Ceri Godinez
Alcan 200 kicks off at a starting line near the Haines-Canada border.

Melted pistons, blown belts, an engine fire and a broken limb ensured the majority of racers did not finish this year’s Alcan 200. The race had 17 entrants, and of those, only six crossed the finish line.

While the race presents a risk for both racer and sled, as well as a substantial financial investment, it is irresistible to the adrenaline-fueled…