CANVAS AUCTION 2015 THURSDAY | MARCH 19, 2015 | BOYCE THEATRE, STAMPEDE PARK RECEPTION 3:30 P.M. • AUCTION 5 P.M.
CANVAS AUCTION
2015
THURSDAY | MARCH 19, 2015 | BOYCE THEATRE, STAMPEDE PARK
RECEPTION 3:30 P.M. • AUCTION 5 P.M.
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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
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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 fi nal 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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or share the opportunity with up to nine other organizations.
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.
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The 2015 Canvas Auction will take place on Thursday, March 19th.
The 36 drivers that have qualifi ed 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.
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2014 CALGARY STAMPEDE CANVAS AUCTION RESULTS
Jason Glass $170,000
Kelly Sutherland $145,000
Kurt Bensmiller $140,000
Rae Croteau Jr. $135,000
Layne MacGillivray $135,000
Rick Fraser $130,000
Troy Dorchester $120,000
Mark Sutherland $125,000
Jordie Fike $130,000
Obrey Motowylo $120,000
Kirk Sutherland $115,000
Wayne Knight $110,000
Chad Harden $110,000
Jerry Bremner $105,000
Colt Cosgrave $100,000
Doug Irvine $100,000
Barry Hodgson $100,000
Tim Haroldson $100,000
Vern Nolan $100,000
Reg Johnstone $90,000
Jamie Laboucane $90,000
Brian Laboucane $87,500
Ray Mitsuing $85,000
Luke Tounier $85,000
Logan Gorst $85,000
Chanse Vigen $85,000
Layne Bremner $85,000
John Walters $75,000
BJ Carey $75,000
Gary Gorst $70,000
Shane Nolin $67,500
Darcy Flad $60,000
Devin Mitsuing $60,000
Kris Molle $52,500
Roger Moore $50,000
Mike Vigen $45,000
TOTAL AMOUNT BID: $3,542,500 AVERAGE BID: $98,403 HIGHEST BID: $170,000
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Kurt BensmillerAuction Order #1Birth Date: May 1, 1983Residence: 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
Outfi t 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 Outfi t of Excellence. Kurt was the 2012 Strathmore
Heritage Days Champion.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion2013 - 6th - Semi Finalist2012 - 16th2011 - 3rd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2010 - 22nd
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 14 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2BEST FINISH: 1st (2014), 3rd (2011), 6th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 2nd2013 - 4th2012 - 10th2011 - 19th2010 - 10th
Rae Croteau Jr.Auction Order #2Birth Date: February 10, 1982Residence: Sundre, Alberta
2015 will be Rae’s 15th consecutive year
racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 he qualifi ed
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 Outfi t of Excellence and “CHIP” was
named the Champion Left Wheeler of the WPCA’s Equine Outfi t 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 3rd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2013 - 26th2012 - 27th2011 - 31st 2010 - 27th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1BEST FINISH: 3rd (2014) 5th (2003)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 5th2013 - 16th 2012 - 22nd 2011 - 24th2010 - 18th
Jason GlassAuction Order #3Birth Date: December 15, 1970Residence: High River, Alberta
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 qualifi ed 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 Outfi t of Excellence. Jason won his fourth career
World Chuckwagon Championship in 2012.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 2nd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat & Aggregate Winner2013 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion & Aggregate Winner2012 - 3rd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2011 - 19th 2010 - 2nd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 25 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 9BEST FINISH: 1st (2013), 2nd (2014, 2010), 3rd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 3rd2013 - 12th2012 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver2011 - 8th2010 - 5th
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Gary GorstAuction Order #4Birth Date: January 31, 1955Residence: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Gary qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed for the GMC
Rangeland Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday” and had a horse named to the
Calgary Stampede’s Equine Outfi t of Excellence for the second year in a row.
