Drivers 

Alexander First Nations, AB

Phil Arcand is a second-generation driver following after his father Rubin. He began racing in 2006 and later began racing a chuckwagon in 2010. In 2010 he took home Rookie Wagon Diver and continues to do well, often placing in the top 10 as well as winning day money. he enjoys travelling with his family and racing against his father when the opportunity arises. 

Alexander First Nations, AB

Rubin Started racing in 1978 at the age of 16. In 1979 Rubin raced both carts and wagons up until 1993 where he left the racing scene to raise his family and start a career. In 2016 he came out of retirement to race wagons with his son Phil. Rubin looks forward to a great racing season. 

Meadow Lake, SK

Keyton is a third generation driver who started racing chariots in 2010 with the NWSPCCA. He has won Rookie Chariot Driver of the year in 2010 within the NWSPCCA before making the jump to a wagon in 2017. Keyton also won Rookie Wagon Driver of the year in 2017 for the same club. His two most cherished titles are high point chariot champion in 2012 and 2013. Keyton now primarlily runs with the APCCA and enjoys his time around the Albertan tracks. He looks forward to another awesome year of racing. 

Camrose, AB 

Greg Bell is a first generation chariot driver who grew up in Wetaskiwin and settled with his family in Camrose. With a need for speed, Greg went from a dealership owner with a love for automotive horse power to finding a passion for equine  horse power. Greg and his family started following the APCCA in 2012 and then traded cheering for lines in 2019. In 2016, Greg's wife Lorraine, daughter Kendra, and son Cody were awarded the Family of the Year  alongside the Maupin family 2016. In 2018, Greg was awarded Volunteer of the Year and was then awarded the Greg Smith Memorial buckle in 2021. Greg took home the Viking chariot championship in 2022 and placed 5th overall in his first full season. He cherishes his chuckwagon and chariot family and looks forward to many more seasons to come.

Bluffton, AB

Allan Bengtson began his racing career in 2010 winning Rookie of the Year in the Chariots and Chuckwagons.  In 2014 he placed 4th in the Chariots and in 2016 he placed 3rd in the Chuckwagons and  4th in the in 2023. He has also won the Greg Smith Memorial Award for Most Sportsmanlike Driver which was an honor to recieve. His horses are no strangers to the winning circle receiving left wheel, horse of the year, left lead horse of the year on the Chuckwagon and left Chariot Horse of the Year. Allan likes to sport  his pink and lime green wagon and occasionally takes home the Best Dressed award. Allan along with his wife Samantha and daughters Kendyl and Jayd have also received  The Family Of The Year Award in 2019. In the off season you will find Allan feeding cows planning his next racing season. 

Bluffton, AB

Sam started her racing career in 2011 winning Rookie Chariot of the year in the Central Club and Border Club. She continued her career winning Best Dressed Chariot, Lucky 13 in 2017 and 4th place in 2022. Sam has also received the Dedicated Driver Award and the Greg Smith Memorial Award for most Sportsmanlike Driver. Sam, her husband Allan and her daughters Kendyl and Jayd have also received Family of the Year Award in 2019. In the off season you will find Sam spending most of her time with her girls riding horses.

Moose Jaw, SK

Alberta Buckingham began following the chuckwagon and chariot circuit alongside his uncle in the 70's. He then bagan racing chariots in 1988 and jumped into the wagon in 1993. Based on a bet in 1988, Albert started building chariots which he coined the 'Buckingham Cart' and continues to do so. Albert started racing in Saskatchewan and gradually began racing with the APCCA  and officially joined as a member in 2006. In 2012, Albert was awarded the Most Sportsmanlike driver which he holds near and dear to his heart. Albert is eager to have another great season.

Mannville, AB

Shane Cartier started racing chuckwagons in 1986 at the age of 16 alongside his father and four brothers for 18 years before moving to the WPCA for a period of time. In 2012, Shane came back to the APCCA where he once again served on the executive as a President, Director, and has worked on multiple committees. Shane won the 2004 Ken Borek Memorial most sportsmanlike driver award  and then went on to win Calgary Stampedes Orville Strandquist Award for top Rookie Driver in 2007. In 2022 Shane won the APCCA Volunteer of the Year award.  Shane would like to thank racing fans, sponsors, friends, and family for their continous support. 

