On Saturday, September 7, the Southern California National Finals Qualifier for the ACTRA was held in Fillmore, California. This pivotal event determined which competitors would advance to the 2024 Wrangler and Professional’s Choice ACTRA National Finals in Reno. Sponsored by Rope Smart, Professional’s Choice, Wrangler, My Chevrolet, Resistol, Fast Back Rope Mfg. Co., Ropers Sports News, Scott Thomas Custom Saddles, Ken Paddock, Yeti, and Cactus Ropes, the event showcased exceptional roping talent and thrilling competition.
**Prizes Overview:**
In the #4 Pick or Draw category, significant prizes were awarded to the top competitors:
– High Money Winner: Scott Thomas saddle
– Reserve High Money Winner: Breast collar
– Fast Time First Place: Embroidered ACTRA chair
– Second Fast Time: Wrangler gift card
For Average Winners:
– First Place: Tres Rios buckle
– Second Place: Scott Thomas breast collar
– Third Place: Professional’s Choice spur straps
– Fourth Place: Yeti cup
– Fifth Place: ACTRA tail bag
**#4 Pick or Draw Results**
– Round 1
1st Place: Poncho Jimenez & Brett VanStavern, $225 each
2nd Place: Wesley Burgess & Justin Burgess, $135 each
3rd Place: David Ramirez & John Stamper, $90 each
– Average Results
1st Place: Ralph Kelly & Wayne Williams, $910 each
2nd Place: Wesley Burgess & Justin Burgess, $700 each
3rd Place: Poncho Jimenez & Brett VanStavern, $480 each
4th Place: Poncho Jimenez & Luke Stamper, $300 each
5th Place: Karen Fontes & Poncho Jimenez, $180 each
**#5.5 Handicap Down Results**
In the #5.5 Handicap Down category, ropers displayed skill and precision:
– Round 1
1st Place: Wesley Burgess & Paul Mullins, $250 each
2nd Place: Clayton Greynolds & Zane Denio, $150 each
3rd Place: JT Bradley & Steve Hatcher, $100 each
– Average Results
1st Place: Mathew Burgess & Justin Burgess, $1,000 each
2nd Place: Clayton Greynolds & Dominic Sr Patino, $760 each
3rd Place: David Ramirez & Jeff Fontes, $530 each
4th Place: Luke Drummond & Tony Lee Boggs, $325 each
5th Place: Christian Drumheller & Terry Holliday, $200 each
**#6 Handicap Up/Down Results**
The #6 Handicap Up/Down was fiercely contested with the following highlights:
– Round 1
1st Place: JT PRATHER & Scott Perez, $240 each
2nd Place: Pat Boyle & Jeff Fontes, $160 each
– Average Results
1st Place: Pat Boyle & Scott Perez, $1,120 each
2nd Place: Wesley Burgess & [Scott Perez], $670 each
3rd Place: Jamie Fontes & Scott Perez, $440 each
This Southern California qualifier not only showcased the competitive excellence of the participants but also set the stage for the upcoming high-stakes national finals in Reno. Congratulations to all the ropers who demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship, and good luck at the finals!