Mason, from Buladelah in New South Wales, said the Mount Isa leg of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Tour was one all competitors highlighted on their yearly schedule.

"It's always a good show up there in Mount Isa," he said. "It's probably one of the bigger ones for the year...everyone looks forward to going."

The two-day event will commence tonight from 6.30pm at Buchanan Park, before finals take place tomorrow.

Mason is currently in third place on the official PBR rankings, and claimed this weekend's ride had added significance ahead of finals in Sydney.

"There's only a few shows left for the year so it's certainly pretty important in the context of things," he said.

"Hopefully I can get out there tonight and keep doing what I've been doing...I'm certainly not going to merely make up the numbers."

This year has been a stunning return to form for Mason, after breaking his leg in the first event of the Cup Series in November last year. Mason unbelievably went on to ride a further two bulls before mentioning the problem to medical officers.

A reflection of his sheer will and determination, Mason has rebounded spectacularly this season to record six top 10 finishes, while also notching his first ever PBR event win at Bundaberg.

The aforementioned qualities make him one of the riders to watch tonight, as Mason strives to qualify for his second PBR Australia National Finals and similarly, a tilt at the PBR Championship Buckle.

2013 PBR Australia Championships

(Position, Rider, Points, Riding %)

1 Troy Wilkinson 3859.5 63%

2 Chris Lowe 3412.0 61%

3 David Mason 2935.5 57%

4 David Kennedy 2437.5 55%

5 Mick Ford 2101.0 41%

6 Cliff Richardson 2068.5 60%

7 Sam O'Connor 1920.0 33%

8 Zack Brown 1840.0 50%

9 Fraser Babbington 1744.0 43%

10 Jason Mara 1500.0 30%

11 Nathan Burtenshaw 1483.5 46%

12 Jock Connolly 1434.5 64%

13 Mitch Paton 1307.5 44%

14 Jordan Hupp 1270.0 78%

15 Ryan Storey 1261.0 37%

16 Budd Williamson 1087.5 38%

17 Cody Teece 904.0 32%

18 Duncan Elks 845.5 57%

19 Eddie Carlon 825.5 71%

20 Chase Outlaw 776.0 50%

21 Brendon Clark 730.0 63%

22 Clint Glass 628.5 42%

23 Jory Markiss 588.5 63%

24 Ben Seeds 584.0 29%

25 Jesse Van Nek 572.0 33%

26 Guy Ford 542.0 18%

27 Ethan Watts 484.5 26%

28 Francisco Morales 484.5 57%

29 Clancy Butler 445.0 23%

30 Will Watson 435.0 17%

31 Lachlan Richardson 426.0 33%

32 Trefor Sproule 363.5 21%

33 Jared Farley 307.5 25%

34 Saras Ramsay 284.0 25%

35 Grant Eagle 270.5 33%

36 Tom Henry 266.5 11%

37 Mat Ladhams 258.5 33%

38 Ben Palmer 257.5 20%

39 Scott Glasby 209.0 50%

40 Sean Willingham 199.0 29%

41 Justin Robards 195.5 13%

42 Kurt Shephard 195.0 50%

43 Ian Molan 188.5 40%

44 Tim Amey 174.0 33%

45 Matthew Bunn 160.0 33%

46 Luke Fielder 160.0 33%

47 Corey Waterson 150.0 18%

48 Leon Crossan 134.0 50%

n Tickets available at the gate

Adults $20, chidren and pensioners $10, family (two adults and two children) $50, children under-6 free.