RNCFR News

Columbia River Circuit makes history at 25th DNCFR
Four for four. The Columbia River Circuit had contestants qualified in four finals on April 3 and won all four en route to securing its first team championship at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo since 1991.

Franzen wears family name proudly at the DNCFR
John Franzen wears denim shirts. It’s a family thing, he said, but it’s also a tribute. That’s a family thing, too. Franzen held it all tight to his chest on the night of April 2 at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, where he posted a 3.6-second run to win the second round of the steer wrestling. More importantly, his 7.7-second cumulative time on two runs was best in the field of 24 bulldoggers.

World champs produce DNCFR title in bareback
Bobby Mote and Classic Pro Rodeo’s Big Tex have a lot in common. Both are tremendous athletes. Mote is one of the elite bareback riders in rodeo who owns four Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world championships. Big Tex is one of the elite bareback riding horses that has collaborated on some of the highest marked rides in the sport.

Jarrett ropes in big money on 2nd night of DNCFR
Ryan Jarrett's 8.3-second run was the fastest at the April 1 performance of the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City and allowed him to finish second in the first round of the tie-down roping, a tenth-of-a-second behind Montanan Brett Fleming.

Ram brand unveils RNCFR logo
At the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, it was just officially announced the that the Dodge truck brand is becoming the Ram brand. Dodge Rodeo is becoming Ram Rodeo and the DNCFR will become the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2012. Here's a look at the new logo.

Cannon explodes into position to win DNCFR crown
Bareback rider Clint Cannon prides himself on a great attitude and a commitment to winning. That’s why he was so flustered after his first-round ride April 1 during the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo at Jim Norick Arena. A 75-point score just didn’t cut the mustard.

Oklahoma cowboy makes a point at home-state event
Stockton Graves is an Oklahoma cowboy who is proud of the state’s rodeo heritage. He’s also excited to be competing in his capital city for one of the most coveted championships in his sport during the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo at Jim Norick Arena on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. On Thursday night during the first of five performances, Graves posted a 3.3-second run to take the lead in steer wrestling.

DNCFR moves to Oklahoma City
Bob Funk, Jr. (Co-Manager, Express-Lazy E LLC), Karl Stressman (PRCA Commissioner), Bob Funk, Sr. (Co-Manager, Express-Lazy E LLC), Tim Lanier (Co-Manager, Express-Lazy E LLC), Chuck Schroeder (Executive Director, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum)