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By Nathaniel Leigh
Chuckwagons

Ray Croteau Jr. takes top spot on Day 2 of 2026 Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby

Jul 5, 2026 | 9:35 AM

Day 2 of the  the 2026 Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby had a shake-up in the top three standings.

Ray Croteau Jr. took the top spot of the aggregate Saturday, July 4, after coming in fourth Friday, July 3.

Croteau Jr. ended the evening with 1:11.58, followed shortly by defending champion and Grande Prairie’s own Chanse Vigen, who secured second place with a time of 1:12.05, despite taking a one-second penalty.

Rounding out the top three was Jason Glass with a time of 1:12.28.

Having placed second twice in a row so far, Vigen is now topping the overall aggregate standings with a two-day combined time of 2:23.11.

The top three drivers in the aggregate standings following racing on Saturday, July 11, will advance to the Championship Final Heat.

Day 3 of the Derby goes tonight, July 5, at 7:15 p.m.

by Nathaniel Leigh