Cory Solomon Wins American West Regional Finals With Eyes on 2 Million Dollar Prize
The American West Regional Finals is complete, sending 5 more contestants per event to the American Championship weekend. Tie down roper Cory Solomon came out on top, and is ready to take his chances at 2 million dollars.
There is 2 million dollars up for grabs at the American rodeo this year. All three regional finals are complete, and the rosters are set for Championship weekend. 5 contestants from each regionals (15) are the contenders going against the top 5 in the world from last years PRCA / WPRA Standings.
If the contenders can beat the best in the world, then they will walk away with at least their piece of 2 million dollars. The West Regional Finals was the last of the three to advance some of those contenders. In the tie-down roping it got fast.
Only 5 would come out of Las Vegas and head to Arlington to the Championship weekend. Cory Solomon, 10 time NFR Qualifier, was the best. He ended up as the event winner.
Cory has had an amazing career spanning over a couple of decades. The Texas cowboy is now 36 years old, but still in the top of the world. In a recent social media post after winning a round at the San Angelo Stock Show and rodeo, Cory said, " I haven’t felt this good in years.