Last year the Pinto Stampede and its team members raised $13,421.00 for the Wounded Warrior Project. This year the Pinto Stampede is proud to continue our support of the Wounded Warrior Project by raising awareness, encouraging donations and to support our wounded warriors. Please click the Wounded Warrior Logo to visit the Pinto Stampede donation page. All donations go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project a licensed 501c3 charity, Federal tax I.D. number is #20-2370934

When: September 9, 10 and 11th, 2011
Where: Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park, IL

The Plan: Camping at Rock Cut State Park in a group

Telling Pinto stories while roasting Vega marshmellos around the fire
Raffles for donated prizes to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
Cruising the surrounding area of Rockford, IL on Saturday
Attending Local Car Shows both Saturday and Sunday
Blessing of the Pintos

Click Here! to see what the local Rock River Times Newspaper posted about this event.



A Note From Jim Madison: Over a half a dozen Pintos gathered together for this awesome event. We camped at Rock Cut State Park in a group & enjoyed each others company. I donated a Pinto to the group so they could make the groups own "Wounded Pinto." The first day we all got out the paint and turned my old red parts car into a good looking Wounded Warrior Mobile. Painted army green and decorated with American flags the "Wounded Pinto" joined us on a 100 mile tour of northern Illinois that included: State parks, car shows, a Drive-In and a local Ford dealer . The Rock River Block Ford dealer cleared off his entire front line so we could display our Pintos in style! The general manager presented a check for $1000 to us for the Wounded Warrior Project! We had a great time all weekend and even had other Pinto lovers stop us, chat & tell Pinto stories . I even had to jump start a Illinois State Trooper squad car while we at one of the car shows. The camera phones popped out and a good laugh was had.

Brian Campbell drove the furthest from Hibbing Minnesota. He brought his red 1978 Pinto Hatchback and pulled his 1965 Apache camper, very cool combo! He provided everyone of us with an award of an presentation binder with Pinto information & photos of past Stampede events.

Mark and Karen Goodman drove a 1978 Pinto squire wagon that is an outstanding looking car. Mark and Karen provided the entertainment both nights by bringing a projector and screen. We all sat under the stars had popcorn and movie candy and watched American Graffiti and the Blues Brothers. We all pitched in and bought steaks & chops that the Goodman's prepared for us. Karen even cooked a big breakfast for us on the morning we departed.

Dave and Donna Kawa drove a 1978 Pinto cruisin wagon, that he bought new, towing his Coleman camper. He has great stories of driving his car all over America since it was new. He has driven his wagon over 11000 miles just this summer. He even drove it over 1000 miles back to the original Ford dealer he bought it from to get a $1000 WWP donation! and he was also on the original Stampede.

Steve and Beth Madison drove the Wounded Warrior Pinto. Steve (my son) grew up in the back seat in my Pinto & currently doesn't own one. He has been looking for one and is looking forward to future Stampede events. Steve & Beth have taken over my old green rig after this event having a great time cruising.

I still drive the red 1979 wagon my Dad bought new, I have driven this car for over 30 summers and covered 10 states just this year! My wife Doreen has a blue 1977 Pinto sedan that she bought and did a mild restroration on. Me and my wife have had over 20 Pintos Through all the years & currently have four.

The Illinois 911 Stampede event was a great success. The weather cooporated and everyone had a nice time. More than $2200 was raised for the Wounded Warrior Project with thanks to the Rock River Block in Rockford, Illinios for thier generous donation and support. The Bullet Stop Gun Shop also held a fund raising event to support the Wounded Warriors.

I want to thank all who came and all that supported us,

Jim Madison
Bullet Stop Gun Shop