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               Dawson Creek Fall Fair Aug 11-15, 2010 

 

 

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The WCA would like to thank all the committees, fans,
volunteers,  sponsors and drivers who made the 2010
race season a success!
 Check back regularly as we introduce these
 people to you,  starting with the drivers of the
Western Chuckwagon Association!
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Without the drivers dedication to the sport of chuckwagon racing
 the WCA would not exist. Please scroll down below and return over the next week
to view all the drivers of the WCA!
Part 2 of the WCA Drivers:
Eric Rever Deken Transport
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Photo Dale Sales

Eric Rever drove WCA chariots before starting his
wagon career in 2008. Eric had a strong rookie
year and has continued to improve each year. Eric
travels down the road with his wife Jeri and
their four children. The Rever family are from
the  Manning area where Eric currently is employed
at the BP Gas Plant.  Eric would like to thank his
tour sponsor Deken Transport for their
continued support.

Dean Dreger Focus Corporation

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photo Dale Sales

The President of the Western Chcukwagon Association ,
Dean Dreger, had a great 2010 race season finishing 8th overall.

 Originally from Rycroft Dean and his family (wife Tara and children

Cheyenne, Dakota, and Tuff) now call Grande Prairie home where they

currently own and operate Underground Enterprises..  Dean's sponsor

 is Focus Corporation, a large oilfield engineering and survey

company with offices in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary and Fort

St. John, and Ruskin Construction, a bridge building and

 maintenance company based out of Grande Prairie. 

 

Tyler Helmig Monavie 

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Tyler Helmig comes to the WCA after highly notable career in
the WPCA where he won the 1988 Top Rookie award, the 1994

Most Improved driver, the 1999 Klondike Chuckwagon Derby

champion, and the 2002 World Chuckwagon Champion Driver

 award. Tyler’s success continued in the WCA this year as he

 won Dawson Creek Spring show and Manning!  Tyler and his wife

 Cindy live in Leduc and in the off season he enjoys activites such

as team roping with his son Tyce and skidooing. We hope to

 see Tyler back with the WCA next year!

Rod Salmond CDM Mechanical & Kix n Bux
Cowboy Clothing

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Rod Salmond joined the WCA after a long career and successful
with the CPCA. Rod was just as successful in the WCA finishing

the season fourth overall.. He introduced chuckwagon racing to
Australia along with his brother Rene, and he is a direct descendant

 of Minnesota stagecoach and Wells Fargo drivers.  The man from

 Hudson Bay has a lifetime of experience to pass on to his 5 children

 and 11 grandchildren, and he is a welcome asset to the WCA. Rod

says he has hanged up the driving lines for good but the WCA hopes

 he will reconsider and will be back for the 2011 race season!
Part 1 of the  WCA Drivers:
Brett Gray J.D.A Oilfield Hauling
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(Photo Dale Sales) 

Rounding out the top ten for the 2010 season was second year driver
 Brett "the Grey Goose" Gray. Brett's hometown is Victoria B.C.
 Although this is his second season as
 a driver, he has spent the last 4 years working with Kelly Sutherland.
  In the off season Brett works as a farrier and Hitch’em Trucking.
Brett had J.D.A  Oilfield Hauling as a 2010 season sponsor.

Dallas "Cookie" Langevin
season sponsors included Ruskin and Calibre Oilfield

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Photo Dale Sales

Dallas Langevin made his debut driving Thoroughbred Chuckwagons
 this summer with the WCA after over  14 years of racing pony wagons.
Dallas joined the  WCA all the way from San Clara, MB. His parents
Dennis and Colleen (maker of the worlds best crazy socks) even made
the long trip out to Alberta to help him out along the way this summer.
 Dallas, or Cookie as some call him, is a great addition to the WCA
and we look forward to seeing him again next summer!

Brian Lewis Northen Mat and Bridge

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Photo Dale Sales 

Brian Lewis is brings over 40 years of chuckwagon experience to
the WCA.  Brian Lewis had a great season with the WCA finishing
the 2010 season 7th overall.  To Brian Lewis wagon racing is a a
family sport with his son Lance , son inlaw Bruce, and Grandson
Ryan all driving chuckwagons.  Brian had Northern Mat and
Bridge for a 2010 season sponsor.

