For those who are coming to the 11th Annual ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUPER RACE at NORRIS PENROSE EVENTS CENTER the pre-entry draw is posted under our "DRAWS" tab. We can't wait to see you there and have posted the following event related information to help you in your travels.
The 11th Annual Dos Suertes Equestrian Center Rocky Mountain Super Race
Presented by Hitchin' Post Trailer Sales & Rolling Thunder Conversions is proudly produced by Spin3 Productions.
We're looking forward to a fun weekend in the Rockies. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Bonnie Wheatley at 719.338.5263 or via email at reganwheats@earthlink.net (until Thursday night).
Pre Entry Check-In: When you arrive at the race, be sure to stop by the office to check-in and pick-up your PROGRAM!! When you do this, you will be entered in the drawings and eligible for extra goodies! We will announce winners throughout the weekend. All awards must be redeemed at the race.
Directions: I-25 to Exit 141 Cimarron Street / Hwy. 24 West. Turn left, west, after you get off I-25 then.
This is the quickest way, but the turn onto Rio Grande is quite steep and some long rigs drag.
go to the first major intersection with a light and turn left, south, on 8th Street. (This is about ¼ of a mile from I-25.) Go south on 8th Street to the 2nd light and turn right on Rio Grande. Norris-Penrose Event Center will be on the left at the top of the hill. When you turn into the facility, bear left and go down the paved road toward the stalls for overnight trailer parking.
Alternate route for those with longer rigs that might drag.
head west to 21st Street. Turn left, south, on 21st Street. (This is about 1½ miles from I-25.) Go south on 21st Street to the 3rd light, which will be Rio Grande (it is at the bottom of a big hill). Turn left, east, on Rio Grande and go about ½ mile and turn right at the stop sign. You will still be on Rio Grande. Go about 3/10 of a mile to the Norris-Penrose Event Center main entrance. The sign is green and white. (You will pass one entrance to Norris-Penrose Event Center right after you turn at the stop sign - do NOT go down this entrance.) When you turn into the facility, bear left and go down the paved road toward the stalls for overnight trailer parking.
Stalls/Camper hook-ups/Overnight Parking: Stalls will be available after 3:00 P.M. on Thursday. If you arrive before that our crew will be setting up the arena. We will be able to unlock stalls and hook-ups for you. The official "Stall Man" a.k.a. Josh, will be staying in a white Sooner trailer, parked by barn #1. He will be there 24 hours a day for your convenience. If you have already paid for your stall/hook-up/overnight parking, he will have your name on a list. If you need to pay for a stall/hook-up/overnight parking, you can pay him OR pay at the office. Josh will be the only one to open stalls/hook-ups, so please be patient. The facility does require shavings in stalls. They will have shavings available for $7 a bag or you can bring your own. For those of you who have specific requests, you may choose your stalls and your neighbors on a first-come, first-serve basis. We're asking that you please strip your stalls clean to the center aisle of the barn when you leave! The facility charges an extra $5 for any stall that is not stripped clean - that fee will be passed on to those who do not clean their stalls. Also, please do not dump your trailers on the grounds except at designated areas at the ends of the barns!
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: If you are traveling within Colorado, you must have a current health certificate. If you are traveling into Colorado, you must have a current health certificate as well as a current negative coggins test. A brand inspection is also recommended. These are just some guidelines. You should talk with your veterinarian about specific requirements for your State. CO State Veterinarian Office: 303-239-4161. WE DO NOT check your paperwork or require that you have it ? only recommend it.
Entry Office: The entry office will be located in the offices on the south end of the Outdoor Arena. Should the event move indoors due to inclement weather, we plan to move the office down below to the west of the Indoor. PLEASE CHECK IN!
Outdoor Stadium or Indoor Arena: It's true, we will be in the OUTDOOR ARENA all 3 days with ½, ½, ½ second splits! There will be no open riding in the Outdoor Arena. However, we will be offering Riding Sessions and Practice Runs Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 8-10 am and at the conclusion of each day's events with the exception of Sunday. The arena will be immediately closed after the race on Sunday for load out. There are 3 warm-up arenas near the Indoor Arena for your use. The lower warm-up arena to the west of the Outdoor Arena may be used, but that is the only one we are allowed access to - any others near the outdoor arena are for boarders at the facility, unless otherwise posted at the entry office.
