NFR contestants aim for Top Gun

If a $5.875 million purse isn’t enough motivation, add a new truck and gun to further spur the efforts of rodeo athletes in the National Finals Rodeo.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will present the NFR Top Gun Award to the National Finals contestant who earns the most money during the Dec. 2-11 event at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The top money winner will receive a Dodge Ram truck, custom buckle from Montana Silversmiths and one-of-a-kind Ram Truck Top Gun-branded rifle from Commemorative Firearms.

The prizes are available to all contestants including barrel racing in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.

What’s more western than a truck, big buckle and rifle?

Can you read me now?

Las Vegas Events has launched a mobile telephone application for the National Finals Rodeo that will work on nearly all phone platforms.

The NFR Mobile Application will feature maps, a comprehensive schedule of events for the rodeo and after-dark activities, photo galleries, live statistics and scores, and additional content that will connect fans directly to the contestants.

The NFR Mobile Application is free. Apple users can access it at www.NFRapp.com/itunes. For all others, simply go to www.NFRapp.com through your mobile web browser. For additional information on the NFR Mobile Application, visit www.NFRexperience.com.