Grand Rapids, Mi-Following his triumphant win at the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) in Charleston, West Virginia, Marco Rizzo of Quitman, Georgia, is taking the lead after the opening round of the Tractor Supply Co. Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event in Grand Rapids. Ranked No. 1 in the Velocity Global standings, Rizzo showcased his skills by conquering Air Shift from Mike Miller Bucking Bulls, earning a round-winning score of 87 points on Friday night. This victory extended his lead in the standings, garnering an impressive 28 Velocity Global points.
Qynn Andersen, representing Koumala, Queensland, Australia, secured the second position in Round 1. Teaming up with Cash Goblin from Dave Martin/Mike Miller Bucking Bulls, Andersen thrilled the crowd with an 85.5-point ride, adding 18 points to his Velocity Global standings.
The last spot on the podium currently belongs to Hunter Ball of Carsonville, Michigan. With the support of his home state fans at The Van Andel Arena, Ball successfully rode Down N Dirty from C Check Bucking Bulls for the requisite 8 seconds, earning 85 points. The 17 Velocity Global points propelled him to the fourth position in the standings.
The Tractor Supply Co. PBR event, hosted at The Van Andel Arena, home to the Grand Rapids Griffins Ice Hockey team, is currently underway. The arena, typically known for ice hockey, has transformed into a battleground for thrilling PBR action. The final round is set to return on Saturday night, promising more intense matchups between skilled riders and powerful bulls. As the competition heats up, Grand Rapids remains the epicenter of this adrenaline-pumping event, captivating audiences with the fearless spirit of bull riding.
PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
Tractor Supply Co. PBR Grand Rapids
Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Event Leaders (Round 1-Round 2-Round 3-Event Aggregate-Event Points)
1. Marco Rizzo, 87-0-0-87.00-28 Points.
2. Qynn Andersen, 85.5-0-0-85.50-18 Points
3. Hunter Ball, 85-0-0-85.00-17 Points.
4. Grayson Cole, 84.5-0-0-84.50-16 Points.
5. Rubens Barbosa, 83.5-0-0-83.50-15 Points.
6. Tyler Manor, 83-0-0-83.00-14 Points.
7. Jean Fernandes Pereira, 81.5-0-0-81.50-13 Points.
8. Cody McCandless, 78.5-0-0-78.50-4 Points.
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