Chad Fike Shines with Fast Time at Ponoka Stampede

Chad Fike secured the Fast Time of the Night with a time of 1:15.66 during Day 3 of the Ponoka Stampede.
Despite rain affecting the track, the audience enjoyed exciting chuckwagon races.
Chanse Vigen is currently leading the overall aggregate standings going into the semi-finals.
The top eight racers after Sunday’s run will participate in Monday’s semi-finals.
The grand finale on Canada Day features a prize of $75,000 for the championship winner.

Chad Fike Dominates Class with Fastest Time

Under the glow of the setting sun, Saturday night transformed into an action-packed Day 3 of the Ponoka Stampede, where Chad Fike emerged victorious with a remarkable time of 1:15.66. Despite heavy morning and afternoon rains making the racetrack a bit tricky, the audience was lively, embracing the exciting chuckwagon races that unfolded during a pleasant summer evening. Fike’s performance proved to be the highlight of the night, claiming the coveted Fast Time of the Night award at the Alberta AG Centre, putting him in the spotlight once again.

Fike’s Performance Reigns Against Competitors

Fike, piloting the TOMCO Group of Companies wagon, delivered an outstanding performance from barrel number three in the eighth heat. He managed to finish with a significant margin of 1.11 seconds over his closest competitor, Evan Salmond. Completing the top three were Obrey Motowylo, while Logan Gorst and Chance Flad rounded out the top five competitors. Impressively, Fike was the only driver who managed to break through the 1:16.00 mark during this round of races, further solidifying his status within the competition.

Chanse Vigen Holds Strong Overall Lead

Looking ahead, the competition is heating up as Chanse Vigen remains in a strong position, leading the overall aggregate standings quite convincingly. Coming into Saturday’s run, Vigen’s three-run total is an impressive 3:44.49, which puts him 2.78 seconds ahead of Fike, who rose dramatically from eighth place at the start to second overall. Jamie Laboucane sits in third place, followed by Kurt Bensmiller, Obrey Motowylo, D.J. King, Mitch Sutherland, and Evan Salmond, who now occupy the top eight positions. Meanwhile, Cruise Bensmiller is struggling, now missing the cut-off for the semi-finals by just a fraction, while Chad Fike finds himself 1.07 seconds out of contention for Monday’s semi-final round.

Excitement Builds for Upcoming Championship Rounds

Looking forward to the remaining days of the Ponoka Stampede, the top eight after Sunday’s races will advance to Monday’s semi-finals, which includes heats seven and nine. The four fastest times from this semi-final round will advance to the grand finale on Canada Day, July 1, where the winner will be awarded with a staggering $75,000. This year’s Ponoka Stampede Championship promises excitement, showcasing not only speed but also the skill of the drivers as they ultimately vie for the prestigious title and prize.

As the Ponoka Stampede continues, Chad Fike made a strong impression on Day 3 with the fastest time among competitors. Although he has moved up in the overall standings, Chanse Vigen retains a noteworthy lead. The competition is set to intensify as drivers prepare for the semi-finals on Monday, with so much at stake in the upcoming days.