Elite Barrel Racing

05/29/2026

🔥 THANK YOU SPONSORS 🔥

Elite Barrel Racing is proud to kick off our sponsor recognitions with Performance Stall Mats as a 2026 sponsor of our productions! We appreciate their support of our events, contestants, and the barrel racing industry. 👏

Built by riders, for riders — Performance Stall Mats are designed to keep your equine athletes comfortable whether you’re hauling down the road or settling into the stalls for a big weekend. Their mats are lightweight, portable, durable, and trusted by champions across the industry. 🐴⭐

✨ “Made For The Journey” ✨

Be sure to check them out and shop their products here:
https://performancestallmats.com/

Thank you, Performance Stall Mats, for partnering with Elite Barrel Racing in 2026!

05/28/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Pre-entry for the 2026 Stars & Stripes Barrel Race presented by Elite Barrel Racing is OPEN NOW through June 15, 2026 — avoid those late fees and get entered today! 🔥🐴

📍 Extraco Events Center | Waco, Texas
📅 June 25–28, 2026

⭐ TWO Open 5D Races
💰 $6,000 CASH ADDED in EACH Race
🏆 Youth, Adult & Senior Age Incentives on Open Race 1 and Open Race 2
🔥 TQHA $5,000 Stallion Incentive on Open Race 2
💥 Xtreme Millions Sidepot Eligible
✅ BBR Approved – Open 1 & Open 2
✅ WPRA Approved – Open 1, Open 2 & Junior Incentives

⏰ Open Race 1 — Friday, June 26 at 6PM
⏰ Open Race 2 — Saturday, June 27 at 2PM

📌 $85 Entry Fee
📌 1/2 Second Splits
📌 75% Entry Fee Payback + 100% Added Money
📌 Buckles Awarded to ALL D Winners

Big payouts. Patriotic vibes. A race for the whole family - check out our $10,000 Youth Championship Race! ✨

Don’t wait until the last minute — get your entries in NOW! 💥

05/27/2026

🚨 DAD RACE ALERT 🚨

Attention all barrel racing dads, horse trailer drivers, gate holders, check writers, video takers, arena coaches, and professional “back in my day…” storytellers… 🤠

It’s finally YOUR turn!

The Dad Race at the 2026 Stars & Stripes Barrel Race presented by Elite Barrel Racing is happening:

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Following Round 2 of the Youth Race
📝 Enter ON-SITE at the Entry Office

This is your chance to:
✔️ Show the kids how it’s “really done”
✔️ Miss every barrel but still blame the ground conditions
✔️ Make memories your family will never let you forget 😂

🏆 Prizes Dad will actually love
🔥 Unlimited bragging rights
🩺 Possible need for ibuprofen afterward

Don’t worry dads… it’s only a short sprint between glory and embarrassment. We can’t wait to watch. 👏🤣

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Elite Barrel Racing, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

🔥 THIS ONE’S FOR THE RED, WHITE & FAST! 🔥

Entries are OPEN for the 2026 Stars & Stripes Barrel Race presented by Elite Barrel Racing — and Waco is about to light up with one of the BIGGEST family barrel races of the summer! 🐴✨

📍 Extraco Events Center – Show Pavilion Arena
📍 Waco, Texas
📅 June 25–28, 2026

💥 WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU 💥

⭐ $10,000 GUARANTEED Youth Championship
➡️ 2 Go’s + Short Round
➡️ Sponsored by McGregor General Store

⭐ TWO $6,000 Added Open 5D Races

⭐ TQHA $5,000 Stallion Incentive
➡️ on Open Race 2

🍦 FRIDAY FUN!
Ice Cream Social at 4PM
➡️ Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream & Lochridge Priest, Inc.

👨 SATURDAY CROWD FAVORITE:
“The Man. The Myth. The Legend.” Dad Race 😂

✅ WPRA Approved
✅ BBR Approved
✅ Xtreme Million Sidepot Eligible

From youth competitors chasing championship dreams to open riders running for big money — this is YOUR Fourth of July race destination! 🇺🇸🔥

🎯 ENTER NOW:
➡️ entry.kcirodeo.net/entry/std/Entryform.aspx?Association=Elite&Show=%20El202665

📲 Ground Rules, Schedule & Hotels: https://www.elitebarrelracing.com/

📞 877-933-3277
📧 [email protected]

Elite Barrel Racing Productions, high quality professional barrel races, Where dreams are born and champions are made

05/10/2026

💐🐎 Happy Mother’s Day from Elite Barrel Racing! 🐎💐

Today we celebrate the incredible moms, grandmas, bonus moms, and mother figures who keep this sport and way of life running strong. From hauling down the road before daylight, cheering from the alleyway, braiding manes, fixing tack, praying over runs, and supporting dreams every step of the way — we see you and appreciate you.

