Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is pleased to invite you to an informal information session to speak with the chuckwagon drivers as they look forward to an exciting ten days of racing on the Calgary Stampede track. We will also review enhanced safety measures for the 2016 GMC Rangeland Derby.
WHAT: Driver interviews, review enhanced safety measures
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. - Thursday, July 7
WHERE: Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Barns – Centre of H Barn (see map below)
*Please enter through the Spiller Road gate if you wish to drive in. Attendants will be advised to allow entrance to media vehicles.
Interviews available:
Chance Bensmiller – Chuckwagon driver
Mark Sutherland – Chuckwagon driver
Buddy Bensmiller – Calgary Stampede chuckwagon expert, former driver
Dr. Greg Evans – Head veterinarian (10 -10:30 a.m.)
Mike Piper – Chair, Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Committee
Kristina Barnes – Communications manager, Western Events and Agriculture
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together; we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
For more information, please contact:
Kristina Barnes
Communications Manager, Western Events and Agriculture
Calgary Stampede
T. 403.261.0382
C. 403.585.4706
E. kbarnes@calgarystampede.com
