Wertz Warriors Fast Facts

  • Since 1982, the Wertz Warriors have raised $7,917,000 to help fund the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games.
  • This year, the Wertz Warriors will give approximately 900 Special Olympics Michigan athletes rides on snowmobiles in just 90 minutes at the State Winter Games.
  • During the 2010 ride the Wertz Warrior hope to raise $350,000.
  • Nearly 50 snowmobile riders and 30 support crew will make up the 2010 ride.
  • Each year's ride requires that riders drive their snowmobiles 900 miles. Since 1982, the Wertz Warriors have driven a combined 1,054,082 miles.
  • Up to 7,000 gallons of gas, 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel and 80 gallons of oil can be used during a single endurance ride.
  • In 2009, some gas stops to fill the snowmobiles cost as much as $1,200.
  • In 2009, it took under 15 minutes to fill 43 snowmobiles per stop.
  • Each year the Wertz Warriors make about 26 stops over seven days to collect money for Special Olympics Michigan athletes.
  • Fundraisers are held all year long by the Wertz Warriors and their supporters to help raise money for Special Olympics Michigan athletes.

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