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2015
CANVAS AUCTION
THURSDAY | MARCH 19, 2015 | BOYCE THEATRE, STAMPEDE PARK
RECEPTION 3:30 P.M. • AUCTION 5 P.M.
BUY A WAGON, BE PART OF
HISTORY IN 2015
AN EXCLUSIVE ALBERTA EXPERIENCE
Since 1923, Chuckwagon racing has been an integral part of the Calgary
Stampede. Today, the GMC Rangeland Derby continues to be one of
the marquis events of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, enjoyed by
a live audience of over 190,000 and broadcast nationally on CBC and
Sportsnet.
The GMC Rangeland Derby is truly a one of a kind event, boasting the
richest purse in the sport of Chuckwagon racing and one of the most
unique and authentic advertising opportunities for organizations to
align their brand. Behind the thundering of hooves each evening is
more than 90 years of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede.
With many chuckwagon families passing down the sport through
multiple generations, cheering on the familiar names and faces has
become an annual tradition for the crowds that gather to enjoy these
incredible races.
In addition to being part of one of Canada’s most iconic events,
advertisers enjoy the chance to host unique behind the scenes events
for clients, staff and friends or to partner with your favourite charity.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the heart-stopping action.
The GMC Rangeland Derby is a
great return on your investment
with opportunities to entertain
clients, friends or partner with your
organization’s favourite charity
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EXCEPTIONAL EXPOSURE:
• Over 10 days your brand has the potential to be seen by a live
audience of over 190,000.
• The GMC Rangeland Derby is broadcast across Canada on
both CBC and Sportsnet, reaching an audience of 2.8 million *
viewers in 2014, up 134,000 viewers from 2013. In addition, a
live streaming broadcast was seen by an additional audience of
60,000* on cbc.ca over the 10 days if the 2014 Calgary Stampede.
* Source - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
• The final weekend of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and GMC
Rangeland Derby were broadcast on RFD-TV, a subscription
based specialty channel in the United States, reaching 100,000
households**
**Source - Rural Media Group Inc.
• All ten days of the GMC Rangeland Derby is broadcast live on
RURAL RADIO, channel 80 on Sirius XM satellite radio.
• Over 61,000 unique page views on the Rangeland Derby page of
calgarystampede.com
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SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
AND THE COST
As a chuckwagon advertiser you can choose to use a canvas independently
or share the opportunity with up to nine other organizations.
WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
To ensure that chuckwagon advertisers maximize their experience, a
liaison from the Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Committee is assigned
to work directly with each advertiser. We are eager to provide assistance,
answer questions, share historical best practices and help you become
familiar with this unique opportunity.
GET READY, START BIDDING
The 2015 Canvas Auction will take place on Thursday, March 19th.
The 36 drivers that have qualified for the 2015 Calgary Stampede are the
best of the best from the two professional chuckwagon circuits in Canada.
Biographies and racing history for each of the drivers is provided below for
the consideration of interested companies.
In 2014, prices for canvases ranged from $45,000 to $170,000 per
chuckwagon with an average purchase price of $ 98,403.
TO REGISTER FOR A BID CARD PLEASE CONTACT:
403.261.0107
[email protected]
RESERVE YOUR BID CARD ONLINE AT:
cs.calgarystampede.com/events/gmc-rangeland-derby/
canvas-auction/entry-form.html
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2014 CALGARY STAMPEDE
CANVAS AUCTION RESULTS
Jason Glass
Kelly Sutherland
Kurt Bensmiller
Rae Croteau Jr.
Layne MacGillivray
Rick Fraser
Troy Dorchester
Mark Sutherland
Jordie Fike
Obrey Motowylo
Kirk Sutherland
Wayne Knight
Chad Harden
Jerry Bremner
Colt Cosgrave
Doug Irvine
Barry Hodgson
Tim Haroldson
Vern Nolan
Reg Johnstone
Jamie Laboucane
Brian Laboucane
Ray Mitsuing
Luke Tounier
Logan Gorst
Chanse Vigen
Layne Bremner
John Walters
BJ Carey
Gary Gorst
Shane Nolin
Darcy Flad
Devin Mitsuing
Kris Molle
Roger Moore
Mike Vigen
$170,000
$145,000
$140,000
$135,000
$135,000
$130,000
$120,000
$125,000
$130,000
$120,000
$115,000
$110,000
$110,000
$105,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$90,000
$90,000
$87,500
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
$75,000
$75,000
$70,000
$67,500
$60,000
$60,000
$52,500
$50,000
$45,000
TOTAL AMOUNT BID: $3,542,500 AVERAGE BID: $98,403 HIGHEST BID: $170,000
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Kurt Bensmiller
Auction Order #1
Birth Date: May 1, 1983
Residence: Dewberry, Alberta
2014 was a great year for Kurt as he was
named the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby Champion; his horse
“ACE” was named the Champion Left
Leader of the Calgary Stampede Equine
Outfit of Excellence. He won the Ponoka
Stampede and placed second in the WPCA standings. 2013 he made it into the
GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday”. He placed in the top ten 22
times on the WPCA Pro Tour and his horse “ACE” was named the Champion Left
Leader of the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence. Kurt was the 2012 Strathmore
Heritage Days Champion.
Rae Croteau Jr.
