Few drivers in chuckwagon racing history can rival the career of Luke Tournier, a champion who has captured nearly every major title in the sport, including the 2016 World Chuckwagon Championship, two Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby titles, and multiple major show championships. He was named the WPCA’s Chuckwagon Person of the Year in 2013 and has earned numerous equine and safety honours throughout his career.
The 2025 season was bittersweet. After a strong start, Luke suffered a season-ending injury at the Wainwright Stampede. His son Lane took over and delivered a breakout year, winning his first two career shows at Poundmaker and Teepee Creek, setting a track record, and qualifying for the Championship Final Heat at Strathmore. The outfit finished 14th in the World Standings.
A former CPCA competitor, Luke won 18 show championships and was part of the CPCA Chuckwagon Family of the Year in 2001. He is the father of driver Lane Tournier and former outrider Quaid Tournier, and father-in-law to driver Logan Gorst. Luke and his wife Michele have three children — Shalyn, Lane, and Quaid—and six grandchildren, and reside in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan.
