1978
In 1978 Dick Mackey beat Rick Swenson by one second.
the closets finish in the iditarod was in 1961, when two sleders where 2 seconds apart.
6 dogs at the finish
The largest number of mushers to finish a race is 77.
Dick Macky ans Rick Swenson wete very close to winning but Macky won.
it is declared by who wins it
Norman Vaughan
Javier Lopez :)
It starts in Willow And Finishes In Nome.
8 months
The Burled Arch