The Cheyenne Frontier Days, a nine-day-long event attended by tens of thousands of rodeo fans, is one of the biggest, best-known, oldest (begun in 1897), and most prestigious rodeos in the country. The bull riding championships are held on the last day of the rodeo, which was Sunday, July 30, in 1989. Frost had already completed two rides earlier in the week, and he was in second place coming into the last day. He completed his ride on a tough bull, Takin' Care of Business, on which he had failed to complete a ride at another rodeo about a month prior. At the end of the eight seconds, Frost did his trademark dismount, rolling off of the animal's left hindquarters. Normally, when this was done with the bull was charging forward, it gave Frost plenty of time to get up and away before the bull could change directions and threaten him. However, on this day the bull turned and charged almost immediately. It had rained a great deal that week, and Frost, still on his knees, could get no traction in the thick mud. The bull struck him twice. The first blow knocked him flat on the ground; the second, with one of the bull's horns, fractured several ribs and severed a major artery, although the horn did not break his skin. Frost managed to get up and run for the gate, but he collapsed and died before he reached it.
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9 days ago
Lane frost, well for satrter he was the gratest. he is my hero. I barrel race and i hope to find my cowboy like him, like kelly did. i go to alot of bull rides with all my friends and the ride bulls and they are really good and it sometimes scares me when they fall off but when they cover there ride i am really proud of them. i wish that i could have meet lane because he was just amazing i hope that you watch over all the cowboy and let them ride another day. i hope to see you some day.
26 days ago
Lane Frost.The greatest bull rider of all time. One of the biggest inspirations of all time. I myself look up to him as not only a hero, but as a fellow christian. Of course, Lane did die before i was born, but his story still has a huge affect on me. Before i ever watched 8 seconds. i had heard about him and didn't think much.After 8 seconds, i just researched and researched about him. Trying to find out everything i could. I've learned from Lane, more than any school teacher could teach me. I learned to cowboy up. Grab life by the horns and dont look back. Be proud of what you have and even what you dont have. Live life to the fullest, and treasure what the lord has given you. God bless you Lane and his family. Thank you so much for opening my eyes and letting me see how it should be. You truly are a angel. With Love, Drew Barber Graves County, Ky
about 1 month ago
I have a Brother who love Lane frost. we where 16 years old when Lane past. My brother was so sad for the longest. Then the movie came out 8 seconds he was so happy. when one of the guys said cowboy up lane. The two years later my brother rides bulls. My brother is so happy lane. We well all ways remember you! God bless thank for watching over my bother. GOD BLESS ALL THE BULL RIDERS. BE SAVE AND HAVE FUN OUT THERE. adreanna JUAREZ
about 1 month ago
Hey Carissa t cabral I had noticed in your post. You posted the last verse of the poem that Cody Lambert read at the end of the Movie 8 Seconds. It read. Cowboy is his name.
about 1 month ago
Lane Frost was the best i had a rodeo in fort worth at the stockyards last weekend and before i rode i thought of Lane Frost and i got 1st and won 1,000 dollars its like he was watching over me.
about 1 month ago
I just finished watchin 8 Seconds for the 2nd time and both times i have watched it i balled my butt off! my mom told me that she loved watching Lane Frost ride before he died and that he was the best man in the world, he seemed like he was really nice and i look up to him because he taught me that even if u go for a dream and u get that dream, you HAVE to work for it and it can be really hard but also very fun. I love him.
about 1 month ago
i want to be just like lane one one day he is a major insperation on my life.one day i want to ride bulls at (RED ROCK)AND IN CHEYANE WHERE LANES LAST RIDE WAS
about 1 month ago
lane was and still is in the hearts of all cowboy,lane was about 6 months younger tha me.theres a lot more to a cowboy than riding an aninmal and beating it .real cowboyin comes from the heart BIG MIC TEXAS
2 months ago
Lane will always be remembered. He was a strong and greatful man, and did anything for anyone
2 months ago
"i had too do a papepr on him" God, this is the future of America? We are doomed.
2 months ago
lane frost is a very brave soul that will always be remembered and will be loved for eternaity
2 months ago
Check your facts. Lane wasn't born in July of 56 he was only in his twenties when he died. he was born in 63 and in october at that.
