Great American Jeep Rally – 2005

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Link to the Egg Raffle benefit removed.

Raffle final results were $60,000 for Shane's Fight.

Thanks to everyone for your generosity.

Although I have posted the pictures (that everyone wants to see) this site still needs a lot of work including names, places and explanations. (?)  All will be done in good time.

What a great rally!!!!

When:                         September 25, 2005

Time:                          9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where:                        Four Town Fairgrounds, Somers, CT

Directions:                  Four Town Fairgrounds

Entrance:                   
There is a $10 donation for each Jeep.  You will receive a bag with an event program and other goodies from our sponsors. Non-Jeep spectators are FREE

Beneficiaries
Leary Firefighters Foundation

Northeast Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs

Parking:
All Jeeps park inside the Fairgrounds.  There is a separate area inside the grounds for military and antique Jeeps.  Trailered Jeeps will be directed where to unload (no worries, unregistered trail Jeeps will not have to ride public streets).  Parking attendants in orange Staff t-shirts will direct you.  We apologize that we are unable to save parking areas for groups of friends or clubs.  Please arrange to meet nearby or caravan to guarantee parking together.

Spectator parking is located across the street from the Fairgrounds.

Handicapped parking for non-Jeep vehicles is also available within the Fairgrounds.

Activities:
Rock garden, RTI ramps, and teeter-totter are included with your entrance donation.   Use of all activities is at your own risk.  You will be required to sign a waiver.  If you are licensed but under the age of 18, you must have a parent or guardian to participate in any motorized activity.  Stop by the Activities Table to sign up and you will be guided where to go.

Awards:
There will be trophies for Off-Road, Street, Beater, Antique, Military, and Best in Show.  So drive it or tow it and show it off!

Raffles:
Multiple raffles will take place throughout the day.  We are raffling off a set of any size BFGoodrich tires, a Warn 9000 lb winch, a Detroit locker and many other exciting prizes!

50/50 Raffle:
A separate 50/50 raffle to benefit Shane’s Fight  will also take place.

Vendors:
Stop by the Bertera Metro Jeep  display for the latest and greatest Jeep vehicles.  Purchase aftermarket parts from Elias 4 Wheel Drive Center  and Domenic’s Auto and Jeep Repair.  Purchase Jeep ware from All Things Jeep (add link).  Food and beverage vendors are also available.  Please – no grills allowed!

Booths:
Visit with organized Jeep and 4x4 clubs, our beneficiaries, and learn about Tread Lightly!

Pets:
Pets must be on a leash at all times

Rules:
Please obey all signs – they are there for your safety

No grills

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed