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Although Nebraskas Big Rodeo in Burwell began in 1921, the rodeos PRCA record book begins in 1975. Since, many of the biggest names in professional rodeo have competed at the Outdoor Rodeo Capital of Nebraska.
Cowboys have from July 25-28 to top the highest scores and fastest times in Burwells record book.
Bareback rider Will Lowe set the Burwell record of 89 points in 2013.
Two steer wrestlers share the Burwell record of 3.6 seconds. Brett Gumb set the record in 2013, and Blake Mindemann matched his time in 2017.
Four sets of team ropers share the Burwell record of 4.7 seconds. Dustin Davis and Kinney Harrell set the record in 2013, and it was matched by Levi Tyan and Christopher Sherman (2014), Nick Sartain and Rich Skelton (2014), and Coleman Proctor and Billie Jack Saebens (2017).
Saddle bronc rider Jacobs Crawley set the Burwell record of 87 points in 2014.
Tie-down roper Jerome Schneeberger set the Burwell record of 8.2 seconds in 2005.
Barrel racer Tamara Reinhardt set the Burwell record of 17.42 seconds in 1999.
Two steer ropers share the Burwell record of 9.0 seconds. Lawson Plemons set the record in 2009, and John Bland matched it in 2017.
Two bull riders share the Burwell record of 90 points. Cody Snyder set the record in 1983. It went unmatched for 29 years until Tyler Willis also made a 90-point ride in 2012.