Auction Order #2
Birth Date: February 10, 1982
Residence: Sundre, Alberta
2015 will be Rae’s 15th consecutive year
racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he qualified
for the Championship Sunday Final Heat
of the GMC Rangeland Derby. His horse
“TOM” was named the Champion Outrider
Horse of the Calgary Stampede Equine Outfit of Excellence and “CHIP” was
named the Champion Left Wheeler of the WPCA’s Equine Outfit of Excellence.
He won top day money three times on the WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 he placed in
the top ten 20 times, with two of them being top day money. He has won nine
major show championships. Rae is a third generation chuckwagon driver.
Jason Glass
Auction Order #3
Birth Date: December 15, 1970
Residence: High River, Alberta
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2015 will be Jason’s 25th consecutive year
racing at Calgary. He is the 2014 Calgary
Stampede Aggregate Champion and Safety
Award Champion; he again qualified for
the Championship Sunday Final Heat
at the Calgary Stampede making for the
ninth time. He is also the 2014 Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede Champion.
In 2013 he was the GMC Rangeland Derby Champion and the Aggregate
Champion. His horse “TYCOON” was named the Champion Right Leader of
the Calgary Stampede Equine Outfit of Excellence. Jason won his fourth career
World Chuckwagon Championship in 2012.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion
2013 - 6th - Semi Finalist
2012 - 16th
2011 - 3rd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2010 - 22nd
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 14 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2
BEST FINISH: 1st (2014), 3rd (2011), 6th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 2nd
2013 - 4th
2012 - 10th
2011 - 19th
2010 - 10th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 3rd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2013 - 26th
2012 - 27th
2011 - 31st
2010 - 27th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1
BEST FINISH: 3rd (2014) 5th (2003)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 5th
2013 - 16th
2012 - 22nd
2011 - 24th
2010 - 18th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 2nd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat & Aggregate Winner
2013 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion
& Aggregate Winner
2012 - 3rd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2011 - 19th
2010 - 2nd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 25 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 9
BEST FINISH: 1st (2013), 2nd (2014, 2010), 3rd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 3rd
2013 - 12th
2012 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
2011 - 8th
2010 - 5th
Gary Gorst
Auction Order #4
Birth Date: January 31, 1955
Residence: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Gary qualified for the
Championship Sunday Final Heat, he
took home top day money one day. He
placed seventh in the aggregate standings
at the Medicine Hat Show and placed
in the top ten 13 times on the WPCA Pro
Tour. In 2013 Gary qualified for the GMC
Rangeland Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday” and had a horse named to the
Calgary Stampede’s Equine Outfit of Excellence for the second year in a row.
He qualified for the winner-take-all championship final at the Medicine Hat
Exhibition & Stampede. In 2012 he qualified for his first GMC Rangeland
Derby Championship Sunday Final Heat.
Wayne Knight
Auction Order #5
Birth Date: June 5, 1957
Residence: St. Walburg, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Wayne made it through to Calgary
Stampede’s “Semi Final Saturday”, and
his horse “BLAZER” was named the
Champion Right Leader of the Calgary
Stampede Equine Outfit of Excellence. He
won top day money once and placed fifth
in the aggregate standings at the Calgary
Stampede. On the CPCA Tour he was the
aggregate champion at the Onion Lake Show and won the Dash for Cash. In
2013 he won the championship at the Frog Lake, Dewberry and Lloydminster
shows. He is a two–time CPCA Champion Driver, a two–time CPCA High Point
Driver. Wayne has won twenty CPCA show championships over his career.
Rick Fraser
Auction Order #6
Birth Date: October 28, 1959
Residence: Wetaskiwin, Alberta
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2015 will be Rick’s 17th consecutive year
racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he made it into
“Semi-Final Saturday”. His horse “LAW”
was named the Champion Right Wheeler of
the Calgary Stampede and WPCA’s Equine
Outfit of Excellence. He was the Champion of the Guy Weadick Days and the
Bonnyville Chuckwagon Champion. In 2013 he was the World Champion
Chuckwagon Driver for the second time in his career, his horse “NICKLE”
was named Champion Left Leader of the CS Equine of Excellence and his
horse “SPIERMAN” was the Champion Right Leader of the WPCA Equine of
Excellence. He holds the track record at the Grande Prairie Stompede.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 6th - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2013 - 8th - Semi Finalist
2012 - 4th - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2011 - 18th
2010 - 5th - Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2
BEST FINISH: 4th (2012), 5th (2010), 6th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 16th
2013 - 10th
2012 - 7th
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2011 - 1st - CPCA High Point Driver
2010 - 1st - CPCA Champion & CPCA High Point Driver
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 14th - Semi Finalist
2013 - 20th
2012 - 15th
2011 - 17th
2010 - 35th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 28
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1
BEST FINISH: 7th (1998)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 20th
2013 - 6th
2012 - 10th
2011 - 8th
2010 - 4th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 7th - Semi Finalist
2013 - 2nd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2012 - 29th
2011 - 7th - Semi Finalist
2010 - 36th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 4
BEST FINISH: 2nd (2013), 3rd (2003), 4th (2009, 2007, 2002),
7th (2014, 2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 4th
2013 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
2012 - 4th
2011 - 9th
2010 - 6th
Layne MacGillivray
Auction Order #7
Birth Date: May 22, 1975
Residence: Halkirk, Alberta
In 2014 Layne placed in the top ten four
times with one being top day money during
the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland
Derby. On the WPCA Pro Tour he placed
ten times in the top ten for day money.
