Race official Heath Scott braces against kicked-up snow as
racers whiz past the finish line at Saturday’s ALCAN 200
snowmachine event. Jenna Kunze photo.

On the far side of the finish line, snowmachines sailed in and racers dismounted, gladly accepting cups of coffee or hot cocoa with both hands. By the time Randy Wood of Fairbanks sputtered in, he was met with slaps on the back from his friends.

Noticing tears in his clothing and…