Alaska's Iron Dog race features Todd Palin

The NASCAR of Alaska is the annual Iron Dog race. Fellow home school mom Tracey, who lives in Wasilla, has all the details with photos because she was there.

Sarah Palin's husband, Todd, who has won the race throughout the years, was in the lineup of participants for this rugged Alaskan sport:

Today’s Iron Dog course length 1,971 miles, starting in Big Lake to Nome and finishing in Fairbanks, making it the World’s longest snowmobile race. Participants must traverse in some of Alaska’s the most remote and rugged terrain while confronting some the harshest winter conditions. Survival skills are essential, making it the World’s toughest snowmobile race.

The race is nearing its end ... follow results here.