PUEBLO, Colo. (March 16, 2009) - The 2008 PBR Daisy Rookie of the Year, Reese Cates, is on the cusp of earning his coveted spot back on the Built Ford Tough Series after dominating the PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour in Poplar Bluff, Mo., this past weekend. The Lone Star State’s resident young gun broke out on the prestigious BFTS tour early on in the 2008 season and quickly earned himself an impressive fan base. The recent win should come as a sign of hope, not only for Cates, but to loyal fans who are vying for his return. Will one of the PBR's superstars be back with a vengeance? Tune in to www.pbrnow.com for up-to-date standings.
Poplar Bluff PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, Poplar Bluff, Mo: 1) Reese Cates (Carthage, Texas) 176 points, $4,147; 2) Cole Taylor (Sayre, Okla.) 169.5 points, $2,873; 3) Craig Sasse (St. Peter, Ill.) 169 points, $2,703; 4/5) Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) 87.5 points, $2,024; 4/5) Travis Sellers (Wentzville, Mo.) 87.5 points, $1,883.
San Antonio, TX PBR Discovery Tour, San Antonio, Texas: 1) Ednei Caminhas (P. Alvez, SP, Brazil) $2,091; 2) Elliott Jacoby (Rocksprings, Texas) $1,627; 3) Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) $1,220; 4) Sonny Murphy (Herriman, Utah).
Upcoming PBR Minor League Tour Events:
PBR Hampton Invitational Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour on Friday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Va. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 757-671-8100 and prices range from $15-$40.
Columbia Invitational PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Colonail Center in Columbia, S.C. Tickets may be purchased at New Era Tickets. To charge by phone call 803-576-9200. Ticket prices are TBD.
Roanoke Invitational PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. To charge by phone call 888-397-3100. Ticket prices are as follows: VIP Diamond $40; Gold Buckle $30; Mid Level $20 and Super Value $10.
Evansville Invitational PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Ind. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster or Roberts Stadium Box Office. To charge by phone call 812-423-7222. Ticket prices are as follows: Diamond Club: $40; Gold Buckle: $15-$30; Super Value: $10-$20. Acceptable methods of payment are Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cash. ***There will be a $3 processing fee on all tickets***
About the PBR:
More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, ESPN, VERSUS, and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 500 hours of prime time programming annually, PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over 1.7 million live event attendees each year with it multi-tiered event structure which includes the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., with additional offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. The PBR prides itself in its 1,000 plus stock contractor relationships and over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in five countries.
