On Friday, the Calgary Stampede officially announced the lineup of chuckwagon drivers invited to compete in the 2026 Rangeland Derby, in preparation for another year of horsepower, grit, and Western tradition on the sport’s biggest stage.
For fans across Alberta and beyond, this is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. Before a single horn sounds or wagon wheel hits the dirt, this moment sets the tone. It tells the chuckwagon world who’ will be racing at “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.â€
A New Season — But Last Year Still Echoes
The 2025 Rangeland Derby delivered one of the most memorable finales in recent history.
Chanse Vigen surged to victory, claiming the championship and stamping himself as the man to beat heading into 2026.
Behind him, Jason Glass battled to a powerful second-place finish, proving once again why he’s one of the sport’s most consistent and respected competitors.
Rounding out the top three, Jamie Laboucane showed that resilience, precision, and heart can turn a season into a statement.
These three names—Vigen, Glass, Laboucane—now headline the 2026 roster as defending finalists, setting up a storyline fans will be following from night one.
The 2026 Lineup: A Mix of Legends, Contenders, and Rising Stars
The recently announced list features returning champions, veteran drivers with unfinished business, and rising stars ready to push the sport forward.
For the drivers, this isn’t just another event. It’s the pinnacle. It’s history. It’s the place where reputations are forged, legacies are written, and dreams are either realized or broken by tenths of a second.
