FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY, 21 2014
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RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN Releases Cash Payout of $293,875 in Mesquite this weekend
OMAHA, Neb. – This weekend, athletes from across the world will gather to earn their spot in the world’s richest one-day rodeo, RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN. The top-five Semifinal winners from Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping and top-five teams in Team Roping along with the top ten Barrel Racers and one Bull Riding qualifier will advance to THE AMERICAN.
“The payout is nearly $300-thousand in Mesquite for our contestants, giving them a shot to compete for $2 million dollars on March 2,” said Randy Bernard, Rural Media Group CEO and president. “RFD-TV is proud to make Texas-sized payments in the sport of rodeo.”
The qualifiers to THE AMERICAN will compete against the exemptions and the top 10 athletes in the 2013 world standings next weekend. RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN presented by Polaris RANGER will be held on March 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the richest one-day rodeo in the history of western sports with a $2 million payout.
Payout Breakdown by event:
Barrel Racing:
| First Round: | Shoot Out: |
| 1st - $3,682.50 | 1st - $14,730.00 |
| 2nd - $3,068.75 | 2nd - $12,275.00 |
| 3rd - $2,455.00 | 3rd - $9,820.00 |
| 4th - $1,841.25 | 4th - $7,365.00 |
| 5th - $1,227.50 | 5th - $4,910.00 |
Tie-Down Roping
| First Round: | Shoot Out: |
| 1st - $3,172.50 | 1st - $12,690.00 |
| 2nd - $2,643.75 | 2nd - $10,575.00 |
| 3rd - $2,115.00 | 3rd - $8,460.00 |
| 4th - $1,586.25 | 4th - $6,345.00 |
| 5th - $1,057.50 | 5th - $4,230.00 |
Team Roping
| First Round: | Second Round: | Shoot Out: |
| 1st - $7,920.00 | 1st - $7,920.00 | 1st - $23,760.00 |
| 2nd - $5,280.00 | 2nd - $5,280.00 | 2nd - $15,840.00 |
| 3rd - $4,180.00 | 3rd - $4,180.00 | 3rd - $12,540.00 |
| 4th - $3,080.00 | 4th - $3,080.00 | 4th - $9,240.00 |
| 5th - $1,540.00 | 5th - $1,540.00 | 5th - $4,620.00 |
Saddle Bronc (One Ride Determination)
| 1st - $3,500.00 |
| 2nd - $2,625.00 |
| 3rd - $1,750.00 |
| 4th - $875.00 |
Bareback Riding (One Ride Determination)
| 1st - $3,800.00 |
| 2nd - $2,850.00 |
| 3rd - $1,900.00 |
| 4th - $950.00 |
Bull Riding (One Ride Determination)
| 1st - $4,287.50 | 5th - $735.00 |
| 2nd - $3,062.50 | 6th - $490.00 |
| 3rd - $1,837.50 | 7th - $367.50 |
| 4th - $1,225.00 | 8th - $245.00 |
Steer Wrestling
| First Round: | Second Round: | Shoot Out: |
| 1st - $1,760.63 | 1st- $1,760.63 | 1st - $8,216.25 |
| 2nd - $1,467.19 | 2nd - $1,467.19 | 2nd - $6,846.88 |
| 3rd - $1,173.75 | 3rd - $1,173.75 | 3rd- $5,477.50 |
| 4th - $880.31 | 4th - $880.31 | 4th- $4,108.13 |
| 5th - $586.88 | 5th - $586.88 | 5th - $2,738.75 |
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Notes to Editors:
About RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN Presented by Polaris RANGER: Taking place at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium on March 2, 2014, with an estimated attendance of 75,000, RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN Presented by Polaris RANGER is the single largest 1-day cash prize event in the entire history of rodeo. With $2-million on the line, the best athletes in the world will be gathering in Dallas to compete in one epic day of raw rodeo will, skill and power. THE AMERICAN is inviting the top 10 athletes in each of the traditional rodeo sports as well as the top 10 from the PBR. The top 10 bull riding contestants will be invited after the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, and the remainder of the primary rodeo sports contenders, will be determined after the top ten in the world are named. In addition to the 10 invites, THE AMERICAN will make five additional spots available for any rodeo athlete in the world through five regional qualifiers. If one of those athletes goes on to win their respective event at THE AMERICAN they will split an additional bonus pool of $1-million dollars in prize money. With the help of broadcast partners and sponsors, RFD-TV will be broadcasting the event LIVE on the day, helping to bring the totality of this defining western sports experience to a wide national audience. For more information, please visit: www.americanrodeo.com and www.RFDTV.com. Follow us on Twitter @RFDTVAMERICAN and on find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RFDTVTheAMERICAN
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