“It (the event win) feels just like when I won the first one,” Brown said from the winner’s circle. “It’s exciting. I came here with a goal to win it and it wound up in my favor.”
In round one, Brown rode Team Equine’s Evil Forces, owned by Dakota Rodeo/Clay Struve, for 87 points and a third place finish. He followed that up with an 85.5 point score on Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s bull, Little Coyote. He split seventh and eighth place in round three after riding the bull, Wrangler Big Rig of Jeff Robinson/Bar None/McNeely’s/SkyHawk Rugs/Cynthia Patterson. Brown entered the Built Ford tough Championship Round in first place and chose to ride the bull, Red Bull (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) during the PBR Bull Draft held at intermission. He tamed the bull for 86.75 points and claimed the final event title of the 2009 season!
“I’m not giving up on my goal for the season and I’m going to fight it out to the bitter end,” Brown continued. “It’s pretty basic, stay on your bulls. It’s going to be an interesting, very interesting Finals.”
2008 World Finals event winner Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) finished second overall after totaling 343.75 points and earned $14,581. Taking third place was Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, MEX) who scored 343.25 points on four bulls and collected a check for $10,090 while North Carolina superstar J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) finished fourth place with 341.75 points and $8,531. Rounding out fifth place was 2008 PBR World Champion Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) who left Connecticut with a total of 341.25 points and added $12,665 to his bank account.
The 2009 Built Ford Tough Series regular season is officially over and the top 40 riders in the world are heading to Las Vegas for the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. For a sixteenth year, the PBR will crown a World Champion who will take not only the coveted gold buckle, but the $1 million bonus. Tune in to VERSUS, NBC, and CBS as they broadcast every round from the Thomas & Mack Arena. Be sure to check www.pbrnow.com for upcoming cities, ticket information, and complete broadcast times.
INJURY REPORT:
Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) aggravated a shoulder injury from last weekend’s event in Columbus. He will not compete the rest of the weekend.
Brian Canter (Randleman, N.C.) tore the ACL in his left knee in a motorbike accident. He is not definitely out, but is doubtful for the World Finals.
Ryan Dirteater (Hulbert, Okla.) dislocated his left knee. He is undergoing tests at a local hospital including an MRI. He is out for World Finals and out for an undetermined amount of time.
BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s “Ride with the Best” Bonus:
Due to his round two win at the Cooper Tires Invitational in Columbus, Ohio, current world no. 1 bull rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round one of the Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires in Uncasville, Conn. Lostroh did not make the eight second whistle on the bull, Hillbilly; therefore, the stock contractor, Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls, collected the $5,000 bonus.
Due to receiving the higher back judge score during last night’s round one, Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round two of the Mohegan Sun Invitational. Because of his qualified ride on the bull, Clam Digger, owned by Dakota Rodeo/John & Lacey Berger, Briscoe was awarded the $5,000 bonus.
Due to his round two victory, 2008 PBR World Champion bull Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) was eligible for the bonus during round three of the Uncasville event. Because of his qualified ride on 55 Farms Bucking Bulls’ bull, Mayday, he took home the $5,000 bonus.
Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus:
Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) was in the lead going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round and ultimately, won the Mohegan Sun Invitational and collected the $5,000 bonus. The bonus grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed. Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.
Ford F-150 Challenge:
As Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires event winner, Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) has qualified for a chance to participate as a Ford F-150 Challenge contestant at the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, against all other 2009 Built Ford Tough Series event winners who qualify for the Finals. The Ford F-150 Challenge contestant who finishes the highest in the event aggregate during the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals will win $50,000 towards the purchase of a brand-new 2009 F-150 truck.
Salem NationaLease Bull of the Event:
The bull, All In, owned by Dakota Rodeo/Naccarato/Struve, earned Bull of the Event honors with a score of 44.25 points. This honor is acknowledged by an award of $1,250 going to the top bull of each event as determined by the PBR judges’ bull score.
High-Marked Ride of the Event:
Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) recorded the high-marked ride of the Mohegan Sun Invitational in Uncasville, Conn., after riding the bull, Aerial Assault, owned by Sonny Williams, for 88.6 points in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round.
