It was do or die last night at the Ponoka Stampede for drivers to secure their spot in the top eight to qualify for today's semi final.

"The Hound" Codey McCurrach that had the best overall aggregate for the night.

He'll have company in the semi final round with Cody Fraser, Colt Cosgrave, Luke Tournier, Gary Gorst, Mark Sutherland, Rae Croteau Jr. and Obrey Motowylo.

High Rivers Jason Glass ended up in 9th place overall and missed the semi-final by just 43 one-hundredths of a second.

At the end of the day it was Gary Gorst that brought home the money after bringing in the fastest time.

The top 4 times from the two semi final heats today will reserve their spots in the $50,000 Tommy Dorchester Sudden Death Championship tomorrow where the winner will be named Champion of the Ponoka Stampede.

The chucks are back on the track tonight at 7pm.