His horse “CARIB” was named Champion
Outrider Horse of the WPCA Equine Outfit
of Excellence. In 2013 he placed in the top ten eight times with six of those in
the top five on the WPCA Pro Tour. Layne won the 2011 Colonial Days Fair in
Lloydminster. Layne is a third generation chuckwagon driver. Layne and his wife
Lorenna have two children Taygan and Trey.
Luke Tournier
Auction Order #8
Birth Date: May 11, 1963
Residence: Duck Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Luke placed in the top ten five
nights winning day money on one, and
made it into “Semi-Final Saturday” at
the GMC Rangeland Derby. He won top
day money four nights and was in the
top ten aggregate five times at the WPCA
Pro Tour. In 2013 he was named the WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year,
and won top day money one night at the Ponoka Stampede. He is a two–time
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion and a two–time Calgary
Stampede Aggregate winner. He has had four horses named to the WPCA’s
Equine Outfit of Excellence. .
Ray Mitsuing
Auction Order #9
Birth Date: September 12, 1953
Residence: Loon Lake, Saskatchewan
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2015 will be Ray’s thirty-second consecutive
year racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. He placed in the top ten
five times over the 2014 GMC Rangeland
Derby. He placed in the top ten aggregate
six times over the CPCA Circuit winning
the Frog Lake and Lloydminster shows. Ray’s horse “SNAKE” was named top
right wheeler of the CPCA Equine of Excellence in 2014. Ray placed in the top
ten two times over the 2013 GMC Rangeland Derby. He is a six–time CPCA
Champion driver and has qualified for the winner–take–all championship
final heat for the CPCA championship a record eight times.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 8th
2013 - Did Not Compete
2012 - 22nd
2011 - Did Not Compete
2010 - 30th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 11
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 8th (2014) 22nd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 18th
2013 - 20th
2012 - 27th
2011 - 12th
2010 - 26th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 4th - Semi Finalist
2013 - 27th
2012 - 14th - Semi Finalist
2011 - 6th
2010 - 8th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 23
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2
BEST FINISH: 1st (2007, 2005), 2nd (2004), 4th (2014, 1996),
6th (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 7th
2013 - 7th/8th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year
2012 - 8th
2011 - 10th
2010 - 4th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 5th
2013 - 24th
2012 - 23rd
2011 - 14th
2010 - 19th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 32 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2
BEST FINISH: 3rd (1992, 1988), 4th (1991), 5th (2014)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 4th
2013 - 8th
2012 - 7th
2011 - 6th
2010 - 6th
Jerry Bremner
Auction Order #10
Birth Date: January 27, 1960
Residence: Westerose, Alberta
In 2014 Jerry made it through to the Calgary
Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby’s “SemiFinal Saturday”; he placed in the top ten
six times over the ten days of Stampede.
On the WPCA Pro Tour he placed in the
top ten aggregate standings four times
taking home day money twice. In 2013 he
qualified for the Championship Sunday Final Heat of the GMC Rangeland Derby
for the eighth time and qualified for the final four at the Ponoka Stampede. He
is a three–time World Champion Chuckwagon Driver and has had four horses
named to the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence.
Kirk Sutherland
Auction Order #11
Birth Date: September 9, 1956
Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Kirk is the 2014 World Champion
Chuckwagon Driver; he won the Battle of
the North, Battle of the Rockies, and the
Saskatoon World Championship on the
WPCA Pro Tour. He placed in the top ten
four times with two top day monies for the
ten days of Stampede. His horse “COLONEL” was named to the 2014 and 2013
Calgary Stampede’s Equine Outfit of Excellence. His horse “CHIEF” was named
Champion Right Leader of the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence in 2014. Kirk
is also the Bonnyville Chuckwagon Champion of 2013. He was the runner up of
the 2013 World Chuckwagon Championship.
Kelly Sutherland
Auction Order #12
Birth Date: October 29, 1951
Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
In 2014 Kelly placed in the top ten aggregate
five times on the WPCA Pro Tour and was
tenth in the aggregate standings at the
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby.
He won the 2013 Strathmore Heritage Days
Championship and his horse “SPITFIRE”
was named the Champion Right Wheeler
of the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence. In 2012 he was named the Calgary
Stampede’s prestigious Guy Weadick Award winner and won the North
American Chuckwagon Championship. He is a 12 time Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby Champion, a twelve-time World Chuckwagon Champion,
and a six-time Calgary Stampede Aggregate winner.
