HOMETOWN: Killam, Alberta

D.O.B. November 1, 1969

Spouse: Tammy Ortman

Children: Tyler, Carter, Hailey, Randeen, Ben & Porter

Employer: Manager Kal Tire

Year Started Racing: 1995

Brent started racing chariots in 1995 and raced for 3 years, but gave it up for the next 2 years, and when he returned he returned as a wagon driver, and has been driving wagons ever since. Brent says the whole family enjoys the sport of wagon racing, and the friends they make as they go down the road. He likes the challenge of starting a new horse, and the rewards of seeing the horse trained and on the track. I would like to thank my sponsors for their commitment to the sport of chuckwagon and chariot racing.

HOMETOWN: Prince George, B.C

D.O.B: October 24, 1983

MARITAL STATUS: TBD E

MPLOYER: Oilfield Work

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2004

Brett was a junior cart driver in Prince George, B.C. in 2004. In 2006 Brett hopped into the wagon. Brett continues to work with his dad and strives to improve his team.

HOMETOWN: Drumheller, Alberta

D.O.B: November 7 , 1958

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Bonny

CHILDREN: Dezerae & Tyrel

EMPLOYER: Truck driver/Farmer

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1985

Brian started racing in Saskatchewan in 1985, then graduated to the wagon in 1987. The family moved to the Drumheller area where they farm and Brian hauls cattle for Grace Cattle Carriers. The Miller kids grew up around the race track and Brian’s daughter Dezerae has been racing since she was 16. This has become a family affair as Bonny has been involved with the timing of the races for many years, while Tyrel enjoys the races and helps out in camp and around the barn.

HOMETOWN: Prince George, B.C

D.O.B: June 10, 1956

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Lenora

CHILDREN: Brett & Kodie

EMPLOYER: Pulp & Paper Industry

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1976

Bruce picked up the cart lines in 1976 then in 1978 started driving wagons. Bruce has remained competitive throughout his career. When things are going well he places in the top twenty.

HOMETOWN: Alexander First Nation

D.O.B: March 21, 1983

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Rocky

CHILDREN: Kyle, Morgan, Tori & Jayden

EMPLOYER: Carpenter

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1998

Chris started his racing career with chariots and stepped into the wagon two years later. Racing is very much a part of his family, he is a third generation driver and enjoys competing against his dad, 3 bothers and 2 cousins.

Hometown: Alexander First Nation

D.O.B.: June 1, 1991

Employer: Arcand Farrier Services

Year Started Racing:  2006

At 6.1 and known as Baby Arcand, Cody is a third generation driver who strives to compete against his brothers on the race track. Cody was the 2006 All Pro Chariot Rookie and then moved into the wagon box in 2008.

HOMETOWN: Camrose, Alberta

D.O.B. April 11, 1996

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2009

Cole is a third generation driver following in Dad Lee and Grandpa Ray's footsteps. Cole started driving a mini chariot in 2009 and moved on to a mini wagon in 2011. In 2012, Cole was the All Pro Rookie Chariot Driver and 2012 Whitecourt and Kikino Chariot Champion. In 2014 Cole stepped into the wagon box and was awarded the 2014 All Pro Chuckwagon Rookie Award. Cole enjoys camping at the races and spending time with family and friends

HOMETOWN: Sedgewick, Alberta

NICKNAME: Bert

D.O.B: May 16, 1966

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Barb

CHILDREN: Wacey & Taylor

EMPLOYER: Oilfield Operator

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1982

Curtis grew up around the race track and began racing carts in 1982 and then in 1984 he started driving chuckwagons. In the early years, 1991 & 1992 he was high-point Border Club winner; also two time winner of his Dad's memorial trophy at the Hardisty Rodeo. More recently, Curtis has won several shows, including three time Ponoka Stampede champ and two time Grande Prairie champ. 2015 is Curtis's 4th consecutive high-point chuckwagon championship, as well as 5 time clean driver award recipient. Curtis raises his own thoroughbred cross colts and enjoys breaking them in the winter. He also enjoys the family atmosphere and the friendship that he has made through the years.