3 months ago
hey,lane frost was the best bull rider of all time nobody can top him.....I love the movie 8 seconds & I love him 2 I have watched bull riding my hole life & he is my favorite bull rider.....when he rode red rock was alsome! I will miss him so so much Forever & always!!! I love lane frost!!!! The best bull rider ever!!! Cowboy up....!!!!
4 months ago
Big huge mistake on this web site , thats not when he was born july 13 1956 .He was born oct 12 1963.Plus 8 secs wasn't a full true story of Lane Frost and his family....People want to do tribute pages for their heros but cant even get basic facts correct. RIDE ON LANE , RIDE ONE ! Cowboy up !
4 months ago
it made me cry;( ~*♥☺JESS☺♥*~
5 months ago
Lane had the Determation to be the best. He always did his best no matter what!
5 months ago
doug uller - check out www.lanefrost.com. It'll answer a bunch of your questions about Takin' Care of Buisness, and about Red Rock.
5 months ago
I just finished watching 8 seconds. He seemed like he was such a warm, loving and giving person with such great talent. It's a shame he was taken away so early in life. It seems like he still had so much more to give to this world. God Bless him and his family.
5 months ago
I loved watching 8 seconds. I wish he was still alive. He has such a great tallent.
5 months ago
lane was an amazing bull rider. i had too do a papepr on him i could have pick anyone from texas, but i figured that he would be the on for me, i mean i felt like i new him better:) i learned more that i ever new about lane and that he cared about evreyone and that he wasnt selfish like a lot of other people that are famous and "specail". he alays had a smile on in his pictures and that is what i like about him. he didint just think that he was amazing he thought the same about evreyone else and he inspired me to be just like him. i evan wonna ride bulls and i no that sound weir an dall but its true, and when i sawl that movie 8secnds i cried and cried it was like someone from my own family or frands had died and i jut felt the pain like i was there. my eyes were RED and evreything! it is sooo sad that someonr like that had too be takken so fast and erly. i love LANE FROST!!! how could you not feel the same way?!?!
6 months ago
i ride steers i want to be just like lane frost i wish he was still around the last steer i rode was in rockdale texas on may 16 2008 and i won first place cause i sat my mind to ride for LANE FROST is the greatest bull rider in the world
6 months ago
Lane Frost is the best in the world but the say the good die yooung and thats what happened i wish the to his parents and loving wife kelly
6 months ago
Lane Frost was COOL!!!!!!!!!
6 months ago
Lane is awesome! and i cant beliave he died like that! im a girl and i ride bulls too and i think of lane everytime right before i ride! and every time i see the video because i own it it makes me cry!
6 months ago
I'am a big fan of lane i ride bulls all around this wounderful country. I have whatched 8 seconds and after i did i practised every day for 3 weeks and on the 4 week was my high school rodeo and i couldn't belive it i got 1st place. Lane is the best bull rider ever and i try to be just like him and i hope i'am doing a good job. love ya lane rest in peac my dear friend.
7 months ago
lane frost is the very best bull rider in the world my goal in life is to be just like him an all around coboy.
7 months ago
I want to be just like Lane, ride like him and just an all around cowboy
7 months ago
i wish he was alive so i could watch him ride one more time!!!!!!!
7 months ago
Lane Frost is an inspiration to many. He is with NO doubt, the BEST bull rider in the WORLD. God Bless Lane Frost and his family!
7 months ago
Lane Frost was the BEST bull rider.
7 months ago
i saw this movie in the movie store and i knew i had to rent it. the first time i watched it i cryed my eyes out.i wathced it over and over again until i had it almost memorized. then i bought a few songs form the soundtack. i will always remember lane frost as the greatest bull rider ever.
8 months ago
i tell you what lane frost inspired me to ride bulls and ever since i have always asked for his help before a ride my best to all his family god bless.
8 months ago
What happend to the bull that killed lane and what happened to Red Rock i have always wanted to know these things lane is my roll moddel when i ride i ride for lane i even go for after my 8 seconds is over i want to be just like him.He has gave me my courage to become a bullrider and i want to be a wprld champ just like him.and even thow you mabe gone you will always be in the rodeo when i ride i ride for you my freind. cowboy up
8 months ago
I Am doing a speech on Lane. It was suppose to be about the most influential person and hes mine, his will to win was great. i am also a rodeo competor. I barrel race. My heart goes out to Lanes family and friends.
