The Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA) and Ram Trucks have announced that the Ram Truck Top Gun Award will return to the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Dec. 1-10, in Las Vegas. The award honors the top cowboy or cowgirl who earns the most money in a single event across the punishing 10-day PRCA ProRodeo finals.
In order to win the specially wrapped Ram 3500 Heavy Duty the entrant must earn more money overall in a single event than anyone else in the field of 119 competitors.
In 2010, Trevor Brazile bested J.W. Harris to capture the inaugural Ram Truck Top Gun Award and said, “It put a whole new perspective on this NFR … there are a lot of times when you’re roping for a championship and you don’t take chances, [but] you’ll take a lot of chances for a Ram truck.”
“Given the success of this innovative award last year we are thrilled with Ram Truck’s decision to continue their support,” said PRCA Commissioner Karl Stressman. “This award celebrates a huge accomplishment by a cowboy or cowgirl and gives our fans the chance to cheer on their favorites in a cross-event, winner-take-all battle.”
The winner of this year’s Ram Truck Top Gun Award at the WNFR will be awarded a one-of-a-kind wrapped Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Longhorn Laramie truck, a Commemorative Firearms one-of-a-kind Ram Truck Top Gun-branded commemorative rifle, and a Montana Silversmiths buckle. In addition to being recognized during the 10th Round of the WNFR at the Thomas and Mack Arena, the winner will also be celebrated during the PRCA’s World Champions Awards Show and 10th Night After Party, in conjunction with the Mirage and Rodeo Vegas.
“The PRCA have always been great partners because it is easy to see that the competitors and the fans are as passionate about their sport and their trucks as we are here at Ram,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico. “The Ram Truck Top Gun Award recognizes the cowboy or cowgirl who gives it their all with Guts and Glory. That’s the same spirit we live by here at Ram Truck. We’ll be looking forward to giving away that Ram Laramie Longhorn.”
Fans will be able to follow the Ram Truck Top Gun race during the Finals through our WNFR live scoreboard on prorodeo.com, Facebook.com, or the live telecasts on GAC Network.
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