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Lostroh Wins Fifth BFTS Title in 2009 and Extends His Lead on the World

The current no. 1 bull rider Kody Lostroh takes the Dickies Invitational as the top 10 riders continue to shuffle for position as Las Vegas approaches.

ONTARIO, Calif. (September 27, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) took the world’s best bull riders to The Golden State of California for stop no. 28 on the elite Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour.  The toughest bulls the PBR had to offer tested the top 40 riders as they invaded Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., on September 26-27.  In the end, current world no. 1 bull rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) took the Dickies Invitational event title after riding top bull, Troubadour, owned by Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls, for 91.75 points.  This is Lostroh’s fifth win of the 2009 BFTS season and his third win in California.  He was one of only three men to ride all three of his bulls over the weekend where he totaled 265.25 points and added a check for $41,373 to his bank account. 

“I think the California government is setting this up so they can tax me—kind of like a California stimulus plan,” the no. 1 rider in the world joked in the winner’s circle.  “Seriously though, right now, I’m trying not to think a lot about the World Championship race.  If I’m looking back, I can’t look forward to where I want to go.  I’m just trying to do my job and let the judges figure out who the winner is.”

In round one, Lostroh finished in a split for sixth and seventh place after riding the bull, Shaggy, owned by Hyland Cattle Company, for 85.5 points.  He claimed the round two victory after taking on the bull, Devil’s Night of 4C’s Bucking Bulls/Marvin Nixon, for 88 points, giving him a total of 173.5 points and putting him in first place on two bulls.  He entered the Built Ford Tough Championship Round draft with the no. 1 pick and chose to ride a familiar foe, Troubadour, who he has teamed up successfully with three times in his career—twice in 2009 and he collected event wins at both.  Lostroh covered the top bull for 91.75 points, winning not only the Championship Round, but also the Dickies Invitational event title.

“That bull (Troubadour) bucks really hard every time and he doesn’t give you time to think about it,” Lostroh said.  “He did a big fake to the left, went back to the right, and it really worked out.  This is the third time I’ve had him and he’s been great every time.”

2008 PBR World Champion Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) took second place after riding all three of his bulls for 257.25 points, collecting a check for $14,388.  Taking third place was LJ Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) who scored 252.5 points over the weekend, riding for a check for $9,819.  This was the fourth of the last five events that Jenkins has placed in the top 3 standings of the event.  Jenkins’ cousin, Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) took fourth after scoring 174 points and collecting a check for $7,783 while back-flipping Brazilian Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) rounded out fifth place with 172.75 points and added $5,563 to his 2009 earnings.

The race for PBR’s 2009 million dollar world title is getting down to the wire and the top 40 bull riders in the world are heading to Oregon for the GoDaddy.com Invitational, stop no. 29 on the prestigious BFTS tour.  PBR will buck into Portland’s Rose Garden Arena on October 2-3, showcasing the best bull riders and the toughest bulls in the country.  The VERSUS network airs PBR events every Saturday and Sunday evening.  Be sure to check www.pbrnow.com for upcoming cities, ticket information, and complete broadcast times.

INJURY REPORT:
Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) suffered a concussion in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round.  He is probable for the event in Portland, Ore.

Travis Sellers (Wentzville, Mo.) broke his thumb during Saturday night’s competition.  He is competing.

Ryan Dirteater (Hulbert, Okla.) broke his jaw on Saturday night.  As of now, surgery is not required, but he was waiting further evaluation to see if it is necessary.  He is questionable for next weekend’s event in Oregon.

BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s “Ride with the Best” Bonus:
Due to his round two win at last weekend’s PFIWestern.com Invitational presented by Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Mo., J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round one of the Dickies Invitational.  Because he did not make the eight second whistle on the bull, Chili, the stock contractor, Flying U/Cindy Rosser Bucking Bulls, took home the $5,000 bonus. 

Due to his round one win at the Dickies Invitational, 2009 Daisy Rookie of the Year contender Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best) bonus during round two of the Ontario event.  Jacoby made the eight second whistle on his re-ride bull, White Lies, owned by Ryan McClure; therefore, he collected the $5,000 bonus.

As the winner of round two at the Dickies Invitational, Team Enterprise rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) will be eligible for the bonus during round one at the 29th BFTS stop in Portland, Ore.

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus:
Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) was in the lead going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round and won the Dickies Invitational and collected the $10,000 bonus.  The bonus will be $5,000 at the next event in Portland, Ore.  The event grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed.  Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.

Ford F-150 Challenge:
As the event winner of the Dickies Invitational, Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 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, Lone Star, owned by Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls/Bar None, earned Bull of the Event honors with a score of 46 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:
Current no. 1 bull rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) recorded the high-marked ride of the Dickies Invitational in Ontario, Calif., during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round after riding the bull, Troubadour of Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls for 91.75 points.

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. 28 on the BFTS tour, Tennessee cowboy Cody Nance (Paris, Tenn.) still holds the lead while “The Royal Solution” Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kan.) and young Aussie Pete Farley (Kempsey, AUS) are right on his heels.  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. 

Dickies Invitational RESULTS
ROUND ONE:  1) Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) 88.75 points on Shotgun Willie (Holman Bucking Bulls), $2,730; 2) Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) 88.5 points on Tighty Whitey (Simpson and Dennis Bucking Bulls), $1,950; 3) Kasey Hayes (Liberal, Kan.) 87 points on Monkey Shine (4C’s Bucking Bulls), $1,170; 4) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 86.5 points on Hank (4C’s Bucking Bulls); 5) Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, MEX) 86 points on Mighty Whitey (Katie Parker).

ROUND TWO:  1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 88 points on Devil’s Night (4C’s Bucking Bulls/Marvin Nixon), $2,730; 2) Cody Nance (Paris, Tenn.) 87 points on Class 6 Kat (Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls), $1,950; 3) Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) 86.75 points on Tighty Whitey (Simpson and Dennis Bucking Bulls), $1,170; 4) Shane Proctor (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.5 points on Red Bull (Isbell/Leffew/Sweeney).

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND:  1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 91.75 points on Troubadour (Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls), $2,730; 2) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 88.25 points on Little Bo (4C’s/Sills/Barker), $1,950; 3) LJ Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 87.75 points on Bring It (Flying U/Cindy Rosser Bucking Bulls), $1,170; 4) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 87 points on Charlie Bullware (Julio Moreno/Chadwick); 5) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 86.75 points on Chili (Flying U/Cindy Rosser Bucking Bulls).

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS:  1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 265.25 points, $41,373; 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 257.25 points, $14,388; 3) LJ Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 252.5 points, $9,810; 4) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 174 points, $7,783; 5) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 172.75 points, $5,563.

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.) 11,225.75 points, $350,107; 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 10,118.25 points, $235,109; 3) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 10,107.25 points, $389,084; 4) Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) 7,349.5 points, $187,920; 5) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 7,027 points, $111,991; 6)Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 6,803 points, $137,044; 7) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 6,507.75 points, $88,619; 8) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 6,349.5 points, $106,891; 9) Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, Idaho) 6,322.75 points, $117,728; 10) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 6,049.5 points, $105,040.

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  866.PBR.SHOW  or unlvtickets.com!