2004 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Champion Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) struck gold in California once again, celebrating his second Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) tour title of 2006 in Anaheim. Lee captured his first 2006 tour title just weeks ago in Sacramento. The only athlete to successfully cover three bulls, Lee dominated the Anaheim Classic, which was held at the Arrowhead Pond on February 11-12. Lee's skill and consistency through the course of two explosive go rounds followed by the 15-man Built Ford Tough Championship round, was worth $26,615 in PBR bucks. While Lee, 22, thrilled the 12,200 fans in attendance on Saturday night, it was another young gun, Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.), who, despite a hair raising hang up, went to the lead in the world standings when the curtain closed on Anaheim.

The BFTS makes uninterrupted stops from now through the end of April, promising bull riding fans one of the most intense and grueling races in national sports to decide who will wear the million dollar PBR crown. This weekend represents the second PBR double header of the season for the west coast. The tour leaves Anaheim and rolls into Phoenix, Arizona's Chase Field on Sunday, February 12 for the Phoenix Invitational. The Anaheim Classic aired live on Saturday, February 11 on OLN, while the Phoenix Invitational will be broadcast on OLN on Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. ET. Please visit http://www.pbrnow.com/media/tv/ for the complete broadcast schedule.

Of his fateful final round meeting with Salt River Rodeo's Sheep Dip, Lee said, "It was a rematch for me against Sheep Dip. I had him in Denver (in January) and he bucked me off pretty quick. This time I made sure he was standing good in the chute when I got out and I just didn't think about anything else but riding him. I nodded my head and did what God told me to do."

Lee's unwavering focus has resulted in $1,837,985 in PBR career earnings to date and a riding percentage this season of 64%. Lee made history in 2004 when he became the only PBR athlete to ever win the world championship and the World Finals event title simultaneously, and fought his way back from shoulder surgery in 2005 to earn a trip to the World Finals.

Lee explained that his preparation during the week consists of a combination of training techniques that are designed to enhance his performance. "I practice a chute procedure while horseback and workout on my bucking machine. I was kind of mad at myself after last weekend so I worked hard all week and it paid off," added Lee.

Despite finishing out of the money in the preliminary go rounds of the Anaheim Classic, Lee battled his way through Built Ford Tough Championship Round action to secure the win. Competing 11th in the bucking order, Lee was one of six bull riders to make the finals with qualified scores on two bulls. Lee tackled Sheep Dip to steal the lead from Jared Farley (Kempsey, NSW, AUS), who took center stage during final round action with 91 championship points aboard Diamond K Bucking Bulls' Jack Hammer. Four men remained in the line up to challenge Lee's cumulative score of 254 points on three bulls. However, with the likes of Taylor Made Bucking Bulls' Pudd, Pandora's Box, and Smokeless Wardance in the mix, the bull power ultimately prevailed and scores of zero were posted across the board.

Noticeably absent from the event finals was Briscoe, who was sidelined by a concussion sustained in round two. The injury did not keep him from overtaking the coveted number one spot in the current PBR world standings. The New Mexico high school senior is studying via home school courses, which enables him to travel to PBR events. Briscoe also currently leads the race for the $25,000 Cabela's World's Foremost Ride bonus since he has achieved the highest score of 2006 tour action to date; 93.25 points aboard D&H and Teague Bucking Bulls' legendary bull Mossy Oak Mudslinger.

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BEHIND THE CHUTES:

Mossy Oak Shoot Out: As the first go round winner, Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) was awarded the opportunity to compete in the lucrative Mossy Oak Shoot Out where he faced Taylor Made Bucking Bulls' Pudd for $5,000. The bull went unridden once more improving his streak to nine consecutive tour buck offs and the bonus increases to $10,000. When the Mossy Oak Shoot Out reward is claimed, the bonus returns to $5,000.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ride with the Best Bonus: Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) was eligible to compete for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ride With The Best bonus money in Anaheim as the winner of the Jacksonville event. Briscoe cashed in for $10,000 in bonus bucks. Beginning in 2006, Enterprise Rent-A-Car will not only award $5,000 to the cowboy if he rides, but the bulls also have a chance to win the $5,000 bounty, which goes to the stock contractor if his bull launches the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ride With The Best bull rider.

