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Thomas Waerner, the 2020 Iditarod champion, is leading the new Expedition Class in the race with his friend Kjell Inge Rokke. This non-competitive group has extra support, including a crew for dog care and meal preparation, and they use a snowmachine for braking. Waerner finds it easier with more resources, while Rokke has faced challenges but is looking forward to the flat Yukon stretches. The duo plans to push towards Nome with shorter rests, while competitive mushers trail behind. The rising costs of mushing are a concern, but Rokkes investment and setups like Expedition Class may bring fresh funding to keep the sport alive.

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