Experiencing the thrill of rodeo events like bull riding up close and personal is quite the thrill. The fastest rodeo event involves skilled people, talented horses, and barrels. Barrel racing is a fast-paced thrill ride unlike any other. Readers learn that barrel racing success depends on getting as close to the barrel as possible to ensure the fastest time. They learn about the history of the event, the role that women played in its early days, and how riders execute the cloverleaf pattern around the barrels.