knik Lake. Total trail was approximately 90 miles total. During the race, temperatures dipped to -26 on the back trail and -50 at Pt. McKenzie. Race Marshal Don Rosevear
Place Musher Hometown Hours Min Sec
1Clint MayeurGlenallen, AK09:15:40
2Clarence ShockleyTrapper Creek, AK09:36:05
3Kenny PughChugiak, AK10:21:05
4Jeff PralleKnik, AK12:35:25
5Scooter NewmanKnik, AK12:41:37
6Randy RaderKnik, AK14:39:45
Special Awards
  • Red Lantern - Randy Raider
  • Rookie of the Year - Jeff Pralle
  • Sportsmanship - Randy Rader
  • 1980 | Archive Index | 1978
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