Rodeo star kelly sutherland has passed on retired chuckwagon horses to families so children can learn to ride, rather than sending the animals to be killed. The chuckwagon legend, who will soon know if he needs to update that paint job, is taking his last crack at the gmc rangeland derby. The world professional chuckwagon association wpca is an association made up of professional cowboys and business people with an interest in preserving western. Kelly sutherland says chuckwagon racing saves thousands of horses from the slaughterhouse. Jun 01, 2017 by 1967, 15yearold kelly sutherland was in the saddle and actively competing as an outrider. Two sutherland brothers and their sons are all competing against each other and while 12time rangeland derby champion kelly is down in the standings in 23rd place as of wednesday afternoon, you. Kelly sutherland looks back at rangeland derby chuckwagon success. Sutherland, a 10time calgary stampede chuckwagon champion, was suspended from the. Jul 06, 2017 and the licence plate declares whos in the drivers seat king k.
Kelly sutherland chuckwagon racing champion grande. Dayton sutherland steps back from stampede chase my grande. As a driver, dayton started his career in 2015, competing at the grande prairie stompede and dawson creek fall fair where he just missed qualifying for his first dash. Sutherland officiated the gold medal game mens ice. Tervita sponsors kelly sutherland with highest bid in. Kelly sutherland, nicknamed the king, born october 29, 1951 is a professional rodeo competitor in chuckwagon racing. Mark and his wife dina, have two children kiera and driver outrider dayton, and two grandchildren, and make their home near dewinton, alberta. Sutherland, who will turn 66 this year says he has. Kelly sutherland continues to defy age at the rangeland derby. Sutherland, who turns 66 this year, participated in his final race on the weekend in rocky mountain house in. Sutherland, who will turn 66 this year says he has been mentally preparing the past few years for this final season. Legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland retires after. World professional chuckwagon association wikipedia.
Chuckwagon champ blamed in crash the globe and mail. World professional chuckwagon association on facebook watch. But friday, in openingday action at the gmc rangeland derby, it was kelly sutherlands son who stole the show. You see, normadn was in a serious accident a year ago. Kelly the king sutherland hung up the reins at the end of the 2017 world professional chuckwagon association season. The king kelly sutherland reflects on 46 years of rangeland. In 2017 kelly finally called it quites when he reached the age of 65 and racing spanning 50 years. Chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland has been racing at the calgary stampede since 1969. By 1969, kelly sutherland had moved up in the wagon box and hit the trail full time as a chuckwagon driver. After 50 years, the career of the greatest champion in chuckwagon racing history has come to a close. In 2007, nowretired chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland was suspended for the final day of racing at the stampede after his aggressive driving was blamed for a crash that seriously injured. He is a 12time world champion of the world professional chuckwagon association and 12time winner at the calgary stampede. Chuckwagon driver says horses death at stampede was a loss of a good friend. Chuckwagon driver troy dorchester putting on his flak jacket made mandatory at the stampede in.
Coming off barrel number one, sutherland took advantage of the rail and hung on to win the final race over jerry bremner, reg johnstone and grant profit. Sutherland, a 10time calgary stampede chuckwagon champion, was suspended from the final race after a horrific crash this weekend that killed three horses and sent another driver to hospital with careerthreatening injuries, the reaction was almost as. But his racing life didnt start in 1993 when he officially became a driver. World champion chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland seen during the tarp auction at the calgary stampede, announced his retirement after 50. In this video from 4 years ago, wpca driver mark sutherland and the mark sutherland chuckwagon team provide some insight on training horses for wagon racing. Mar 29, 2012 calgary, albertamarketwire march 29, 2012 in a recordsetting evening at the calgary stampedes annual canvas auction today, tervita corporation landed the right to sponsor legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland at the 2012 gmc rangeland derby, with the highest bid in calgary stampede history. Coming off barrel number one, sutherland took advantage of the rail and hung on to. Jul 14, 2016 two sutherland brothers and their sons are all competing against each other and while 12time rangeland derby champion kelly is down in the standings in 23rd place as of wednesday afternoon, you. Wca driver dayton sutherland talks about decision to join. At the north entrance of grande prairie, alberta along 100 street stands a sign that salutes kelly sutherland, local chuckwagon racer.
