Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino is thrilled to announce that they placed the winning bid for driver Rae Croteau JR at the 2010 Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Canvas Auction. The Canvas Auction took place on March 4 at the Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park. Winning the bid at $60,000 for an opportunity to sponsor this year’s canvas was a great moment for Stoney Nakoda Resort.

Rae Croteau JR is a rising superstar of the professional chuckwagon racing scene. Rae spent eight years riding on the Dodge Pro Tour, winning three consecutive Strathmore Heritage Days from 20052007 and the Croteau Chuckwagon Team received the WPCA’s Equine Outfit of Excellence for best outriding horse ‘Amersham’ in 2007. As a former member of the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association, Rae also holds the CPCA track record at the Regina Buffalo Days, was the CPCA’s Top Rookie Outrider in 1996, CPCA Top Rookie Driver in 1999, and CPCA Most Improved Driver in 2000. Rae is a third generation driver; he is the grandson of retired veteran driver Ray Croteau and the son of fellow competitor and championship driver Bert Croteau.