Clear Water County, AB

My name is Levi Cretney and alongside my fiance Ashley, two step children-Braiden and Tori, as well as my son Virgil, you can find us raising cattle and horses on our family farm. We pride ourselves on being parents and showing our children the western lifestyle. I started driving a cart in 2022 and in 2023 my lifelong dream of becoming a chuckwagon driver came true and I started the journey of training horses much like my grandfather Don VanEaton. In 2022 I was invited to run alongside veterans of the APCCA in Red Deer where rookies are not often invited. At the end of the 2022 race season I placed 28th out of 67 drivers. At the end of the 2023 race season I was awarded the Rookie Wagon Driver of the Year. I look forward to another successful race season. 

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Brett Dubuc grew up with the love of chariot and chuckwagon racing, gaining this love from his father Dave and grandfather Dennis. Brett enjoys the family aspect of the sport and gives thanks to his mom, sister, and fiance who cheer him on. Brett started racing a chariot at 15 and made the jump to a wagon box at 18. Brett won two shows with his wagon in 2019 and ended up with the 2nd place wagon buckle for the 2019 season. Brett is often seen around the race track giving a helping hand to fellow competitors as well as encouraging a night of fun. Brett looks forward to another season of fantastic races. 

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Dave started racing more than 25 years ago and has truely made chuckwagons and chariots a beloved family sport. Davids wife Rachel and their three kids all contirbute to the APCCA in some way whether that be racing, helping harness and feed, timing,  or cheering the drivers on from the side lines. Dave is always proud to see his sons race and looks forward to the future of Dubuc racing. In 2023 Dave won Most Sportsmanlike Driver. He has spent many years on the executive team and at one point held the President position. The Dubuc camp looks forward to another great year of racing. 

Vegreville, AB

Over the past 30+ years, Dwayne has competed in over 770 successful races at more than 265 rodeos, fairs, and other racing events. Over this time he has been fortunate enough to have driven both chuckwagons and chariots to show championships and consistenly places top 10. Dwaynes horse Billi won the 2012 and 2014 right pole horse Cartiers Neck Yoke Buch awards. Following close after, Rebel, a left chariot horse won the Cartier's Neck Yoke Bunch award in 2016 and  in 2018 won the left lead horse award. Dwayne is currently serving as the president for the APCCA and actively promotes the association and the sport of racing both locally ans internationally. In 2017, Dwayne's passion for racing was rewarded as he was rewarded the Volunteer of the Year and Didicated Driver of the year award. In 2018 Dwayne was the winner of the chuckwagon tour championship.

Mirror, AB

Fred Eagles grew up in south west  Ontario where he found his passion for horses, riding in gymkana's, and flat races at the age of 5. He then began racing a chariot in 1999 and the hooked up a wagon team in 2008. Fred is know to be one of the smiliest driver on the track and behind the scenes at camp. Fred thanks those who have and continue to sponsor his team and others alike.

Sherwood Park, AB

Bill has always loved horses and his passion soon turned to travelling to wagon races with his family in Saskatchewan. In 1981 he started driving a chariot and in the following year, he hopped into a wagon box. Bill raced up until 1987 and made a return in 1989 after moving to Alberta. His love for the sport has never weakened and after several years off,  he returned in 2004 where he drove chariots for others. In 2008 he bought 4 horses and started up again. Bill has since worked as an associate director, director, and has been involved on different committees. Bill is noted for his awards such as the Greg Smith Memorial Sportsmanlike Driver, Jim Becker Penalty Free Driver, The Mark Harris Hard Luck Memorual Awards, as well as a couple of top 5 year end finishes. In 2019, his grandson Wyatt began driving mini wagons and a year later his other grandson Hudson. In 2022 His daughter Deanna, and grandson Wyatt began driving chariots and his grandaughter Makayla started driving the minis. He looks forward to the day were he can drive in a heat alongside them all. 