Chuckwagon legend kelly sutherland poses for photos at his son marks. Its hard to imagine an individual with more history at the calgary stampede than chuckwagon racer kelly sutherland. I traveled with my dad kelly sutherland since the time i was born, he recalls. By 1967, 15yearold kelly sutherland was in the saddle and actively competing as an outrider. Over the next 50 years kelly sutherland would ultimately become the greatest champion the sport of. Theyre on hold mode right now and theyre hoping that there will be a full season, but theyre unsure what will. Chuckwagon driver kirk sutherland shooting for repeat at. After 46 years, chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland is hanging up the reigns.
No stampede this year could force some cowboys to leave rodeo. Tervita sponsors kelly sutherland with highest bid in calgary. Sutherland racing is a familyowned chuckwagon racing business that offers. The world professional chuckwagon association wpca is an association made up of professional cowboys and business people with an interest in preserving western heritage and providing family entertainment. He was 12 time world champion chuckwagon driver, 6 time calgary stampede winner and 8 time ponoka stampede champion. Sutherland, a 10time calgary stampede chuckwagon champion, was suspended from the final race after a. Kelly sutherland, nicknamed the king, born october 29, 1951 is a professional rodeo. This video is a flashback to an interview with kelly sutherland. The king kelly sutherland named the celebrity judge for. The king of chuckwagon racing has retired following his final race this past weekend in rocky mountain house. He was selected again to officiate the 2011 stanley cup finals, and the 2015 stanley cup finals. No stampede this year could force some cowboys to leave.
Sutherland received the stampedes profitable rangeland derby chuckwagon race meet 12 occasions, earlier than retiring in 2017. Mark and his wife dina, have two children kiera and driveroutrider dayton, and two grandchildren, and make their home near dewinton, alberta. July 07, 2011 prince william and his wife catherine, the duke and duchess of cambridge, centre, met with championship chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland, second from left, after prime minister stephen harper welcomed them to the calgary stampede grounds. In the case of the calgary stampede, it has a rigorous and exhaustive animal care code and during the offseason, the stampedes rodeo stock live in ideal conditions, where they are free to. Kelly sutherland refuses to wear the twopound protective vest and plans on negotiating his fines. Chuckwagon driver kirk sutherland shooting for repeat at rangeland derby. Chuckwagon racing legend ready to hand reins to next generation. Dayton sutherland, the grandson of legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland, will not be gunning for a spot in the calgary stampede for. They know how to run and they know how to race, so once a driver purchases a horse who has been retired from the race track the next step is to teach the horse how to drive. Globals brendan parker talks to the man they call the king to discuss the legacy he leaves behind. Kelly sutherland, winner of 12 calgary stampede gmc rangeland derby championships, 12 world championships and seven stampede. Champion chuckwagon driver sutherland retires after 50. Kelly sutherland retired with 12 world titles and 12 calgary stampede titles. Sutherland received the stampedes profitable rangeland derby chuckwagon race.
World champion chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland, left, reacts after being auctioned off in the course of the annual calgary stampede canvas public sale. Gmc rangeland derby king kellys final lap calgary stampede. Chuckwagon racing legend ready to hand reins to next. Kelly sutherlands legendary career and the sport of chuckwagon racing will be celebrated this weekend. A day in the life of wpca chuckwagon driver chad harden on eastlink tv grande prairie duration. Kelly, the man who started it all and the greatest champion the sport has seen. Jul 17, 2007 in the insular world of chuckwagon racing, the name kelly sutherland is iconic. Champion chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland has retired after more than 50 years controlling the reins of horses as they thundered around the track. Western lifestyle tourism sutherlandracing calgary, ab.
Jul 10, 2018 world champion chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland, left, reacts after being auctioned off in the course of the annual calgary stampede canvas public sale. Kelly sutherland hangs up his reins after 50 years my. Legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland retires after 50 years sutherland, who turns 66 this year, participated in his final race on the weekend in rocky mountain house in westcentral alberta. Mark sutherland official website of the world professional. The king kelly sutherland named the celebrity judge for the. After all, the elder kelly sutherland has been long since retired from racing, while his son mark sutherland is working away in the world professional chuckwagon association wpca, but lets not forget about the third guy in the racing trifecta.
