If it not the Iditarod in all reality, shouldn't they just change the name of the race?  If Daytona 500 is not being race in Daytona......would they still called it "Daytona 500"?? If the Yukon Quest took place between Barrow and Hope, would that still be a Yukon Quest?? Iditarod Race is suppose to be between Anchorage to Nome....or in modern sense, Willow to Nome. Sure move it north if safety is at sake but don't call it Iditarod since it no longer an Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Call it the northern start race as something Fairbanks like.....Pioneer Race!! Or "Gold Rush Race"....throwing out ideas.....LOL... Just food for thought.