Edmonton, AB

Edmonton, AB

Eckville, AB 

Martina Hubl is a third-generation driver taking after her parents Marvin and Linda, as well as her Shippelt family. Starting in 2011, she raced miniture horses in the Stars of Tomorrow Program alongside her brother Zach. In 2016 she raced her rookie cart year, and then in 2019, won the North American Championship with her cart in Red Deer. In 2022 she won Rookie Wagon Driver of the Year. Martina lives in Eckville area and has a Bachelor of Communication degree from MacEwan University.

Eckville, AB

Marvin was born and raised in the Eckville area and got into the racing business after meeting Linda. He raced a chariot for 5 years just to learn how to drive, and jumped into a wagon in 1989 and has been there ever since. There have been many highlights throughout Marvin's race history such as winning buckles, trophies, prints, coats, and trophy-skinning knives. Marvin has been a solid contender, usually placing anywhere in the top 5. Wins at Red Deer, Ponoka, and TeePee Creek are the highlighs of his career so far, because either you make dust or you eat it. 

Eckville, AB

Zach is a third-generation driver taking after his parents Marvin and Linda, and his shippelt family. In 2011, he raced miniture horses in the Stars of Tomorrow program alongside his sister Martina. In 2017 he started racing his cart, and won Rookie Chariot Driver of the Year. Zach currently lives in the Eckville area and is attending school for his Bachelors in Mining Engineering. 

Eckville, AB

Linda is truly from a chuckwagon family, her father Willie Shippelt was a well known driver, and along with her uncles Mike Shippelt and Tom Gilks and 14 cousins. Linda spent many of her childhood summers enjoying the racing circuit. She started racing carts in 1974, and moved up to wagons in 1990. At most every show in the summer you will find Linda along with her husband Marvin Hubl and their children setting up camp and getting ready to run. Through Linda, the Shippelt name remains in the racing circle. 

Wizard Lake, AB

Gracie Hill is a rookie chariot driver, following in the footsteps on her Step-father Jim O'Connor, Step-Auntie Cassie O'connor,  and Step-sisters Kallie and Breanna. Gracie is active within the Lake Dell Gymkana  club and loves her horses through and through. She looks forward to an exciting season learning from veteran drivers.

Donalda, AB

Tracey Klatt had wanted to race horse for as long as he could remember. His parents, Gordon and Brenda Klatt raced for eleven years before they decided to drop the lines and retire in 1994.  Even though Tracey wanted to carry on his parents legacy in their retirement,  life events made this difficult. As luck would have it, Tracey picked up the lines in 2021 as a Rookie Chariot Driver. He then fell in love with the sport all over again. In 2022, Tracey and his wife Kim won family of the year. Tracey started racing two chariots in 2023 in hopes to build a wagon team. Tracey is looking forward to the future of racing and hopes to come out with a Rookie Wagon Driver buckle.

Killam, AB

Killam, AB

Brent Lang began racing chariots in 1993 and chuckwagons in 2000.  Chariots and Chuckwagon racing is truly a family sport for the Lang’s with Brent’s twin boys, Ben and Porter racing chariots and his other four children being involved in many aspects of the sport and having travelled down many highways cheering Brent on. Brents wife Tammy grew up in a racing family and they now enjoy this sport with their grandchildren. Brent has enjoyed many top 5 finishes over the years and is very appreciative of all the sponsors that get them down the road and doing what they love. 

Killam, AB

Ben Lang is a fourth generation driver following in his great grandpa Garnet Lyle, Grandpa Darryl Johnston and dad Brent Lang racing careers. He started racing miniature horses in the Stars of Tomorrow program in 2012. 2021 was his rookie cart year. Ben will graduate grade 12 alongside his brother in 2024. 

Killam, AB

Porter Lang is a fourth generation driver following in his great grandpa Garnet Lyle, Grandpa Darryl Johnston and dad Brent Lang racing careers. He started racing miniature horses in the Stars of Tomorrow program in 2012. 2021 was his rookie cart year. Porter will graduate grade 12 alongside his brother in 2024. 

Weekes, SK

Cody Leach is a third generation driver, following in his dad, Bob Leach's footsteps. Cody started racing chariots in 2007 and moved up to a chuckwagon in 2009. Cody was raised around horses and works as a part time ferrier. He now reisdes in Weekes, Saskatchewan with his wife Heidi and their three children. 

