The Junior Iditarod race is the week-end before. So do not panic. It will all come around.
Mushers can withdraw at any time.
Think about how to re-work your class work if this happens. Dog sled racing captivates students . Get the facts to refute any questions or complaints about animal abuse or to sell your others and your principal on your unit. And if you want to know why you should go to Alaska and see the race then see Dancing with the Dogs. This link is dead right now while they revamp their website.