©2007 WBRP

Intervet Race for the Truck

Guthrie, OK

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

The Intervet Race for the Truck will be held July 20^th – 22^nd, 2007 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma and offers contestants a shot at over $146,000 in cash and prizes, including a Dodge Dually Crew Cab Truck - GUARANTEED.  Due to many contestants wanting an Expanded Payoff, we will not have the Diesel Money Jackpot.

Three days have been scheduled in which to run this single barrel race. The event is limited to the first 2,000 contestants. Contestants will be offered their choice of five sections (each with 400 runners) in which to run.  No special requests on draw positions in a section will be accepted; however, you may choose which section you will run in as long as availability exists in that section.  Each section will take 7± hours to run. The Day sections will start at 9:00am, and the Night sections will start at 6:00pm.

Entry fees are $130 per horse with a one time processing fee (please refer to How to Enter). The Rider Incentive Races will have a $20 entry fee. The draw will be posted on Tuesday, July 10^th. Send in your entry early to reserve your section! 

As previously mentioned, World Barrel Racing Productions GUARANTEES that a minimum of $146,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the Intervet Race for the Truck. This means that the money and prizes advertised are guaranteed no matter if there are 200 or 2,000 entries. At a WBRP barrel race, you will know what the payoff will be before you ever leave your house. Our payouts will NEVER decrease – as a matter of fact, when we experience a large turnout quite often even more money and prizes are added.

NOTE:  We are anticipating a large turnout for the upcoming 2007 Barrelnanza Finals.  ALL FINALS CONTESTANTS MUST BE WBRP MEMBERS in order to compete.  In order to allow ample time for interested individuals to become members AND compete at a remaining WBRP event, entries for the Intervet Race for the Truck are now open.

BEFORE THE EVENT

1. How do I enter the Intervet Race for the Truck ?

The first to enter will receive their choice of sections in which to run. Meeting the "Post Mark Deadline" of Thursday, June 28^th does not guarantee you a position in that section. So enter early.  Late entries will receive their choice of sections only if space is available in the requested section. All late entries will be assessed a $20 late fee. Late entries will only be accepted by fax to 432-224-1222. The late entry deadline by fax is July 19, 2007 by 4:00pm.  Do not mail entries in after the "Post Mark Deadline." Please no changes to your entry after you send them in. There will be a $10 change fee if you must.

There are three ways to enter:

a.         Online at www.worldbarrelracing.com.  Our easy-to-complete online entry will be available until midnight, Thursday, June 28^th.  There is a one-time $20 processing fee to enter online.

b.         By fax to 432-224-1222. Contestants pay a one-time processing fee of $25 to enter by fax and may do so without penalty through 5 pm, Thursday, June 28^th. Contestants wishing to late enter may do so until 4 pm, Thursday, July 19^th. All late entries will be assessed a $20 late fee in addition to the processing fee.

c.         By mail to:  WBRP, P. O. Box 1330, Athens, TX  75751.  Contestants pay a one-time processing fee of $25 to enter by mail. All entries must be postmarked by to Thursday, June 28^th.

2. If I wish to buy a membership, enter the Intervet Race for the Truck, and then are unable to attend that race, will I still be able to compete at the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals?

You MUST join WBRP and enter a minimum of one of our remaining races in order to compete at the Finals.  Competing in one race as a member will allow you to enter up to two horses at the Finals.  Competing as a member in two races will allow you to enter a maximum of five horses.  If you have not purchased a WBRP membership and competed in a WBRP event prior to September 17th, you will NOT be allowed to compete in the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals.  Membership is $50/year for the first member and $30 for each additional family member.

Extenuating circumstances (such as the high cost of fuel) may make the decision to attend a regular season event difficult for some contestants, thus keeping them from being able to qualify for the Finals. Last year, several individuals realized that they could qualify for the Finals if they entered an event and were turned out.  Although we would prefer that you experience a WBRP event in person prior to the Finals, we have no control over this. Our staff must assume that individuals who are turned out were actually present, but missed their run.  

This does not apply to individuals who choose to draw out of an event. Please understand that if you draw out and are refunded any portion of your entry fees, you will not be counted as having attended the event.

3. Late Entries (L.E.)

All Late Entries received after the draw has been posted (July 10^th) will be placed at the bottom of the draw.  The Late Entry draw will not be posted until 1 hour prior to the beginning of each section. The Late Entry draw will be a random computer draw.

