That pounding of hoofs and trembling of the ground can mean only one thing; the world’s premier chuckwagon event, the GMC Rangeland Derby, has begun! During nine nightly heats, featuring a new Semi-Final Saturday, you’ll witness all the heart-stopping action as 36 drivers, 288 horses, and their teams of outriders vie for over $1.15 million in prize money! The races start nightly at 8 pm. The world famous Grandstand Show follows.
Chuckwagon Races
New voice of the chuckwagons
The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce that veteran chuckwagon and rodeo announcer Les McIntyre is the new voice of the GMC Rangeland Derby. McIntyre becomes only the second person in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon history to call the races, taking the reins from the legendary Joe Carbury who retired in 2008 after 45 years.
Calgary Stampede announces Drivers for 2009 GMC Rangeland Derby
Click here for the chuckwagon drivers in auction order.
The 36 drivers have qualified based on the formula established by the Calgary Stampede for 2009, with the breakdown as follows:
- 8 wagon drivers from the 2008 GMC Rangeland Derby Aggregate Standings after nine performances;
- 8 wagon drivers from the CPCA Final Standings in 2008;
- 18 wagon drivers from the WPCA Final Standings in 2008; and,
- 2 wagon drivers selected at the Stampede’s discretion.
The list includes:
Qualified through CS Aggregate
Jason GlassHugh Sinclair
Kelly Sutherland
Kirk Sutherland
Brian Laboucane
Grant Profit
Gary Gorst
Neal Walgenbach
Qualified through CPCA Standings
Ray MitsuingRyan Preece
Grant Preece
Shane Nolin
Tim Haroldson
Roger Moore
Jim Nevada
Logan Gorst
Qualified through WPCA Standings
Jerry BremnerBuddy Bensmiller
Luke Tournier
Troy Dorchester
Reg Johnstone
Rae Croteau, Jr.
Mark Sutherland
Chad Harden
Tyler Helmig
Leo Tournier
Rick Fraser
Obrey Motowylo
Kurt Bensmiller
Shane Cartier
Layne MacGillivray
Dave Bensmiller
Barry Hodgson
Doug Irvine
Calgary Stampede Discretionary Invitees
Wayne KnightJim Knight
