• Each round will count as TWO of the eight qualification credits needed to attend the $50,000 Added BBR World Finals.
• Two qualifying rounds guarantees half of the required credits!
• Qualifing for the ShootOut round will earn two additional credits, giving you six of the eight needed!
• BBR membership can be purchased on site.
• For additional information on Better Barrel Races, go to www.betterbarrelraces.com
  

Paul Battle Jr Expo Center is a first class facility only 20 minutes south of Memphis, TN, on Hwy 61.

• Absolutely no dogs are allowed in the Expo Center. All dogs on the grounds must be kept on a leash.
• The Expo Center in a non-smoking facility!
• There are a limited number of RV spaces available at the facility. They are $20/night and are available by pre-paid reservation only. Call Ross Wright at 405-364-0274 to make your reservations.
• Click Here for site maps, pictures, and other facility information from the Expo Center's web site!

Prize package includes $10,000 Added Money plus four Fully-Tooled Billy Cook Saddles and many more through our "Heat Awards" program!

Prize Money...

• Payback 80% of entry fees and 100% of added money.
• Money split between divisions: 1D-35%, 2D-30%, 3D-20%, 4D-15%
• Places paid in each Qualifying Round will be determined by the total entries. Fifteen contestants per round will be invited back and six places will be paid in each ShootOut. The purse will be split so that 40% of total purse paid in each Qualifying Round and 20% plus prizes paid in ShootOut Round.

Fully tooled Billy Cook Saddles awarded winner of each ShootOut!

"Heat Awards" Program...

• "Heat Awards" Program offers more prizes to more people!
• Each qualifying round will be split into 10 "heats." Each heat will be treated as a separate barrel race within the barrel race, and prizes will be awarded to the division winners of each heat! No money will be paid in the heats.
• Each entry will only be eligible for one prize from the "heat awards" program. If the same entry wins their heat in the second qualifying round, the award will be given to the second place entry.

The Original ShootOut Format combines the handicapping of a 4D format with the excitement of a sweepstakes style finals!

• Each entry includes two qualifying rounds run on a 4D format with 1/2 second splits.
• Fifteen contestants in each division from each qualifying round earn a spot in the ShootOut Round! If a contestant qualifies in both qualifying rounds, additional contestants will be added in the order they placed in the qualifying rounds. If a contestant choosed not to compete in their ShootOut, no additional contestants will be added.
• ShootOut Round consists of four separate ShootOuts - one for each 'D'. Each ShootOut is a sweepstakes style barrel race made up of those 30 contestants who qualified in each respective division in the qualifying rounds.

Barrel Race Rules

• Check-In - All horses must check in and be numbered prior to running. You must present a negative EIA (coggins) test chart and health papers for each horse brought on the grounds. Your horse's number must be visible and legible (in the opinion of the arena coordinator) before you will be allowed to run.
• Show Office Hours - The show office will be open the following hours: Thursday:   12pm - 8pm, Friday: 8am - end of show, Saturday: 8am - end of show, Sunday: 10am - ?
• Running Order - Entries must be postmarked and paid in full by April 16, 2007, to be included in the Main Draw. All entries postmarked after this date will be placed in a separate Add-On Draw to be run at the end of the Main Draw. The running order for the second round will be the Main Draw in reverse order followed by the Add-On Draw in reverse order.
• Gate Calls - The arena coordinator will call the contestants in the next drag to the back of the alley. If you fail to check in with the arena coordinator prior to your run you will be considered a scratch and your name will not necessarily be called in the arena.
• Dress Code - All contestants must wear a long sleeve shirt and boots or "heals down" style shoes, and western hat. Failure to comply with the dress code will result in a disqualification.
• Qualifying Rounds - Each entry will be entitled to participate in each of the two (2) qualifying rounds. Each qualifying round will be run on a 4D format with 1/2 splits. Forty percent (40%) of the total purse will be paid in each of the qualifying rounds. The number of places paid in each division of the qualifying rounds will depend on the total number of contestants.
• Qualifying for the ShootOut Round - Fifteen different contestants from each division of each qualifying round will be invited back to the ShootOut Round. If a contestant qualifies in both qualifying rounds, additional contestants will be added to the ShootOuts in the order that they placed in the qualifying rounds (i.e. The 16th place contestant from each day will be added before someone placing 17th - regardless of their times.) A contestant may qualify more than one horse for the ShootOut round, but each horse can only qualify for one ShootOut. If a horse qualifies for the ShootOut round in different divisions each day, they will only be invited back to the higher ShootOut. If a qualified contestant chooses not to run in the ShootOut, no additional contestants will be added.
• ShootOut Round - The ShootOut Round is composed of four individual ShootOuts - one for each division. Each ShootOut is a straight, sweepstakes style barrel race. Each of the four ShootOut's will be made up of the thirty (30) contestants who qualified in each respective division. Twenty percent (20%) of the total purse will be paid in the ShootOut round. Six (6) places will be paid in each of the ShootOuts.
• Incentive Races - Incentive races will be offered for youth (15&Under), Adult (16-49) and Senior (50&Over) age groups. Eligibility will be determined by riders age as of May 10, 2007, 80% of Incentive Race entry fees will be paid out with 50% being paid in the 1st qualifying round and 50% in the second qualifying round. Incentive races will be paid on a 4D format with 1/2 second splits.

Pre-entry deadline is April 16, 2007

• Pre-entries must be postmarked by April 16, 2007, to be included in the main draw. All other entries must include the $25/entry late fee and will be placed in a separate draw.
• The running order for the second qualifying round will be the pre-entry draw in reverse order followed by the late-entry draw in reverse order.

Payments

• Those choosing to spread their entry fees of multiple payments may do so. We suggest paying 1/3 of your total fees (including stalls and processing fees) in each payment
• Please include an entry form with each payment and indicate the amount enclosed on this form .
• Final payment postmarked by April 16, 2007, or late charges will apply!

Refund/Drawing Out

• You may draw out for any reason prior to April 17, 2007, with a full refund.
• After April 16 until May 1 (5pm)there will be a $40 charge taken out of your refund.
• Absolutely no refunds, rider substitutions, or vet outs after May 1, 2007 at 5pm. Horse substitutions will be allowed until the start of the first qualifying round.

Stalls are available for the weekend for $65 each for horse stall and $55 each for tack stalls.

• Availability - Stalls are limited (606 available) and will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis as your entries are received. Stalls will be pre-assigned for all pre-entries.
• Grouping - We will do our best to group people wishing to be stalled together. Those wishing to do so must send their entries in the same envelope.
• Shavings/Pre-Bedding - All horse stalls will be pre-bedded with 2 bags of shavings as per facility request. Additional shavings may be purchased at the event or you can bring you own.
• Tying Out - Overnight tying is not allowed unless all 606 stalls are sold. Horses found tied overnight will by placed in a stall that must be purchased before you can retrieve you horse.

There will be a trade show at both the Tunica ShootOut and the Summer ShootOut. For additional informtion or vendor rates, please contact us at (405) 364-0274.

There will be ABSOLUTELY no selling of merchandise or professional services on the event grounds, in stalls, or at trailers unless you have a booth space leased.