8 months ago
I have received the privilege to do a research project on Lane Frost. Learning about him has been so much fun. He is a true inspiration.
8 months ago
Lane Was The Best Bullrider on the face of the earth!..he was an awesome role model for kids..i have to do a term paper on someone i admire the most and i picked Lane!..if Lane was still alive i would go to the end of the world to be able to watch him ride..its very upsetting that his life was taken from him so early and in the prime of his career!.RIP Lane..you will ALWAYS be remembered!
9 months ago
i have watched the movie 8 Seconds since i can remember .. i am now workin on a speech in speech class and lane is who i am doing it on .. i have enjoied my speech and so has my classmates!! ..--KJ
9 months ago
lane frost was a hero... -denise lane was a person who didnt care what ppl think of what he did.. as long as he did something he loved. -yennie
10 months ago
i was at a friends house and she wanted to watch 8 seconds! i had no idea wat it was and thought that it was gonna be stupid! We watched it and i loved it!! now.. i want my own copy! A few weeks later we had to write an essay in english and i diecided that i would do it about lane! I have learned so much and i like love him now!! i would llike to get a cowboy bible and i hope my essay is awsome and is everything true about this great legend!!
10 months ago
This world needs alot more cowboys like Lane Frost, my best to Kelly,friends and family Lane will not be forgotten!! Sincerly, Bull Riding Fan RIP Lane
10 months ago
lane frost will always be in our hearts and he was the best bullrider of all times
11 months ago
EVERY SECOND COUNTS, DREAM BIG!! RIP- a true Champion, Lane Frost Cowboy is his name!
11 months ago
lane frost was the best cowboy their was i used to ride bulls alot till the last time i got put in the hospital.
11 months ago
lane is the best
12 months ago
he gave me the strengh to go on win i wouted to quit and just give up on lift
12 months ago
I rode with lane at the first Youth finals 1982 in Fort worth ..I need help with getting some of my pictures i rode all 3 Bulls please help me anyone out there Brian Davis Redmond,Oregon
12 months ago
Lane is the best cowboy in history. I would trarel as far as he was to see him ride for one sec.. my dad dated ashley frost and thay had a baby and her name is lace frost and she is in co. and fl..I am alwas in lanes family.
about 1 year ago
He was a legend and a hero to all Rodeo Cowboys and fans. There was never a true rodeo without Lane Frost
about 1 year ago
HE IS SUCH A LEGEND WHO HAD THE GUTS TO BE A PRO
about 1 year ago
i wish lane was still alive i would go as far as possible to meet him or anything...........and one other thing is if he was still alive i would want him to seee me ride cuz i ride jr bulls
about 1 year ago
lane was a big herro to all to everyone i wish he was still alive i always cry when i see the movie I love you Lane
about 1 year ago
LANE FROST WAS A LEDGEND. HE HAD GUTS AND THE GLORY TO GO WITH IT
about 1 year ago
lane was a god amongst men in that ring, very few men could say that bout them selfs he did things no man thought could be done by breaking redrock, and for those of you interested last i heard there is a yearly event were riders gather and ride to pay respect to lane held in lnae, OK.
about 1 year ago
lane frost is what every cowboy dreams of being. he brought so much to the sport and from personal experience there isnt a day that dont go by that i dont think of him. he's now in heaven riding bulls in the biggest arena and holding on for the whole 8 seconds. i miss you and hope to see you when im gone my dear friend.
about 1 year ago
what is there to say? lane frost is what every cowboy dreams of being. i ride bulls some and i tell you right now lane you may be gone but your forever in this cowboys heart. cowboy up my friend.
about 1 year ago
i wish lane frost was still alive i love watching his movie i love it so much i would travel a thoisand milesto watch him ride i love u
about 1 year ago
LANE FROST ROCKS I CRY EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS MOVIE I LOVE IT SO MUCH IF LANE WAS STILL ALIVE I WOULD TRAVEL A THOUSAND MILES JUST TO WATCH EVERY RODEO THAT HE RIDES IN.LANE IS THE HOTTEST RODEO RIDER EVER NO ONE CAN BET LANE.