DAYS OF ’47
SET TO HOST INAUGURAL UTAH TIMED EVENT CLASSIC MAY 2-4, 2019
-- WCRA Western Quarter-Finals for 51-100 ranked timed-event athletes
on the WCRA leaderboard --
SALT LAKE CITY and
AUSTIN, TEXAS–
The Days of '47 is set to host the inaugural Utah Timed Event Classic, May 2-4
at the Wasatch County Events Complex in Heber City, Utah.
This
three-day timed event classic features a mix of open jackpot events that anyone
can enter along with the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) Western
Quarter-Finals competition open to the 51-100 ranked timed-event athletes on
the WCRA leaderboard on April 15. The winner of each WCRA Western
Quarter-Finals Event, with the exception of the breakaway roping, will
automatically qualify to the $1M Gold Medal Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo
set for July 19-24, 2019 in Salt Lake City. A total of 16 athletes in each of
the Quarter-Finals events will advance to the WCRA $500,000 Semi-Finals May
15-19 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.
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| Cheyenne Wimberly, WCRA Barrel Racing Champion photo credit : Andy Watson |
“We
are excited to bring yet another event featuring top caliber rodeo athletes to
experience Utah and Life Elevated,” said Tommy Joe Lucia, General Manager of
the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo. “We featured the roughstock events in
February at the Lewis Feild Bulls and Broncs event and we are now pleased to
feature the timed event contestants through this inaugural Utah Timed Event
Classic. The event will be open to the public at no charge. We hope the
contestants that come to the Heber Valley are able to take some time to enjoy
golf, fishing, and the breathtaking scenery of the Heber Valley.”
The
Utah Timed Event Classic will feature barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down
roping, team roping and breakaway roping. Over $120,000 will be paid out at
this inaugural event.
“This
quarter-finals will isolate competition for the 51-100 athletes on our
leaderboard, allowing challengers an opportunity to compete with one another,”
said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “It will also help serve timed-event athletes
in the western states with a unique, six-figure event purse.”
For
more information on how to enter, event fact sheet and schedule of events visit
www.daysof47cowboygames.com or www.wcrarodeo.com.
About Days of ‘47
The Komatsu Equipment Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo presented by Zions Bank, takes place at the all-new, $17.5 million, state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark each July. The venue—an outdoor arena located in the heart of Salt Lake City—features over 10,000 stadium-style seats. The Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847. The rodeo, and other Days of ’47 events, commemorate the day – July 24, 1847 – when a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo is a private, non-profit, volunteer, charitable organization. Our mission is to honor Utah’s pioneer heritage and educate Utah’s kids. Please visit daysof47cowboygames.com for more information.
About Days of ‘47
The Komatsu Equipment Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo presented by Zions Bank, takes place at the all-new, $17.5 million, state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark each July. The venue—an outdoor arena located in the heart of Salt Lake City—features over 10,000 stadium-style seats. The Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847. The rodeo, and other Days of ’47 events, commemorate the day – July 24, 1847 – when a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo is a private, non-profit, volunteer, charitable organization. Our mission is to honor Utah’s pioneer heritage and educate Utah’s kids. Please visit daysof47cowboygames.com for more information.
Taken from a press release provided by the WRCA
