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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 giveaway from Cleetus McFarland
Photo: Cleetus McFarland / GForce Media LLC

Cleetus McFarland giveaway

1996 Dodge Ram 2500

Parker's Ram 2500 Giveaway

$25,000
What you'd owe in tax if you win
Closed Sep 25, 2026
Free entry by mail

Official rules archived Sep 20. No purchase necessary.

Prize value
$25,000
Paid entries
1 entry per $5
Free mail-in
2 entries
Free entry worth
$10
Drawing
~Oct 2

How to enter

Buy entries

1 entry per $5

  • Doesn't count: Only purchases of Dr. Parker Collection merchandise earn entries — purchases elsewhere on CleetusMcFarland.com do NOT count. Entries exclude discounts and sales tax, and are voided if the purchase is returned.

Free entry

2 entries per card

  • 3" x 5" piece of paper inside a #10 business envelope
  • Mail by Sep 25, 2026
  • Same entries would cost $10 to buy
Step-by-step mail-in
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No purchase necessary

How to enter free by mail

Second-checked Sep 20
MAIL BYSEP 252026

Mail by Sep 25, 2026

Sep 25

Postmarked by Sep 26, and it must arrive by Sep 30.

Write on the card

  1. 1complete first and last name
  2. 2street address
  3. 3city, state/province/territory, zip/postal code
  4. 4date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
  5. 5e-mail address
  6. 6daytime telephone number including area code

Mail to

GForce Parker's Ram 2500 GiveawayPOB 698Syosset, NY 11791-0698

Exactly as printed in the rules. A different address can void the entry.

The mail piece

What to mail
3" x 5" piece of paper inside a #10 business envelope
Each mail-in is worth
2 entries
Card writing
Handwritten only
Envelope writing
Handwritten only
Cut printer paper
Allowed
One entry per envelope
Yes, one each
Return address
Required
Metered postage
Not allowed, use a stamp

Worked example

A mocked-up entry built from this giveaway's rules, with made-up details. Match the layout, not the ink color, unless one is specified.

Card · 3" x 5"

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

01/01/1990

john.doe@example.com

(555) 555-5555

Handwritten only · cut printer paper OK

Envelope

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

Forever stamp

GForce Parker's Ram 2500 Giveaway

POB 698

Syosset, NY 11791-0698

Handwritten only · return address required · stamp only, no metered postage

What you'll need

Supplies guide
  • 3 x 5 index cardsThe size most mail-in rules ask for. A 500-pack costs a few cents a card.Amazon
  • #10 envelopesStandard business size; fits a folded or flat 3 x 5 card. Buy security-tint so the card isn't visible.Amazon
  • Black gel pensSome rules require black ink, and legible handwriting is what gets a card counted.Amazon
  • Envelope moistenerA sponge-tip moistener seals a stack of envelopes in minutes.Amazon

Forever stamps are cheapest at the post office or usps.com.

What it costs, and what it's worth

Per mail-in
$0.86
stamp and materials
Per entry, mailed
$0.43
Per entry, bought
$5.00
One mail-in equals
$10
in purchases at the base rate
Read the mail-in paragraph from the official rules
From the official rules
“To receive two (2) entries without making any kind of purchase, on a plain piece of 3”x5” paper, hand print your complete first and last name, street address, city, state/province/territory, zip/postal code, date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy), e-mail address plus daytime telephone number including area code. Mail your entry in a #10 business-size envelope with first-class postage affixed to: GForce Parker’s Ram 2500 Giveaway, POB 698, Syosset, NY 11791-0698 USA . Your outer-mailing envelope must include a valid return address, which includes a complete first and last name. Mailed entries received without a verifiable and legible return address will be deemed incomplete and invalid. Limit one entry per outer-mailing envelope. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one shipping package) will not be accepted. Mail-in entry, including outer-mailing envelope must be handwritten. No mechanically reproduced entries or metered mail permitted. Entries that are postmarked by September 26, 2026 and received by September 30, 2026 will be eligible for the drawing. Each mail-in entry will count as two (2) entries. There is no limit on the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit.”

From the fine print

What the rules say

10 notes

Disqualifiers5

Any one of these can void an entry or a win.

  • This giveaway's PO Box (POB 698) is different from the flagship ZR1 giveaway's PO Box (POB 1100) — mailing a card to the wrong box misdirects the entry.

    Show the rules' wording· Mail-In Method of Entry

    “affixed to: GForce Parker’s Ram 2500 Giveaway, POB 698, Syosset, NY 11791-0698 USA .”

  • A mail-in envelope without a legible return address (including a full name) is deemed incomplete and invalid.

    Show the rules' wording· Mail-In Method of Entry

    “Your outer-mailing envelope must include a valid return address, which includes a complete first and last name.”

  • Only one entry per outer envelope; bulk shipments of multiple entries in one package are not accepted.

    Show the rules' wording· Mail-In Method of Entry

    “Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one shipping package) will not be accepted.”

  • Do not mail entries to the Sponsor's Bradenton HQ or the Administrator's Syosset office — only the PO Box in the mail-in paragraph is valid.

