Iron Dog Pro Class 2022 TEAM 2
SKI-DOO - POLARIS
Sponsors: Polaris Racing, Polaris Engineered Lubricants, Ski-Doo, Fly Racing, Woody’s Traction Products, CandA Pro Skis, Rigid Industries, Rugged Radios, Caliber Products, J. Bauer Trucking, Inc., Dahle Enterprises, Olson Farm Acres LLC, 139 Designs, Northern Chill, Lone Pine Fabrication
Jacob Dahle
Age: 33 From: Morristown, Minn. Status: Rookie Riding: Ski-Doo Renegade XRS Bio: I continue to make poor choices by investing my savings into racing dirt track in the summer, riding sleds (not snowmachines) in the mountains, and flying my plane; I have yet to see a return on my investments. If you see me lacking on the racecourse, play “Dragula,” by Rob Zombie as loud as you can to amp me up. Other Racing Experience: I’ve won some races but lost a lot more. Eight-time Sled Storm champion on PlayStation. Personal Sponsors: My mom, grandma, Troy and Brenda, family, the memory of the “Bush Hog” and “The Blue 23,” the 1980 I-500 Champion Bruce Olson, Lori, Carey Daku and Ski-Doo Racing, Bobby Menne, Levi Althens, John Eicher, Doug Dixon-Fine Line Interiors, co-workers, my boss, everyone who bought T-shirts, anyone who helps us during the race, local Alaskans cheering us on during the race, and other Iron Dog racers who helped us get to the starting line; I’ve asked questions to almost every racer, and I appreciate all the help/advice/criticisms.
Leah Bauer
Age: 34 From: Eau Claire, Wis. Status: Rookie Riding: Polaris Indy Cross Country Bio: I currently race snowmobiles in the Pro Women’s and Sport Factory 600 classes for the COR Powersports cross country series (previously USXC). I also road race vintage cars with my dad in the summer. I love action sports and adrenaline! One could say I’m a professional fun-haver. Other hobbies include off-roading, surfing, snowboarding, volleyball, working out, modeling and graphic design. Other Racing Experience: USXC Park Rapids 200: 2017, second place, Pro Women’s Class; I-500: 2017, fourth place, Pro Women’s Class; COR Powersports Lakewoods 100: 2018, second place Pro Women’s Class; USXC Dyrdahl Memorial 200: 2019, first place Pro Women’s Class; COR Powersports Lakewoods 100: 2019, first place Pro Women’s Class, first place Sport Factory 600; COR Powersports Lakewoods 100: 2021, first place Pro Women’s Class; COR Powersports Heartland 200: 2021, second place Pro Women’s Class Personal Sponsors: Special thank you to Bruce and Lori Olson for helping out over my entire racing career; all of my friends and family who have supported me in this crazy sport, especially my parents who I’ve been telling for the last three years, “This is my last year of racing” (Sorry!); our fans who have purchased Team 2 merchandise to help with race costs; Airtec Sports Menomonie, BJ Bauer Performance, Midwest Solar, POD Active, RIDE Brand, Racer Coffee Co., Tim & Dawn Knutson, Anytime Fitness Eau Claire; shout out to the other Iron Dog teams who have been so helpful in answering questions and giving advice!
Wins by Brand • 17 Wins on Polaris • 11 Wins on Arctic Cat • 6 Wins on Ski-Doo • 3 Wins on Yamaha
TEAM 4
ARCTIC CAT
Sponsors: Bubba Grub, Team Arctic, Northern Power Sports, Northwest Arctic Borough, City Of Kiana, Klim, Grip ’n Rip Racing, Wolf Creek Sales & Service, Kobuk River Kuupaiq
Jim Baldwin
Age: 46 From: Kiana Status: Rookie Riding: Arctic Cat 600 R XC Bio: I was born and raised in Northwest Alaska. I live in Noorvik (my wife’s hometown), 23 miles down the river from Kiana. I’m a former Red Dog Miner, after 24 years working at a man camp, I finally get to be home every night with my family. I enjoy recreational activities year-round on the Kobuk River. Other Racing Experience: Kotzebue Race, ACRA Kotzebue-Kiana, Nome Golovin; most recently: 2021 Kotzebue Race, third place open class Personal Sponsors: Wife Kim, TyBabe, Bub, Brenna Boo, Little Jim, Auntie Rose & family, Frank Sampson, Sam Sampson, Girlie Field
Steven Williamson
Age: 23 From: Noorvik Status: Rookie Riding: Arctic Cat RXC Bio: I grew up in Noorvik and now live in Kotzebue. I like to ride snowmachines and other outdoor activities. Other Racing Experience: I started racing in 2016 Kotzebue af/wg DNF, 2021 Nome-Golovin 600 class first place, and 2021 Kotzebue af/wg second place Personal Sponsors: Arctic Cat, Northern Power Sports, Bubba Grub, Klim, Northwest Arctic Borough, Kobuk River Kuupaiq, Frank and Fran Sampson, Rose Sampson, Mary Hyatt and boys, Kacie Sampson, Stephanie Sampson, Louis Edenshaw, family and supporters
TEAM 5
POLARIS
Sponsors: Three Bears Alaska Inc., Polaris Industries, Crowley Fuels, GPS Alaska, Hatcher Pass Polaris, Prism Design and Construction, Unleashed HP, Jennifer Byers ANP LLC, Glenn Marlin-State Farm, Klim, Stud Boy Traction, Walker Evans Racing, A2D Sledworks, QAP, 139 Designs, Aspire Realty Group, Sunsation Sun Spa & Cryo, Airport Equipment Rentals, Mad Hatter Alaska, Tri-Jet Precision Cutting LLC
Tom Davis
Age: 28 From: Wasilla Status: Rookie Riding: Polaris Cross Country Bio: Tom was born in Anchorage and grew up playing comp hockey. He began riding and racing sleds after high school, which quickly became his new focus. Now, as foreman for Quality Asphalt Paving, he works mostly in the summer and not as much in the winter, which allows him plenty of time to ride. This is going to be his first Iron Dog, and he couldn’t be more excited. Other Racing Experience: 2019 Mayors Cup, fourth place, 2018 Alyeska, sixth place Personal Sponsors: Miranda, my family and The Lumberjacks
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