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#9.5 Ariat WSTR Finale Champions Break Record Splitting $400k

History was made! Father son team of Lorenzo Carbajal and Antonio Carbajal win the Ariat #9.5 Finale, taking home the largest pay out in the history of team roping from the second call back position. Not only that, Lorenzo was one of the first repeat champions we have had at the Finale, as he won the #9.5 in 2018, but this time, from the head side. Roping all 4 steers in 31.31 seconds, they win a massive check of $400,000, along with H. Holden Bronzes, Cactus Trophy Saddles, Gist Silversmiths Trophy Buckles, Dinner for 2 at Michael's 5 Star Restaurant, Yeti Tundra Coolers, Cactus Saddle Pads, Resistol 30X Chute Boss Hat Certificates, Mule Deer Rifles Certificates, and Love's Travel Stop Gift Cards. Congratulations to all of the winners and everyone who participated in the Ariat #9.5, this roping paid out the most money of any event ever, paying $2,651,800.