The Great American Big Wheel Race is BACK and ready to burn rubber on Saturday, July 19 at the Busey Bank Field of Joliet Memorial Stadium.

Sponsored by Good Shepherd Center, this unique fundraiser will allow local charities to compete for big cash prizes to benefit their missions.  A team is comprised of four members who each ride a quarter mile on the track to win big money!! Entry fee for each team is $2,000 and can be gathered through sponsorships. The entry fee for Non-Profit organizations (with a registered 501c3) is $1,000 and also can be gathered through sponsorships. Each team will receive a team T-shirt, with team and sponsors names, a swag bag, and a Big Wheel.

Various levels of sponsorships are available including Winner’s Circle – $5,000, Trike – $3,000, Pit Crew- $1,000, and Team Sponsor – $500.

Gather four friends, select a 501c3 charity, and join the fun! The deadline for team registration is July 1.

For more information or to sign up your team, call Gina at 815-575-5624 or visit the website:  https://gscenter.org/events/the-great-american-big-wheel-race-returns/