Brahman Sires

(+)Mr. V8 202/3

Elite Vanguard sire and the winningest U.S. Brahman bull of all time

Sire: (+)JDH Atari Manso
Dam: +Empress of Sugarland 101
DOB: March 2, 1985
ABBA: 558653
BW: 101 pounds

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Before Sloan. Before 380. There was 202.

(+) Mr. V8 202/3 was an elite Vanguard Sire and the most decorated Brahman bull in U.S. breed history. He was the first and only bull to be named National Grand Champion three times (1986, 1987, 1988) and International Grand Champion twice (1987, 1988)—a record that held for over 30 years.

Bred from the powerful combination of a JDH sire and a U.S. Sugar Corporation dam, 202/3 brought genetic value and outcross potential to the V8 program at a pivotal time. His consistent ability to transmit quality placed him in high demand both domestically and internationally.

He sired over 1,500 registered progeny in the American Brahman Breeders Association and produced 18 direct Register of Renown sons and daughters, including breed influencers like (+) JDH Madison De Manso 737/4 and +Mr. V8 666/3. His impact spans the U.S., Latin America, Thailand, and Australia—marking him as one of the most influential sires the breed has known.

He died of old age and is buried at V8 Ranch, honored with a marked grave and a legacy still visible in Brahman pedigrees around the world.

(+) Mr. V8 202/3 wasn’t just part of history—he made it.