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WPCA takes centre stage at the Strathmore Stampede this weekend

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association stops through the Strathmore Stampede this weekend, with 4 nights of racing on tap starting tonight. 

A total of 36 drivers are in Strathmore, expect 9 heats of races every night getting underway at 5:30 tonight, 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, while the event wraps up on Heritage Day Monday with a noon start time. 

The top 4 drivers after the first 3 nights of racing will qualify for Monday’s Strathmore Stampede Championship Final Heat. The winner will be crowned the Strathmore Stampede Champion.

Chad Fike leads the 2025 WPCA season in points with 847, Croteau Jr. is second with 835 and Obrey Motowylo is third with 826.5.

96.5 The Ranch is your exclusive home of the World Professional Chuckwagon Association, with live coverage from the track all weekend long starting with the first 9 heats of races tonight.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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