Weekes, SK

Heidi Leach comes from a long line of chuckwagan and chariot drivers. She mainly follows in the footsteps of her father, Neil Salmond. She began racing chariots in 2010 and later met her now husband Cody Leach on the track. She now resides in Weekes, Saskatchewan with her husband and three children. 

Tofield, AB

Bob Leach began racing in 1978 at the age of 15. He's a second generation driver, following in his dad's footsteps. Bob won many titles in Saskatchewan where he grew up. After travelling to race in Alberta for many years, he then made the move to Tofield, Alberta alongside Cheryl in 2022. He raced his chuckwagan at the Ponoka Stampede for five years and brought home four championships. In 2023, Bob challenged himself to win both the chuckwagon and chariot championships and succeeded. He looks forward to another successful year of racing. 

Rocky Mountain House, AB

In 2011, Todd Maupin joined the  chuckwagon world through sponsorship at the Rocky Mountain House races. After becoming more involved with the APCCA, Todd hooked a chariot in 2015. In 2016 the Maupin's were awarded the family of the year along with the Bell family. Todd then began driving a wagon in 2017 and won Rookie Wagon Driver of the year. The two most valued awards Todd has recieved are the Most Sportsmanlike Driver in 2018 and the Greg Smith Memorial buckle in 2019. Todd would like to thank those for their continued sponsership and dedicated race fans.

Ardrossan, AB

Rob grew up in Watson, Sask. and has been around chuckwagon racing all of his life. He started racing a chariot in 1999, at the age of 16. When the time was right in 2007 he decided to start his own chuckwagon outfit, racing all over Alberta and Sask. In his first year he won Rookie Wagon Driver of the Year and has been improving his team every year since. In 2012, his horse Roy won left pole horse of the year and in 2014 and 2018 his horse Edgar was also named left pole horse of the year. In 2023, Rob placed 3rd overall for the season. He placed top 4 for most of the season and walked away with 3 show championships. 

Rob, his wife Kaila, and their kids Bentley and Brinley love the sport of chuckwagon racing and their equine athletes. In 2022, their kids decided to join in the fun and began driving mini chuckwagons. It truly is a family sport and Nordick racing would love  to thank their sponsors who have supported them through the years and have become more like family. They are excited and look forward to this next season!

Brandon, MN

Miles is a dedicated second generation  chuckwagon driver who actively traverses Canadian provinces to  bring excellent race meets to the fair board who host him. Miles travels alongside his wife, Shauna and son Gibson, who chose to debut his rookie year in 2021. Miles has served as a vice president as well as president for the Manitoba club and has been the 3 time high point chariot driver. In 2005 Miles was awarded the Manitoba Stampede Chuckwagon Championship. Miles looks forward to attending more APCCA race meets and showcasing his Manitoba horse power. 

Wizard Lake, AB

Breanna O’Connor is a 3rd generation driver following her grandpa Dan O’Connor and dad Jim O’Connor. She started racing in 2018 and at the age of 14, she won Rookie of the Year. In 2019, she won the Clean Driver award, followed by a third-place finish overall in the APCCA in

2021, and a second-place finish overall in the APCCA in 2023. In the off-season, Breanna plays college basketball at Medicine Hat College while also studying to complete her bachelor of education degree.

Wizard Lake, AB 

Cassie started racing in 2005 at the age of 15 following in the footsteps of her father Dan and brother Jim. She won the Central Club Rookie of the year in 2005. In 2011 she won the first of three back to back Chariot championships in Buck Lake. In 2012 and 2013 Cassie won the APCCA Chariot Championship. Cassie is the current Secretary/ Treasurer for the APCCA. 

Wizard Lake, AB 

Jim is a second generation driver, followin gin the footstesps of his father Dan O'Connor. He started racing a cart in 1990 and a wagon in 1992. He was won Rookie Champion in the carts and wagons and has also won several shows such as Ponoka, Rocky Mountain House, and Buck lake. In 2017 Jim won the Greg Smith Memorial Buckle for Sportmanship in Vermilion. He has been consistently placing in the top 10 for aggregate standings and placed top 4 in 2017. In 2018, Jim won the Most Dedicated Driver award which he cherishes. Jim is currently an assocaite director and volunteers on a few APCCA committees. Jim enjoys watching his daughters race and looks forward to another season of racing.