Thank you for the love, sacrifice, encouragement, and grit you pour into your families and the barrel racing community every single day.

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and maybe even a little dirt and horsepower. 💖

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing rodeo moms out there!
— Elite Barrel Racing

05/07/2026

⭐VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!⭐

We’re gearing up for one of the biggest barrel races of the summer and YOU don’t want to miss it!

Join us for the 2026 Stars & Stripes presented by Elite Barrel Racing and get your business in front of a packed crowd of competitors, families, and fans.

📅 Event Dates: June 25–28, 2026
📍 Location: Extraco Events Center – Show Pavilion Arena | Waco, Texas

From boutiques and tack to equine services and more — we’re looking for a great variety of vendors to be part of this high-energy weekend 🇺🇸🐎

👉 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/4yc8evkr

Spots will fill quickly, so don’t wait! Let’s make this Stars & Stripes barrel race one to remember ⭐️

05/06/2026

⭐ REMINDER! ENTRIES ARE OPEN! ⭐

The countdown is on for the 2026 Stars & Stripes Barrel Race presented by Elite Barrel Racing — and you do NOT want to miss this one!

📍 Extraco Events Center – Show Pavilion Arena
📍 Waco, Texas
📅 June 25–28, 2026

🔥 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
💥 $10,000 GUARANTEED Youth Championship - 2 go's & a short round
➡️ Sponsored by McGregor General Store

💥 TWO $6,000 Added Open 5D Races

💥 TQHA $5,000 Stallion Incentive – Open Race 2

💥 Friday Special Event:
🍨 Ice Cream Social at 4pm
➡️ Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream and Lockridge Priest, Inc.

💥 Saturday Special Event:
👨 “The Man. The Myth. The Legend.” Dad Race

✅ BBR Approved
✅ WPRA Approved
✅ Xtreme Million Sidepot Eligible

Bring the whole family and celebrate an unforgettable weekend of barrel racing, youth competition, patriotism, and big payouts in the heart of Texas!🐴

🎯 ENTER ONLINE NOW:
➡️ entry.kcirodeo.net/entry/std/Entryform.aspx?Association=Elite&Show=%20El202665

Ground Rules, Schedule, and Hotel Information available at:
➡️ www.elitebarrelracing.com

📞 Questions? Call 877-933-3277
📧 [email protected]

Elite Barrel Racing Productions, high quality professional barrel races, Where dreams are born and champions are made

05/01/2026

🎓🔥 Calling All Class of 2026 Barrel Racers! 🔥🎓

The Elite Barrel Racing Youth Scholarship Application is OPEN NOW! 🐎✨

This annual scholarship supports and celebrates the next generation of competitors, leaders, and hardworking individuals in the barrel racing industry.

🎓 Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in 2026
🗓️ Now Accepting Applications
🌐 Apply Here: www.elitebarrelracing.com/p/june-2026/elite-scholarship

Don’t miss your chance to invest in your future—both in and out of the arena! 💫

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05/01/2026

✨ ENTRIES ARE OPEN! ✨

It’s time to make your run count — entries are officially OPEN for the Stars & Stripes Barrel Race presented by Elite Barrel Racing! 🔥🐎

📍 Extraco Events Center – Show Pavilion Arena
📍 Waco, Texas
📅 June 25–28, 2026

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the summer featuring:
⭐ $10,000 GUARANTEED Youth Championship Round - 2 Go's and a Short (Sponsored by McGregor General Store)
⭐ Two Open 5D Races with $6,000 Added EACH
⭐ $5,000 TQHA Stallion Incentive (Open Race 2)
⭐ Saturday Special Event: The Dad Race 👀
⭐ WPRA & BBR Approved + more incentives!

This is a race for the whole family — big money, big fun, and a red, white & blue atmosphere you don’t want to miss 🇺🇸

👉 ENTER NOW: 🔗 entry.kcirodeo.net/entry/std/Entryform.aspx?Association=Elite&Show=%20El202665
OR
🌐 www.elitebarrelracing.com → click “ENTER ONLINE”

📣 Don’t wait — spots will fill fast! Tag your crew and we’ll see you in Waco!