Attempt To Pull Armored Truck 75 Feet At Upcoming Plainfield PD Event

PLAINFIELD, IL — Can you pull an armored truck 75 feet? Locals can give it a go at the Plainfield Police Department's annual challenge returning Aug. 1.

Teams of five will compete to see who can pull an empty armored truck 75 feet the fastest. Weighing about 38,000 pounds, the truck is undoubtedly a challenge to pull, but teams have completed the distance in a minute or two in prior competitions, Patch reported.

An armored truck from the police department's own fleet will be used for the event, taking place at Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. Each team will take turns pulling the truck the full distance and have their time recorded. The truck is then pulled back to the starting line until all teams participate and a winner is declared.

Check in on the day of the event will start at 6 p.m., and the event will begin at 7 p.m. If the weather doesn't cooperate on the scheduled day, organizers have set Aug. 8 — same place and time — as the rain date.

Each team will have to pay a $150 entry fee, with money raised benefiting Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. To register, interested participants have until July 28 to contact AnnaMarie Flood by calling 815-267-7235 or emailing aflood@plainfieldpd.com.

The challenge will take place in conjunction with Cruise Nights and National Night Out where visitors can partake in family-friendly activities.