Vigen keeps championship hopes alive at Rangeland Derby with fastest time Friday night

Chanse Vigen in action at the Rangeland Derby Friday night as part of the Calgary Stampede.

Defending Rangeland Derby champion Chanse Vigen was firing on all cylinders Friday night at the Calgary Stampede.

In the evening’s ninth and final heat, Vigen ran a penalty-free time of 1:10:88, besting Jason Glass who ran a 1:11:04.

2022 Rangeland Derby champion Kris Molle was third, followed by Ray Croteau Jr. in fourth and Obrey Motowylo in fifth.

With one night to go, Jamie Laboucane leads with an aggregate score of 9:35:99 over eight nights.

That puts Laboucane 2.13 seconds ahead of Vigen, followed by Glass in third spot.

Chad Fike sits fourth, three seconds back of the top three, followed by Logan Gorst in fifth spot.

The top three finishers following Saturday night’s races advance to the Sunday championship final.