2018 marks the 8th year of Ford and Lincoln test drive fundraising events for Brainerd and Willmar area schools held by the Mills Automotive Group.

There will be four events: 

Thursday, April 12 at Pillager Public Schools in Pillager, a Lincoln event hosted by Mills Ford Lincoln of Brainerd/Baxter. Pillager earned $6,640 at its 2017 event.

Saturday, April 21 at the Community Christian School (CCS) in Willmar, a Lincoln event hosted by Mills Ford Chrysler of Willmar. It is part of the annual CCS Carnival, which draws a large crowd. WCCS received $6,220 at its 2017 event.  

Saturday, April 28 for the Willmar High School Music Department, a Ford event at Mills Ford Chrysler. WHS “maxed” its two events last year, earning $12,000, the most available for 300 single test drives and 200 “bonus drives.”    

Saturday, May 5 for Harrison Elementary School of Brainerd, a Ford event at Mills Ford Lincoln in Brainerd/Baxter.  Harrison earned $6,500 at its last event in May 2017.  

Brainerd and Willmar area schools earned $59,011 at 10 test drive events in 2017. WHS lead all schools with $12,000 at two events. Lowell Elementary School of Brainerd “maxed” its first event ever with $8,000. 

Schools can earn up to $6,000 for 300 single test drives. Some events also have a “bonus drive” where schools can earn an additional $2,000 with 100 or 200 “bonus drives.” All in one day!