Todd McCracken Ernco Interiors

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Photo Dale Sales 

Todd McCracken just finished  his third year racing chuckwagons
with the WCA. This year saw Todd racing harder and faster
(so fast he continually lost his hat on the track) to finish 9th
overall in the standings.  Todd can always be found with a smile
on his face and in 2008 he was recongized with the WCA Most
Sportsmanlike Driver.  Todd and his bride to be Jen currently
live in the Manning Area.  Todd is sponsored by Ernco Interiors,
owned and operated by Ernie and Cathy Patterson.  
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LANE KIMBLE
 (ALL STAR MASONRY)
 THE WCA 2010 SEASON CHAMPION!
 Lane and his family were
presented with a 2010 KEN SARGENT GMC truck 
by Jerry Shaver last night. 
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Lane being presented with the KEN SARGENT GMC truck by
 Jerry Shaver. Laneis joined by his wife Jo, daughter
 Emma, and Jude Murphy
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Chanse Vigen driving for Jack Lefley Contracting won the
$5000 dash for cash sponsored by Shell Canada.
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Chanse Vigen wins the dash for cash on night 5!
The WCA would like to thank the Dawson Creek Exhibition
and the following dash sponsors:
Heat 1 $500 TD Canada Trust
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Bruce McAleney won the TD Canada Trust Dash
(photo Dale Sales)
Heat 2 $500 Conoco
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Ryan McAleney winner of Heat 2
Heat 3 $500 Chances Gaming
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Ron Bolin crossing the finish line ahead
 of Tyson Graham to win the dash!
Heat 4 $500 Northern Mat and Bridge
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Eric Rever and Deken Transport took home the $500 from heat 4
Heat 5 $5000 Shell Canada
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Dean Dreger  and FOCUS took home day money on day
  3 of the Dawson Creek Exhibition with a
running time of 1:17:52!
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(photo Sheri Romanow)
Lane Kimble is still leading the season standings with
520 points and Nathan  Sales the "Dragon Master" is
in second place with 504 points.  Come watch
tonight as the WCA season champion is
presented a Ken Sargent GMC pickup!
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The "Dragon Master" Nathan Sales turns
the bottom of two on Friday night
(photo Sheri Romanow)
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Heat 3 on Friday night(Sheri Romanow)
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Jarin Carter on the rail with Bruce Risdale and Brett
Gray following.  Jarin Carter was filling in for Todd
McCracken who was unable to attend last nights
races.
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Emma Kimble and her feline friend Lucky
hanging out back in the barns after the races
(Sheri Romanow)
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Lane Kimble had the time that no one could beat on night
 two of the Dawson Creek Exhibition. Lane ran a 1:20:34 last
night putting him in
 the lead in the aggregate and in the season standings! 
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Lane kimble in Grimshaw (Jo Kimble)
In the race to drive away in the Ken Sargent GMC truck
on Saturday night, driver Nathan Sales trails behind Lane Kimble 
by 14 points and Ron Bolin is 23 points out of first place.
Brett Gray, driving for JDA Oilfield Hauling and Hotshot had a
great run last night that saw him finish third for the night.
Brett is currently sitting in fifth place in the show. Leading 
the show after night two is Lane Kimble, Chanse Vigen,
Tyler Helmig, and Rod Salmond.
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Brett Gray in Grimshaw (Photo Jo Kimble) 
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Les Rever driving for Battle River Oilfield Construction crossing
the finish line. Les is currently in his second season with 
the WCA
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Chanse Vigen, fresh off his win in Grimshaw, won the day
 with a blazing 1:16:78! Chanse and his Jack Lefley outfit is the
one to watch this weekend. Rod Salmond, Lane Kimble,
Tyler Helmig, and Ryan McAleney rounded out the top five on
night one of the Dawson Creek Exhibition!
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(Photo Jo Kimble)
In the race for points Lane Kimble is currently sitting in
 first place with 482 points. Lane is driving for All Star Masonary
this weekend. Nathan Sales and Enermax are currently sitting in
