The team series is built around the Western Wear Industry with brand leaders Wrangler and Roper.
While they are competitors for display space, listings and sales in retail locations, “Wrangler and Roper” have put their industry competition aside and joined forces with 4 leading retailers to form the WPCA Elite Team Series. Along with $20,000.00 in prize money in year one, teams will be competing for the Western Retailers Cup.
ELITE SERIES TEAMS Q&A
Q. What is the Elite Team Series?
The WPCA Team Series is a new competition format created to add excitement to the sport of chuckwagon racing and reward drivers.
The inaugural season will see 20 WPCA drivers compete in teams of 4. The teams are picked by using a draft format.
The 5 event series begins May 25 – June 04 at the Grande Prairie Stompede and will culminate in a team championship at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino August 23-27.
Q. How many teams are in the Elite Team Series?
The Elite Team Series has 5 teams consisting of 4 drivers per team.
Q. Who are the Western Wear Retailers in the Team Series?
Lammles (Strathmore), Keddies (Grande Prairie), Jones Boys (Ponoka) and Henry’s (Rocky Mountain House) are the Western Wear Retails supporting the Series.
Q. Which WPCA events are involved in the Team Series?
The Grande Prairie Stompede, Ponoka Stampede, Strathmore Stampede, Rocky Mountain House and the Century Downs World Finals are the WPCA events where the Team Series competition takes place.
Q. How does the team series affect the tour standings?
The Team Series is an addition to the traditional WPCA Pro Tour and a bonus for drivers picked.
Q. What does the winning team get?
The winning team will receive $20,000.00 ($5,000.00/driver) along with Western Retailers Cup awards.
