Every year the Rookie of the Year race is an interesting one, but this year has really been  exciting. From the beginning of the season four men, Shawn Guerin, Justice Baker, Corey Montana Davis and Will Hellentall continued to swap places. Until the last three months two of them separated off and are battling it out. There is only a little over $200 between Corey Montana Davis and Shawn Guerin going into the Federation Finals and Davis is in the lead. Both men have their sights set on obtaining the Rookie of the Year title and guarantee it to be a battle worth watching.

There are five rookies going to the Federation Finals this year, Corey Montana Davis of New Bloomfield, Mo, Shawn Guerin of Chadwick, MO, Justice Baker of Birch Tree, MO, Will Hellentall of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Matt Werries of Ft. Scott, KS.  Baker is right on the heels of Davis and Guerin. Hellentall is not far behind. The caliber of bullriders this year is outstanding and it is any man's game. 

	Dustin Davis Mtn. Grove, MO Rank: 9 2001 Rookie of the Year Second year to qualify for Federation Finals

Last year's Rookie of the Year, Dustin Davis of Mtn. Grove, MO is going into the Finals in 9th position. Davis battled with some injuries this season but has stayed strong. He has been on fire and recently made an unforgettable 93 point bullride at the Sedalia, MO event in February. Expect to see an impressive showing by him at the Federation Finals.