JR Caldwell & Justin Copp, #12.5 Winners | Riata Championships | 9/24/26
Riata Championships EQN Sports Desk Interviews
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JR Caldwell and Justin Copp took the win in the 2026 Riata #12.5 Championship, roping four head in 29.21 seconds to pocket $151,200. After the win, Caldwell and Copp joined DruStew at the EQN Sports Desk, driven by Holiday Auto Group, to talk about their championship run and what it took to come out on top at the Riata.
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