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Hey guys, I drove my 109 in the Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy yesterday and it was a lot of fun. The rally benefits Camp Sunshine and D.A.R.E programs, Camp Sunshine is a retreat for families who have children with life threatening illnesses. This year there were about 70 trucks and the event raised more the $16,000.
The event is held every September at Scarborough Downs, near Cabelas. At noon all the trucks are fired up and parade at 25mph, with air horns blaring, along a 9.5 mile route around the Maine Mall area. (See map)
The only problem I saw was that I was the only MV! The event is open to all trucks so I'm posting this here to drum up some interest for next year. Here's a link to the the event's web page.
The kids (and other drivers) really enjoyed seeing the MV. I was even approached by a deaf teenager, who through sign language (and his Mom as an interpreter), asked me questions about my M109, how much it weighed, how MVs get towed, etc, I even showed him my towbar! Of course I let him climb in and get behind the wheel. I think it was a fascinating experience for both he and I.
The event is held every September at Scarborough Downs, near Cabelas. At noon all the trucks are fired up and parade at 25mph, with air horns blaring, along a 9.5 mile route around the Maine Mall area. (See map)
The only problem I saw was that I was the only MV! The event is open to all trucks so I'm posting this here to drum up some interest for next year. Here's a link to the the event's web page.
The kids (and other drivers) really enjoyed seeing the MV. I was even approached by a deaf teenager, who through sign language (and his Mom as an interpreter), asked me questions about my M109, how much it weighed, how MVs get towed, etc, I even showed him my towbar! Of course I let him climb in and get behind the wheel. I think it was a fascinating experience for both he and I.