He qualifi ed for the winner-take-all championship fi nal at the Medicine Hat
Exhibition & Stampede. In 2012 he qualifi ed for his fi rst GMC Rangeland
Derby Championship Sunday Final Heat.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 6th - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2013 - 8th - Semi Finalist2012 - 4th - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2011 - 18th2010 - 5th - Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2BEST FINISH: 4th (2012), 5th (2010), 6th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 16th2013 - 10th 2012 - 7th
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2011 - 1st - CPCA High Point Driver2010 - 1st - CPCA Champion & CPCA High Point Driver
Wayne KnightAuction Order #5Birth Date: June 5, 1957Residence: 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 Outfi t of Excellence. He
won top day money once and placed fi fth
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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 14th - Semi Finalist 2013 - 20th 2012 - 15th 2011 - 17th2010 - 35th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 28
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1BEST FINISH: 7th (1998)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 20th2013 - 6th 2012 - 10th 2011 - 8th2010 - 4th
Rick FraserAuction Order #6Birth Date: October 28, 1959Residence: Wetaskiwin, Alberta
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
Outfi t 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 STANDINGS2014 - 7th - Semi Finalist2013 - 2nd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2012 - 29th 2011 - 7th - Semi Finalist2010 - 36th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 4BEST FINISH: 2nd (2013), 3rd (2003), 4th (2009, 2007, 2002),
7th (2014, 2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 4th2013 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver2012 - 4th 2011 - 9th2010 - 6th
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Layne MacGillivrayAuction Order #7Birth Date: May 22, 1975Residence: 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 Outfi t
of Excellence. In 2013 he placed in the top ten eight times with six of those in
the top fi ve 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 8th2013 - Did Not Compete 2012 - 22nd2011 - Did Not Compete2010 - 30th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 11
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 8th (2014) 22nd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 18th2013 - 20th2012 - 27th2011 - 12th2010 - 26th
Luke TournierAuction Order #8Birth Date: May 11, 1963Residence: Duck Lake, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Luke placed in the top ten fi ve
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 fi ve 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 Outfi t of Excellence. .
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 4th - Semi Finalist2013 - 27th 2012 - 14th - Semi Finalist2011 - 6th2010 - 8th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 23
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2BEST FINISH: 1st (2007, 2005), 2nd (2004), 4th (2014, 1996),
6th (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 7th2013 - 7th/8th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year2012 - 8th2011 - 10th2010 - 4th
Ray MitsuingAuction Order #9Birth Date: September 12, 1953Residence: Loon Lake, Saskatchewan
2015 will be Ray’s thirty-second consecutive
year racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. He placed in the top ten
fi ve 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 qualifi ed for the winner–take–all championship
fi nal heat for the CPCA championship a record eight times.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 5th2013 - 24th 2012 - 23rd 2011 - 14th2010 - 19th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 32 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 2BEST FINISH: 3rd (1992, 1988), 4th (1991), 5th (2014)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 4th2013 - 8th 2012 - 7th 2011 - 6th2010 - 6th
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Jerry BremnerAuction Order #10Birth Date: January 27, 1960Residence: Westerose, Alberta
In 2014 Jerry made it through to the Calgary
Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi-
Final 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
qualifi ed for the Championship Sunday Final Heat of the GMC Rangeland Derby
for the eighth time and qualifi ed for the fi nal four at the Ponoka Stampede. He
is a three–time World Champion Chuckwagon Driver and has had four horses
named to the WPCA Equine Outfi t of Excellence.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 11th - Semi Finalist2013 - 4th - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2012 - 28th 2011 - 9th - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat2010 - 16th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 29
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 8BEST FINISH: 1st (1993), 2nd (2002), 3rd (2001),
4th (2013, 2006, 2003)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 9th2013 - 3rd2012 - 9th2011 - 4th 2010 - 8th
Kirk SutherlandAuction Order #11Birth Date: September 9, 1956Residence: 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 Outfi t of Excellence. His horse “CHIEF” was named
Champion Right Leader of the WPCA Equine Outfi t of Excellence in 2014. Kirk
is also the Bonnyville Chuckwagon Champion of 2013. He was the runner up of
the 2013 World Chuckwagon Championship.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 35th2013 - 3rd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat, SNC Lavalin Safety Award 2012 - 9th 2011 - 11th 2010 - 4th - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 24
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 4BEST FINISH: 3rd (2013), 4th (2010, 2008, 1987, 1984)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver2013 - 2nd 2012 - 2nd 2011 - 5th – WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year2010 - 9th
