Forty professional bull riders convened in the Capitol City for the Sacramento Classic last weekend at Arco Arena. After two days of intense competition, current reigning world champion J.B. Mauney took home the trophy and title. Fans from all over the region stomped, clapped, yelled and screamed as their favorite riders or bulls took to the ring. For the first time ever on Friday, J.B. Mauney and Kody Lostroh competed in a one round $10,000 prize. Riding the bull Troubadour, Mauney rode for 8 seconds to capture the prize in front of a cheering audience. Each rider rode once Friday and once Saturday. The top 15 cowboys with the highest combined score advanced to the third and final round

Call them crazy. Call them reckless. Just don't forget to call them cowboys. This weekend at Arco Arena, Professional Bull Riding returns with death-defying action and good family fun. Three intense rounds of competition will produce a winner. The rider who amasses the highest points total after enduring three rides will be crowned the Sacramento champion in the "Built Ford Tough Series." This weekends event will also feature a first-time competition between the No. 1 and 2 riders in the world. A one-time challenge is scheduled, with the highest point total after one ride taking home $10,000. Riders must hang onto the bull for 8 seconds. Points are awarded for technique, form and length