Luke Mast Conquers Xtreme Bulls in Salinas

The 23-year-old has continued to make strides in the bull-riding world this year. In February he won the San Antonio Xtreme Bulls. This is his second year on the Xtreme Bull Riding Tour and is currently no.11 in the PRCA World Standings Race. He is hoping to stay inside that top 15 to make his first appearance at the Nationals Finals Rodeo (NFR) in December in Las Vegas.

Rodeo Salinas is an all-time favorite rodeo and California's richest. This year, contestants are competing for a prize purse exceeding $500,000. The Salinas Rodeo dates back over a century to its inception in 1911 as the Wild West Show and continues its storied tradition.

The 2024 edition of the Big Week Bull Riding in Salinas was a sold-out show on July 17. As a part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Xtreme Bulls Tour, the event pulled in many of the best bull rider in the world. After the show, fans got to enjoy a firework show which helped kick off Rodeo Salinas that runs July 18 - 21 of 2024. 

To get more information on Rodeo Salinas and buy your tickets for the rodeo visit www.carodeo.com. 

'Big Week Bull Riding' Xtreme Bulls Results 

First round: 1. Josh Frost, 88 points on Four Star Rodeo's Tin Horn, $4,209; 2. Jeter Lawrence, 87, $3,227; 3. Tyler Bingham, 86, $2,385; 4. Wacey Schalla, 85, $1,543; 5. Tristan Mize, 82.5, $982; 6. Creek Young, 81.5, $701; 7. Luke Mast, 81, $561; 8. Kase Hitt, 80.5, $421. 

Finals round: 1. Luke Mast, 85.5 points on Corey & Lange Rodeo's Stand By Me, $9,353; no other qualified rides. 

Average: 1. Luke Mast, 166.5 points on two head, $7,015; 2. Josh Frost, 88 on one head, $5,378; 3. Jeter Lawrence, 87, $3,975; 4. Tyler Bingham, 86, $2,572; 5. Wacey Schalla, 85, $1,637; 6. Tristan Mize, 82.5, $1,169; 7. Creek Young, 81.5, $935; 8. Kase Hitt, 80.5, $701