 second place with 476 points and Ron Bolin and Borek are third
 with 465 points. Sitting in fourth place is Rod Salmond
 and fifth is Tyler Helmig. 
Come watch the drivers of the WCA compete for the chance to win
 a Ken Sargent GMC pickup this weekend at the
 Dawson Creek Exhibition.
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Come watch Nathan Sales, Lane Kimble, and Ron Bolin
compete to be the season leader and drive away with a
 new Ken Sargent GMC on Saturday night at the Dawson
Creek Exhibition. Races starting at 5:30 p.m. nightly.
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Nathan Sales is leading the standings by one
 point heading into night one of the Dawson
Creek Exhibition. He currently has 465 points,
 Lane Kimble follows with 464 points and Ron Bolin
 sits third with 462 points. The season leader will be
 presented with the keys to a brand new Ken
Sargent GMC Truck on Saturday night!
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(Jo Kimble)
Congratulations to Chanse Vigen sponsored by
Jack Lefely and Sons for being the aggregate
winner of the North Peace Stampede! Chanse
 captured the show win with a cumulative
running time of 3:08:62.
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(photo Jo Kimble) 
Finishing second overall
 this weekend was Rod Salmond and Kix n Bux
Cowboy Clothing with a 3:10:72. Rounding out
the top three was Mitch Sutherland driving for
Pajak Engineering with a running time of 3:12:14!
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Rod Salmond heads to the finish line on night two of Grimshaw (Jo Kimble)
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Congratulations to Derrick Murphy for winning
 the Thoroughbred Carts! Derick, driving for
Wapati Gravel Suppliers, finished the weekend
with a 3:06:83!
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Thank you to the Northern Peace Stampede
committee for organzing a great show!
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Dallas Langevin crossing the finish line on day2 of Grimshaw
 (photo jo Kimble)
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Eric Rever turns barrel three on night two.
Eric is driving for Deken Oilfield Transport(Jo Kimble)
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Brian Lewis leads the way to the finish line with Dean Dreger
 on his stove rack, while Todd McCracken makes a run for
 it on the outside. (jo Kimble)
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Rick Fraser driving for OK Consulting owned and operated
 by Orwell Bettson turns the top barrel on day 2 of Grimshaw.
( Photo Jo Kimble)
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Dave Galloway and Ryan McAleney round the fourth turn
side by side on Day 2 of Grimshaw. (Jo Kimble)
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Lane Kimble with his Wapiti Gravel and Kimble
Racing Team rig claimed the fastest time of the
night on Day 1 with a 1:02:71! 
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Lane Kimble smiles and waves to the crowd after his day money
run on night one of the Northern Peace Stampede while Gord helps
drive them back to the barn (photo Jo Kimble). 
 Lane is currently the season leader with 429 points.
Sitting in a close second is Nathan Sales with 417
 points and Ron Bolin is currently third with 411 points.
 The season leader after Day 4 in Dawson Creek will be
 presented with a Ken Sargent GMC truck.
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The Ken Sargent GMC pickup parked in the infield at Grimshaw! (Jo Kimble)
Grimshaw is the last show of the season for the WCA
 thoroughbred cart drivers. On Sunday night after all
 the dust has settled the season leader will be presented
 with a season champion buckle. Currently leading the
 standings is Todd McCracken with 66 points. Derrick Murphy
 is sititng in second place with 60 points and Erik Tremblay
 is third with 59 points.
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Derrick Murphy leading the way to the finish line on night 1 of Grimshaw. 
 (Photo Jo Kimble)
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The WPCA is on a break this weekend so some of their drivers and outriders
 took the opportunity to come join the WCA in Grimshaw. Evan Salmond
 on the inside rail as Chanse Vigen runs up on the outside while
 Rick Fraser follows in behind. Chanse beat Evan at the finish line by a nose!
 (Photo Jo Kimble) 
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Bruce Risdale racing for Wolverine Steam Services hasa good turn off
of barrel 3 in Heat 5 (Photo Jo Kimble)