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CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 11th - Semi Finalist
2013 - 4th - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2012 - 28th
2011 - 9th - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2010 - 16th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 29
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 8
BEST FINISH: 1st (1993), 2nd (2002), 3rd (2001),
4th (2013, 2006, 2003)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 9th
2013 - 3rd
2012 - 9th
2011 - 4th
2010 - 8th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 35th
2013 - 3rd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat,
SNC Lavalin Safety Award
2012 - 9th
2011 - 11th
2010 - 4th - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 24
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 4
BEST FINISH: 3rd (2013), 4th (2010, 2008, 1987, 1984)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
2013 - 2nd
2012 - 2nd
2011 - 5th – WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year
2010 - 9th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 9th
2013 - 36th
2012 - 13th - Guy Weadick Memorial Award
2011 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion
2010 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 43
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 20
BEST FINISH: 1st (2011, 2010, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1986,
1978, 1977, 1975, 1974)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 12th
2013 - 7th/8th
2012 - 20th/21st
2011 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
2010 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
Jordie Fike
Auction Order #13
Birth Date: May 2, 1987
Residence: High River, Alberta
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 16th
2013 - 28th
2012 - Did Not Compete, Demo Driver
2011 - 23rd - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4
In 2014 Jordie placed in the top five one
night at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby and he was in the top
ten aggregate standings four times on the
WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 he placed in the
top five one night of the GMC Rangeland
Derby and he placed in the top ten six times on the WPCA Pro Tour. He was
chosen to drive the demonstration race at the 2012 Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. He was runner-up for the 2012 Strathmore Heritage Days
Stampede. Jordie is a fourth generation wagon man and will be racing along
with his younger brother Chad Fike this year.
Vern Nolin
Auction Order #14
Birth Date: March 1, 1973
Residence: Dewberry, Alberta
In 2014 Vern was crowned CPCA Champion
for the third straight year and fourth time
in his career. He placed in the top ten three
times over the 2014 GMC Rangeland Derby.
His horse “SNAKE” was named Champion
Right Wheeler of the CPCA Equine of
Excellence. In 2013 Vern was the CPCA Finals Dash Champion – finishing the
final standings at second overall. In 2012 he qualified for his second GMC
Rangeland Derby “Semi Final Saturday”. He has qualified for the winner–take–
all final heat for the CPCA Chuckwagon Championship six times. Vern is the
younger brother of fellow driver Shane Nolin and outrider Mick Nolin.
Kris Molle
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 16th (2014) 23rd (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 10th
2013 - 22nd
2012 - 11th
2011 - 26th
2010 - 20th – WPCA Top Rookie Driver Award
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 36th
2013 - 21st
2012 - 5th - Semi Finalist
2011 - 8th - Semi Finalist
2010 - 10th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 12
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 5th (2012), 8th (2011)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 3rd
2013 - 2nd - CPCA Finals Dash Champion
2012 - 1st - CPCA Champion & CPCA High Point Driver
2011 - 4th
2010 - 3rd
Auction Order #15
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 27th - Calgary Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Award for
Top Rookie Driver
Birth Date: March 8, 1978
Residence: Chauvin, Alberta
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
2014 was Kris’ first run at the Calgary
Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby and
was awarded the Rookie Driver Award.
He placed in the top ten five times during
the GMC Rangeland Derby. He won his
first show title at St Walburg and his
horse “RUSTY” was named top outrider horse of the CPCA Equine Outfit of
Excellence. 2013 he placed ninth in the CPCA standings. In 2012 he won the
CPCA Most Improved Driver award. In 2011 he won the CPCA Rookie Driver
Award and Family of the Year Award. Kris started driving pony chariots at the
age of 14 and by the age of 16 he was driving a chuckwagon.
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BEST FINISH: 27th (2014)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 5th
2013 - 9th
2012 - 17th - CPCA Most Improved Driver
2011 - 25th - CPCA Rookie Driver Award - CPCA Family of the Year Award
Logan Gorst
Auction Order #16
Birth Date: April 18, 1982
Residence: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Logan placed in the top ten two
nights of the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby, and placed in the top
ten aggregate standings at three stops of
the WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 Logan was the
GMC Rangeland Derby Demo Driver. In his
first year with the WPCA tour he won top day money one night at the Medicine
Hat Exhibition & Stampede and placed in the top ten seven times on the WPCA
Pro Tour. He is a four-time CPCA Champion Outrider and plays hockey for the
Meadow Lake Stampeders in the off-season. Logan is the son of Gary Gorst and
brother to outrider Dustin Gorst.
Roger Moore
Auction Order #17
Birth Date: December 31, 1965
Residence: Loon Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Roger did double duty as he took
over the reins for injured driver Tim
Haroldson as well as racing his own wagon.
He placed in the top ten once for his wagon
and twice with Tim’s wagon over the ten
days of Stampede. He was in the top ten
aggregate three times on the WPCA Pro Tour and his horse “ARIZONA” was
named the Champion Left Leader of the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence. In
2013 Roger won the WPCA Clean Drive Award and the Most Improved Driver
Award. Also in 2013 he won both the Ponoka Stampede and Colonial Days
Championships and finished fifth in the World Standings.
Obrey Motowylo
Auction Order #18
Birth Date: July 1, 1972
Residence: Bluffton, Alberta
2015 will be Obrey’s seventh consecutive
year racing at the GMC Rangeland Derby;
he has twice qualified for the Rangeland
Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday”. He placed
in the top ten once over the 2014 GMC
Rangeland Derby. He placed in the top ten
aggregate three times on the WPCA Pro Tour
and he is the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Champion. In 2013 he placed
in the top ten three times over the GMC Rangeland Derby and was in the top
ten aggregate four times over at the WPCA Pro Tour. In 2012 he qualified for the
winner-take-all final at the Battle of the North in Dawson Creek.