Daisy Rookie of the Year Standings:
The 2009 Daisy Rookie of the Year race is getting too close to call and as of stop no. 31 on the BFTS tour, Tennessee cowboy Cody Nance (Paris, Tenn.) has the lead on “The Royal Solution” Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kan.), Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.), young Aussie Pete Farley (Kempsey, AUS), and Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas). A rider is considered a rookie in the year he debuts on the elite Built Ford Tough Series tour. The Daisy Rookie is determined by the rider who has won the most money during the year at all PBR events including Challenger events, International events, BFTS events, and the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals.
Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires RESULTS
ROUND ONE: 1/2) Cody Nance (Paris, Tenn.) 87.25 points on Black Chrome (5G Farms Bucking Bulls), $6,000; 1/2) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 87.25 points on Walk the Line (Dakota Rodeo/Denny Hawks), $6,000; 3) Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) 87 points on Team Equine’s Evil Forces (Dakota Rodeo/Denny Hawks), $3,000; 4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.75 points on Clam Digger (Dakota Rodeo/John & Lacey Berger), $2,000; 5) Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, MEX) 86.25 points on Butt Ugly (Danny Reagan Bucking Bulls), $1,200.
ROUND TWO: 1/2) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 87 points on Ding-a-Ling (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls), $2,340; 1/2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 87 points on Chocolate Chip (Danny Reagan Bucking Bulls), $2,340; 3/4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 86.75 points on Clam Digger (Dakota Rodeo/John & Lacey Berger); 3/4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.75 points on Big Coyote (Berger Bucking Bulls); 5) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 86 points on Total Package (Danny Reagan Bucking Bulls).
ROUND THREE: 1) Ryan Dirteater (Hulbert, Okla.) 87 points on Country Boy (Shane Gunderson), $2,730; 2) Pete Farley (Kempsey, AUS) 86.5 points on Walk the Line (Dakota Rodeo/Clay Struve), $,1950; 3) Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, SP, Brazil) 86.25 points on Lacey Balls (Dakota Rodeo/Lacey Berger/Clay Struve), $1,170; 4/5) Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) 85.75 points on Slim Biscuits (Dakota Rodeo/Clay Struve); 4/5) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 85.75 points on Wild Nights (Danny Reagan Bucking Bulls).
BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 88.5 points on Aerial Assault (Sonny Williams), $2,730; 2) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 88 points on Hasta Luego (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls), $1,950; 3/4) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 87 points on Black Monday (Bad Habetz Bucking Bulls); 3/4) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 87 points on Scaredy Cat (Dakota Rodeo/Denny Hawks).
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) 344.75 points, $34,163; 2) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 343.75 points, $14,581; 3) Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, MEX) 343.25 points, $10,090; 4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 341.75 points, $8,531; 5) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 341.25 points, $12,665.
BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned through the season)
1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 11,941 points, $357,625; 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 11,646.25 points, $258,131; 3) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 11,156 points, $399,208; 4) Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) 8,383.25 points, $222,083; 5) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 8,020.50 points, $129,066; 6) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 7,833.5 points, $123,773; 7) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 7,569.5 points, $129,993; 8) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 7,412.5 points, $141,340; 9) Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, Idaho) 7,254.25 points, $122,662; 10) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 6,890.5 points, $91,811.
All roads are leading to Las Vegas and you don’t want to miss out on any of the action at the 2009 Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Nev. The world-class event will take place on Oct. 30-Nov 1 and Nov. 5-8 at the Thomas & Mack Center---get your tickets NOW at 866.PBR.SHOW or unlvtickets.com!
Log on to www.pbr.tv, the official online network of the Professional Bull Riders. Get a total re-cap of the weekend’s event with the newly launched 20 minute highlight show “pbr.tv Extra” , browse video clips of the best rides and wrecks from each event, listen to behind the scenes interviews, watch the latest PBR news on the “pbr.tv Show”, plus much more. Pbr.tv is your one source for PBR video online!
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October 21, 2009