PRCA Press Releases

Mote highlights circuit finals champs
[Nov. 19, 2007] Bobby Mote, the 2002 World Champion Bareback Rider who has the inside track to the 2007 crown next month at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, added another accolade to his list of accomplishments by winning the three-head average title at the Dodge Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, held Nov. 16-18 in Redmond, Ore.

Wrangler ProRodeo Tour expands to 26 cities in 2008
[Nov. 16, 2007] The Wrangler ProRodeo Tour is expanding from 21 to 26 elite events for the 2008 season, including three of the top four prize money rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association -- Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and the

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Contestants
[Nov. 13, 2007] Unofficial list of contestants after Dallas. Pending final approval by PRCA auditors.

Texas turnover - Six competitors fight their way into Wrangler NFR lineup at Dallas
[Nov. 13, 2007] Five-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Billy Etbauer headed a group of six competitors who made good on their last opportunity at the Nov. 9-11 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Chamapionship in Dallas to work their way into the $5.5 million Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Dec. 6-15, in Las Vegas.

Whitaker puts on show at Dodge Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 13, 2007] Highlights from the Great Lake Circuit Finals

LaValley retains Canadian Finals Rodeo title
[Nov. 13, 2007] Highlights from CFR

Speed Williams takes aim at history after victory at Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship
[Nov. 12, 2007] Final results from Dallas - Next up Las Vegas!

Etbauer makes it to record 19th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 11, 2007] Billy Etbauer got it done. He's going to his record 19th consecutive appearance at the Wrangler Nationals Rodeo. He's got a shot at winning his record-tying sixth saddle bronc world championship.

Big night for Matt Reeves at Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship
[Nov. 10, 2007] News from the Wrangler Pro Rodeo Championship in Dallas.

Knibbe gets chance to ride in Dallas after jaw injury sidelines Silcox
[Nov. 8, 2007] Bull rider Wesley Silcox, who suffered a broken jaw Sept. 29 at the Ariat Playoff Series rodeo in Omaha, Neb., that required surgery the following week, has withdrawn from the $550,000 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship, Nov. 9-11 in Dallas.

Barry Burk’s hand injury ends late-season charge for Wrangler NFR
[Nov. 6, 2007] Tie-down roper Barry Burk suffered a spiral fracture of his right index finger while practicing Nov. 5 at his Ponca City, Okla., home and has withdrawn from the $550,000 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship, Nov. 9-11, in Dallas.

PRCA Rodeo News and Notes
[Nov. 6, 2007] Great Lakes' best head to Louisville; Wrangler NFR specialty acts; Meet and Greet at Convention; Wrangler NFR credentials By Courtesy PRCA

Texas theatrics: Wrangler Tour ends in Dallas with rodeo to crown event champions
[Nov. 6, 2007] The stars will shine in Texas as total of 16 world champions with a combined 52 world titles highlight the 79-contestant field for the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship presented by Texas Stampede, the culminating event on the 2007 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour. Dallas also marks the final event that counts prize money toward the 2007 Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings and qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. By Courtesy PRCA

Brazile's triumph at National Finals Steer Roping puts him in pursuit of history
[Nov. 4, 2007] Trevor Brazile's emergence from National Finals Steer Roping Saturday night with a second consecutive gold buckle puts him on a path toward what could become ProRodeo's first Triple Crown parlay since Roy Cooper in 1983 -- winning the steer roping, tie-down roping and all-around titles all in one year. One down. Two to go.