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CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 12th
2013 - Did Not Compete - Demo Driver
2012 - 33rd
2011 - 28th
2010 - Did Not Compete
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 5
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 12th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 20th
2013 - 18th
2012 - 23rd
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2011 - 1st
2010 - 9th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 13th
2013 - Did Not Compete
2012 - 25th
2011 - 12th
2010 - 17th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 12th (2011) 13th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 13th
2013 - 5th
2012 - 26th
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2011 - 5th
2010 - 2nd
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 15th
2013 - 18th
2012 - 20th
2011 - 13th - Semi Finalist
2010 - 15th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 7 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 13th (2011) 15th (2014, 2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 11th
2013 - 6th
2012 - 20th/21st
2011 - 13th
2010 - 15th
Troy Dorchester
Auction Order #19
Birth Date: December 6, 1972
Residence: Westerose, Alberta
2014 Troy placed in the top ten four times
over the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland
Derby and took home day money once
from the Grande Prairie Stompede and
once from the Guy Weadick Days. He won
the 2014 WPCA Clean Drive Award and he
placed in the top ten aggregate standings
five times on the WPCA Pro Tour. 2013 he placed in the top ten four times over
the GMC Rangeland Derby. In 2012 Troy had a hat trick winning the GMC
Rangeland Derby, Calgary Stampede Aggregate and the Ponoka Stampede. He
has placed inside the top ten in the World Pro Tour standings eight consecutive
years.
Jamie Laboucane
Auction Order #20
Birth Date: December 16, 1986
Residence: St. Walburg, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Jamie placed in the top ten
twice over the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. He won the Wainwright
Championship and won the Dash for Cash
and horse trailer at the Prairie Racing
Series Championship. 2013 He qualified
for the GMC Rangeland Derby but due
to an injury couldn’t continue to drive through the meet and the reins were
taken over by Doug Irvine. His best year was in 2012 winning the first show
championship of his career at the Oil & Ag CPCA Turtleford Derby and was the
CPCA All Around champion. Also in 2012 in just his second GMC Rangeland
Derby, he ran penalty free.
Mike Vigen
Auction Order #21
Birth Date: April 22, 1959
Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
In 2014 Mike placed in the top ten day
money twice at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. He placed in the top ten
aggregate twice on the WPCA Pro Tour
placing first at the Battle of the Rockies.
In 2014 and 2013 his horse “PRINCE” was
named Champion Outriding Horse with
the WPCA’s Equine Outfit of Excellence.
He was the 2013 Battle of the Rockies Champion and holds the track record.
He won top day money once at the Grande Prairie Stampede & Medicine Hat
Exhibition & Stampede. In 2012 his horse “RIVER” was named champion left
leader of the Calgary Stampede Equine Outfit of Excellence. .
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CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 18th
2013 - 9th
2012 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion
& Aggregate Winner
2011 - 16th
2010 - 7th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 3
BEST FINISH: 1st (2012), 3rd (2000), 5th (1999), 7th (2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 6th - WPCA Clean Drive Award
2013 - 9th
2012 - 6th
2011 - 2nd - WPCA Clean Drive Award
2010 - 7th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 23rd
2013 - 7th – Injured, outfit driven by Doug Irvine
2012 - 6/7th
2011 - 24th -Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 5 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 6/7th (2012), 7th (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 6th
2013 - 4th
2012 - 5th - CPCA All Around Champion
2011 - 7th
2010 - 12th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 22nd
2013 - Did Not Compete
2012 - 30th
2011 - 34th
2010 - 26th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 18
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 22nd (2014), 26th (2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 25th
2013 - 11th
2012 - 35th
2011 - 21st
2010 - 19th
Chad Harden
Auction Order #22
Birth Date: May 11, 1963
Residence: Thorsby, Alberta
2015 will be Chad’s 15th consecutive year
racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he placed in
the top ten day money twice at the GMC
Rangeland Derby. He placed in the top ten
aggregate standings twice and placed in
the top ten 12 times over the 2014 WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 he placed in the top
ten day money 12 times with two being top day money on the WPCA Pro Tour.
In 2011 he qualified for the GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday”.
Chad was the first chuckwagon driver to win the WPCA and Calgary Stampede
top rookie honors in a single year
Colt Cosgrave
Auction Order #23
Birth Date: November 4, 1978
Residence: Craigmyle, Alberta
In 2014 Colt placed in the top ten twice over
the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland
Derby. He won day money at the Battle
of the North and Guy Weadick Days. 2013
he placed in the top ten 12 times and
qualified for the winner-take-all final at
the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.
2012 he qualified for the GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi-Final Saturday” and
was runner-up for the Calgary Stampede Aggregate title. He also qualified for
the winner-take-all final at the Battle of the Rockies in Rocky Mountain House
on the WPCA Pro Tour. Colt is a fourth generation chuckwagon driver.
Layne Bremner
Auction Order #24
Birth Date: March 8, 1983
Residence: Rapid View, Saskatchewan
Layne made it into the top ten once during
the 2014 Calgary Stampede. Layne’s horse
“FRANKLIN” was named the Champion
Left Leader of the CPCA Equine Outfit of
Excellence. He was in the final four for
the CPCA Championship Sunday, and
was one of the fastest and safest drivers in
2014 having only recorded six seconds in penalties. In 2013 he won the top
day money on day ten of the 2013 Calgary Stampede (excluding the final four
heat). Layne is a third generation chuckwagon driver and won the Orville
Strandquist Award for Top Rookie Driver at the 2011 Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby.
