The dog and drivers line up for the start of the race. You can feel the excitement in the air. The dog paw the ground anxious to be off,while the musher make last minute preparation for the long trek ahead. The onlookers cheer and encourage them. This sled race is known internationnally to be one of the longest and toughest sled races in the world. It' the lditarod trail sled Dog Race in Alaska, USA. It has become very popular over the years with over 65 teams taking part frome Alaska as wall many other countaies.