Kelly Kaminski and Laura Lambert competed on an eight day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. Announced at the starting line in Independence, Ohio, another child had been found that had been assigned to one of this year's teams. So to date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 39 missing children.

Let's share the word and poster on Lucretia Kirkbride of Pueblo, Colo., who has been assigned to The Cowgirls and help bring her safely home. See all the missing children posters at www.fireballrun.com

Fans will be able to follow "The Cowgirls" via The Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page as well as www.wpra.com for live streaming. Each day the ladies will be posting clues that fans can help them solve to get to their final destinations.

In addition to following their progress during the eight day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally, the WPRA will also be conducting a fundraising auction with all proceeds being split evenly between the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Mustang Heritage Foundation. The majority of items will be up for only 24 hours with a couple of grand prize items being up for the duration of the event and concluding with the race on Sept. 29.

Items include but not limited to 2011 NFR contestant jackets, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame induction tickets, Miss Rodeo America Fashion Show tickets, Rockin Rags headbands, a pair of Justin Boots, Montana Silversmiths gift basket, jewelry and much, much more. One of the grand prize items will be a two night stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, two tickets to one of their headline shows and two tickets for the 2012 Wrangler NFR. More information will be available on Facebook as well as www.wpra.com in the coming days.

The 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

The Fireball Run is an eight day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:
Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

A special thanks to the following for partnering with the WPRA on the 2012 Fireball Run: Justin Boots, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Wrangler, Mustang Heritage Foundation, RAM Rodeo and Panhandle Slim.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is pleased to welcome the Mustang Heritage Foundation as one of the title sponsors for Team 88- "The Cowgirls" on the 2012 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally Northern Exposure.

Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., are teaming together in September for an eight day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

"We are excited that the Mustang Heritage Foundation is joining our family of partners supporting the WPRA on this exciting event that will not only bring national attention to the sport of barrel racing and rodeo in general, but to our great sponsors," said WPRA President Jimmie Munroe.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation logo will be proudly displayed on both sides of the vehicle with the other partners that include Justin Boots, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Ram Rodeo and Wrangler. In addition, the WPRA will also be conducting a fundraising auction on The Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page, with all proceeds being split evenly between the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Mustang Heritage Foundation. The majority of items will be up for only 24 hours with a couple of grand prize items being up for the duration of the event and concluding with the race on Sept. 29. For more information visit www.wpra.com.

The 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

"We are honored to connect our wild horse enthusiasts with this "horse powered" race to find missing children," said Patti Colbert, Executive Director of the Foundation. "Our Mustang trainers and adopters are passionate individuals that will make every effort to assist in the search and create awareness regarding all missing children."

The Fireball Run is an eight day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:
Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Fans nationwide will be able to watch LIVE at www.wpra.com and help the ladies solve the clues through the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page and Golden Nugget Las Vegas Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" both pages to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" find the team's missing child.

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Women's Professional Rodeo Association
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is the oldest women's sports organization in the country. The Association started in 1948 with a group of Texas ranch women who wanted to add a little color and femininity to the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo. A major move at the time, 38 women met in a hotel in San Angelo, Texas, on February 28, 1948, to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. These women banded together to create the very first professional sports association created solely for women by women - the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA). The GRA began with 74 original members with 60 approved contests with a total payout of $29,000. In 1981, the GRA changed its name to the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Today, it is a computerized association with more than 2,800 members and over 1,200 events with a total payout of over $4.8 million. The WPRA provides opportunities for women across the United States and Canada a chance to compete in the timed events of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping. For more information on the WPRA and a list of events visit www.wpra.com.

Mustang Heritage Foundation
The Mustang Heritage Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating successful adoptions for America's excess wild mustangs and burros. The program focuses on connecting horse trainers with wild horses that will gentle and train them for competitions, followed by adoption auctions. The Mustang Heritage Foundation is responsible for the adoption of more than 3,500 wild horses since 2007. For more information about the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the Extreme Mustang Makeover events, go to www.mustangheritagefoundation.org.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., are teaming together September 22-29 for an eight day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

Kaminski and Lambert - Team 88 "The Cowgirls" have been assigned a missing girl from Pueblo, Colo. - Lucretia Kirbride. She is a 12-year old Caucasian with brown hair, blue eyes and was round 4'5" tall when she went missing in 2011.