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CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 20th
2013 - 10th
2012 - 35th
2011 - 4th - Semi Finalist
2010 - 14th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1
BEST FINISH: 1st (2009), 4th (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 17th
2013 - 19th
2012 - 14th
2011 - 11th
2010 - 11th/12th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 32nd
2013 - 12th
2012 - 26th - Semi Finalist
2011 - 29th
2010 - Did Not Compete
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 8
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 12th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 21st
2013 - 21st
2012 - 17th
2011 - 6th
2010 - 13th - Herman Flad Memorial Award
(WPCA Most Improved Driver)
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 28th
2013 - 17th
2012 - Did Not Compete
2011 - 27th - Calgary Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Award
for Top Rookie Driver
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 17th (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 2nd
2013 - 10th
2012 - 9th
2011 - 17th
2010 - 11th
John Walters
Auction Order #25
Birth Date: March 29, 1963
Residence: Delburne, Alberta
2015 will be John’s fourth consecutive year
running at the GMC Rangeland Derby. In
2014 he placed in the top ten aggregate two
times and the top ten day money nine times
on the WPCA Pro Tour. He was in the top
ten day money once at the GMC Rangeland
Derby. In 2013 he was the Saskatoon World
Chuckwagon Races Champion and holds the track record. His horse “WOODY”
was named Champion Left Wheeler of the GMC Rangeland Derby’s Equine
Outfit of Excellence. John placed a very impressive eighth overall in his first
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby in 2012.
Mark Sutherland
Auction Order #26
Birth Date: February 24, 1971
Residence: Okotoks, Alberta
In 2014 Mark placed in the top ten two
nights at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby and placed in the
aggregate four times on the WPCA Pro Tour.
In 2013 he placed in the top ten eight times
and in the top ten aggregate three times
on the WPCA Pro Tour. 2012 he qualified
for the semi-final round at the Ponoka Stampede. He is a two–time winner of
the Calgary Stampede’s Safe Drive Award for least penalized driver. In 2011 he
received the prestigious WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year Award, and had
a horse named to the WPCA’s Equine Outfit of Excellence.
Doug Irvine
Auction Order #27
Birth Date: August 8, 1975
Residence: LaCorey, Alberta
Doug placed in the top ten three times on
the 2014 WPCA Pro Tour. At the 2013 GMC
Rangeland Derby Doug did double duty
driving his own wagon along with one for
injured driver Jamie Laboucane and he
qualified both wagons for the 2014 Calgary
Stampede. Also in 2013 he placed in the
top ten 14 times including day money once
at the Grande Prairie Stampede. In 2012 Doug had his most successful Calgary
Stampede qualifying for his first GMC Rangeland Derby final four, finishing
second by a mere one one-hundredth of a second, this was the closest final four
in Calgary Stampede history.
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CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 21st
2013 - 19th
2012 - 8th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 8th (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 19th
2013 - 13th
2012 - 5th
2011 - 23rd - Herman Flad Memorial Award Most Improved Driver
2010 - 35th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 19th
2013 - 14th
2012 - 18th
2011 - 30th
2010 - 11th - Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 16
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1
BEST FINISH: 5th (2007), 6th (2009), 7th (2006, 2008)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 15th
2013 - 15th
2012 - 12th
2011 - 7th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year
2010 - 17th - WPCA Dodge Pro Tour Championship
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 24th
2013 - 13th
2012 - 2nd - Qualified For Championship Sunday Final Heat
2011 - Did Not Compete
2010 - 31st
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 12
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1
BEST FINISH: 2nd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 24th
2013 - 14th
2012 - 31st
2011 - 14th
2010 - 27th
Chanse Vigen
Auction Order #28
Birth Date: May 14, 1984
Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 26th
2013 - 5th - Orville Strandquist Memorial Award (Top Rookie Driver)
- Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 3 Consecutive
In 2014 Chanse placed in the top ten six
times and once in the top ten aggregate
over the WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 he was
awarded the Calgary Stampede’s Orville
Strandquist Memorial Award for Top
Rookie Driver and his horse “CANDY”
was named the Champion Right Wheeler
of the Calgary Stampede’s Equine Outfit of Excellence. 2012 saw Chanse win
the WPCA Top Rookie Driver award and become just the fifth driver in WPCA
history to qualify for the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby in his rookie
year. Chanse is a third generation driver whose father is driver Mike Vigen.
Shane Nolin
Auction Order #29
Birth Date: March 12, 1972
Residence: Rapid View, Saskatchewan
2015 will be Shane’s thirteenth consecutive
year racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 Shane won his
first CPCA High Point Champion Driver
and won the North Battleford Show. His
horse “FEZ” was named Champion Left
Wheeler of the CPCA Equine of Excellence. He finished fifth in the CPCA
standings for 2013. Shane ran penalty free at the 2012 Calgary Stampede and
established a new track record at the CPCA stop on the Little Pine First Nation.
Shane is the older brother of driver Vern Nolin and outrider Mick Nolin.
