The Richest Rodeo East of the Mississippi, the $400,000 guaranteed Rodeo Carolina is back for the second year in Tyron, North Carolina, and these are the barrel racers who have nominated and qualified through the World Champions Rodeo Alliance on Oct. 2-5, 2024.

The following athletes will not only work to earn dollars with the WCRA, but many will capitalize on the opportunity to count up to $10,000 in earnings toward the International Professional Rodeo Association World Standings, and look to earn the first-place qualifying exemption into 2025’s Kid Rock Rock N Roll Rodeo.

Stay tuned for more information on finalized schedule, format and payout here, or head to www.WCRARodeo.com for more.

The roster:

• Stephanie Fryar Repeats at WCRA Rodeo Carolina, Gathers $20K
• Ryann Pedone Flies from Pink Buckle to Progressive Round Win at 2023 WCRA Rodeo Carolina