Wizard Lake 

Olds, AB

Edson, AB

Weekes, SK

Edson, AB

Lacombe, AB

Jack started tarted in 1970 with the Clover Park club in Fort Saskatchewan with his dad who served as   director for many years. Jack and his family sold their farm in Edmonton and moved to Olds in 1979 and joined the Eckville Club. He is the proud patriarch of the Stott Racing team that consists of himself, 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 son in law, and John’s girlfriend who have all picked up the lines at some point. His grandkids have also picked up the lines in the Junior driving program (Stars of Tomorrow) and is hoping some will carry on the tradition. His grand kids are also a huge help at camp with he horses. Jack has many wins throughout his lengthy career and is quite often in the top 10. Along with his family he enjoys raising, breaking, and training horses to find the right combinations.

Lacombe, AB

John is a second generation driver following in the footsteps of his father Jack. John is often seen racing alongside his multiple sisters, son Kaden, and girlfriend Laura Talbot. Johns grandfather Jack drove stagecoach at the Edmonton Klondike Days which gave the family its start in driving wagons. John is a devoted family man and father to 3 children. In the off season, John works as a Boiler Technician. When he isn't waya working, John can be found training upcoming chuckwagon horses, riding in the mountains with Laura, and spending time with his family. 

Notables:

-1998: Rookie of the year

-2004: Mountain View County Fair

-2017: Rio Grande, Rockyford, Sundre Bulls and Wagons, and Northern Tour Champion. 2nd place at Rocky Mountain House as well as Red Deer

-2019: Rio Grande, Rycroft Jim Johnson Memorial, Northern Tour Champion, 2nd place Rocky Mountain House and Red Deer

-2021: Viking and Red Deer Championships, 2nd over all in the APCCA tour standings

Lacombe, AB

Kaden Stott was born March of 2006 and currently lives in Innisfail. Kaden is a third generative driver winning Rookie Chariot Driver in 2022. In the off season, Kaden loves to golf, play hockey and lacrosse, and enjoys hunting. After Kaden graduates, he hopes to study hard in order to become a vet. Kaden looks forward to another fun season. 

Olds, AB

Tracey started racing  in 1992 and was Rookie Chuckwagon driver for the Alberta Association as well as Rookie Chariot and Chuckwagon driver in both the Eckville and Calgary Clubs. Tracey is from a long line of racers and horse people within the Stott Racing Team. Her Grandpa Jack was the Edmonton Klondike Stagecoach driver and director, dad Jack, sisters Lori and Karen, brother John, brother-in-law Jonathan, John’s girlfriend Laura, nephews Karsen and Kaden and niece Savanah have all picked up the lines at one point. Her other nieces and nephew have also made their starts in the Junior Driving Program (Stars of Tomorrow). Racing is truly in her blood. She enjoys breaking and raising horses with her family and watching them succeed on the track. She has been lucky enough to have some wins over the years but does enjoy driving the younger ones, especially when they start working together. In the winter she enjoys some curling and hauling her nieces to gymkhanas.

Meadow Lake, SK

Bashaw, AB

Laura was born in Whitehorse and spent much of her time travelling Canada until settlign in Bashaw. She was first introduced to racing by John McRae in 1999 but began racing in 2001. Laura began travelling within the WPCA and got involved through many different means: galloping outriding horses, scrubbingharnesses, and everything in between. After 2014, Laura began racing once more but was unfortunelty involved in a wreck that required multiple surgeries. Laura then begn racing in 2023 alongside her boyfriend John Stott. 

In 2017, Laura discovered her bio families history which involved her grandfather Slim Hill and father Bob Hill's involvement with racing thoroughbreds. In the off season you can find Laura trucking, training horses, and chasing cows alongside her dog. 

