Smyth tops Jonrowe in 50/50

WASILLA — Cim Smyth used a fast run on the second day of racing to surpass Dee Dee Jonrowe for the top overall time in the Aurora 50/50 held at the Aurora Dog Musher’s track in Wasilla this past weekend.

Jonrowe was the top finisher on Saturday, heading into Sunday’s 50-mile leg with a 16 second lead over Smyth. But Smyth beat Jonrowe by about 5 minutes on Sunday to claim the top spot.

Mushers Erin Reddington and Meredith Mapes both scratched. Mapes’ sled was hit by a snowmachiner and Reddington stopped to help her.

Aurora 50/50

Musher Day 1 Day 2 Total

1. Cim Smyth 3:01:01 2:44:26 5:45:27

2. Dee Dee Jonrowe 3:00:45 2:49:19 5:49:64

3. Karin Hendrickson 3:17:13 3:08:53 6:25:66

4. Ray Reddington 3:27:20 3:02:02 6:29:22

5. Mike Jonrowe 3:29:13 3:12:08 6:41:21

6. Angie Taggart 4:08:43 4:01:44 8:09:87

Erin Reddington Scratched

Meredith Mapes Scratched