McBride trounced the competition in a decisive nine-point victory earning the Tacoma Classic title and $40,523 in PBR cash. McBride's spectacular 89-point score during the first go-round aboard Corey and Horst Rodeo Company's Ace of Hearts combined with his 86.5 point second go-round performance on Julio Moreno's Tiger Shark to put him in command as he advanced to the third and final round. While Owen Washburn (Lordsburg, N.M.) stole the show during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round with an explosive 92.5 point trip aboard the legendary bull Cash, owned by Don Kish Bucking Bulls, McBride's 90.5 score aboard McNasty, another Don Kish bull, sealed the deal.

While McBride had not previously faced Kish's McNasty, he had the inside track on the bull after watching close friends Ross Coleman (Redmond, Ore.) and J.W. Hart (Marietta, Okla.) face the bull during 2003. McNasty was last ridden by Luke Snyder for 90 points during the 2003 PBR World Finals. "He takes a long jump when he leaves the chute before he turns back and if you can make it to where he starts to spin he's real good to ride," said McBride.

When comparing this season to past years the always understated McBride explained, "I'm maintaining a good riding percentage and at just over half way through the season I've won four events which is a good feeling. I don't pay a lot of attention to the numbers but overall it's been a pretty good year so far."

With a lock on the top two spots in BFTS point standings Moraes and McBride are separated by a mere 1,189 points. Lee holds down the number three position, trailing McBride by 200.5 points and also owns one of the highest riding percentages on tour of 65.6%, second only to Moraes' astounding 83.9%.

While the 2004 season had been a lackluster one for 2002 PBR world champion Ednei Caminhas (Sao Paulo, Brazil), he changed all that on Friday night in Tacoma. Not only did Caminhas secure top honors in the first go-round, he followed up a stellar 90-point performance aboard Ed Hill Bucking Bulls' Smokin Smurf with an amazing display of determination aboard Simpson and Thornton Bucking Bulls' Red Alert in the coveted Mossy Oak Shoot Out. Unclaimed during 2004 until Tacoma, the Mossy Oak Shoot Out cash reward had escalated to a season high of $65,000.

As selected by the event judges, the top bull honors were awarded to Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls' Werewolf Snuff who tossed Ednei Caminhas during final go-round action. Second place went to Don Kish Bucking Bulls' Showtime.

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BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Mossy Oak Shoot Out: Previously unclaimed during 2004 the Mossy Oak Shoot Out award which had escalated to $65,000 and was earned by the indomitable Ednei Caminhas (Sao Paulo, Brazil) aboard Simpson and Thornton Bucking Bulls' Red Alert.

Enterprise Ride with the Best Bonus: Mike Collins (Haskell, Okla.), last weekend's Tuff Hedeman Championship Challenge event winner, was qualified to win the "Enterprise Ride with the Best" bonus money which he did when he successfully topped both his first and second go-round bulls to earn the $10,000 reward.

As the Tacoma Classic event champion, Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) is eligible for the "Enterprise Ride with the Best" bonus at next weekend's BFTS tour stop in Fresno, Calif. If McBride successfully covers either of his preliminary go round bulls, he will earn an additional $5,000 per ride sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus: Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) led the event going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round as well as successfully capturing the over-all event championship and in so doing earned the Ford Truck Moment of Truth bonus of $10,000.

Bud Light Short Go Top Qualifiers Bonus: Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) was awarded the $2,500 Bud Light Short Go Top Qualifier Bonus since he advanced to the Built Ford Tough Championship Round in the top spot and participates in the program by wearing the Bud Light patch.

INJURY REPORT:
Troy Dunn (Queensland, AUS) - Out for two to six weeks with a groin injury, returned to Australia.

Tacoma Classic Event Results:

FIRST ROUND: 1) Ednei Caminhas (Sao Paulo, Brazil) 90 points on Ed Hill Bucking Bulls' Smokin Smurf, $2,730; 2) Mike White (Dekalb, Texas) 89.5 points on Ed Hill Bucking Bulls' Scream Machine, $1,950; 3) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 89 points on Corey & Horst Rodeo Company's Ace of Hearts, $1,170; 4/6) Jason Bennett (Honeygrove, Texas) 87.5 points on Simpson & Thornton's Sheep Dip, $520; 4/6) Paul Gavin (Monmouth, Ill.) 87.5 points on Corey & Horst Rodeo Company's Crankshaft, $520; 4/6) B.J. Kramps (Crooked Creek, AB) 87.5 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls' Fire Ball, $520;

SECOND ROUND: 1/2) Rob Bell (Water Valley, AB) 87.5 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls' Money Man, $2,340; 1/2) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW) 87.5 points on Howell Rodeo Company's Mystical, $2,340; 3/4) Cory Rasch (Clarksville, Tenn.) 87 points on Ed Hill Bucking Bulls' Smokin Smurf, $975; 3/4) Owen Washburn (Lordsburg, N.M.) 87 points on Ed Hill Bucking Bulls' Touchet, $975;

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Owen Washburn (Lordsburg, N.M.) 92.5 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls' Cash, $2,730; 2) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 90.5 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls' McNasty, $1,950; 3) Rob Bell (Water Valley, AB) 89.5 points on Berger & Teague Bucking Bulls' Coyote, $1,170; 4) Mike Lee (Alvord, Texas) 87.5 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls' Gold Coast Gambler, $780;

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 266 points, $40,523; 2) Mike Lee (Alvord, Texas) 257 points, $12,923; 3) Adriano Moraes (Sao Paulo, Brazil) 251 points, $8,111, 4) Owen Washburn (Lordsburg, N.M.) 179.5 points, $8,170;

BUILT FORD TOUGH SERIES POINT STANDINGS: 1) Adriano Moraes (Sao Paulo, Brazil) 5,532 points; 2) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 4,343 points; 3) Mike Lee (Alvord, Texas) 4,142.5 points; 4) Ross Coleman (Redmond, Ore.) 2,748 points; 5) Jody Newberry (Ada, Okla.) 2,710.5 points; 6) Mike White (Dekalb, Texas) 2,499 points; 7) Greg Potter (Queensland, AUS) 2,403 points; 8) Reuben Geleynse (Winchester, Ont.) 2,300.5 points; 9) Dave Samsel (Stephenville, Texas) 2,248.5 points; 10) Mike Collins (Haskell, Okla.) 2,245.5 points.