HOMETOWN: Saddle Lake, Alberta

Destiny unfolds and is realized when this young hot gun guides the equine thunder to the barrels. Mr. Curtis Wood has lamented and earned the nod from the elite, Mr. Wood has risen in the ranks of the All Pro with his wheels on fire. Mr. Wood clocked astounding times consistently in the 2013 Taste The Dust Tour to earn the right to be hooked against legends finding himself in the dash for cash at one of the biggest meets the Red Deer Westerner Days; this is an amazing feat for such a young driver. This cowboy comes from a wagon racing family and at a very young age learned the finer aspects of the sport. This chuckwagon driver is primed and ready to cement his name and claim his crown in the sport of kings. The 2014 summer will be a record breaking year for Mr. Curtis Wood the pace he has set and diligent focus, commitment has forged a trail to the championship having put together a team that has proven ready for the task. The legendary Wood racing family has a prince who has come of age and is primed to claim his throne in the sport of kings, lighting is going to strike at the eight in the 2014 Taste the Dust Tour when Mr. Curtis Wood dances the thunder to the barrels.

HOMETOWN: Stettler, Alberta

D.O.B: June 22, 1939

CHILDREN: Janine & Kevin

GRANDCHILDREN: Kayla

EMPLOYER: Self employed - bale hauling business

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1983

Dale is a long time resident of the Stettler area, and has been involved in the rodeo sport as a competitor for many years. In 1983 Dale decided to try his hand at racing and started driving a cart, in 1986 he turned the cart over to his daughter Janine, then he started driving wagons. Dale is a consistent runner, and can usually be found in the middle of the pack, on several occasions has made the top ten. He was the overall winner at Hand Hills in 2004. Dale’s wagon is easy to recognize, he has the letters I.B.O.K on the tailgate, and when people ask what it means he says it could mean any of the following “I’ll be OK, “I’m behind old Kobi” or just Kobi spelled backwards.

HOMETOWN: Olds, Alberta

D.O.B.: August 25, 1978

SPOUSE: Lindsay

CHILDREN: Taya & Daxton

EMPLOYER: Li'l Shaver (Olds)

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1992

Dale grew up with the sport of Chuckwagon and Chariot racing, so it only seemed natural that he would step into a wagon box. He has raced many places throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. He is excited again to partner up with the Calgary Flames Ambassadors to promote their favorite hockey team. Dale enjoys traveling with his family down the road from show to show. The invitation is always open to stop by the Flames wagon and get your picture taken.

HOMETOWN: Olds, Alberta

D.O.B.: October 16, 1979

SPOUSE: Denise

CHILDREN: Eli & Addelyn

EMPLOYER: Fixed Point Enterprises Inc.

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2006

Marrying into a racing family, there was not much of a choice to take up the lines and join the sport. Darryl started driving chariots in 2006 and enjoys helping out with his brother in law Dale Young’s chuckwagon outfit throughout the summer. When not racing, Darryl likes spend time in the mountains riding with his family.

HOMETOWN: Sherwood Park, Alberta

D.O.B: March 12, 1965

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Maureen

CHILDREN: Dillan, Austin & Kolton

YEAR STATED RACING: 1987

Garry has been racing carts and wagons for 29 years. Among his long list of accomplishments; All Pro Taste The Dust Chariot Champion 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010. 2012 Red Deer North American Chuckwagon Champion. 2014 Ponoka Stampede Champion. In 2014, son Kolton joined his dad on the race track, racing a chariot and a wagon in 2016.

HOMETOWN: Edson, Alberta

D.O.B: 1977

CHILDREN: Son - Corbin

EMPLOYER: Self Employed

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1991

Gary was born into a wagon racing family. From the time he could walk, he was racing with his friends around pop can barrels with baler twine lines. At the age of thirteen, he climbed into a chariot and has been racing horses ever since. In 1992, he was the Manitoba Chariot Champion. In the summer of 1994, he and his family moved to Alberta where Gary was the rookie wagon driver. Fastest track time in Grande Prairie in 2004, penalty free years in 2004 and 2007. 2008 Williams Lake Chuckwagon Champion, North Thompson Stampede Chariot Champ, and Dash for Cash winner in Williams Lake and Red Deer. Gary has raced all across Canada and into the States; he is looking forward to another good year of wagon racing with his family and friends.

HOMETOWN: Alexander First Nation

NICKNAME: Herbie

D.O.B: January 20, 1962

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Cathy

CHILDREN: Five EMPLOYER: Oil and Gas Consultant

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1978

1978 Rookie Cart Winner. In 1980 he jumped into the wagon box. Herb loves to compete against his sons, Chris, Colby, Cody, Colin and nephews Ryan, Eldon and Phillip. Herb is Chief of the Alexander First Nation.

