Salinas, California
July 20-23, 2006
The California Rodeo in Salinas, also known locally as "Big Week," is one of California's best rodeos. Since 1911, cowboys have been coming to this prestigious rodeo to get an authentic taste of rural California. California Rodeo Salinas is the fourth stop on the Wrangler ProRodeo Summer Tour, the second half of the PRCA's premier 12-city series of rodeos that culminates in the ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale in September (28-30).
2006 California Rodeo Salinas (Average) Winners:
- Bareback: Andy Martinez split Paul Jones (165 points on 2)
- Steer Wrestling: Chad Van Campen (19.7 seconds on 3)
- Team Roping: Clay Tryan / Patrick Smith (44.2 seconds on 5)
- Saddle Bronc: Chad Ferley (169 points on 2)
- Tie-Down Roping: Chad Johnson (31.8 seconds on 3)
- Barrel Racing: Kathy Bankston (65.41 in 4 runs)
- Bull Riding: Bobby Welsh (175 points on 2)
Wrangler Tour Round Winners:
- Bareback: Andy Martinez - 84 points on Anchor Bay
- Steer Wrestling: Wade Sumpter – 6.0 seconds
- Team Roping: Tee Woolman / Kinney Harrell – 7.9 seconds
- Saddle Bronc: Chad Ferley - 86 points on Queeny
- Tie-Down Roping: Cody Ohl – 9.3 seconds
- Barrel Racing: Kathy Bankston – 16.16 seconds
- Bull Riding: Corey Terry - 88 points on Poison Ivy
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming is the next stop on the Summer Tour.