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Jeep Giveaway Leaves the Duck Race in 2026

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Mary Walker of Grace Clinic returns to Jeep Talk Show to talk Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival in Rockwall, Texas. The 2026 event keeps the free duck race at The Harbor on October 10 while shifting the big prizes to the Driving for Good sweepstakes: a modified 2026 Mojito Green Jeep Wrangler, Yamaha VX Deluxe Wave Runner with trailer, and $10,000 cash. Learn how the change from raffle to sweepstakes works, why they made it, and how both Grace Clinic and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas benefit.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Meet Mary Walker & Jeep‑Duck Regatta Intro
  • 02:36 – Origins of the Jeep‑Duck Partnership
  • 03:46 – Original Raffle Mechanics and Prizes
  • 05:03 – Charitable Funding and Community Impact
  • 07:54 – Jeep Modifications and Event Evolution
  • 09:20 – Economic Challenges and Event Success
  • 11:01 – Community Awards & Duck Race Course Details
  • 13:12 – Proposed Tech: Tracking Chips & Broadcast
  • 14:13 – Duck Entry System and Fairness Concerns
  • 15:55 – Logistics of Duck Assignment and Email Issues
  • 17:33 – Operational Strain Leading to 2026 Revamp
  • 20:35 – Texas Raffle Limits Prompt New Approach
  • 22:49 – Switching to Sweepstakes: Learning Process
  • 25:32 – Sweepstakes Structure and Prize Timeline
  • 27:39 – Free Duck Race and Integrated Sweepstakes
  • 38:35 – Off‑Road Jeep Build and Sponsor Support
  • 40:31 – Charity Mission and Community Benefits
  • 43:49 – Prize Highlights and Sweepstakes Value
  • 45:11 – Promotion Channels and Sweepstakes Access
  • 47:55 – Future Plans: New Prizes & Expansion
  • 49:31 – Legal Disclaimer and Closing Remarks

Key Highlights

  • Free rubber duck race on Oct 10 with family prizes (safari trip, backyard patio set, adventure day) instead of the Jeep
  • Driving for Good sweepstakes runs Sept 30–March 23 for the lifted Jeep, Wave Runner, and $10k
  • Event still features Jeep show, vendors, kid zone, live music, and food at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard
  • Platinum Off-Road again built the trail-ready Wrangler; enter at rockwallduckrace.org or drivingforgood.org
  • Funds support medical care at Grace Clinic and after-school/summer programs at Boys & Girls Clubs

Like the video if you're heading to Rockwall on October 10, comment whether you're grabbing free ducks or entering the sweepstakes, subscribe for more Jeep interviews, and visit rockwallduckrace.org plus drivingforgood.org to enter.

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