GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC
DATES ANNOUNCED
GSTRC to Take Place on March
11th and 12th at the Rose Palace in San Antonio,
TX
August 16, 2004 -- The 2005 George Strait Team Roping Classic dates have
been announced. Team ropers from across the country will convene at the Rose
Palace in San Antonio, TX on March 11th and 12th for
the largest open roping competition in the nation.
Originally conceived 23 years ago by George and his brother Buddy as a small
competition for friends and family, the GSTRC has become the premiere open
in the sport with hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs each year. "In
my opinion, this is the best roping in the world for the money and the prizes,
said heeler Kinney Harrell at last year's event. "If you win ÔThe Strait,' it
can set you up for the rest of the year."
"My goal is, and has always
been, to make the GSTRC the best roping out there. I won't be satisfied
until I know it is," said George Strait.
Strait and his family have certainly
achieved that goal. The GSTRC consistently attracts the biggest names in
the sport each year including past GSTRC champions Jake Barnes, Speed Williams,
Rich Skelton, Tyler Magnus, Allen Bach and Clay O'Brien Cooper among others.
The GSTRC is not just for the
big names though. As an open roping, ropers of all levels may compete alongside
each other for a chance at the big winnings. Last year 479 teams registered
to vie for over $400,000 in cash and prizes.
"The most gratifying thing about
putting on the GSTRC comes when we present the awards to
the winners, said Strait. "The looks on their faces, the excitement and
their words of appreciation make all the hard work worth every minute."
Details on how to register to
compete and buy tickets are coming soon. Log onto www.gstrc.com for up to the minute information.
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