HOMETOWN: Lacombe, Alberta

NICKNAME: Jackie

D.O.B: June 28, 1951

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Tidge

CHILDREN: 7 Girls, 3 boys, 12 grandkids

EMPLOYER: Lonkar Services

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1970

ack started racing in the Clover Park Chuckwagon Club out of Fort Saskatchewan. He moved to the Olds area in 1979 and joined the Eckville club. Jack is one of the founding members of the APCC&CA. Jack is proud of the Stott racing family which, consists of himself, two daughters, one son, and one son in-law. His grandchildren are also well on their way to follow tradition. Jack has many wins over his lengthy career, and quite often in the top ten. Along with his kids, Jack enjoys raising, breaking, and training horses.

HOMETOWN: Innisfail, Alberta

D.O.B: September 22, 1966

MARITAL STATUS: Husband - Brian

EMPLOYER: Assistant Branch Manager Bank of Montreal

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1986

Janine began her racing career in 1986 when her dad (Dale) handed over the reins and stepped up into the wagon box. Janine has been a strong competitor throughout her racing career. The best part of racing to Janine is competing with friends and having the support of family and friends along the way. Janine is looking forward to another great year at the track!

HOMETOWN: Innisfail, Alberta

D.O.B: April 8, 1982

CHILDREN: Three

EMPLOYMENT: Welder

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1998

John first drove carts for three years and now he has been driving wagons for seventeen years. Winner of Olds Fair and Dash For Cash in 2004. John loves to camp and quad with his family when he is not on the track.

HOMETOWN: Saddle Lake, Alberta

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Joyce

The impact this Saddle Lake cowboy has had on the chuckwagon racing world has been phenomenal. Mr. Wood has won every major race meet the sport has to offer, has set track records that have raised the standard of the sport to new heights. Keith Wood is a Eight time North American champion, a meet that brings together the elite of the sport this is a record to date. Mr. Wood has run consistently in the upper tiers of the All Pro Racing Association for over a decade and is viewed as one of the most successful drivers to ever visit the eight in the sport of pony chuck wagon racing. This wagon man is always looking to improve and after years of honing his craft on and off the track has garnered the hardware to solidify his chapter in the history books of the All Pro Chuckwagon Association. The electrifying energy unleashed at the barrels and around the track stands as a testament of the knowledge and horsemanship, commitment Mr. Wood has to excellence, and his equine athletes as he guides to the eight. Keith Wood has been a driver to gage ones success against if you're in his heat you know you're running fast, the heat of legends it's often referred to as. Along with his beautiful wife Joyce they live on a picturesque horse ranch in Saddle Lake, Alta and have seen their next generation of wagon drivers make their way to the eight. Keith Wood is a cowboy with the need for speed and it all unfolds in the upcoming 2014 Taste The Dust Tour from the barrel four or the one, the rail is where you'll catch a glimpse of this legend.

HOMETOWN: Sherwood Park, Alberta

D.O.B: February 7, 1999

EMPLOYMENT: Directional Drilling

YEAR STATED RACING: 2011

Kolton is a second generation driver following in his father Garry's footsteps. In 2011, Kolton began racing mini-chuckwagons. 2014 was Kolton’s rookie chariot year, finishing 3rd overall and was the All Pro Rookie Chariot Champion. In 2016, Kolton moved into the wagon box, receiving the All Pro Rookie Chuckwagon Champion Award.

HOMETOWN: Saddle Lake

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2013

Having grown up in a legendary chuck wagon racing family, it was a natural process that led Lanny to the barrels. Lanny started racing carts and quickly became a force to be reckoned with, winning the title of Rookie Cart driver. 2015 was his rookie year in a wagon and he went on to win rookie of the year. The Wood racing family has another future legendary driver as this speedster rolls into the 2016 Taste the Dust Tour. This young man has all the attributes to carve a place for himself in the sport of wagon racing. Jump on and lets go for a ride into the future history books with Lanny Wood.

HOMETOWN: Camrose, Alberta

NICKNAME: Fillmore

D.O.B.: November 22, 1967

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Michele

CHILDREN: Cole & Caelyn

EMPLOYER: Self Employed

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1985

Lee has lived in Camrose his entire life and was raised on the race track helping his dad Ray Adamson, until the time cam and he decided if he was going to clean up after horses he may as well be racing them himself. He has been racing for 26 years now where he consistently finshes in the top ten. Lee has been the Alberta high points champion, has won the Saddle Lake meet, and the Red Deer Championship. Lee feels that the racing circuit is an excellent environment to raise a family, and that makes it special to him.

HOMETOWN: Eckville, Alberta

MARITAL STATUS: Husband - Marvin

CHILDREN: Martina & Zachary

EMPLOYER: Mixed farming

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1974

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 the 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.