4. What are the procedures for drawing out of the barrel race?

A refund for draw out for only entry fees, stall fees, and RV fees, less a 25% service charge, will be granted to qualifying contestants for any reason. Sorry no refunds for processing fee. The "Draw out Form" must be completed and returned to the show secretary by 4:00pm, Monday, July 9^th.  A Draw-Out Form can be found on our webpage or one can be faxed to you. NOTE:  Your draw out is not official until you receive a fax confirmation page from us.  So please list a return fax #.

5. Are horse substitutions allowed?

Yes you can substitute a horse in this barrel race, however if the horse is already entered you can not place him in to another draw position. Any horse substitution must be made with the show secretary, in writing, at least 2 hours before your section begins or if running on Sunday, July 22^nd, by 11:00am. The horse substitution must be made before you run. There will be a $10.00 substitution charge.

6. Are rider substitutions allowed?

If you enter and wish to change riders you may do so until Monday, July 9, with a $10 fee.  After this date you are allowed to change riders for ($25) under emergency circumstances until 24 hours prior to the beginning of the first section.  Keep in mind once the original rider has been changed they may not participate on any other horse during the event. 

7. Can I change Sections?

If you enter and wish to change sections, you may due so up until Mon, July 9, with a $10 fee.  After this date you are allowed one section change per year ($25) under emergency circumstances until 24 hours prior to the beginning of the first section.

8. Can I sell my run?

No, you cannot sell a run. You have to draw out completely. If there are spots still available they can enter as a new entry, because we normally have a waiting list.

WITH SO MANY INCENTIVES, HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO ENTER?

In addition to the main barrel race, World Barrel Racing offers a series of Incentive and Specialty Races. The following descriptions are provided to help you make an informed decision on which (if any) to enter. Due to many contestants wanting an Expanded Payoff we will not have the Diesel Money Jackpot.

1.         What are the "Incentive Races?"

The “Young Guns”, “Your Entry Fees Are Paid”, “Big Bucks”, and the “Rider’s” Incentives are races within the “Main Barrel Race.” You only make one run and that run counts toward the “Main Barrel Race” and the incentive that you have entered. PLEASE NOTE:  Entry into ALL incentive races is purely optional.

“Young Guns” Incentive

Who can enter:        

Children 8 years of age or under as of January 1, 2007 that are entered in the main race.

Fee:

There is NO entry fee for this incentive race. However, it is the contestant’s responsibility to enter this incentive when they enter the Main Barrel Race and may NOT win more than one saddle per year until the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals. At the Finals qualifying contestants may enter this incentive, but keep in mind that the qualifications will be the same.  You must enter in at least one event as a member in order to qualify for the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals.

Format:    

This race is not in a divisional format. Fastest time wins.

Prize:       

The contestant with the fastest time will receive a fully-tooled Martin Youth Saddle.

“Your Entry Fees Are Paid” Incentives

Who can Enter:       

This incentive is open to everyone entered in the main race, regardless of age.

Fee:

$20 entry fee/per horse

Format:    

4D format with ½ second splits.

Prizes:

The first place winner in each of the 1D, 2D, 3D, and 4D will receive a voucher in the amount of $500 to be used to assist them with entry costs to attend the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals. This voucher may be used for entry fees, stall fees, RV fees, etc. 

No money will be refunded should there be a remaining value after applying the voucher towards the rider’s entry. The voucher does not have a cash value.  Please remember that as a winner of a coupon that you have the right to sell or give your coupon away but, no vouchers will be reissued if lost or stolen.

“Big Bucks” Incentive

Winners in this incentive will qualify to race in the Big Bucks Race during the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals, to be held on Friday night, November 9, 2007. Winners of each D in the Finals race will receive $5,000 each – GUARANTEED making a total of $20,000 to be given away between 40 contestants.

Who can Enter:     

Any rider who is 18 years of age or older, entered in the main barrel race.

Fee:

$20 entry fee/per horse

Format:

4D format with ½ second splits.

Prizes:

The first place winners of each “D” in this race will each receive a voucher that qualifies them to participate in the Big Bucks Race to be held on Friday night, November 9^th during the 2007 Barrelnanza Finals. Winners in the “Big Bucks” Incentive do NOT receive cash prizes.

Rider Incentives

The "Rider Incentive” race is a race within the "Main Barrel Race." You only make one run, that run counts toward the "Main Barrel Race" and the "Rider Incentive".

Who can Enter: 

This incentive is open to everyone entered in the main barrel race.

Rider Incentives are determined by the age of the rider as of July 20, 2007 and will be based on the following age chart

Youth:             18 years of age or less
Adult:              19 – 49 years of age
Senior:            50 years of age or older

Fee:          

$20 entry fee/per horse

Format:    

4D format with ½ second splits. 

Prizes:      

90% equal payback. 

