Photos of Musher Ray Redington Jr. during the 2016 Iditarod.

Photos of Musher Ray Redington Jr. during the 2014 Iditarod.

In this year's Iditarod, Ray Redington Jr. finished in 8th position, reaching Nome in roughly 9 days and 4 hours. He had 10 dogs left on his team.

Photos of Musher Ray Redington Jr. during the 2013 Iditarod.

Musher Ray Redington Jr. from Wasilla, Alaska.

Photos of Ray Redington Jr. during the 2013 Ceremonial race start.

Photos of Musher Ray Redington Jr. during the 2012 Iditarod.

Musher Ray Redington Jr. from Wasilla, Alaska. Ray reached the finish line in 7th place behind Sebastian Schnuelle. He and his dog team covered the 1100 miles in a little over 9 days.

In this long distance race, his average speed was approximately 5 miles per hour.

Musher Ray Redington Jr. is from Wasilla. He finished the 2009 Iditarod in 20th place.

Photos of Ray Redington Jr. outside of Willow.

Ray Redington Jr. on the first day of the Iditarod, at the ceremonial race start in Anchorage.