"We are excited to compete in this exciting race and I would like nothing more than to be able to find Lucretia," said Kaminski. "As a mother, I can't even imagine what parents go through when their child is missing. Laura and I will do all we can to bring attention to finding Lucretia before, during and after this race. If anyone has information about this little girl we ask that you follow the instructions on the poster and help her be reunited with her family."

The 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

The Fireball Run is an eight day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:
Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Fans nationwide will be able to watch LIVE at www.wpra.com and help the ladies solve the clues through the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" the page to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" find Lucretia Kirkbride.

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A special thanks to the following for partnering with the WPRA on the 2012 Fireball Run: Justin Boots, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Mustang Heritage Foundation, RAM Rodeo and Wrangler.

Women's Professional Rodeo Association
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is the oldest women's sports organization in the country. The Association started in 1948 with a group of Texas ranch women who wanted to add a little color and femininity to the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo. A major move at the time, 38 women met in a hotel in San Angelo, Texas, on February 28, 1948, to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. These women banded together to create the very first professional sports association created solely for women by women - the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA). The GRA began with 74 original members with 60 approved contests with a total payout of $29,000. In 1981, the GRA changed its name to the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Today, it is a computerized association with more than 2,800 members and over 1,200 events with a total payout of over $4.8 million. The WPRA provides opportunities for women across the United States and Canada a chance to compete in the timed events of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping. For more information on the WPRA and a list of events visit www.wpra.com.

Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., are teaming together in September for an eight day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

"We are excited to welcome the Golden Nugget to our family of partners supporting the WPRA on this exciting event that will not only bring national attention to the sport of barrel racing and rodeo in general, but to our great sponsors like Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino," said WPRA President Jimmie Munroe. "We are also very thankful to the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, for supporting the Wrangler NFR and serving as the host hotel for the barrel racers in 2012."

The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino logo will be proudly displayed on both sides of the vehicle and the ladies will distribute information on behalf of Golden Nugget to all the fans in the Northeast. Golden Nugget has properties in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nev., as well as Atlantic City, N.J.

The 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

"We are really excited to partner with the 2012 FIREBALL RUN and support their efforts to bring awareness to a worthy cause like America's Missing Children. It seemed like a natural fit for us to sponsor Kelly and Laura because we are the official host hotel for the barrel racers during the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, and this gives our guests an opportunity to get involved long before the rodeo comes to Las Vegas," said Amy Chasey, Vice President of Marketing at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino.

The Fireball Run is an eight day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:
Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Fans nationwide will be able to watch LIVE at www.wpra.com and help the ladies solve the clues through the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page and Golden Nugget Las Vegas Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" both pages to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" find the team's missing child.

Women's Professional Rodeo Association
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is the oldest women's sports organization in the country. The Association started in 1948 with a group of Texas ranch women who wanted to add a little color and femininity to the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo. A major move at the time, 38 women met in a hotel in San Angelo, Texas, on February 28, 1948, to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. These women banded together to create the very first professional sports association created solely for women by women - the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA). The GRA began with 74 original members with 60 approved contests with a total payout of $29,000. In 1981, the GRA changed its name to the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Today, it is a computerized association with more than 2,800 members and over 1,200 events with a total payout of over $4.8 million. The WPRA provides opportunities for women across the United States and Canada a chance to compete in the timed events of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping. For more information on the WPRA and a list of events visit www.wpra.com.

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award consecutively since 1977, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. The Golden Nugget now offers more than 2,300 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; nightly entertainment with master impressionist and comedian Gordie Brown; world-class restaurants such as Grotto Italian Ristorante and Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse; a luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, a year-round outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000-gallon, live shark aquarium and the new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $300 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions under Landry's, Inc, introducing first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues. In late 2009, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas unveiled its newest addition, Rush Tower. This $150-million hotel tower added nearly 500 new guestrooms and suites to the property, brought Las Vegas its first Chart House Restaurant and introduced a beautiful new pool, The Hideout, as well as expanded the gaming, entertainment and retail options at the luxury resort. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at www.goldennugget.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is pleased to announce the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame as one of the title sponsors for Team 88- "The Cowgirls" on the 2012 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally Northern Exposure.

Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., are teaming together in September for an 8-day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

"We are excited to partner with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame on this exciting event that will be featuring women in professional sports as part of "The Year Girls Rule" theme," said WPRA President Jimmie Munroe. "Not only will this event bring national attention to the sport of barrel racing and rodeo in general, but to our great sponsors like the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame."

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame logo will be proudly displayed on both sides of the vehicle and the ladies will distribute information on behalf of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame to all the fans in the Northeast.

As Munroe stated, the 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

"This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the WPRA and bring added attention to women's professional rodeo, the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and to the issue of missing children," said Craig Schaefer, Associate Executive Director of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. "We are looking forward to following Kelly and Laura in this rally across the Northeast."

The Fireball Run is an 8-day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:

Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Fans nationwide will be able to watch LIVE at www.wpra.com and help the ladies solve the clues through the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page and the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" both pages to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" find the team's missing child.

Women's Professional Rodeo Association
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is the oldest women's sports organization in the country. The Association started in 1948 with a group of Texas ranch women who wanted to add a little color and femininity to the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo. A major move at the time, 38 women met in a hotel in San Angelo, Texas, on February 28, 1948, to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. These women banded together to create the very first professional sports association created solely for women by women - the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA).

The GRA began with 74 original members with 60 approved contests with a total payout of $29,000. In 1981, the GRA changed its name to the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Today, it is a computerized association with more than 2,800 members and over 1,200 events with a total payout of over $4.8 million.

The WPRA provides opportunities for women across the United States and Canada a chance to compete in the timed events of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping. For more information on the WPRA and a list of events visit www.wpra.com.

National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring and celebrating women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West, and fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire. It is the legacy of legends.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., admission is just $5 in honor of the Museum's 10th anniversary. Children ages 3 and under are free, and group rates docent tours are available.

For more information about the Museum, please contact Craig Schaefer, Associate Executive Director of Membership, Marketing and Development at (817) 509-8664 or cschaefer@cowgirl.net or visit www.cowgirl.net.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is pleased to announce Justin Boots as one of the title sponsors for Team 88- "The Cowgirls" on the 2012 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally Northern Exposure.

Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., are teaming together in September for an 8-day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally competition known as the FIREBALL RUN. It is an interactive journey, a rolling scavenger hunt across America. The only "Race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

"We are excited to partner with Justin Boots on this exciting event that will not only bring national attention to the sport of barrel racing and rodeo in general, but to our great sponsors like Justin Boots," said WPRA President Jimmie Munroe.

The Justin Boots logo will be proudly displayed on both sides of the vehicle and the ladies will distribute information on behalf of Justin Boots to all the fans in the Northeast.

The 2012 FIREBALL RUN features women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." Kaminski and Lambert will be competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

The participants must solve clues and complete missions in order to successfully navigate the roadways and score points - all while aiding in the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children. It takes more brainpower than horse power to win this part rally, part game, part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production, filmed by Universal Studios Florida, expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

"When the WPRA brought this opportunity to Justin Boots, we immediately knew it was a perfect fit. To be able to spotlight the sport of barrel racing/rodeo for 8 days and bring awareness to America's missing children is something we absolutely want to be a part of," said Tom Feller, Director of Event Marketing.

The Fireball Run is an 8-day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:

Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept. 22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Fans nationwide will be able to watch LIVE at www.wpra.com and help the ladies solve the clues through the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Facebook page and Justin Boots Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" both pages to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" find the team's missing child.

Women's Professional Rodeo Association
The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is the oldest women's sports organization in the country. The Association started in 1948 with a group of Texas ranch women who wanted to add a little color and femininity to the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo. A major move at the time, 38 women met in a hotel in San Angelo, Texas, on February 28, 1948, to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. These women banded together to create the very first professional sports association created solely for women by women - the Girls Rodeo Association (GRA).

