What is the Triple Crown?
An annual bonus that pays a $1 Million cash award to any one athlete or collection of athletes who win first place in any three consecutive WCRA Major Rodeos.
Who can win?
Any athlete who nominates their current rodeo efforts through the WCRA Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) and are crowned champions at three consecutive WCRA Major Rodeos.
RC LANDINGHAM BECOMES THE FIRST VICTOR OF THE TRIPLE CROWN OF RODEO TO BECOME AN OVERNIGHT MILLIONAIRE
RC Landingham (Hat Creek, California) walked out of the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas $1 million richer, taking home the WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo, presented by the Lazy E Ranch and Arena on December 17. The 32-year-old bareback rider’s career was beaten, bruised, bloody, and filled with tragedy leading up to this $1 million moment. Landingham went into the event with two wins under his belt, only needing to win one more event to earn the bonus. Landingham rode supreme and punched his ticket to $1 million WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo cash bonus. Landingham is the third athlete to be in contention for the Triple Crown of Rodeo, but the first victor of the $1 million bonus. READ MORE
Who is currently eligible?
| Discipline | Athlete | Event Champion |
| Saddle Bronc Riding | Isaac Diaz | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Steer Wrestling | Cody Devers | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Team Roping Header | Nelson Wyatt | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Team Roping Heeling | Buddy Hawkins | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Breakaway Roping | Tiffany Schieck | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Tie-Down Roping | Kass Kayser | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Barrel Racing | Kassie Mowry | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
| Bull Riding | Cole Fisher | Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo |
Where can you win?
The current 2023 WCRA schedule includes four Triple Crown of Rodeo Events where athletes can qualify for the TCR $1 Million bonus.
- Rodeo Corpus Christi
- Women’s Rodeo World Championship
- Rodeo Carolinas
- Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo
Can I only win the TCR once per year?
Nope. This revolutionary annual incentive is not limited to just the WCRA 2022 schedule. Athletes can rack up wins on a rolling calendar basis (three consecutive wins can cross calendar years).