Iron Dog inducts five into the Hall of Fame
The Iron Dog Race Hall of Fame is dedicated to showcasing the rich and exciting history, along with honoring the men and women of the Iron Dog Race Snowmobile event at both the recreational and competitive levels. The inductees of the 2025 Hall of Fame have provided countless memories as racers and race officials, they have supported our organization and racers financially and though encouragement – and provided industry information since the inception of our race, supporting our foundation and our sport.
In 2025 the Iron Dog Board of Directors inducts five new “ultimate fans” who holster a bivy of experience! Congratulations to them all and thank you for all you’ve given the Iron Dog Race!
Korey Cronquist
Korey Cronquist
Owner Team CC, Race veteran, race/team sponsor, industry informant
“Korey Cronquist has been instrumental to the Ski-Doo brand in many ways. His incredible feedback, technical knowledge and input not only helps us to develop our products but also his strength as a team leader and mentor to the racers is what has built a winning program. We would not be able to achieve the wins and success we have had without his support. The amount of racers he has helped over the years is insurmountable. We thank Korey for all of his help and we couldn’t be more proud than to see him inducted into the Iron Dog Hall of Fame.”
– Carey Daku Ski-Doo Racing
Chris Graeber
Chris Graeber
Manager Hatcher Pass Polaris, volunteer (race marshal
from 2007-2016), race/team sponsor
“Chris Graeber is the ultimate Iron Dog volunteer, race marshal, sponsor and human. She is so loved and respected in this sport by the racers, racer families, volunteers and fans from Big Lake to Nome (and back again). She is a true fan of Iron Dog – regardless of the brand of sled. – Savanha House, director and 2025 race marshal.
“Chris is still a “super fan” and volunteer, spending countless hours monitoring social media and even at the finish of the 2024 race she stepped in last minute as an second MC.” – Mike Vasser, Iron Dog executive director
Gary Eoff
Gary Eoff
Veteran racer, volunteer (trail breaker), team sponsor
“Gary is a real example of the tradition of racing and our state, and not to mention one heck of a partner! He got the bug in 1969 racing cross country and graduated to the Iron Dog in 1985 (with me) – defeating the returning champs by only 3 seconds and winning in his first and only attempt. After checking that box, Gary moved on to trail breaking for the race; in his mind he had nothing to prove racing! After trail breaking on everything from Bravos to 121 Cats to finally VK 540 long tracks, he checked that box and moved on to flying support for teams – different racers and six winning teams.”
– Scott Davis, seven-time champion and Hall of Fame member
Steve Deptula
Steve Deptula
Founder of High Performance Auto, veteran racer,
volunteer (trail breaker), race/team sponsor
“Steve was one of the driving forces in the early days of pioneering the Iron Dog Race, as a trail breaker and a financial contributor – not to mention he finished second place in the inaugural race! Steve has always been a visionary – be that the race itself or for teams – he is the mastermind behind what is known as the “Iron Dog Bag” and “Iron Dog Seats,” custom bags and seats making travel on the Iron Dog or in recreational riding lighter and more effective. – Doug Dixon Board president.
“I don’t know of a week that has gone by since my role as ED that Steve hasn’t called just to check in or offer an ear, his support and knowledge. He has been hugely helpful!” – Mike Vasser, Iron Dog executive director
Nate Perkins
Nate Perkins
Volunteer (trail breaker/checkpoint/race marshal)
“Nate did everything I asked of him – from the late 1980s (until he retired), he was the man to call in Nome, and he’d step up and volunteer enthusiastically for any Iron Dog role, from trail marking to checkpoint to race safety –everything to ensure a successful race.” – Retired logistic volunteer and Hall of Fame member Dave McKibbon.