The GRA began with 74 original members with 60 approved contests with a total payout of $29,000. In 1981, the GRA changed its name to the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Today, it is a computerized association with more than 2,800 members and over 1,200 events with a total payout of over $4.8 million.

The WPRA provides opportunities for women across the United States and Canada a chance to compete in the timed events of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping. For more information on the WPRA and a list of events visit www.wpra.com.

Justin Boot Company
Justin Brands, Inc., a recognized leader in western footwear, is a Berkshire-Hathaway corporation (NYSE: BRKa) and its divisions include Justin Boot Company, Tony Lama Company, Nocona Boot Company, Chippewa Shoe Company, and Justin Original Workboots.

8/8/12 The WPRA is pleased to have been invited to compete in the 2012 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally journey. The FIREBALL RUN is an interactive journey, a driving scavenger hunt and race across America. The 2012 Northern Exposure route will take us over 2500 miles and across 6 states through the Great Lakes and First Frontier circuits.

The only "race" is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children.

The WPRA will be part of this year's competition titled "The Year GIRLS RULE". There are 40 teams with 6 of those teams being the NOTABLE celebrity teams. The WPRA will be part of the NOTABLE celebrity competition. Our team, "The Cowgirls", will be made up of Kelly Kaminski, two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer and Laura Lambert, national circuit finals barrel racer qualifier. Kelly and Laura will be trying to win the race, solve their missions, and help find one of Colorado's missing children. They will be up against an all girl line up including a Grand Prix Race Car winner, the NHRA Super COMP Dragster driver, a PRO Wakeboard champion, the Lumber Jill World champion and a soon to be announced NASA Astronaut.

The Race to Recover America's Missing Children³ is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.

It takes more brainpower than horsepower to win this part rally, part game, and part cause. The teams and their sponsors are the moving pieces and America is the game board. The production expertly captures the essence, magnitude, and thrill of the adventure and takes the audience on an emotional ride of a lifetime, all the while raising awareness that aids in the recovery of missing children and more familiarity with each teams walk of life.

Fans can view the entire race via live streaming at www.FIREBALLRUN.com/LIVE and can even help Kaminski and Lambert solve the clues as they go.

We are calling all WPRA and Rodeo fans to "Like" the Women's Professional Rodeo Association page on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information on this race and help "The Cowgirls" be the top team on this year's series.

If you are familiar with the area that the ladies will be traveling through we are asking that you drop us an email at: thecowgirls@wpra.com with your contact information (email, cell phone, and a little about yourself) so that we can compile a list of helpers for Kaminski and Lambert to call upon during the race.

In addition to our Facebook page, please watch for additional information on www.wpra.com on how you can be an integral part of this great rally and help to promote the WPRA nationwide.

For more details and fun information read below.

What: 2012 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally will feature women in professional sports as part of the notable cast making up "The Year Girls Rule." It is a rolling MOTION PICTURE point-of-interest based interactive game filmed by Universal Studios Florida and available through live streaming. For those who have watched Amazing Race this is similar in solving the clues but the entire race takes place in the United States.

Who: Two-time WPRA world champion barrel racer Kelly Kaminski of Bellville, Texas, and national circuit finals qualifier Laura Lambert of Wiggins, Colo., will represent the WPRA as "The Cowgirls" team-88 competing against Tarah Mikacich, a pro wakeboard champion; Tina Stull, NHRA Super Comp Dragster Driver; Timber Tina, Lumber Jill World Champion from CBS's Survivor and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover; Shea Holbrook, Long Beach Grand Prix winner, as well as an additional 35 teams made up of convention and visitor bureau members, civic leaders, etc.

When: The Fireball Run officially begins on Sept. 22 in Independence, Ohio, and ends on Sept. 29 in Bangor, Maine.

