2006 Wrangler NFR Results

The 2006 Wrangler NFR came to a close Saturday with a record crowd of 18,224.

Team ropers Matt Sherwood (Queen Creek, Ariz.) and Allen Bach (Weatherford, Texas) claimed titles in heading and heeling, respectively, becoming the first non-partners to claim world titles since the event was split into two categories in 1995.

Steer wrestler Dean Gorsuch (Gering, Neb.) clinched his first world title by throwing his final-round steer in 3.6 seconds, giving him the average title.

Barrel racer Mary Burger (Pauls Valley, Okla.) placed second on Saturday with a run of 13.75 seconds to pull into first in overall standings.

Bareback rider Will Lowe (Canyon, Texas) officially claimed his third world title on Saturday

Tie-down roper Cody Ohl (Hico, Texas) won his fifth event gold buckle and sixth overall on Saturday.

World Champion Bull Rider B.J. Schumacher (Hillsboro, Wis.) won the title and $142,644, the most ever at a PRCA rodeo, and brought Wisconsin its first PRCA title since bareback rider Jack Buschbom in 1960.

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