Additionally, this event marked the final opportunity for PBR Mexico’s bull riders to qualify for the PBR’s elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler event - the Chihuahua Challenge - which takes place in Chihuahua, CHIH on August 24-26 at the Manuel Bernardo Aguirre Gymnasium. PBR Mexico bull riders who were ranked in the top five as of August 11 earned the opportunity to compete at this event. With over $130,000 US in prize money available, these men could earn the valuable dollars needed to qualify for bull riding’s ultimate competition, the Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Oct. 26 – Nov. 4th. The men who earned the right to ride against the world’s best in Chihuahua later this month are: Diego Proto (Saltillo, COA), Hugo Pedrero (Leon, GTO), Francisco Torres, (Leon, GTO), Herminio Orozco Gallordo (Salamanca, GTO), and Omar Guerrero (Monterrey, NL). Due to prior commitments, Orozco Gallordo turned down the opportunity which made way for Nile LeBaron of Chihuahua, CHIH to capture the 5th invitation.

In Mexico, tickets for the Chihuahua Challenge can be purchased at all Liverpool and Mix Up stores, as well as via Ticketmaster.com.mx or at the Manuel Bernardo Aguirre Gymnasium Box Office. U.S. residents can purchase tickets by calling call 011 (52-55) 5133-6470. The Chihuahua Challenge will air on VERSUS on Saturday, August 25th at 9:00 p.m. ET and Sunday, August 26th at 8:00 p.m.

For more information on the PBR’s Chihuahua Challenge or the PBR Mexico Tour, please contact Denise M. Abbott at 719 242 2800 ext. 3381 or via email at dabbott@pbrnow.com.

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Nuevo Laredo Event Results:

1) Gerardo Venegas (Juarez, CHIH) 167 points, $23,490 pesos; 2) Diego Proto (Saltillo, COA) 81 points, $20,294 pesos; 3) Herminio Orozco (Salamanca, GTO) 79.5 points, $13,116 pesos; 4) Ruben Gamboa (Costa Rica) 78 points, $7,430 pesos; 5) Hector Cardona (Saltillo, COA) 76 points, $3,592 pesos.