Kelly SutherlandAuction Order #12Birth Date: October 29, 1951Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
In 2014 Kelly placed in the top ten aggregate
fi ve 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 Outfi t 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 9th2013 - 36th 2012 - 13th - Guy Weadick Memorial Award2011 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion2010 - 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 STANDINGS2014 - 12th2013 - 7th/8th2012 - 20th/21st 2011 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver2010 - 1st - World Champion Chuckwagon Driver
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Jordie FikeAuction Order #13Birth Date: May 2, 1987Residence: High River, Alberta
In 2014 Jordie placed in the top fi ve 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 fi ve 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 16th 2013 - 28th 2012 - Did Not Compete, Demo Driver 2011 - 23rd - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 16th (2014) 23rd (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 10th2013 - 22nd 2012 - 11th 2011 - 26th2010 - 20th – WPCA Top Rookie Driver Award
Vern NolinAuction Order #14Birth Date: March 1, 1973Residence: 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 – fi nishing the
fi nal standings at second overall. In 2012 he qualifi ed for his second GMC
Rangeland Derby “Semi Final Saturday”. He has qualifi ed for the winner–take–
all fi nal heat for the CPCA Chuckwagon Championship six times. Vern is the
younger brother of fellow driver Shane Nolin and outrider Mick Nolin.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 36th2013 - 21st2012 - 5th - Semi Finalist2011 - 8th - Semi Finalist2010 - 10th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 12
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 5th (2012), 8th (2011)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 3rd2013 - 2nd - CPCA Finals Dash Champion2012 - 1st - CPCA Champion & CPCA High Point Driver2011 - 4th2010 - 3rd
Kris MolleAuction Order #15Birth Date: March 8, 1978Residence: Chauvin, Alberta
2014 was Kris’ fi rst run at the Calgary
Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby and
was awarded the Rookie Driver Award.
He placed in the top ten fi ve times during
the GMC Rangeland Derby. He won his
fi rst show title at St Walburg and his
horse “RUSTY” was named top outrider horse of the CPCA Equine Outfi t 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 27th - Calgary Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Award for Top Rookie Driver
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 27th (2014)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 5th2013 - 9th 2012 - 17th - CPCA Most Improved Driver2011 - 25th - CPCA Rookie Driver Award - CPCA Family of the Year Award
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Logan GorstAuction Order #16Birth Date: April 18, 1982Residence: 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
fi rst 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 12th2013 - Did Not Compete - Demo Driver2012 - 33rd2011 - 28th 2010 - Did Not Compete
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 5NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 12th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 20th2013 - 18th 2012 - 23rd
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2011 - 1st 2010 - 9th
Roger MooreAuction Order #17Birth Date: December 31, 1965Residence: 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 Outfi t 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 fi nished fi fth in the World Standings.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 13th2013 - Did Not Compete2012 - 25th2011 - 12th 2010 - 17th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 12th (2011) 13th (2014)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 13th2013 - 5th 2012 - 26th
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2011 - 5th2010 - 2nd
Obrey MotowyloAuction Order #18Birth Date: July 1, 1972Residence: Bluffton, Alberta
2015 will be Obrey’s seventh consecutive
year racing at the GMC Rangeland Derby;
he has twice qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed for the
winner-take-all fi nal at the Battle of the North in Dawson Creek.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 15th2013 - 18th2012 - 20th 2011 - 13th - Semi Finalist2010 - 15th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 7 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 13th (2011) 15th (2014, 2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 11th2013 - 6th 2012 - 20th/21st 2011 - 13th2010 - 15th
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Troy DorchesterAuction Order #19Birth Date: December 6, 1972Residence: 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
fi ve 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 18th2013 - 9th 2012 - 1st - Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion & Aggregate Winner2011 - 16th2010 - 7th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 17
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 3BEST FINISH: 1st (2012), 3rd (2000), 5th (1999), 7th (2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 6th - WPCA Clean Drive Award2013 - 9th 2012 - 6th 2011 - 2nd - WPCA Clean Drive Award2010 - 7th
Jamie LaboucaneAuction Order #20Birth 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 qualifi ed
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 fi rst 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 23rd2013 - 7th – Injured, outfi t driven by Doug Irvine2012 - 6/7th 2011 - 24th -Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 5 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 6/7th (2012), 7th (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 6th2013 - 4th 2012 - 5th - CPCA All Around Champion2011 - 7th2010 - 12th
Mike VigenAuction Order #21Birth 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 fi rst at the Battle of the Rockies.
