ProRodeo Sports News - May 10, 2024

MANAGER’S MESSAGE TRACY RENCK

Tracy Renck is the Manager of Communications and Media. He previously served three years as the editor of the ProRodeo Sports News, and before that he spent seven years as a media coordinator at the PRCA. He has three decades of experience in sports journalism

with the last decade-plus consumed by ProRodeo.

Kristen Schurr photo Cowboys at the 2024 National Circuit Finals Steer Roping line up for their introductions and the national anthem before competing at the Goshen County Pavilion.

Steer ropers appreciate Torrington as NCFSR host T he RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo has seen plenty of changes over the years. The PRCA’s National Circuit Finals Rodeo has taken place in Pocatello, Idaho (1987-2010), Oklahoma City, Okla., (2011 13), Guthrie, Okla. (2014), Kissimmee, Fla. (2015-19, 2021), Greeley, Colo. (2020), and Colorado Springs, Colo. (2022 to present). The event – when it moved to Colorado Springs – even changed names to the NFR Open. The top money earners at the 2024 NCFSR were Snedecor ($8,500) and Good ($7,616). Snedecor’s biggest check – $5,823 – came from him winning the six-head average. That average payday included a $2,500 added bonus from Douglas (Wyo.) Tire Center and all of it counted toward the PRCA | RAM World Standings. Everybody competing in Torrington wanted to capture a national title and another common thread with the cowboys in attendance was how appreciative they were of the hospitality of Torrington. “I always enjoy coming back here (to Torrington) whether I’m

There’s nothing wrong with change, but when it comes to the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping – the event has found a comfortable home in Torrington, Wyo. Torrington, a small town 80 miles from Cheyenne, has been the site of the NCFSR since the event’s inception in 2010 through the most recent NCFSR, April 27-28 at the Goshen County Pavilion. The NCFSR fields consist of the best steer ropers in the PRCA – and 2024 was no different. PRCA World Champions Scott Snedecor (2005, 2008, 2017-18), Cole Patterson (2021, 2023), and J. Tom Fisher (2022) were competing for top honors in the 32-roper field, along with the likes of 20-time National Finals Steer Roping qualifier Vin Fisher Jr., 18-time NFSR qualifier Chet Herren, and 11-time NFSR qualifier Jess Tierney. Billy Good, a two-time NFSR qualifier in 2020 and 2023, walked away with his first NCFSR title in 2024 at the event, which had a payout of nearly $58,000.

winning or not,” Snedecor said. “It is a good venue to have steer roping and the people here are great. They are giving around here, and I enjoy every minute of it.” Patterson concurred with Snedecor. “This is a first-class event, and they take good care of us,” said Patterson, who earned $5,631 in Torrington to increase his season lead in the world standings. The red-carpet treatment included a welcome reception the evening of April 26 at the Cottonwood Country Club with a meal for all involved at the NCFSR and an introduction of the ropers. Another dinner was served to the steer ropers on April 27 and PRCA CEO Tom Glause attended the dinner to recognize the competitors and he also took in the action on the final day, April 28. The steer ropers received the recognition and respect they deserve and it’s no wonder why they love traveling back into Torrington each year.

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