We've been consulting NOAA.com and weather.com for weather updates and as of 5/6/08 the weekend forecast looks promising.Colorado weather being what it is, we will move indoors should rain ruin the ground conditions and make it unsafe to run outdoors in the rodeo arena.
Special Events: COWBOY CHURCH SERVICE - Sunday, May 11 at 10 AM in the Grandstands or Indoor Arena - we'll post it at the office.
There are NO memberships required to enter ANY of our races. However, we are Sanctioned by Better Barrel Races, Women's Professional Rodeo Assn., American Barrel Racing Assn. (Labor Day race only), and Co-Sanctioned by American West 4D for 5 times the points each day. We are also SCBRA approved and a MILE HI BARREL RACING ASSN. AFFILIATE RACE! Full western attire is required for all classes except practice runs (hat or helmet, long sleeve shirt and boots or heels down). For the first time we will offer Riding Sessions. THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. E-mail reganwheats@earthlink.net or call 719.338.5263 by 6 p.m. on May 5 for time slot information and to reserve your slots. There are 10 horses allowed per session & they are $10/per horse for 20 minutes beginning at 8 a.m. daily. 9:40-10 a.m. is exhibitions/FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Purchase at the office or gate for $5/ea.
All fees and entries paid for at the race are CASH ONLY except MHBHA members. Once entries close - there will be NO refunds for any reason.
CLASSES OFFERED:
** Open 4D - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - $2,000 Added EACH DAY, 1 run for $55. 100% payback of Added Money and 75% payback of entry fees. A late fee of $15 for all Open 4D entries postmarked after April 28 or received at the race. A one-time $15 processing fee per contestant entered in the Open 4D. Entries for the Open 4D will close WHEN ANNOUNCED. All other classes will close one class prior. Once entries close, there will be NO refunds because the payout is already determined.
**$2500 NOVICE RIDER, $1000 NOVICE HORSE. Each class is based on lifetime barrel racing earnings of cash and prizes for either the horse or rider. If there are up to 19 entries, the class will be run as a straight jackpot; 20-39 entries in either of these classes on any given day, we will run that class in a 3D format using ½, ½ second splits. If there are 40 or more entries, it will be run in a 4D format using ½, ½, ½ second splits. Youth 18 & Under 4D - 1 run for $35. Must be 18 or younger to enter. Senior 50 & OVER 4D - 1 run for $35.
** WPRA - Please note.Our Open 4D is WPRA Approved with the Mountain States and Turquoise Circuits. If you are a WPRA member and would like for your points to count from this event, you MUST give us your WPRA number before the Open 4D begins. There are no extra fees and no separate races. To learn more about WPRA membership policies please visit wpra.com or speak with Mountain States Circuit direction Chelle Wahlert.
** ROLL-TIME - If you are entering the Open 4D as well as any other class, you may choose to have your time in the Open 4D "rolled-over" to the second class. If you want to take advantage of the Roll-Time option, you MUST enter the second class and circle "YES" after "Roll-Time" on the entry blank & fill out a second entry blank for the class that you are rolling to. This MUST BE DESIGNATED BEFORE the Open 4D begins. If nothing is designated, your time will NOT be rolled.
There will be NO Haul-In fees!
Better Barrel Races: Back by popular demand, the races are Better Barrel Races approved. If you are a BBR member, please be sure to write your membership number on the space provided on the entry blank OR write "new member" if you do not have your number yet. If you do not indicate that you are a BBR member, you will NOT get the points you deserve. We will have membership forms available at the entry office. If you would like to know more about BBR, please check out their web site at www.betterbarrelraces.com.
American Barrel Racing Association: We are approved by ABRA for the Labor Day Race only due to a scheduling conflict with their Finals in Ft. Worth. If you would like to learn more about the ABRA, please go to www.abra4d.com .