In 2014 and 2013 his horse “PRINCE” was
named Champion Outriding Horse with
the WPCA’s Equine Outfi t 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 Outfi t of Excellence. .
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 22nd2013 - Did Not Compete2012 - 30th2011 - 34th2010 - 26th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 18
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 22nd (2014), 26th (2010)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 25th2013 - 11th2012 - 35th2011 - 21st2010 - 19th
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Chad HardenAuction Order #22Birth Date: May 11, 1963Residence: 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 qualifi ed for the GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi Final Saturday”.
Chad was the fi rst chuckwagon driver to win the WPCA and Calgary Stampede
top rookie honors in a single year
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 20th 2013 - 10th2012 - 35th 2011 - 4th - Semi Finalist2010 - 14th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 15 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1BEST FINISH: 1st (2009), 4th (2011)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 17th2013 - 19th 2012 - 14th 2011 - 11th2010 - 11th/12th
Colt CosgraveAuction Order #23Birth Date: November 4, 1978Residence: 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
qualifi ed for the winner-take-all fi nal at
the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.
2012 he qualifi ed for the GMC Rangeland Derby’s “Semi-Final Saturday” and
was runner-up for the Calgary Stampede Aggregate title. He also qualifi ed for
the winner-take-all fi nal at the Battle of the Rockies in Rocky Mountain House
on the WPCA Pro Tour. Colt is a fourth generation chuckwagon driver.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 32nd2013 - 12th2012 - 26th - Semi Finalist2011 - 29th 2010 - Did Not Compete
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 8NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 12th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 21st2013 - 21st 2012 - 17th 2011 - 6th2010 - 13th - Herman Flad Memorial Award (WPCA Most Improved Driver)
Layne BremnerAuction Order #24Birth Date: March 8, 1983Residence: 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 Outfi t of
Excellence. He was in the fi nal 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 fi nal 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 28th2013 - 17th2012 - Did Not Compete2011 - 27th - Calgary Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Award for Top Rookie Driver
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 17th (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 2nd2013 - 10th2012 - 9th 2011 - 17th 2010 - 11th
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John WaltersAuction Order #25Birth Date: March 29, 1963Residence: 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
Outfi t of Excellence. John placed a very impressive eighth overall in his fi rst
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby in 2012.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 21st2013 - 19th 2012 - 8th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 8th (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 19th2013 - 13th2012 - 5th2011 - 23rd - Herman Flad Memorial Award Most Improved Driver2010 - 35th
Mark SutherlandAuction Order #26Birth Date: February 24, 1971Residence: 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 qualifi ed
for the semi-fi nal 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 Outfi t of Excellence.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 19th2013 - 14th 2012 - 18th 2011 - 30th 2010 - 11th - Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 16
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1BEST FINISH: 5th (2007), 6th (2009), 7th (2006, 2008)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 15th2013 - 15th 2012 - 12th2011 - 7th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year2010 - 17th - WPCA Dodge Pro Tour Championship
Doug IrvineAuction Order #27Birth Date: August 8, 1975Residence: 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
qualifi ed 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 fi rst GMC Rangeland Derby fi nal four, fi nishing
second by a mere one one-hundredth of a second, this was the closest fi nal four
in Calgary Stampede history.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 24th2013 - 13th 2012 - 2nd - Qualifi ed For Championship Sunday Final Heat 2011 - Did Not Compete2010 - 31st
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 12
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 1BEST FINISH: 2nd (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 24th2013 - 14th 2012 - 31st2011 - 14th 2010 - 27th
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Chanse VigenAuction Order #28Birth Date: May 14, 1984Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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 Outfi t of Excellence. 2012 saw Chanse win
the WPCA Top Rookie Driver award and become just the fi fth 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 26th2013 - 5th - Orville Strandquist Memorial Award (Top Rookie Driver) - Semi Finalist
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 3 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 5th (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 26th2013 - 23rd2012 - 16th – WPCA Top Rookie Driver
Shane NolinAuction Order #29Birth Date: March 12, 1972Residence: Rapid View, Saskatchewan
2015 will be Shane’s thirteenth consecutive
year racing at the Calgary Stampede GMC
Rangeland Derby. In 2014 Shane won his
