SAINT ROBERT, MISSOURI- Pulaski County USA’s marketing team announced via Twitter (@PulCoUSA) Thursday, May 1, 2014 that their team for Season 8 FIREBALL RUN Adventurally: America’s Frontier will be comprised of Representative Steve Lynch and Cecilia Murray, Executive Director of Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Lynch represents the majority of the southern half of Pulaski County (District 122) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2012. Prior to his legislative duties, Rep. Lynch was a business leader as the 3rd generation owner of his family’s retail furniture and appliance store for 35 1/2 years.
Cecilia Murray has been leading the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce for a decade. Under her leadership and guidance, the organization was honored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce as the 2013 Chamber of the Year. She is the driving force behind the Chamber’s motto “Progress In Action”.
Representative Lynch said ” I am both proud and excited to be part of the Pulaski County Tourism FIREBALL RUN Adventurally Team. It is my goal to highlight our wonderful county and the special mission we have in supporting our military and their families, and surprise, surprise, have fun doing it!”
“I am honored to be selected to represent Pulaski County’s team with Representative Lynch.” stated Murray. ” FIREBALL RUN will be a rewarding experience and a chance for us to share our wonderful community with others during our 8 day adventure.”
Karen Hood, Pulaski County Tourism Bureau Marketing Manager remarked “They are both very passionate about Pulaski County and they’ll do well. Their energy and enthusiasm will serve well as representatives of our communities and that makes them perfect ambassadors for what I call our ‘brand tour’.”
A reality-filmed series, FIREBALL RUN is the Most Epic Adventurally in America® a gripping and emotional 8 day, 2500 mile, life-sized trivia game, where America serves as the game board; 40 driving teams compete for glory, bragging rights, and a plastic road sign. All while aiding in a massive effort to recover America’s missing children.
Steve and Cecilia’s epic adventure kicks off September 26th in Frisco, Texas and will include game play in Camden, Arkansas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Enid, Oklahoma; Bentonville, Arkansas; Sedalia, Missouri and ends in Independence, Missouri October 4th .
Live filming of all the teams, and their cars, will take place in downtown Waynesville October 2nd and 3rd. The public is encouraged to attend the filming and festivities.