American West 4D: Each day the Open 4D, Youth 4D and Senior 4D will be AW4D sanctioned for FIVE TIMES THE POINTS! If you are an AW4D member AND you want points earned at the race to count toward the finals, please be sure to write your member number on the space provided on the entry blank OR write "new member" if you do not have your number yet. IF you put your American West 4D member number on the entry blank, you must pay an extra $2 per run in the Open, Youth and Senior classes (per the American West Guidelines) for your points to count for AW4D. If you do not indicate that you are an AW4D member, you will NOT be required to pay the extra $2 per run. If you would like to know more about AW4D, please check out their web site at www.aw4d.com.
Our Sponsors:
Dos Suertes Equestrian Center, Hitchin' Post Trailer Sales, Rolling Thunder Trailer Conversions, Corona Light, Formula 707/John Ewing Co., Justin Boot Company, Wrangler Jeans and Mountain View Electric Association.
SILVER SPONSORS: Classic Equine, Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, Cowboy Magic, Olson Plumbing & Heating, Pro Rodeo Originals, Wilcox Roofing, Quality Concrete, World Champion Designs, The Corrector Pad, Rocky Mountain Seamless Gutters, TransWest Truck and Trailer, Travelodge, Western Horseman, Bingo's Saddle Shop, Spectrum Lighting.
Please show your appreciation to these fabulous sponsors, as it would be impossible to produce this event without their support!
Vendors/Award Donors:
Vendors: Hitchin' Post Trailer Sales, Rolling Thunder Conversions, Pixelworx Photography, Lazy Hear E Tack Shop, Tanner Time, Horsey Shades, TransWest Truck and Trailer, Twisted H Designs, Bits N More and Dr. Dale Knobbs. Visit them for all of your needs from trailers to tack to jewelry and MORE!
Award Donors: Wrangler, Justin Boot Co., Olson Plumbing & Heating, Quality Concrete, Mountain View Electric Association, Wilcox Roofing, Cowboy Magic, Formula 707/John Ewing, World Champion Designs, Western Horseman, Pro Rodeo Originals and Spin3 Productions.
PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES:
** Average Champion in the Open 1D will be awarded a beautiful Scott Thomas Trophy Saddle and in the 2D, 3D and 4D will receive a beautiful KO Trading Co. Trophy Buckle. Second Place Average Winners in the Open will each get a Cowhide Brief Bag by Pro Rodeo Originals. Trophy Bronc Halters will be awarded to the Third Place Weekend Average Champions in each Division of the Open 4D. Of course, they will all have an armful of other goodies to take home as well, such as Wrangler Jeans & Justin Boot Gift Certificates!
** Average Awards in ALL OTHER CLASSES to the First place Champions! They will each go home with a classy KO Trading Co. 3-piece Trophy Buckle. In any 3D or 4D class, awards will only be given in the 1D. All average awards will be based on the same horse/rider combinations.
** We will also be giving away daily awards in the Open 4D. And, just to keep it exciting, we will have random drawings throughout the weekend. Anyone entered in the Open 4D must check in at the entry office to receive a program and automatically be entered into the drawings. All awards must be redeemed at the race!
Concessions: Gourmet concessions will be provided by the Norris Penrose conessoinaire. They have wonderful home-cooked food and serve hot/cold breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on the grounds.
Host Hotels: Travelodge: 719-632-4600 (newly remodeled rooms!)
Be sure to mention the Rocky Mountain Super Race to receive special room rates! Travelodge is located just minutes away from the arena, has an INDOOR POOL and offers free continental breakfast!
Spin3 Productions: Bonnie or Scot Wheatley: 719.338.5263 or email - reganwheats@earthlink.net.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
SUNDAY - 10 am Cowboy Church Service Location TBA.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
8-10 am Riding Sessions and Limited Practice Runs - 1st come/1st serve
11 am Open 4D ($2000 added)$55
$2500 Novice Rider $35
$1000 Novice Horse $35
Youth 4D (18 & Under) $35
Senior 4D (50 & Over) $35
Pee Wee (prizes to all) $ 5
Practice Runs $ 5
GET READY FOR THE NEXT SPIN3 PRODUCTION...
11th Annual Labor Day Rocky Mountain Super Race - Saturday, Sunday and Monday - August 30-31 & September 1!
Please watch for updated information on http://www.BarrelRacingNow.com/
Contact Bonnie @ 719.338.5263/719.683.8076 with questions or contact via email at reganwheats@earthlink.net.