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The Didsbury Demon, Roy Romanow, crossing the finish line second in his heat.
  Roy is sponsored by Hitch 'em Oilfield Hauling. Hitch'Em is owned and operated by
Mitch and Kirk Sutherland. (photo by Jo Kimble)
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Tyler Helmig (Monavie) and Rod Salmond ( Kix n Bux Cowboy Clothing) round
 the fourth corner side by side as Mitch Sutherland ( Pajak Engineering)
 watches from behind. Rod Salmond ended up winning the heat by
 8 one hundreths of a second (photo Jo Kimble)
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Some of the drivers enjoyed the
holiday Monday out at Double K Ranch, owned
by Kirk and Kathy Sutherland, working together
to train and exercise their horses.
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Roy Romanow sits in the driver seat of the rubber tired practice
 wagon while his horses are being hooked to the wagon by
Dallas and Dennis Langevin, Nathan Sales, Mitch Sutherland,
 Jessica Romanow, and Jamie and Brody McMurphy
(Photo Sheri Romanow)
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Mitch Sutherland driving his outfit on the practice track
 with Roy Romanow and Jamie McMurphy along for the ride.
Lane Kimble follows the wagon. (photo Sheri Romanow)
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Emmerson Sutherland giving little brother
Weston a ride (Photo Sheri Romanow)
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Jamie McMurphy hanging on for dear life
 as Nathan Sales rounds the second turn (photo Sheri Romanow)
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Roy Romanow's horses kicking up some dust (photo Sheri Romanow)
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Sponsor Dale Sales of DR Sales Woodworking doing what he does
best, supervising and looking good! (photo Sheri Romanow)
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Congratulations to Tyler Helmig and his sponsor for
 Monavie for winning the 2010 Manning Rodeo Aggregate
 Buckle! Thanks to Keddies Tack and Western Wear
 out of Grande Prairie for the beautiful buckle! Tyler
won the show with a cumulative running time of 3:07:27.
  After winning in Manning, Tyler is now sitting 5 in the
 season standings with 337.0 points. Leading the
 standings is Lane Kimble with 407.0 points. The
season point leader will be presented with
 a Ken Sargent  GMC truck on the Saturday night of
the Dawson Creek Fall Fair and Exhibition.
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(Photo Jo Kimble) 
 Todd McCracken, a Manning local, won the thoroughbred
carts. Todd had the fastest three day time with a  3:08:50. 
 Todd is also leading the Thoroughbred Carts in the
season standings with 61 points. In second place is
 rookie cart driver Erik Tremblay with 57 points,
 and Derrick Murphy is sitting in third with 54 points.
 The thoroughbred cart drivers will have one last chance
 to accumulate points in Grimshaw starting Aug 6.
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(photo Jo Kimble) 
Thank you to the Manning Rodeo Commitee, Kelly Sommerville
 for all his hard work preparing the grounds, and all the
 fans that came and supported the WCA in Manning this
 weekend. After a week long break the WCA will be back
racing in Grimshaw August 6, 7, and 8!
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The grand stands are jam packed with 4000 plus fans
 each night to watch the Western Chuckwagon Association drivers!
(Photo Jo kimble)
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Derrick Murphy is currently the season leader
 in the Western Chuckwagon Chariots.
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   Todd McCracken and Ernco Interiors charge to the bottom
barrel
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Raylee Bolin and her pony Buster go for an afternoon drive
in Rycroft! Raylee is the WCA's number one fan. Listen for
Raylee cheering on her dad Ron tonight in Rycroft! 
(photo Sheri Romanow) 
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     The Western Chuckwgon Association would like to express a
huge thank you once again to both Ken Sargent
and GMC Canada for their sponsorship and support
in helping to maintain a part of our heritage by promoting
chuckwagon racing. Please support General Motors.
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We have many sponsors to thank and each one is equally important
in the efforts to preserve this sport and we would like to extend
our appreciation to each and every one of them 
Please visit our sponsor page for a more detailed list of  the
 many supporters we have.
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