Where: The Fireball Run is an 8-day, 14 city (this includes the lunch stop cities and night stop cities), 2,200 mile interactive road rally that will make overnight stops in:
Independence, Ohio - check-in on Sept. 21; Official Green Flag kick-off party on Sept.
22 and with official start of race on Sept. 23
Jamestown, N.Y. - Sept. 23 arrive and depart on Sept. 24
Wellsboro, Pa. - Sept. 24 arrive and depart on Sept. 25
Watertown, N.Y. - Sept. 25 arrive and depart on Sept. 26
Schenectady, N.Y. - Sept. 26 arrive and depart on Sept. 27
Waterbury, CT - Sept. 27 arrive and depart on Sept. 28
Ogunquit, ME - Sept. 28 arrive and depart on Sept. 29
Bangor, ME - arrive Sept. 29 - Race Ends

Tidbits about each city:
Independence, Ohio - The "Heart of Cuyahoga County," Independence is a thriving residential and business community located eight miles south of Cleveland and 12 miles east of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with easy access to multiple major interstate highways. It is bordered on the east by the Cuyahoga River, the National Park, the historic Erie Canal, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Jamestown, N.Y. - Visitors and residents alike rave about the famous attractions. The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy and museum honors the birthplace of Lucille Ball. The Robert H. Jackson Center focuses on the life and legacy of its namesake, former Supreme Court justice and chief prosecutor of the Nuremburg trials. Nature lovers thrill at visits to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and the Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary. History buffs are fascinated by the Fenton History Center and sports enthusiasts love the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporations hosts a year-long series of events from concerts to parades and the exciting Fireball Run.

Wellsboro, Pa. - The County Seat of Tioga County, Wellsboro is home to Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon, a 47-mile long natural wonder. Pine Creek Rail Trail voted one of the "10 great places to take a bike tour" by USA Today is a 62-mile long trail with a 2% grade over its entire length that travels through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon starting just north of Wellsboro and ending in Jersey Shore. Along with the Gorge, Tioga County is home to seven lakes where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, waterskiing and many more outdoor activities.

Watertown, N.Y. - Located in northern New York, Watertown is proud of their lush farmlands, miles of waterfront and acres of forests, quaint villages, a booming commercial center, and of course, Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Division, one of the most deployed divisions in the Army. Watertown is considered the commercial hub of the tri-county region of northern New York, and is home to nationally recognized manufacturing facilities like the "Little Trees" Air Fresheners.

Schenectady, N.Y. - Schenectady is a city rich in history and accomplishment. It was here where Thomas Edison founded what would become the General Electric Company, where George Westinghouse invented the rotary engine and air brakes, where the American Locomotive Works once made virtually every steam and diesel locomotive to pull passengers and move freight across our country, and where New York State's first historic district, the Stockade, was named. Once known as the City that Lights and Hauls the World, Schenectady today is poised for a new generation of growth and opportunity.

Waterbury, CT - Waterbury was once known as the Brass City because of its long tenure as the center of the nation's brass industry. Nationally known firms include Timex, with its origin as the Waterbury Clock Company, dating back more than 150 years. From its Mickey Mouse watch to popular timepieces of varying styles, Timex products gained notoriety as those that "take a licking and keep on ticking" -- one of the most successful branding campaigns of the 20th Century. Now known as Timex Group USA, the company maintains its headquarters in neighboring Middlebury and remains the nation's leading watch manufacturer.

Ogunquit, ME - Ogunquit, "Beautiful Place By the Sea," three square miles of white sandy beaches, a renowned cliff walk that hugs the dramatic coastline for just over a mile, and a kaleidoscope of shops, galleries, museums and restaurants.

Bangor, ME - Bangor played a small role in the Revolutionary War in 1779, ten American ships were scuttled at the convergence of the Penobscot River and the Kenduskeag Stream, where they remained until the late 1950s, when construction of the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge disturbed the site. Six cannons were removed from the riverbed; five of which remain on display throughout the region. Located along the banks of the mighty Penobscot River, Bangor was the "Lumber Capital of the World" for much of the 19th century. So it is only fitting that Bangor is the birthplace to folklore's best known lumberjack, Paul Bunyan. Today, he oversees the day-to-day operations and construction of the new Bangor Arena and Convention Center, which is on track to be completed in fall of 2013. Stephen King, Hannibal Hamlin and Joshua Chamberlain have all called the Greater Bangor Region home. The third-largest city in the state, Bangor is the retail, cultural, educational and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine and is a top destination for Atlantic Canada.