Show notes
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. Support the Show & Shop Jeep Gear Thank you for watching and listening! If you enjoyed the conversation with Mary Walker, consider checking out some of the great products and upgrades we discussed. TeraFlex Lift Kit View on Amazon 35-Inch All-Terrain Tires View on Amazon Jeep Soft Top or Armor View on Amazon Thank you for supporting Jeep Talk Show. Shop our Amazon storefront for the gear we use and recommend at jeeptalkshow.com/amazon.