In 2003 chuckwagon drivers had to wear flak jackets for. Chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland is 62, and hes gunning for his th calgary stampede championship at the rangeland derby. Kelly sutherland last chuckwagon race in strathmore, aug 7, 2017 duration. Jul 26, 2019 kirk sutherland chuckwagon driver enter your email address below 2. Jun 22, 2018 calgary kelly sutherland, 12 time calgary stampede champion chuckwagon driver, is returning to the stampede in 2018 but this time as the celebrity judge for the parade.
Champion chuckwagon driver sutherland retires after 50 years. High tech redneck primed to race in 2020 official website. Because, whether he likes it or not, the pasture awaits. Aug 20, 2017 kelly sutherland has made his way around the track for the final time. Grande prairies kelly sutherland has made his last competitive barrel turn after 50 years in the sport. Grande prairie to salute kelly sutherland my grande prairie now. Kelly sutherland born april 18, 1971 in richmond, british columbia is a national hockey league referee who wears uniform number 11. In the insular world of chuckwagon racing, the name kelly sutherland is iconic. A third generation chuckwagon competitor, dayton is the grandson of kelly and the son of mark. Chuckwagon champ kelly sutherland defends the sport. Sutherland, who turns 66 this year, participated in his final race on the weekend in rocky mountain house in westcentral alberta. Kelly sutherland, a longtime chuckwagon driver who is now retired, says those competing in rodeos are in uncharted territory like everyone else.
Chuckwagon crashes during thursdays races at calgary. The winning entry will receive the celebrities choice award. Officials suspend famed racer after accident kills three horses, sends one driver to hospital by caroline alphonso july 17, 2007. Oct 27, 2017 salute to kelly sutherland and chucks. Evergreen park, the grande prairie stompede and the chuckwagon heritage foundation are hosting a salute to the king in clarkson hall saturday night. Kelly sutherland has been competing in chuckwagon for 49 years, winning calgary stampedes rangeland derby a record 12 times and finished second nine times. Stampede chuckwagon racing is a family affair calgary herald. Kelly sutherland retires after 50 years of professional. Chuckwagon racing is a family sport for the sutherlands. Calgary, albertamarketwire march 29, 2012 in a recordsetting evening at the calgary stampedes annual canvas auction today, tervita corporation landed the right to sponsor legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland at the 2012 gmc rangeland derby, with the highest bid in calgary stampede history. Rick was not too far behind, with kelly sutherland on the inside of rick and evan in behind. Legendary chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland retires after 50. Kirk sutherland chuckwagon driver enter your email address below 2.
A 2 nd generation chuckwagon driver, mark is the son of chuckwagon legend kelly sutherland. Sutherland has the honour of selecting the entry that he feels best exemplifies the spirit of the calgary stampede. Kelly sutherland, winner of 12 calgary stampede gmc rangeland derby championships, 12 world championships and seven stampede aggregate titles, is hanging up his harnesses this year after 50 years. The grande prairie chuckwagon driver has retired after the world professsional chuckwagon association season wrapped up sunday in rocky mountain house. We chatted a while and found out that she is originally from england. Kelly sutherland has made his way around the track for the final time. Thumbs up to the king canadian cowboy country magazine. Sutherland, a 10time calgary stampede chuckwagon champion, was suspended from the final race after a horrific crash. Grande prairie to salute kelly sutherland my grande. The wpca promotes and presents chuckwagon racing as a professional sport throughout north america and the world.
The most decorated driver in chuckwagon history is saying goodbye this week. That snapshot of dominance is digestible even at highway speed. Chuckwagon driver kelly sutherland reacts thursday night. One of the youngest chuckwagon drivers driving chuckwagons today. He was one of the referees for the 2010 stanley cup finals along bill mccreary, dan ohalloran, and stephen walkom. Sutherlands father was an amateur driver who inspired his love of the sport. Sutherlad information the longest competing chuckwagon driver in the. And the licence plate declares whos in the drivers seat king k. Over his 50 year career in the sport, sutherland won the world championship 12 times and was the runner up in another. For a career that spans almost 30 years, sutherland has practically seen it and done it all.
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