fi rst 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 fi nished fi fth 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 29th2013 - 25th 2012 - 17th 2011 - 25th2010 - 34th
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 13 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 17th (2012)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 1st - CPCA High Point Champion Driver2013 - 5th 2012 - 8th 2011 - 10th2010 - 8th
BJ CareyAuction Order #30Birth Date: January 6, 1980Residence: Lloydminster, Alberta
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 fi ve 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 Outfi t of Excellence for
2013. As a rookie at the Calgary Stampede in 2012, BJ cracked the top ten twice
on nights three and six.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - 34th2013 - 22nd2012 - 24th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 4 Consecutive
NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 22nd (2013)
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 9th2013 - 1st - CPCA High Point Driver Award & Year End Aggregate Time Champion2012 - 2nd 2011 - 9th 2010 - 15th
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Codey McCurrachAuction Order #31Birth Date: September 17, 1974Residence: 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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - Demo Driver2013 - 23rd 2012 - 16th - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 3NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 16th (2012)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 8th2013 - 31st – Herman Flad Memorial Award (WPCA Most Improved Driver)2012 - 13th - WPCA Chuckwagon Person of the Year2011 - 16th2010 - 28th
Evan SalmondAuction Order #32Birth Date: July 9, 1981Residence: Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
In 2014 Evan placed in the top ten
aggregate three times on the WPCA Pro
Tour. In 2013 he competed in his fi rst
Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby.
He posted fi ve top ten runs at the WPCA Pro
Tour and qualifi ed for the winner-take-
all championship fi nal heat at the Grand
Prairie Stompede. In 2012 his third year on the WPCA Pro Tour, he won his fi rst
show championship of his career at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.
His horse “D.J.” was the Champion Right Wheeler of the WPCA Equine Outfi t
of Excellence and Evan was the recipient of the WPCA Most Improved Driver
Award.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - Did Not Compete2013 - 32nd - Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 32nd (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 14th2013 - 25th2012 - 3rd – Herman Flad Memorial Award (Most Improved Driver)2011 - 31st2010 - 29th
Mitch SutherlandAuction Order #33Birth Date: March 3, 1978Residence: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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.
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY STANDINGS2014 - Did Not Compete2013 - 33rd – Rookie Year
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 2NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: 33rd (2013)
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 23rd2013 - 27th2012 - 19th2011 - 27th - WPCA Top Rookie Driver
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Dallas DyckAuction Order #34Birth Date: January 16, 1977Residence: Dewberry, Alberta
2015 will be Dallas’ fi rst 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.
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 8th2013 - 14th 2012 - 14th 2011 - 21st2010 - 18th
Chad FikeAuction Order #35Birth Date: May 13, 1988Residence: Cremona, Alberta
2015 will be Chad’s fi rst 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.
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
WORLD PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 22nd2013 - 28th WPCA Top Rookie Driver Award
Dave GallowayAuction Order #36Birth Date: September 2, 1978Residence: Melfort, Saskatchewan
2015 will mark Dave’s fi rst 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 fi nished 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 Oilfi eld
Consultant.
GMC RANGELAND DERBY STARTS: 1NUMBER OF WINNER–TAKE–ALL FINAL APPEARANCES: 0BEST FINISH: Rookie Year
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL CHUCKWAGON ASSOCIATION STANDINGS2014 - 10th2013 - 13th - Rookie Year
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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 Infi eld 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.
ADVERTISER BENEFITS ANDACCESS
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BARN HOSTINGBarn 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 APPEARANCESLeverage your relationship with your premier chuckwagon driver
through appearances at corporate Stampede functions and company
events to build and promote your brand.
BARN TOURSBarn access offers unique exposure to your driver and the equine
athletes of this thrilling sport. Take a few minutes to watch our “Equine
Outfi t of Excellence” video and you will get a true feeling of the
relationship between the equine athletes and the driver.
TICKET OFFERSChuckwagon 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 CHARITYChuckwagon 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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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 fi nishes 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.
Private Infi eld 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 fi nish 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
For hosting information or to book your tickets call403.269.9822 or email [email protected]
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