HOMETOWN: Eckville, AB

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Linda

CHILDREN: Martina and Zachary

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1984

Marvin was born and raised in the Eckville area and got into the racing business in 1984 after meeting Linda in 1983. Drove a chariot for about 5 years just to learn how to drive, and then jumped into a wagon in 1989 and has been there ever since. There have been many highlights including buckles, trophies, prints, coats and a trophy-skinning knife. Coming second in Red Deer and second in the All Pro Chuckwagon final point standings, are two achievements that I am looking to improve upon. Don't miss the next race because "Times a wasting."

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1978

Robin started racing chariots in 1978 at the age of 16. He graduated to wagons in 1979. He raced both chariots and wagons until after his 3rd child was born in 1993. Robin left the racing scene to raise his family and start his career. Last year, in 2016 Robin came out of retirement to race wagons with his son Philip. He's been bitten by the "horse bug" again. He is also looking forward to a great racing season.

HOMETOWN: Morinville, AB

D.O.B.: March 10, 1988

MARITAL STATUS: Husband - Colby

CHILDREN: Tynne

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2003

Sarah has been on the chuckwagon circuit since the day she was born, she is now a third generation driver. 2004 Hwy 43 Rookie Chariot Winner. Sarah has raced all over Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba, someday she hopes to race in Ontario and Texas with her dad - Rene.

HOMETOWN: Ponoka, Alberta

D.O.B.: December 1, 2004

Savanah is a 3rd generation driver. Savanah has the best role models to take over the chuck wagon world following her devoted Aunties Tracey and Lori Stott and her Papa Jack. Savanah is a fun loving, imaginative young lady who loves to be with family and friends and spend time alone to read. 2013 was Savanah's first summer traveling with the chuckwagon family.

HOMETOWN: Olds, Alberta

D.O.B: January 4, 1976

MARITAL STATUS: Single

EMPLOYER: Olds Auction Mart since 1994 & Executive Assisitant Olds Agtech Industries since 2011

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1992

Tracey is part of a long line of racers in her family. Her dad Jack, sisters Lori and Karen, brother John and brother-in-law Jonathan BigCharles, nephew Karsen Stott and niece Savannah BigCharles have all picked up the lines. Many other nieces and nephews have also made their start in the junior driver program. Racing is truly in her blood. Tracey enjoys breaking horses with her family and watching them succeed on the track. With a few wins over the years, her most memorable is her Grandpa's Memorial trophy in Olds. In the winter, Tracey enjoys curling and coaching hockey.

HOMETOWN: Drumheller, Alberta

D.O.B: April 1, 1990

MARITAL STATUS: Single & Looking

EMPLOYER: Carpenter - Ian's Construction

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2008

Tyrell's first cart race was in Sundre in 2008. After deciding that he liked it, he also raced in Olds and Westlock. As the season was over, he will be back on the track in 2009. Tyrell joins the family racing with his dad, Brian, and sister, Dezerae. In the winter Tyrell plays hockey in Rockyford.

HOMETOWN: Sedgewick, AB

D.O.B: August 20, 1992

YEAR STARTED RACING: 2009

2009 was Wacey's rookie year with the All Pro Chuckwagon and Chariot Association, finishing the season in 12th place. Championship wins in Whitecourt, Sedgewick and the 2009 rookie of the year award. Wacey is a third generation driver, following in both his mom and dad's footsteps, and Grandpas Harold Hogg and Butch Sannachan. Wacey loves working with the horses and the thrill of the race. In 2012 Wacey stepped into the wagon box.

HOMETOWN: Saddle Lake, AB

MARITAL STATUS: Wife - Shirley

CHILDREN: five

YEAR STARTED RACING: 1981

In 1981 a legend in the making rolled up to the barrels, shook the ground and thunder rolled, this was the year Mr. Wilfred Whlskeyjack cast his fate to the eight. This cowboy has since earned a place for himself in the history books of the All Pro Chuckwagon Association. Mr. Whiskeyjack has won numerous titles and has forged statistics that will not be easy to match the ability he has to guide the equine force around the barrels is breath taking. This cowboy has driven his way to world and North American titles and continues to blaze a path to chuckwagon greatness with every stride; this is another cowboy that has put his home of Saddle Lake on the chuckwagon map, a place where legends harness up. Mr. Whiskeyjack has overcome insurmountable challenges and continues to astound both the fans and drivers with his prowess at the barrels. This cowboy has earned both the respect and admiration of the fans and drivers a genuine original and a true cowboy in every sense of the word Wilfred Whiskeyjack is a true champion who has earned every accolade bestowed upon him watch for him in the upcoming 2014 Taste The Dust tour, he'll be the one on the rail off the four barrel leaving the rest to trail to try catch a legend.