Alaska Communications and Iditarod Rookie Becca Moore Honor Lifetime Dream at Iditarod XLIII
March 06 2015 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK), Alaska’s leading broadband
and IT solutions provider, will sponsor 2015 Iditarod™ rookie racer
Becca Moore at Iditarod XLIII.
Moore, 43, has long dreamt of running in Iditarod, known as “the
toughest race on Earth,” covering more than 1,000 miles across
Alaska’s most challenging terrain. Moore and husband, Iditarod
veteran Ramey Smyth, own and operate Smyth Racing Team Homestretch
Kennel, a professional sled dog racing kennel. Alaska
Communications has proudly sponsored Smyth Racing Team since
2012.
For years, the couple focused on Smyth’s racing career while
Becca helped raise their two children and train their dogs. Smyth’s
career includes wining the Kuskokwim 300, Tustemena 200 three
times, Knik 200 four times, Jr. Iditarod twice and Sheep Creek
classic twice. He has placed among the top 20 Iditarod finishers 17
times in a row. Smyth is now focused on supporting Moore in her
role as rookie Iditarod racer.
Moore began sled dog racing in 2000 and is a veteran of the 2009
Yukon Quest and several 200 and 300 mile races.
According to Moore, “I’ve long dreamt of not just training sled
dogs for Iditarod, but of actually running with them. The Iditarod
trail presents some of the most unique and challenging obstacles.
It takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance even to train for
such a race. Ramey and I wanted a partner that holds these same
values; we found that in Alaska Communications. Alaska
Communications’ support has allowed me to pursue my dream.”
“Alaska Communications is proud to be a major sponsor of
Iditarod rookie, Becca Moore. Becca’s commitment to her dogs, her
sport and the Iditarod is to be admired. We look forward to a long
partnership with one of Alaska’s premier racing teams,” Eric Lazo,
Alaska Communications vice president of product management and
marketing, said.
The Iditarod’s ceremonial start takes place Saturday, March 7,
in Anchorage. The restart takes place Monday, March 9, in
Fairbanks.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK) is a leading provider of
advanced broadband and IT managed service solutions for businesses
and consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable,
advanced statewide data and voice network with the latest
technology and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system
connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States. For more
information, visit www.alaskacommunications.com or
www.alsk.com.
Media Contact:
Hannah Blankenship
Hannah.Blankenship@acsalaska.com or (907) 564-1326
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