Built Ford Tough Series
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The Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) is the "major league" tour of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) competitions. It is a 30-city event series culminating in the PBR World Finals every year in Las Vegas, Nevada
. The top 45 riders of the PBR compete in the BFTS with the rankings determined by points and money won. Only the top 45 riders in the points standings can achieve seeded positions on the tour, while riders below that standard may need to ride on one of the PBR's minor league tours in order to earn his way back onto the BFTS tour. However, the PBR's World Finals will only invite the top 45 riders based on the money they earned. In terms of the top 45 riders (in points), only the top 35 can actually stay on tour, while positions 36-45 can get cut from the tour after every 5 events, making way for any new entries or alternates.
There is a special rule called the World Champion's Exemption, where any former PBR World Champion can compete in any 5 events he chooses (and they don't have to be consecutive), except for the PBR Finals (he still has to earn his way there). He can then stay on tour if he accrues enough points; if not, he'll have to earn his way back on via the lower tours. Before 2007, this rule allowed former champs to compete in as many or few events they chose, with the only stipulation being that they still had to qualify for the PBR finals like everyone else. (The old rule was implemented in 2000.)
This tour was called the Bud Light Cup (BLC) tour until 2003, when the Ford Motor Company
became the principal sponsor, using the long-time slogan for their trucks. It started off with 8 events in its inaugural season of 1994, increasing the number of cities visited over the years, with 28 starting in 1999, and increased to 30 in 2005. There will reportedly be 34 BFTS events in 2009, including the World Finals in Las Vegas.
This list is courtesy of the PBR Official Website http://www.pbrnow.com/competition/bfts/standings/.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. The top 45 riders of the PBR compete in the BFTS with the rankings determined by points and money won. Only the top 45 riders in the points standings can achieve seeded positions on the tour, while riders below that standard may need to ride on one of the PBR's minor league tours in order to earn his way back onto the BFTS tour. However, the PBR's World Finals will only invite the top 45 riders based on the money they earned. In terms of the top 45 riders (in points), only the top 35 can actually stay on tour, while positions 36-45 can get cut from the tour after every 5 events, making way for any new entries or alternates.
There is a special rule called the World Champion's Exemption, where any former PBR World Champion can compete in any 5 events he chooses (and they don't have to be consecutive), except for the PBR Finals (he still has to earn his way there). He can then stay on tour if he accrues enough points; if not, he'll have to earn his way back on via the lower tours. Before 2007, this rule allowed former champs to compete in as many or few events they chose, with the only stipulation being that they still had to qualify for the PBR finals like everyone else. (The old rule was implemented in 2000.)
This tour was called the Bud Light Cup (BLC) tour until 2003, when the Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
became the principal sponsor, using the long-time slogan for their trucks. It started off with 8 events in its inaugural season of 1994, increasing the number of cities visited over the years, with 28 starting in 1999, and increased to 30 in 2005. There will reportedly be 34 BFTS events in 2009, including the World Finals in Las Vegas.
Top 50 PBR riders
- In order, based on points. Current as of October 24, 2011.
This list is courtesy of the PBR Official Website http://www.pbrnow.com/competition/bfts/standings/.
- Silvano Alves
- Valdiron de Oliveira
- Robson Palermo
- Austin Meier
- Guilherme MarchiGuilherme MarchiGuilherme Marchi is a professional bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series tour. He debuted late in the 2004 BFTS season, qualifying for his first-ever PBR World Finals and finishing 41st in the world. After finishing in the runner-up position for the PBR World...
- Fabiano Vieira
- L.J. Jenkins
- Shane Proctor
- Ryan McConnel
- Luke SnyderLuke SnyderLuciano Eduardo "Luke" Snyder is a fictional character from the American daytime drama As the World Turns. He was most recently portrayed by actor Van Hansis....
- J.B. Mauney
- Ben JonesBen JonesBen Jones may refer to:*Ben Jones , British actor*Ben Jones , British radio DJ*Ben Jones , Welsh soccer player*Ben Jones , English soccer player...
- Douglas Duncan
- Aaron Roy
- Dustin Elliott
- Mike Lee
- Ryan Dirteater
- Cody Nance
- Kody Lostroh
- Jordan Hupp
- Paulo FerreiraPaulo FerreiraPaulo Renato Rebocho Ferreira is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Chelsea as a defender. However, in his recent years, Ferreira has been noted to play as an attacking forward, in which he is famous for his through balls out to the wingers and/or striker-Early career:He started his career in...
- Chris ShiversChris ShiversChris Shivers is a top-rated bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders' Built Ford Tough Series with career PBR earnings of $3,842,739.33 . Shivers has earned the title of PBR World Champion Bull Rider in 2000 and 2003. He turned pro in 1997.Shivers has nineteen career BFTS wins...
- Sean Willingham
- Pistol Robinson
- Colby Yates
- Skeeter Kingsolver
- Caleb Sanderson
- Stromy Wing
- Renato Nunes
- Reese Cates
- Douglas FerreiraDouglas FerreiraDouglas Ferreira, O.B.E., was the longest serving General Manager of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a heritage railway in Cumbria, England known as the "Ratty". He was at the heart of the "Ratty" for thirty four years....
- Travis Briscoe
- Elton Cide Periera
- Wesley Lourenco
- Jason O'Hearn
- Brendon Clark
- Pete Farley
- Elliott Jacoby
- Rubens Barbosa
- Cody Campbell
- Cord McCoyCord McCoyCord Jarret McCoy is an American professional bull and saddle bronc rider who is best known as the 2nd place finisher on The Amazing Race 16...
- Kasey HayesKasey HayesKasey Hayes is a professional bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders' Built Ford Tough Series tour. Kasey is one of the few riders to come on tour for the first time and win his first event that same weekend...
- Harve Stewart
- Tony MendesTony MendesTony Mendes is an American professional bull rider on the PBR's Built Ford Tough Series. He was born in Reno, Nevada; having previously lived in Reno and then in Jensen, Utah, Mendes resides currently in Pueblo, Colorado.-Career:...
- Chance Roberts
- Ned Cross
- Josh Faircloth
- Dusty Ephrom
- McKennon Wimberly
- Brian CanterBrian CanterBrian Canter is a professional bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series tour. He first came on as an alternate in the 2005 PBR World Finals. His first full season on tour was 2006. He notched his first career win by winning the 2006 BFTS event in Billings, Montana, and...