A new chuckwagon driver will be representing the Peace Country in the upcoming World Professional Chuckwagon Association season.
DJ DeSutter says being able to get into the driver’s seat and turn the barrels at the upcoming Grande Prairie Stompede will be an extremely special experience because he will be fulfilling that dream in front of family and friends at his hometown show.
“My brother [Tyler Desutter] is an outrider, he has been outriding now for a couple of seasons and I am excited to have him there beside me. It has been a dream for both of us.”
The rookie driver says along with his brother, the rest of his family has been extremely supportive of him chasing this dream and has jumped on it with him. DeSutter adds he also thinks he has the “best mentor in the game” in 2023 World Champion Driver Chanse Vigen.
“He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the horses and racing on the track, I owe a lot of credit to him for mentoring me and giving me the experience and skills to be successful on the track.”
On the equine side of the sport, DeSutter says he has a few nice outfits that he is looking forward to training with this spring, and getting out on the track with come the end of May.
However, before the first horn blows, DeSutter along with 39 other drivers will be stepping up to have sponsorship on their wagon sold at the WPCA Tarp Auction Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, March 16th. He is one of eight permit drivers stepping up onto the stage on Saturday, and one of two rookie drivers making their debut in Grande Prairie, the second driver being Brett Nolan from Dewberry, Alberta.