BJ Carey
Auction Order #30
Birth Date: January 6, 1980
Residence: Lloydminster, Alberta
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2015 will be BJ’s fourth consecutive year
racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he placed in
the top ten aggregate standings five times
over the CPCA circuit. His best year to date
was in 2013 winning the CPCA High Point
Driver Award and Blue Jacket Club Year End Aggregate Time Champion and he
was also named the Best Barreler for the CPCA circuit. His horse “Dakota” was
named the Champion Right Leader of the CPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence for
2013. As a rookie at the Calgary Stampede in 2012, BJ cracked the top ten twice
on nights three and six.
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 5th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 26th
2013 - 23rd
2012 - 16th – WPCA Top Rookie Driver
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 29th
2013 - 25th
2012 - 17th
2011 - 25th
2010 - 34th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 13 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 17th (2012)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 1st - CPCA High Point Champion Driver
2013 - 5th
2012 - 8th
2011 - 10th
2010 - 8th
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - 34th
2013 - 22nd
2012 - 24th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 22nd (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 9th
2013 - 1st - CPCA High Point Driver Award
& Year End Aggregate Time Champion
2012 - 2nd
2011 - 9th
2010 - 15th
Codey McCurrach
Auction Order #31
Birth Date: September 17, 1974
Residence: Condor, Alberta
In 2014 Codey was the Calgary Stampede
GMC Rangeland Derby Demo Driver. On
the WPCA Pro Tour he placed in the top
ten aggregate standings three times and
placed in the top ten 18 times. He was
awarded the 2014 WPCA Most Improved
Driver Award. In 2013 he posted seven top
ten runs and was in the top ten once at the GMC Rangeland Derby. In 2012 he
won his debut race, ran penalty free all the days and was awarded the Calgary
Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Memorial Award for Top Rookie Driver. Codey
also received the WPCA’s prestigious Chuckwagon Person of the Year for 2012.
Evan Salmond
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - Demo Driver
2013 - 23rd
2012 - 16th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 3
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: 16th (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 8th
2013 - 31st – Herman Flad Memorial Award (WPCA Most Improved
Driver)
2012 - 13th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year
2011 - 16th
2010 - 28th
Auction Order #32
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - Did Not Compete
2013 - 32nd - Rookie Year
Birth Date: July 9, 1981
Residence: Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
In 2014 Evan placed in the top ten
aggregate three times on the WPCA Pro
Tour. In 2013 he competed in his first
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby.
He posted five top ten runs at the WPCA Pro
Tour and qualified for the winner-takeall championship final heat at the Grand
Prairie Stompede. In 2012 his third year on the WPCA Pro Tour, he won his first
show championship of his career at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.
His horse “D.J.” was the Champion Right Wheeler of the WPCA Equine Outfit
of Excellence and Evan was the recipient of the WPCA Most Improved Driver
Award.
Mitch Sutherland
BEST FINISH: 32nd (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 14th
2013 - 25th
2012 - 3rd – Herman Flad Memorial Award (Most Improved Driver)
2011 - 31st
2010 - 29th
Auction Order #33
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS
2014 - Did Not Compete
2013 - 33rd – Rookie Year
Birth Date: March 3, 1978
Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
In 2014 Mitch placed in the top ten aggregate
three times and won day money three times
on the WPCA Pro Tour. In 2013 he placed
in the top ten two nights over the GMC
Rangeland Derby in his rookie year. Mitch
also placed in the top ten six nights of the
WPCA Pro Tour. He won the 2011 Richard
Cosgrave Badlands Dinosaur Derby en
route to being named the 2011 WPCA Top Rookie Driver, joining Rick Fraser and
Jerry Bremner as the only drivers in WPCA history to win a show championship
and the Top Rookie Driver buckle in the same year. Mitch is the son of fellow
driver Kirk Sutherland.
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BEST FINISH: 33rd (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 23rd
2013 - 27th
2012 - 19th
2011 - 27th - WPCA Top Rookie Driver
Dallas Dyck
Auction Order #34
Birth Date: January 16, 1977
Residence: Dewberry, Alberta
2015 will be Dallas’ first time to race as
a driver at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he placed in
the top ten aggregate standings six times
on the CPCA circuit. He placed 8th in the
CPCA Year End Final Standings to achieve
his primary goal for 2014. In 2013 he had
the top time of the night on Day 1 at the Dewberry show. He stated outriding at
the age of 19 and then a few years later starting driving. Dallas and his wife Lexi
have two children, daughter Tia and son Wyatt.
Chad Fike
Auction Order #35
Birth Date: May 13, 1988
Residence: Cremona, Alberta
2015 will be Chad’s first Calgary Stampede
GMC Rangeland Derby as a driver. In 2014
he place tenth in the aggregate standings
at the Medicine Hat show and had 11 top
ten runs on the WPCA Pro Tour. Chad is
the 2014 Calgary Stampede Aggregate
Champion Outrider. In 2013 he became a
full time chuckwagon driver on the WPCA Pro Tour and placed in the top ten
six times over the season. He received the 2013 WPCA Top Rookie Driver Award.
Chad is a fourth generation chuckwagon driver and will be competing against
his older brother Jordie Fike at the 2015 Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland
Derby.
Dave Galloway
Auction Order #36
Birth Date: September 2, 1978
Residence: Melfort, Saskatchewan
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2015 will mark Dave’s first appearance in
the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland
Derby. In 2014 he placed in the aggregate
standings four times and in the top ten
14 times on the CPCA SIGA Pro Tour. In
2013 he finished 13th in the CPCA SIGA
Pro Tour Final standings and second
in the Safe Driver Standings after recording only one driving infraction all
season. His primary goal for 2014 was to make it to the 2015 Calgary Stampede
GMC Rangeland Derby and here he is. In the off-season Dave is an Oilfield
Consultant.
