Day money winner Chanse Vigen. Photo courtesy WPCA/Shellie Scott.

By Erika Rolling

Chuckwagons

Vigen wins day money, keeps #1 spot at Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby

Jul 10, 2025 | 8:49 AM

Grande Prairie’s very own Chanse Vigen has been steadily keeping atop the standings down at the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby.

Some rain didn’t dampen spirits on Day 6 of the competition with an at capacity crowd to watch the chuckwagon races.

Despite a one-second penalty for his wagon starting ahead of the horn, Vigen still had the fastest time of the night with a 1:12.85. This was the second day money run of Calgary Stampede for Vigen.

The top five overall remains the same as night 5, with Vigen in the top spot with a 2.56 second lead, followed by Jamie Laboucane, Rae Croteau Jr., Logan Gorst, and Obrey Motowylo.

The top three in the aggregate following Saturday night’s races with compete head-to-head for the 2025 Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby crown in the Championship Final Heat on Sunday.