Teams Test Their Strength To Benefit Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Kentucky Big Brown Truck Pull takes place this weekend at the Texas Roadhouse in Lexington’s Beaumont Centre.

On Saturday, August 23, teams of 15 will attempt to pull a loaded UPS 18-wheel semi truck 12 feet in the timed competition. Each team gets two pulls to post their best time, and teams who raise more than $1,500 get a bonus pull.

There are prizes awarded for men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions. Prizes will also be given out to top fundraisers, those with the best team shirt, and teams with the most spirit.

According to the Special Olympics Kentucky, this event raised more than $22,000 for their organization last year.

For more information you can visit http://soky.org/lexingtontruckpull or watch ABC 36 News at Noon on Thursday.