Friday Night Bullfi ghters Only and Motorsports

BFO Rematch on the Boil

By Meg Wall-Wild

Bull Fighters Only brings Sequoia Cup excitement to the Fortuna Rodeo on Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Will 2021 Sequoia Cup champ Beau Schueth beat 2021 Pendleton Whisky BFO champ Weston Rutkowski again this year? They are already geared up for battle. As of press time, Schueth is ranked No. 1, leading No. 2 Rutkowski by 1,750 on the 2022 Pendleton leader board. Can you imagine powerhouse Rutkowski breathing down your neck? Again? Sit on edge as the outsized bravery of rodeo clowns saves another bucked o rider from certain stomping. The clock ticks o seconds as you hold on to your Hooey hat. The massive bull spins, back hooves kicking the sky. Will Schueth stay on? Get $50 VIP seating to be ever so close in the Smell the Bull Zone. Tickets are $25, $15 for kids 12 and under. Order online to appease that “I can’t wait!” fan in your life or pay at

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After the dust settles, the Quadiators enter the ring. Where else can you watch adults fl ail wildly at each other as they speed around on careening quads? Got the urge to protect a balloon on your helmet from thrashing bats while your driver dodges to the delight of screaming spectators? Pony up $40 per two-person team for a chance to win $500. Text your name and number to (707) 496-1055 or (707) 496-6038. Read the liability legalese (www. fortunarodeo.com/quadiators-entries) and sign on the line. If there’s still room on the roster, you can enter from 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the fi rst bull bucks.

Now is your chance to kick up your heels after those antsy bulls got to kick up theirs! The Remedy gets you moving to the ABCs of country rock classic covers from Aerosmith, Brooks and Dunn, and Johnny Cash. They even bring the Big Dolly energy with Ms. Parton and more. Be grateful you don’t have to dance with the bulls (they have two left hooves). ✪

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