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Tuesday saw the conclusion of the first go-round of the Senior competition at the 2002 NBHA World Championship Show in Augusta, Georgia. This year's Senior competition pits 365 of the world's top over-50 barrel racers against each other for more than $36,000 in prize money and four World Champion titles.

An Indiana barrel racer set the 1D pace in round one of the Seniors; Nancy Hopkins of Brazil, Indiana, ran a 14.543 aboard Moe Money Myers for a $620 payday. Carolyn Raxter and Champs Best Money of Zachary, Louisiana, topped the 2D with a 15.055, good for $540.


Carl Strickland and Effortly Smooth took the 3D win and $381 home to Douglas, Georgia. Another home-state rider, Milton Watkins of Canton, split first place in the 4D with Vicky Nordan of Robertsdale, Alabama; both ran a 16.555 worth $264 paychecks.

Round two of the Seniors concludes on Thursday. The top 10 in each division in each go-round advance to the Senior finals on Friday night, where four 2002 Senior world champions will be crowned.

More than 950 competitors of all ages are competing for over $172,000 in this week's Open competition, which also consists of two go-rounds and a finals. Four Open world champions will be decided during the Open finals on Saturday night.

For more information - and to watch a live webcast of the show - visit www.NBHA.com.