2008 Phoenix Idiotarod

From the Phoenix New Times blurb:

It’s fair to say that last year’s inaugural Phoenix Idiotarod was a success. No bodies were impaled or skulls busted open during the human-powered, urban shopping-cart race. But who knows what’ll happen when the dumb-a-thon returns to the pothole-heavy downtown streets? Is this a measure of success? Well, that’s up to interpretation. No matter what we think, feel free to be a fool by, uh, borrowing a shopping cart, dressing in costume, and recruiting some fellow partners in low IQ for the ’08 version.

All this for the low, low price of $6 and our dignity!

This isn't an inclusive photo set, just some images I thought were interesting from those photos posted immediately after the race. Still sorting out the photo credits...

Additional Photos:
Luuuger's photos
Phoenix New Times slide show (Slide 5 is 5 Girls 1 Cart)

Photo Credits:

The Winners

The hashers kicked ass this weekend though we were all guilty of racist behavior. We took first and second place, although WMD would have been a strong contender for the win had they not skated right past the final challenge. Even more impressive since they were racing on 3 wheels and a duct tape nub by the end of it.

First Place: Leg Humper Express - Note the aerodynamic alpine skis, lightweight cart, dynamic baffling, quality climbing ropes & harnesses and a beer in each hand. Note the decorating party supplanted by a Friday evening drunk. Hash training at it's finest.