PBR veteran Ben Jones (Sunset, Texas) claimed the Jack Daniel’s Invitational event title after an impressive weekend in Nashville. Jones finished second in Round 2, riding Maverick (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo) for 87.25 points, and stayed on Buffalo Hump (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) for 90.25 points in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round. This weekend he takes home $45,710 and his first win of the 2010 season. Jones is currently ranked 22^nd in the World Standings.

The victory concluded a historic weekend as the PBR surpassed the $100 million in prize money awarded. In the 18-year history of the organization, there have been 20 riders who have earned over $1 million each and another five are less than $100,000 from the mark. The PBR has had 20 or more riders earn over $100,000 each of the past five years and the PBR World Finals has the largest single payout of any bull riding event on the planet.

Second place in the event went to Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.), who also remains second in the World Standings. Meier, who split 12^th and 13^th place with Beau Hill (West Glacier, Mont.) in Round 2, stayed on Heavy Hitter (Hebert Bucking Bulls & Clay Taylor) for 82 points. He also received the highest scored ride of the event in the Championship Round, with 90.75 points on Super Duty (D&H Cattle Company/Linda Hance).

In the overall standings, third place went to Douglas Duncan (Alvin, Texas) after an impressive ride in the Championship Round on Mac-Nett’s Pinball Wizard (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) for 90.5 points. Fourth overall went to former World Champion Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas), scoring his best ride of the weekend in the Championship Round – 89.5 points on Ruty Zipper (Jeff Robinson/Cappello/Teague). Rounding out the top five in the overall event standings was fan favorite J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.). Mauney stayed on Skyhawk (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo) for 86.5 points in the second round, but wasn’t able to hang on in the Championship Round.

Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) continues to hold his lead in the Built Ford Tough Series standings with 8,828.75 points, closely followed by Meier with 7,854 points. Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) didn’t move in the standings and continues to be ranked third in the world with 6,948 points, while Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) trails him in fourth place at 6,571.75 points. Mauney moved up in the standings and is now currently ranked fifth in the World with 6,466.75 points.

The BFTS heads to Memphis, Tenn., in next weekend for the Memphis Invitational at the FedExForum on August 20-21. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $10 and can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com or by telephone at (800) 745-3000.

BEHIND THE CHUTES:

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus: The Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus was claimed by Ben Jones in Nashville. Since it had not been collected in the previous three weeks, he received $15,000. The bonus is increased by $5,000 each week it is not claimed. Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.

INJURY REPORT:
Travis Sellers suffered a concussing during the event. He is probable to compete in Memphis next weekend.

Travis Briscoe sprained his left wrist and elbow. He is questionable for Memphis next weekend.

Brendon Clark has a concussion. He is probable to ride in Memphis.

Michael Manes bruised his shoulder and is probable to compete in Memphis.

BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned during the season):

1. Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 8,828.75 points, $263,442
2. Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 7,854 points, $198,931
3. Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 6,948 points, $359,287
4. Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 6,571.75 points, $167,145
5. J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C) 6,466.75 points, $188,815

Jack Daniel’s Invitational, Nashville, Tenn.

OVERALL EVENT:

1. Ben Jones (Sunset, Texas) 826.25 points
2. Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 732.25 points
3. Douglas Duncan (Alvin, Texas) 506.50 points
4. Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 454 points
5. J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 468.75 points

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND:

1. Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.), 90.75 points on Super Duty (D&H Cattle Company/Linda Hance)
2. Douglas Duncan (Alvin, Texas), 90.5 points on Mac-Nett’s Pinball Wizard (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls)
3. Ben Jones (Sunset, Texas), 90.25 points on Buffalo Hump (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls)
4. Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas), 89.5 points on Rusty Zipper (Jeff Robinson/Cappello/Teague)
5. Silvano Alves (Pilar do Sul, SP, Brazil), 86.25 points on King Lopes (K-C Bucking Bulls)

ROUND 2:

1. Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil), 87.75 points on Bad Moon (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo)
2. Ben Jones (Sunset, Texas) 87.25 points on Maverick (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo)
3. (tie) Shane Proctor (Mooresville, N.C.) 87 points on Misunderstood (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC)
   (tie) Jordan Hupp (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 87 points on Space Chimp (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo)
5. J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.5 points on Skyhawk (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo)

ROUND 1:

1. Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 89.5 points on Red Hot (D&H Cattle Company)
2. Ben Jones (Sunset, Texas) 88.75 points on Super Hou (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls)
3. Michael Manes (Conway, Ark.) 87.75 points on I’ll Make You Famous (Kooper Branum & Gene Baker)
4. Sevi Torturo (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 87.5 points on RFD-TV (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC/RFDTV, LLC)
5. (tie) McKennon Wimberly (Cool, Texas) 87.25 points on Shortcut (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo)
   (tie) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 87.25 points on Outa Da Blue (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo)

TOP BULL SCORES:

1. Uncle Buck (Jeff Robinson/Cappello/Teague), 46.5 points
2. Bones (Teague Bucking Bulls, LLC), 46.25 points
3. Highway 12 (Mesa Bucking Bulls), 45.5
4. Major Payne (Robinson/Katich/Pinnacle Bull Group), 45.5 points
5. Code Blue (Walton & Wagoner/Berger & Struve), 45.25 points

The PBR is the premiere bull riding organization in the world with the best riders from the United States, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and Canada. One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, PBR events air weekly on VERSUS, NBC and CBS. For more information on the Professional Bull Riders, please visit www.pbr.com or contact Jack Carnefix at (719) 242-2800 or jcarnefix@pbrnow.com or Sara Broun at (719) 242-2800 or sbroun@pbrnow.com.

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