    Show the rules' wording· Sponsor/Administrator

    “SPONSOR: GForce Media LLC, 3809 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34211. Mail-In entries will not be accepted at this address. ADMINISTRATOR”

  • Only 3 alternate-winner redraws will be attempted; after that the prize goes unawarded.

    Show the rules' wording· Winner Notification

    “Only three (3) random drawings to select an alternate winner (if necessary) will be conducted, after which the applicable prize will remain unawarded.”

Advantages1

Things in the rules that work in your favor.

  • No cap on the number of mail-in entries one person can submit.

    Show the rules' wording· Mail-In Method of Entry

    “There is no limit on the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit.”

Timing1

  • Mail-in postmark deadline (Sep 26, 2026) is the same as the flagship ZR1 giveaway and only 4 days before the received-by deadline (Sep 30, 2026) — mail early.

    Show the rules' wording· Mail-In Method of Entry

    “Entries that are postmarked by September 26, 2026 and received by September 30, 2026 will be eligible for the drawing.”

Costs2

  • Winner is solely responsible for licensing, insurance, title, registration and pickup/transport costs.

    Show the rules' wording· Additional Prize Disclosures

    “Winner will be solely responsible for any applicable licensing, insurance, title and registration fees and any other expenses not specified herein, including but not limited to costs incurred by winner related to the acceptance, pickup/transport or use of the prize.”

  • Prize vehicle is for racetrack use only, not street legal.

    Show the rules' wording· Prize and ARV

    “Prize vehicle is for RACETRACK USE ONLY; it is not intended for use on open roads and does not meet US standards for street vehicles.”

Oddities1

  • Only purchases of Dr. Parker Collection merchandise earn entries — buying anything else in the CleetusMcFarland.com store does NOT earn entries in this giveaway (unlike the flagship ZR1 giveaway, which counts any storewide purchase).

    Show the rules' wording· Online Purchase

    “ONLY PURCHASES OF DR. PARKER COLLECTION MERCHANDISE MADE AT https://www.cleetusmcfarland.com/collections/dr-parker-collection ARE ELIGIBLE TO EARN ENTRIES IN THIS GIVEAWAY. Purchases of merchandise or products in any other collection or category at www.CleetusMcFarland.com will NOT earn entries into this GIVEAWAY.**”

Entering free by mail?What to buy, what the rules allow, and how to keep the cost of a card under a dollar.Mail-in supplies guide

What you win

Prize

Grand Prize

1 winner
  • 1996 Dodge Ram 2500$20,000
  • $5,000 cash (check)$5,000
Value per winner
$25,000
Cash instead
Not offered
Delivery
Winner picks up
Travel paid by sponsor
No
Taxes
Winner is solely responsible for all federal/state/local taxes; a U.S. winner receives an IRS Form 1099 for the full prize value.
Winner must respond within
72 hours
Winner contacted by
email, phone
To claim the prize
  • Sign an affidavit
  • Sign a publicity release
  • Return a W-9
  • Show a driver's license
  • Show proof of insurance
  • Answer a skill-testing question (Canada)

Who can enter, and when

Eligibility and dates

Minimum age
Age of majority
Where
US and CA (48 contiguous states)
Excluded
US-AK, US-HI, CA-QC
Driver's license
Required
Past winners
No exclusion stated
Opens
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
Drawing
On or about Oct 2, 2026
Time zone
America/New_York
Administrator
Marden-Kane, Inc.

Before you enter

Is Cleetus McFarland legit?

What the public record shows. We list facts with sources rather than a rating, so you can judge.

  • 12 giveaways on record, the earliest from Apr 19, 2024
  • 31 published winners, 1 with a winner video
  • Latest: Anthony won Supercharged 427 GMC truck + $15,000 cash, announced May 16, 2024
  • A state business registration exists for the company named in the rules
  • Drawings administered by Marden-Kane, Inc
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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 giveaway: FAQ

How do I enter the Cleetus McFarland 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 giveaway for free?

Mail 3" x 5" piece of paper inside a #10 business envelope to GForce Parker's Ram 2500 Giveaway, POB 698, Syosset, NY 11791-0698, postmarked by Sep 26, 2026 and received by Sep 30, 2026. Each mail-in is worth 2 entries, the same as $10 in purchases. Follow the exact card and envelope rules on this page; a missing field can void the entry.

When does the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 giveaway end?

Entries close Sep 25, 2026. Free mail-in entries must be postmarked by Sep 26, 2026. The drawing is on or about Oct 2, 2026.

How much is the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 giveaway worth?

The official rules put the approximate retail value at $25,000. Prizes are taxable income at their value, so the winner owes income tax on it.

How many entries do you get per dollar?

The base rate is 1 entry per $5.

Who can enter?

Entrants must be of legal age and live in US or CA (the 48 contiguous states). Excluded: US-AK, US-HI, CA-QC.

Has anyone actually won a Cleetus McFarland giveaway?

Yes. Cleetus McFarland has published 31 winners that we have recorded with links to each announcement, most recently Anthony (Supercharged 427 GMC truck + $15,000 cash).

Details on this page come from the official rules retrieved Sep 20, 2026 and second-checked Sep 20, 2026. If anything differs, the official rules govern. Report an error.