The Delaware National Guard Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics pits teams of 20 against a C-130 aircraft in a battle of strength, stamina and fun! During the Plane Pull, teams of 20 compete against each other to see who can pull the C-130 aircraft 12 feet in the fastest time - and that's no easy task, because a C-130 weighs 100,000 pounds, is 97 feet long, has a wing span of 132 feet and stands 38 feet high!

Plane Pull 2008 will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Delaware Air National Guard base in New Castle. The Plane Pull continues to grow in popularity each year and since its inception in 1995 has raised more than $150,000 for Special Olympics Delaware.

It's a great way for high school organizations, sports teams, civic groups, businesses, clubs, military personnel, churches, or just 20 friends to get together and pull for a great cause! In order to participate, high school teams pay a $250 entry fee, while all other teams pay $500.

As a fan of Special Olympics, you are already aware that our athletes are truly amazing. Their courage, dignity, and achievement are measured not by speed or strength, but by character. Please consider fielding a team for Plane Pull 2008.