The fifth night of the Ponoka Stampede took place on Saturday.

The night had eight drivers in the semi-final races looking for a spot in Sunday nights final.

Okotoks Mark Sutherland came in second in the ninth heat, how ever that still couldn't get him into the final four for the Tommy Dorchester Championship final heat.

High River's Jason Glass came in second in heat seven, while Blackie's Jordie Fike came in third in the second heat of the night.

The final night of races at the Ponoka Stampede takes place Sunday night, and that is also when the Tommy Dorchester Championship final heat takes place.

The races will than head to Calgary on Friday for the Calgary Stampede.

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