2. Do I have to enter the " Incentive Races" when I send in my entry form, or can I enter at the event?

It is best to enter the Incentive Races when you send in your entry form; however you can enter onsite at least 2 hours before you run, or if running on Sunday by 11:00am. There will be a $10.00 late fee.

3. What are the “Specialty Races?”

Classic Equine Bonus Bucks

As part of the “Classic Equine Bonus Program”, Classic Equine has agreed to award a $500 cash prize to the winners of each “D”, if the horse is wearing Classic Equine splint and bell boots. If not, the bonus will go to the next contestant meeting the same requirements. To verify the horse is wearing Classic Equine splint and bell boots, we will look at photos or video taken by our official photographer at the event.

In some cases, the logo on the boots does not show up in the photo, it is suggested that you take a picture with your camera, or camera phone for additional verification. A backdrop will be provided and all personal photos must be taken at this backdrop.

Diesel Money Jackpot

Due to many contestants wanting an Expanded Payoff we will not have the Diesel Money Jackpot.

4. 3^rd Annual Lifestock Cowboy Ministries “He Paid Your Fees” Barrel Race

On Thursday, July 19^th, we are proud to offer all contestants the opportunity to participate in this special, family-oriented event. Live entertainment will be provided by Cheyenne Ward and her band. Special guest speakers will be on hand to minister and share testimonies. 

Books will open at 5:30 pm and will close when church starts at 7:00 pm (no exceptions). You must enter yourself – no one can enter for you. Entries are limited to the first 100 contestants (one run per rider). The draw will be posted immediately following church services.
NOTE: The barrel stakes will be set different from the WBR pattern.

Riders will be competing for $2,500 in added money. The event will be a 4D format with ½-second splits.  For more information, please contact: Lona Smith (405-376-2082; lona.smith@boldt.com), Tammy Kephart (405-834-8506; tkephart@aol.com), or Terry Ward (405-340-3445).

                  AT THE EVENT
 

For more information on the "He Paid Your Fees" race, click here.

1. Check-In

Upon your arrival, we ask that you please take care of checking in to any stalls or RVs at the Stall Office.  While it’s not necessary to Check-In with the Entry Office, we encourage all contestants to visit the area outside of the Event Office to confirm their race positions with the draw sheets that will be posted.

2. How will the stalls & RVs be handled?

As with all WBRP events, you may check into your reserved stalls and/or RV spaces after 2pm on the date reserved. You MUST check out of the stalls and/or RV spaces by noon the following day.

There are 560 stalls at the Lazy E Arena that will be available at $20 per night. No outside shavings are allowed. No portable panels or tying horses to the trailers overnight, if stalls are available.

NOTE:  If you are traveling in a group and would like for the horses in your group to be stalled near each other, we ask that ONE of the contestants in your group reserve ALL needed stalls. This will make the check-in/check-out process go a bit more smoothly for all concerned.

Additionally, the facility offers 75 RV hookups at $35 per night. Please know that this fee was determined by management of the Lazy E Arena and is not negotiable. Your patience is appreciated.

3. Will there be Exhibitions?

No.

4. Will there be an Open Arena?

We will offer an Open Arena on Thursday, July 19^th from noon until 5:00 pm.  During this time no barrels will be permitted inside the arena.

5. Opening Ceremonies

You’ll want to make sure to attend the opening ceremonies, held 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each section. In addition to music, dancing, and pyrotechnics, there will be a number of games played that involve the audience.

Frisbees will be thrown out with prizes such as saddle pads, bronc halters, stirrups, and t-shirts.  One Frisbee will be identified as the Oxy-Gen Money Throw Frisbee. After the first big drag, the person with this special Frisbee will have a chance to throw their Frisbee into an Oxy-Gen bucket located on the first barrel. The bounty on this will start at $1,000 and go up $1,000 after each event if the money is not won.

6. Games

Be sure to bring the entire family to the event! During the big drags, we’ll involve our audience with a variety of fun-filled games. The Egg-toss, Ladies 40 & Over Dance contest, and Dizzy Stick Horse are just a few of the games that will be held at our events. All games are open to the public and free to enter.

7. What is the dress code at this barrel race?

All contestants must wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, Western Hat (minimum 2 1/2" brim), and cowboy boots or equestrian sport shoes.  Caps are not permitted. NOTE:  If the hat falls off and lands in the alleyway or arena, a $10 dress code fine will be assessed. Helmets are not required but all contestants are encouraged to wear one. Anyone not wearing the proper attire in the arena will be assessed a $10 fine. The fine money will be going to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.

