Posted 2016-11-06 1:10 AM Subject: MARY BURGER WEARS NFR #1
The first WPRA member to wear No. 1 was Charmayne James in 1987 at the young age of 17; it was just her fourth NFR. Sherry Cervi would also achieve this feat in 1995 when she was just 20 and competing at her second NFR. It has taken 21 years for the honor to return to a barrel racer, and the age spectrum has changed. Burger will be competing in her fourth NFR and, at the age of 68, will be the oldest NFR qualifier male or female.
"I give credit to the great rodeos this year that have helped me be in this position," Burger said. "It is very special to me to be in the company of Charmayne and Sherry, because those are two of the greatest barrel racers with quite a record in the sport. To stick right in there with them is just a wonderful feeling."
Cervi will be competing in her 19th Wrangler NFR this year, tying the record of most qualifications in the WPRA with James but fondly remembers the time she got to wear No. 1.
Great honor for a great lady. It's been many years since Mary and Kerry lived up this way. She was just as awesome back then as now. First class people then and from everything I hear that's never changed. It's always great when good things happen to good people.
MARY BURGER WEARS NFR #1