-2008 52” Williams Lake wagon champion 

-2020 Doug mills colt starting championship

-2023 Rio Grande Chariot Champion

-2023 R.H.R (rockin heart ranch) weanling training challenge champion

Viking, AB

Daysland, AB

Adam started his career as an outrider in 2011, but in 2012, made the transition to a cart. He placed within the top 3 in his first year and in his second year of racing, he took the second place championship. In 2014, Adam took the Chariot Championship and once again placed first in 2015. Adam then made the jump to a wagon and drove the Mark Harris Memorial Wagon, recieiving Wagon Rookie of the Year. In 2017, Adam finished third overall in the wagons and continues to look forward to many more years of racing. He serves on a few committees and uses his time around the track to provide farrier work for fellow drivers. 

Camrose, AB

Jason Waldner started racing chariots in 2017 after following his brother Adam along the wagon trail. In that same year, Jason won the Rookie Chariot Driver buckle. Jason is often seen assisting Adam behind the scenes providing ferrier work to other chuckwagon families. He would like to thank his family, friends, and sponsors for their continued support. 

Stettler, AB

Casey Wright is a third-generation chuckwagon driver following in the footsteps of his father Todd and great-grandfather Artie. Casey began driving a chariot in 2015 and later stepped into the box of a wagon in 2018. Casey took home Rockford Chariot champion in 2017 and later was awarded with the Rookie Wagon driver in 2018. Casey would like to thank those for their continuous support in the keeping the sport alive.

Stettler, AB

Todd Wright is a chuckwagon driver who followed in the foosteps of his grandfather Artie.  He begn racing a chariot in 1996, winning Rookie of the Year. The following year he jumped into the box of a wagon, again winning Rookie of the Year. Todd's proudest years are when his son Casey joined him racing in 2017 and his daughter Emily in 2018. 

Sundre, AB

Dale grew up in the sport of chuckwagon and chariot racing, so it only seemed right that he would one day jump into a wagon box. Dale has raced in many provinces such as Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. He is excited to once again partner up with the Clagary Flames Ambassadors to promote their favourite hockey team. Dale continues to be a top contender within the APCCA  but couldnt do it without the help of his family. The invitation to take a photo with the Calgary Flames wagon is always open and looks forwards to conversing with race fans as he and his family travel from show to show. 

Sundre, AB

Daxton Young grew up on the racing circuit and as soon as he could, he had a set on lines in his hands. He started driving his mini wagon as one of the Stars of Tomorrow, which helped him learn how to handle a team. In 2023, Daxton made his debut as a chariot driver, winning the Rookie of the Year award for the APCCA club. He looks forward to another exciting year of racing. 

Sundre, AB

Taya Young started her racing career at a young age with her team of miniature horses with the Stars of Tomorrow program. She started racing chariots in 2021, and captured the title as Rookie Chariot Driver. She has continued to excel and become a very competative driver. In 2023, she won her first show title and looks forward to competing again this summer.

Drayton Valley, AB

Tim Heidt started driving chariots in BC in 1999 and later moved to a wagon in 2001. In 2008, Time decided that he would exchnage the lines for reins and begin as a pickup man for the standard bred races alongside Earl Patterson. Tim later jumped ship and began outriding for the All Pro club in 2011. Tim now spends his time as a full time outrider for the APCCA. Tim is regarded by APCCA drivers as a safety net, knowing that if Tim is on the track, all drivers and equine athletes will be safe.

Drayton Valley, AB

Shaun began driving a chariot in 2001 until 2011 in BC along side his dad, Tim Heidt. During this time he also rode as a pickup man for the standard bred races in Surrey, BC. In 2012, Shaun made the move to Alberta and began  outriding for the All Pro club. Shaun began outriding for the APCCA in 2021. Shaun is another reliable rider who the driver depend on when things go awry. 

Ty was born and raised on a 450 head cattle ranch. He then started rodeoing at the age of 11 and retired at 24. In his free time, apart from working as a welder, Ty spent many hours as a pick up man for many rodeos throughout Alberta. Ty recently made the switch back to cowboying after spending time in the oilfield insudustry. He started his company, Custom Cowboy, where he looks after producers cattle, provides vaccinations, and in the spring/fall, brands. Ty started running with the APCCA as an outriderin 2023 and had a blast. Ty would like to thank the directors and the drivers for trusting him on and off the track.. Ty would also like to thank his horse named cash for stepping up and being a rockstar on the track. Ty acknowledges that without his horse he couldnt do what he loves.