Skrevet av: Tor Mikkelsen/Transl. S.M.Arctander
Dato: 13.03.2013 08:17
Four teams have passed Hugh Neff and in front we find Inger Marie Haaland. She has some km on the next, Kristian Walseth, Ronny Frydelund, Trine Kristiansen Lyrek og Hugh Neff. Trine Lyrek is now on her way to the checkpoint, and it looks as if she will make a stop, while Walseth and Frydenlund passes straight through.
It looks as if Haaland has arrived almost an hour earlier than first predicted. She has in other words a good speed in her team. At the checkpoint she snacked the dogs, and ate some herself, got some equipment and started out again. Her dogs look fit.
Varangerbotn this morning. Photo: Niels Westphal
Rumours say that Ronny Frydenlund has ordered steak, but this will probably be food for the handlers. Ronny Frydenlund did not have time, he just passed through. On his way out he passed Kristian Walseth and is now in 2nd place.
Inger Marie Haaland has up until now driven very smart, had good rests, not been in front so she has had good trails. Therefor her speed has been high and her dogs have not had to wade in snow. Is what we see now a change in tactic? Does she want to drive faster?