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 8th
2013 - 14th
2012 - 14th
2011 - 21st
2010 - 18th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 22nd
2013 - 28th WPCA Top Rookie Driver Award
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0
BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS
2014 - 10th
2013 - 13th - Rookie Year
ADVERTISER BENEFITS AND
ACCESS
A successful bidder at $100,000 and over at
the Canvas Auction receives:
•
20 VIP Passes per day – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission*
and barn access.
•
2 Catering VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission*
and barn access.
•
25 Barn Passes – barn access only, no gate or Grandstand admission; can
be upgraded to VIP passes for $35/pass.
•
1 Barn Delivery Pass – for a vehicle only to enter the hosting area during
restricted times (individuals in vehicle MUST have VIP pass).
•
1 Parking Pass – in a preferred lot, close proximity to Stampede Park.
•
Company Listing in daily souvenir program
•
Package valued at $8,350
A successful bidder under $100,000 at
the Canvas Auction receives:
•
15 VIP Passes per day – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission*
and barn access.
•
2 Catering VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission*
and barn access.
•
25 Barn Passes – barn access only, no gate or Grandstand admission; can
be upgraded to VIP passes for $35/pass.
•
1 Barn Delivery Pass – for a vehicle only to enter the hosting area during
restricted times (individuals in vehicle MUST have VIP pass).
•
1 Parking Pass – in a preferred lot, close proximity to Stampede Park.
•
Company Listing in daily souvenir program
•
Package valued at $ 6,600
Seating is limited to the top two rows of Infield seating. These seats will be held until 8:30 pm nightly but, following that time,
unused seats will be released to the general public. When seats are not available, the pass also allows for standing room on the
Grandstand tarmac.
Note – Following the auction a comprehensive buyers package will be
provided to successful bidders with detailed information about access
passes, barn hosting and other exclusive opportunities.
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ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE
BARN HOSTING
Barn venues hosting access is exclusive and guarantees an experience
of a lifetime for your guests. Hosting space is available back at the
barns, and food service can be provided by your team members or
catering companies. Required compliance with both Calgary Fire
Department and Alberta Health Services regulations ensures a great
hosting experience for all guests.
CHUCKWAGON DRIVER APPEARANCES
Leverage your relationship with your premier chuckwagon driver
through appearances at corporate Stampede functions and company
events to build and promote your brand.
BARN TOURS
Barn access offers unique exposure to your driver and the equine
athletes of this thrilling sport. Take a few minutes to watch our “Equine
Outfit of Excellence” video and you will get a true feeling of the
relationship between the equine athletes and the driver.
TICKET OFFERS
Chuckwagon advertisers have the ability to pre-purchase Chuckwagon
Access Packages which include gate admission, Grandstand/tarmac
access and barn access to extend the experience of your stakeholders.
Advertisers are also given the opportunity to pre-purchase reserved
seating for chuckwagons and rodeo.
SUPPORT YOUR ORGANIZATION’S
FAVOURITE CHARITY
Chuckwagon advertisers have the opportunity to co brand with a
charity or community organization for either a night or for the 10 days
of Stampede.
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ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE
The 2015 GMC Rangeland Derby isn’t just something you watch, it’s
something you experience. As a chuckwagon advertiser you can take
advantage of priority access to hosting at the Calgary Stampede.
The Frontier Pavilion is western hospitality with a kick. Live western
music and authentic western cuisine prepared by our executive chef are
just the beginning. Your guests will also get prime lower level tickets for
the GMC Rangeland Derby and a collector’s edition souvenir program to
commemorate the event.
The Rangeland Tent gives your guests a taste of good old-fashioned
western hospitality with the Rangeland Package. The night starts out with
a BBQ and live western music and finishes off with prime balcony tickets
during the GMC Rangeland Derby.
The Paddock Balcony is sure to impress your guests on our exclusive
rooftop patio where they will be treated to authentic western cuisine. This
package includes prime lower level tickets in the Grandstand.
For hosting information or to book your tickets call
403.269.9822 or email [email protected]
Private Infield Suites - The theme is “up close” for proximity
to the action. You can hear the shouts of drivers and feel the
wind as the wagons head around the barrels. If you’re lucky you may even get a bit
of dirt in your teeth. Don’t be fooled - this is high-style hosting with private in-suite
attendants and personalized service.
Our most elegant venue, ranahans is located on the third level of the
Grandstand and houses three exclusive private dining areas. When
the action starts outside, guests move to covered seats within the
Grandstand with personalized beverage service in the seats.
The Lazy S provides premium dining, lounge and event seating on the fourth
level of the Grandstand. From private indoor Executive Suites to covered
outdoor Loge Seating with a served gourmet dinner, The Lazy S is designed for
great views of the GMC Rangeland Derby and the Evening Stage Show.
Located on the main level of the Grandstand, 30X Saloon can be
booked as a semi-private or private hosting venue. When your guests
finish dinner, you move to great seats in the Grandstand with the rest
of the Stampede fans, with personalized service.
For more information please call 403.261.9341
premiumseating.calgarystampede.com
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