ProRodeo Sports News - August 23, 2019

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Wrangler NFR Fan Contest ongoing

BY THE NUMBERS 3 Number of times the tie-down roping Gooding (Idaho) Pro Rodeo record was tied or broken during the 2019 edition of the rodeo Aug. 15-17. The tie-down roping record of 7.5 seconds was set by J.D. Kibble in 2010. Matt Shiozawa tied the record, Ryle Smith broke it with his 7.4-second run and then Chance Oftedahl broke it again when he won the rodeo with a 7.3-second run. 6 Number of steer roping world championships Trevor Brazile has won in his career. Brazile, who has won a record 24 PRCA world championships, cut back drastically on his rodeo schedule in 2019, but he was still leading the steer roping in the Aug. 19 PRCA | RAM World Standings with $56,618. He was ahead of Vin Fisher Jr. by $2,044. Brazile, whose last steer roping world title came in 2015, is tied for second with Everett Shaw for most steer roping world titles won all-time. Guy Allen won a PRCA-record 18 steer roping world championships.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Asso- ciation is conducting a Wrangler NFR Super Fan Contest. The contest began July 11 and closes Aug. 31. To enter, go to: http://bit.ly/2NJh9QM. Tell why you are the biggest Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Super Fan. Nominate yourself or someone you know by filling out the online form. You can also upload photos and up to 30 seconds of video telling your story. Finalists will be chosen based on how effectively and creatively they convey their ultimate Wrangler NFR fandom in their post. A winner will be selected among the finalists via fan voting by PRCA social media followers. The winning Wrangler NFR Super Fan will have their story featured at the 2019 Wrangler NFR pre-show. No purchase is necessary. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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took two steps and his left knee popped. “I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t think it was that serious until it got worse,” Holman said. Holman’s last ride this season came at the Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Family Tradition when he had a 79.5-point ride Aug. 7. “I could ride through the pain, but because of the torn tendon in my knee I had no power,” said Holman, who won the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo in June. “I was right there to have a chance to make my first NFR, and I’m just going to come back stronger than ever next year.” comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to PRCA Headquarters, not Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. The contest is open to legal residents of their respective countries where not prohibited by law, who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account before the beginning of the contest period. The PRCA has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant. All eligible entries received will be gathered into a database. A finalist will be chosen by the sole discretion of the selection committee. By participating, each entrant grants PRCA permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.

Lefty Holman out for rest of season

Saddle bronc rider Lefty Holman is done for the

season with a left knee injury.

Holman was 24th in the Aug. 19 PRCA | RAM

World Standings with $52,039.

“My knee started bothering me at Cheyenne (Wyo.) in the short round (July 28), and it just got worse,” Holman said. “The doctors told me I have a tendon that’s torn and some other stuff, and I can’t compete anymore this season. The doctors are going to look at my knee one more time and then schedule me for surgery.” Holman said when he was bucked off Stace Smith Pro Rodeos Junior Bonner in Cheyenne he

Clem McSpadden NFSR on tap Nov. 22-23 The 2019 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping is Nov. 22-23 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. The Top 15 steer ropers in the PRCA based on PRCA | RAM World Standings at the end of the regular season head to their own national championship which is a separate event from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The competition begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $28 plus taxes and convenience fees. To book tickets go to http://bit.ly/2Z6IX2B. To book your 2019 NFSR room and ticket package visit http://bit.ly/30RVRSF.

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