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Oklahoma City, Okla. (February 14, 2010) - Jordan Hupp (Cheyenne, Wyo.) came into the Oklahoma City Express Classic as an alternate and finished the weekend with the first BFTS event win of his young career. After putting together three rides in previous rounds and getting first pick in the draft, Hupp pulled out an impressive 90.25 point ride on Buffalo Hump (Hebert Bucking Bulls/Barry & Aliceson Bales) securing the event win. Hupp went home with $31,264.40 for the entire weekend.

“I’m fired up!” said an excited Hupp after the event. “I’m going to call home. I’m ready to tell everyone and have this all sink in.” 

The Built Ford Tough Championship Round in Oklahoma City proved to be impressive all-around, with five riders making 90-point rides. Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) took first in the short-go with 92.25 points on Spit Fire (Boyd/Floyd Bulls Company) and $2,730. Second place in the round went to veteran Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas), who scored 91.25 points on Black Pearl (Ravenscroft/Boyd-Floyd Bull Company), and walked away $1,950 richer. 

Young gun Clayton Baethge (Johnson City, Texas) went 90.75 points on Far West (Martinez Bucking Bulls, LLC) for third place, while J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.), in preparation for the marathon event in Arlington next weekend, rode Crosswired (D&H Cattle Co./Clifton Wiggins) for 90.50 points. Hupp rounded out the top five in the championship round with his 90.25 point ride on Buffalo Hump (Hebert Bucking Bulls/Barry & Aliceson Bales). 

In the overall event standings, Mike Lee came in a close second behind Hupp, taking home $15,690.40, while Mauney took third and walked away with $18,150.40. Fourth overall went to Clayton Baethge, who won $9,440, and Oliveira placed fifth with $7,620.40. 

Don’t miss the first ever dirt event at Cowboy’s Stadium in Arlington, Texas next Saturday, February 20th. The largest event in PBR history will feature 24 of the best riders in the world in a brand new one-time-only bracket style format, an exclusive concert from multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan, and much more! Tickets are priced at as low as $20 and increase all the way to $150 (standard ticket fees apply).  Fans will enjoy more than two hours of rock & roll music, pyrotechnics, and an up close and personal view of The Toughest Sport on Earth!  Tickets for the event will be available by phone at 800.745.3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Cowboys Stadium Box Office. 

Fans can also catch all of the thrills and spills from Cowboys Stadium live on Versus next Saturday, February 20th at 9pm ET. Check your local listings for more details.

For more information about the Professional Bull Riders and the Oklahoma City Express Classic, visit www.pbr.com. 

INJURY REPORT:
Cody Campbell suffered a concussion during Round 3. He is questionable to compete in Arlington next week. 

Skeeter Kingsolver has a concussion after getting tossed off of Chin Music (D&H Cattle Company) in Round 3. He is probable for Arlington next week. 

BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus:
Jordan Hupp (Cheyenne, Wyo.) was in the lead going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round and won the Express Classic; therefore, collected the $5,000 bonus. The bonus will return to $5,000 at the next event in Arlington, Texas.  The event grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed.  Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.

Oklahoma City Express Classic:
ROUND ONE: 1/2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 89.25 points on Riccochet (Cross E Bucking Bulls), $6,000. 1/2). Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) 89.25 points on Ice T&D (Rafter HB Cattle Company), $6,000. 3/4) Ryan McConnel (Colegate, Okla.) 87.50 points on Superfreak (Jerome Davis Bucking Bulls), $2,500. 3/4) Matt Werries (Jacksonville, Ill.) 87.50 points on Power Line (Blood Line Bucking Stock, LLC.), $2,500. 5) Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) 87.25 points on Lil’ Red Kat (Boyd/Floyd/Hill Bucking Bulls), $1,200. 

ROUND TWO: 1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 91.0 points on Top Notch (Martinez Bucking Bulls), $2,730. 2) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 89.25 points on Gringo Honeymoon (Jerry Nelson, Jr.), $1,950. 3) Cody Campbell (Summerville, Ore.) 88.25 points on More Bucks (Jaynes Gang/Peterson/Mansour/ Langhans/Nelson/Teague), $1,170. 4) Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) 88.25 points on California Dreaming (Frontier/Teague/McBride & Wegman). 5) Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 87.75 points on Party Time (Hebert Bucking Bulls/Georgia Akers).                                                                                           

ROUND THREE: 1) Clayton Baethge (Johnson City, Texas) 89.5 points on Pearl Snap (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company), $2,730. 2/3) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil), 88.25 points on Charlie Bandito (K&K Cattle Company), $1,560. 2/3) Jody Newberry (Ada, Okla.) 88.25 points on Big Muley (D&H Cattle Company), $1,560. 4) Billy Robinson (Galax, Va.) 87.5 points on Carolina Cat (Walton & Wagoner Bucking Bulls). 5) Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) 87.25 points on Jefe (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company). 

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Valridon de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goicania, GO, Brazil) 92.25 points on Spit Fire (Boyd/Floyd Bulls Company), $ 2,730. 2) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 91.25 points on Black Pearl (Ravenscroft/Boyd-Floyd Bull Company), $1,950. 3) Clayton Baethge (Johnson City, Texas) 90.75 points on Far West (Martinez Bucking Bulls, LLC), $1,170. 4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 90.50 points on Crosswired (D&H Cattle Co./Clifton Wiggins). 5) Jordan Hupp (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 90.25 points on Buffalo Hump (Hebert Bucking Bulls/Barry & Aliceson Bales). 

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Jordan Hupp (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 345.25 points, $31,264.40. 2) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 344.75 points, $15,690.40. 3) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 270.75 points, $18,150.40. 4) Clayton Baethge (Johnson City, Texas) 265.75 points, $9,440.40. 5) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 261.00 points, $7,620.40. 

BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS:  (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned through the season). 1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 3,853.75 points, $144,421.30. 2) Travis Briscoe 3,325.75 points, $63,162.69. 3) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 3106.75 points, $49,822.33. 4) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 2,943.50 points, $58,956.50. 5) Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) 2,800 points, $31,350.01.