Stratford Nighthawks Sled Dog Race

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Stratford Nighthawks Sled Dog Race
Date: February 2009

The Stratford Nighthawks Sled Dog Race is held each winter in Stratford NH by the North Country Mushers and Stratford Nighthawks Snowmobile Club. The race was begun in 2004 to help promote good relations between the snowmobile clubs and local mushers and mushing clubs.

2008 RACE

Pete and Candy Livingston (CT natives; now full time residents of North Stratford. Active members of the North Country ATV club and Stratford Nighthawks. Proprietors of the Blueberry Hill Inn and Cafe) seen here with Kathy Lesinski of Broad Brook, CT (winner of the 30 mile class).
CURRENT RACE RESULTS	RACE PHOTOS

The first Nighthawks Race brought over 100 mushers from around New England to race in the 15 and 30 mile classes.

Current News
2008 Results have been posted.
Photos are now available .

Many thanks to Sue Millman, Earnie Gaudes, Roger Hoyt, Mike Bennett, Richard Cotter and the ATV volunteers for their assistance coordinating the parking lot and with start/finish line timing. This event would not have gone so smoothly without them!!

Thanks as well to the Youth Group for feeding us all weekend and to Erv Connary of Everything Engraving for the beautiful trophies

All race participants are expected to understand and follow the North Country Mushers Race Rules:

* NO whips, muzzles or full choke chains will be permitted.
* Sleds and other equipment must be in safe working order.
* Sleds must have a sled bag capable of carrying a dog.
* Drivers will be required to carry fire starter and a knife on their person.
* Drivers must have an operating headlamp in their sled bag or on their person.

Notice to all drivers: All dogs participating in this event must have a current certificate of rabies inoculation signed by a licensed veterinarian. Dogs must also be current on Distemper. Proof of inoculation, original or Photostat copies, certificates or letter signed by a licensed veterinarian on his business stationary must be available for presented to the race secretary.