8. Will there be Photos and a Video of my run?

To ensure that no horse is ridden by more than one person (with the exception of contestants who meet conditions detailed in the Family Rules), WBRP photographs and videotapes each contestants’ individual run. These photos/videos are the property of WBRP and decisions made by WBRP management as a result are final.

9. Why are fines and late fees assessed?

There are fines and late charges at all barrel races because a few people will not follow the rules. The fines or late charges are used to persuade them. The management of WBRP does not like the fines or late charge but has found out that they must have them.  100% of all fines and 50% of all late fees will be donated to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.

10. How can the condition of the ground be consistent with so many racers competing over such a long time period?

An important element of any barrel race is the condition of the dirt in the arena.  World Barrel Racing Productions recognizes this concern and has retained D & G Dirt Crew to handle this important detail at the event.  We will drag every 5 runners, and do a “big drag” every 50. Also, after each section we will re-prepare the ground. Everything possible will be done in order to maintain equal conditions for all contestants. The D & G Dirt Crew is considered to be the best in the world.

AFTER THE DUST SETTLES . . .

1. How will the Truck be awarded?

After the conclusion of the event on Sunday afternoon, we will ask the winners of the first five places in each “D” to come to the arena floor, at which time they will each receive a key. The person whose key opens the door to the truck will win the truck.  

If you are NOT present, a member of the WBRP staff will draw a key on your behalf AFTER every contestant who IS present has an opportunity to draw his/her key.

You do not have to be present to win the truck.  However, you must be present to receive the truck due to contract purposes. Please note that if you win the trophy truck and cannot be present to receive it on Sunday afternoon, you MUST claim the truck at our headquarter offices in Athens, Texas anytime after 10 am on Wednesday, July 25^th.

PLEASE NOTE: 

You will have 30 days to pay the tax, title, and license or the truck will be repossessed due to liability reasons.

You may not sell, repaint, or remove any decals from the Trophy Truck for a period of one year. If you sell, repaint, or remove any decals from the Trophy Truck within this time you agree to pay World Barrel Racing Productions a sum of $10,000. This is required because WBRP has made commitments to our sponsors stating that they will be advertised in this manner for this allotted amount of time.

2. If I run on Friday and you do not pay out until Sunday night, do I have to be present to receive my money and prize?

No you do not have to be present but if you are not a member you must fill out a "Winner's Verification Form" before any money or prizes will be sent to you. This form may be found on our website or will be available at the event.  You do NOT have to be present to win a Saddle, Buckle or the Truck. The rule is for other prizes on down the line. You can fill out a "Prize Release Form" and a friend can choose your prize and pickup your check. If you win anything other than a Saddle, Buckle or the Truck and you (or your friend) cannot pick it up at the event, your check and a Classic Equine Saddle pad will be mailed to you once your "Winner's Form" has been received.  If you want a choice on your prize, you must fill out a "Prize Release Form" and have someone else pickup your prize.  If you are a member a "Winner's Form" is not required, but a "Prize Release Form" must be filled out in order for someone else to pick up your check. Please note that if you win the trophy truck and cannot be present to receive it on Sunday afternoon, you MUST claim the truck at our headquarter offices in Athens, Texas anytime after 10 am on Wednesday, July 25^th.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LINKS

1. What is the arena and facilities like?

The Intervet Race for the Truck will be hosted in the Lazy E Arena.  The Lazy E Arena is located minutes north of Oklahoma City on the beautiful 300-acre Lazy E Ranch, one of the most progressive horse breeding and sales prep facilities in the nation.

Built in 1984, it is the largest indoor arena in the country. The Lazy E seats 6,832 people and the arena floor measures 160’ by 440’. It is completely climate controlled, and offers spectators the opportunity to see rodeo in a modern, first-class facility.

The massive floor can accommodate virtually all western-related events, motor sports, and trade shows. Regarded as the world’s premier western entertainment facility in the world, the arena hosts more than 25 events each year. The Lazy E produces some of rodeo’s most prominent events and is recognized as a driving force in the industry. Many of these are broadcast nationally to millions of viewers.

2. Postponement of Event

Due to Hurricane Katrina and September 11, World Barrel Racing Productions reserves the right to postpone any barrel race due to a natural or man made disaster, or if the price of diesel rises above $3.50 a gallon.  We do not like to put these conditions on any event, but feel it is not fair if only a small percentage of barrel racers can attend.  Any monies collected will be refunded.  If any event is postponed, we will reschedule it for a future date.  No postponement, or cancellation, will be made due to a lack of entries.

3. What are the host hotels?

Be sure to ask for the World Barrel Racing Rate

Best Western Territorial Inn
800-528-1234

Sleep Inn
405-260-1400

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