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Yukon Quest Preview

By Dan Bross and Libby Casey

Fairbanks, AK – Mushers are gathered in Fairbanks for the start of the 2006 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. The start chute is set up on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, and 22 teams are preparing to hit the trail Saturday. KUAC's Libby Casey and Dan Bross talk about the start order, and the teams that are expected to compete for the top spots in this year's race.