*** Cancelled due to poor snow conditions ***
DALE MUNFORD MEMORIAL SLED DOG RACE
Presented By: Great Lakes Sled Dog Association
Race Dates: January 28/29, 2023
Purse: (AB) $10,000 / (RB) $2,000
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Race Location
Kalkaska County Civic Center/Fairgrounds
1905 Fairgrounds Rd.
Kalkaska, MI 49646
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Driver’s Meeting and Race Start Times
Mandatory Driver’s Meeting Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM at Kalkaska County Civic Center
Race starts at 10AM on Saturday
Race starts at 9AM on Sunday
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Classes Offered
The following classes are ISDRA sanctioned and IFSS Accredited:
Unlimited Class (14 mi) for All Breed Group
6 Dog Class (6.6 mi) for All Breed, Registered Breed** and Sports Groups
4 Dog Class (4.8 mi) for All Breed, Registered Breed** and Sports Groups
2 Dog Class (3.1 mi) for All Breed and Registered Breed** Groups
2 Dog Skijoring Class (6.6 mi) for All Breed Group
ISDRA Sanctioned Junior Classes (these classes are not IFSS Accredited):
3 Dog (3.1 mi)
2 Dog (3.1 mi)
1 Dog (0.5 mi)
For all Junior mushers (anyone under the age of 16), please refer to the GLSDA JR race rules which are posted on the GLSDA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GLSDA
Adult “Run What You Brung” fun class (non ISDRA Sanctioned):
2-Dog Adult Class (3.1 mi), 2 Dog Sled/Kicksled/Skijor/Fat Tire Bike Fun Run. You may run both days OR 1 day for the same entry fee. You must be preregistered by the cutoff date. You will be timed.
**NOTE: Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds-NO ILP Dog
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Class Start Order
2 Dog Skioring Class
6 Dog Classes
4 Dog Classes
Lunch Break
Unlimited Class
2 Dog Classes
Junior Classes
2 Dog "Run What You Brung" Class
Start times will be determined after entries close
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Entry Close Date/Time
We are accepting online entries only which will close on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 9PM EST … Please no late entries/changes!
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Additional Race Requirements
No WhipsNo Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed
Sled Bag, Snow Hook and Snub Line Required in All Sled Classes
Mandatory Snub Line Start
*Vet on Call
*ISDRA Sanctioned and ISDRA Rules Apply
*Drivers May Enter Only One Team per Class
Helmets are required for JR classes
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GLSDA Membership Required to Race
GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here on bytepro
You can also pay for your membership at the driver’s meeting. You will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid.
Membership Chair: Dianna Koteskey, 7821 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Purse and Awards
Purse Payout (All Breed Classes) TOTAL $10,000:
Unlimited 6-Dog 4-Dog Skijoring
1. $1160 1. $812 1. $638 1. $500
2. $880 2. $616 2. $484 2. $300
3. $720 3. $504 3. $396 3. $200
4. $560 4. $392 4. $308
5. $360 5. $252 5. $198
6. $320 6. $224 6. $176
Purse Payout (Registered Breed Classes) TOTAL $2,000:
6-Dog 4-Dog
1. $348 1. $232
2. $264 2. $176
3. $216 3. $144
4. $168 4. $112
5. $108 5. $72
6. $96 6. $64
JR Class Awards:
TBD (JR awards will be listed here soon)
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Kent’s Kwaziest Mile
In honor of Kent Norwood (Lori Chezik’s brother) who passed away late last year, we will be having a “race within a race”. All adult classes entered in the race will be timed at the one mile mark on Saturday.
In each class, the team with the fastest first mile will receive a $100 cash award . These awards will be presented at 7:00 PM after the Saturday night Pasta Dinner. You must be present to receive your award.
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Race Activities
Silent Auction:
We will be having a Silent Auction in the Kalkaska County Civic Center that will start on Friday, January 27, 2023 and be closed down on Saturday evening just before the Pasta Dinner.
Raffle Tickets:
We will be selling raffle tickets for a Wolftrack Dog Cart (donated by Wolftrack Dog Carts, LLC) and the other items: 4-dog gangline (donated by Dianna Koteskey and Togo Traction Bike Antenna (donated by Cold Fusion Racing) with bungee line (donated by Nooksack Racing). Tickets will be available for purchase during the race weekend.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets, they are $15 each and offer a chance at 3 great prizes!
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Food
It is appreciated if you pre-pay for your Friday and Saturday night dinner here on bytepro when you pay for your race entries, but you will be able to purchase meals on site for an extra charge of $1 per meal. Kids under 5 will eat free with a paying adult.
Friday Evening Dinner (6:00 - 7:30PM):
We will be offering a Friday night dinner before the mandatory driver’s meeting. This will be a plated dinner featuring Pulled Pork Sandwiches with baked beans, chips and salsa and includes dessert and a beverage.
Saturday Evening Dinner (5:30 - 6:30PM):
We will be offering a Pasta Dinner on Saturday evening. This will be a choice of either 1) Broccoli Alfredo; or 2) Spaghetti with meat sauce; or 3) Spaghetti with veggie sauce. Sides for all choices include coleslaw and includes dessert and a beverage.
Breakfast on SAT and Sun (7:00 - 11:00 AM):
Offered by the Kiwanis Club at the Kaliseum.
Lunch on SAT and Sun (11:00AM - 3:00 PM):
Offered by Kalkaska 4-H at the Civic Center.
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Lodging Information
Please note that there is another event in Kalkaska on the same weekend as this race, so please make your hotel reservations early!
All Seasons Resort: (231) 258-0000
Granada Inn Motel: (231) 258-9131
Rodeway Inn: (231) 258-9119
North Country American Inn: (231) 384-6332
Camping is available at the race site, but it will be in a designated area off the ball fields. You will have to move your vehicle and dogs as it is not located in close proximity to the start/finish chutes. You must pay for your camping reservation here on bytepro at the time you register for your entries.
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Contact for Questions
For Questions regarding the race/food/activities, please contact:
Race Chair:
Lori Chezik
(231) 879-4138 (call or text)
kenloric@gmail.com
For Questions regarding race entries, please contact:
Entry Chair:
Diane Wright
(703) 622-9467 (call or text)
dwrightglsda@gmail.com