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus: Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) led the event going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round but did not ultimately earn the overall event title. Consequently, the $5,000 Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus available in Phoenix grows to $10,000. When the Built Ford Tough Moment of Truth Bonus is claimed the purse returns to $5,000.

Bud Light Short Go Top Qualifiers Bonus: Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) was awarded the Bud Light Short Go Top Qualifier award of $2,500 since he was the highest advancing rider to qualify for the Built Ford Tough Championship Round that participates in the program by wearing the Bud Light patch.

Ford Super Duty Invitational: As the event winner Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) is qualified for a chance to compete at the World Finals, against all other 2006 Built Ford Tough Series event winners, for a 2006 Ford Super Duty Truck. The Ford Super Duty Invitational contestant that finishes the highest in the event aggregate during the 2006 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals will win a brand new Super Duty Truck courtesy of Ford.

Salem National Lease Bull of the Event: Berger Bucking Bulls' Dirty Harry took top bull honors of the event and as a part of Salem National Lease's exciting bonus programs the bull earned $750. The program awards $750 to the top bull of the event as determined by the PBR judges. Big Bucks earned the same distinction in Tampa on Feb. 3.

Cabela's World's Foremost Ride: Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) currently leads the race for the $25,000 Cabela's World's Foremost Ride bonus which will be awarded to the rider who earns the highest score during the 2006 Built Ford Tough Series season. Briscoe posted a 93.25 point score in Oklahoma City during final round action aboard D&H and Teague Bucking Bulls' Mossy Oak Mudslinger.

INJURY REPORT:

Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) ' Concussion, did not compete in the championship round and is questionable to compete in Phoenix.

Anaheim Classic Results:

FIRST ROUND: 1) Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) 90 points on Berger Bucking Bulls' Black Jacket, $2,730; 2) Jody Newberry (Ada, Okla.) 89.75 points on Rice Ranch's Mr. Harrison, $1,950; 3) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 89.25 points on Taylor Made Bucking Bulls' I'm A Bad Cat, $1,170; 4) Jared Farley (Kempsey, NSW, AUS) 87.75 points on Salt River Rodeo's Big Pappa, $780.

SECOND ROUND: Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 90.5 points on Berger Bucking Bulls' Black Jacket, $2,730; 2) Brian Canter (Randleman, N.C.) 89.25 points on Justin Andrade's Bull Slinger, $1,950; 3) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 88 points on Diamond K Bucking Bulls' Rodeo Attitude.com, $1,170; 4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 87.75 points on Salt River Rodeo's Can't Wait, $780;

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Jared Farley (Kempsey NSW, Australia) 91 points on Diamond K Bucking Bulls' Jack Hammer, $2,730; 2) Ross Coleman (Redmond, Ore.) 88.75 points on Diamond K Bucking Bulls' Tequila Splash, $1,950; 3/4) Corey Navarre (Weatherford, Okla.) 88 points on Naccarato Bucking Bulls' All In, $975; 3/4) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 88 points on Kaycee Simpson's Sheep Dip, $975;

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 254 points, $26,615; 2) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 179.75 points, $19,400; 3) Jared Farley (Kempsey, NSW, AUS) 178.75 points, $13,140; 4) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 178.75 points, $40,025; 4) Corey Navarre (Weatherford, Okla.) 175.5 points, $6,905;

BUILT FORD TOUGH SERIES POINT STANDINGS: 1) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 3,532.75 points; 2) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 3,506 points; 3) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 3,435.75 points; 4) Jody Newberry (Ada, Okla.) 3,377.5 points; 5) Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 3,311.75 points; 6) Ross Coleman (Redmond, Ore.) 3,262.75 points; 7) Jared Farley (Kempsey NSW, Australia) 2,831.25 points; 8) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 2,799 points; 9) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 2,784.25 points; 10) J.W. Hart (Overbrook, Okla.) 2,012.25 points.