Rodeo is one of the most thrilling sports out there. There are rodeo organizations that are working constantly to promote this sport. To support that, many popular arenas are being renovated to add rodeo to their list of core sports. Adding to this list of arenas is the famous F&M Bank Arena. It is a Tennessee-based multi-purpose event center that is all set to host its first professional rodeo event. They will be organizing a prestigious event this year that will attract the top bull riders from around the world.
The news has been confirmed by F&M Bank Arena authorities, and they are excited that the rodeo is coming to Clarksville. Fans and enthusiasts are all set for edge-of-their-seat excitement.
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As reported by Clarksville Now, F&M Bank Arena will organize the inaugural event, which will feature the prestigious Cory Rasch Invitational. The event is set to take place later this year, on November 4, on Saturday. The event will be presented by the Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division and will feature some of the best cowboys from around the world. Here is what the official statement from the arena has to say: “Professional Bull Riders pits the toughest bull riders in the world against the top bovine athletes on the planet.”
The statement further added that the arena is excited to bring a blend of world-class athleticism and entertainment, just like any other sport in the world. Cody Rasch, who is bringing the event to Clarksville, stated, “I am so excited to bring the Cory Rasch Invitational to my hometown of Clarksville.”
He further added that the impact of F&M Bank Arena is immense in Clarksville, and to be a part of the opening season was a special moment for him. The tickets and the bookings for the event will start this month. This is going to be a huge feat for both Cory Rasch and the F&M Bank arena
Who is Cory Rasch?
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31-year-old Rasch was raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, and received a rodeo scholarship at Hill Junior College in Hillsboro, Texas. After his graduation from Clarksville High School, Rasch became a professional bull rider at the age of 18 and made it to the Professional Bull Riding Finals at the age of 21.
He has now hung up his cowboy hat and is currently working as a firefighter. He has a career average score of 84.86 and a career high score of 92.5, and he has made the PBR finals seven times.
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The arrival of professional rodeo to the F&M Bank Arena marks an exciting moment for Clarksville, promising a thrilling showcase of bull riding talent. As hometown hero Cory Rasch brings this event to life, it not only highlights his rodeo legacy but also signifies the arena’s growing influence in the sport while serving the community with his firefighting pursuits.
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