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WIN A 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 OR $60,000 CASH

RMHC Central Valley is giving away a Marti-validated, rotisserie-restored Bright Yellow 1970 Mustang Boss 302 or $60,000 cash.

WTW Transparency Grade

Last reviewed: Oct 14, 2026

We check how clearly the official rules and entry page disclose key terms.

WTW Transparency Grade

A

Possible score range 92–97 / 100

High Transparency

The grade band is certain, but some details are still under review, so no numerical score is shown.

This grade measures how clearly giveaway details are disclosed. It does not guarantee legitimacy, winning odds, or prize delivery. How we grade

95% of scoring weight assessed

4 of 5 categories complete

Key finding

Prize-claim requirements are inconsistent within one source

The published information needs clarification. Review the supporting evidence.

What's clear

  • Official rules are published
  • Organizer is identified

What to know

  • Parts of the review are still in progress

Category Breakdown

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Organizer & RulesOrganizer and rules details are disclosed.25/25

Organizer identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

Rules name the Charity as sponsor with its Madera, California address; the site lists a phone number.

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Reviewed for: legal sponsor, contact or address

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest is sponsored by the Charity, which is located at 9161 Randall Way, Madera, California 93636.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Order by phone: (559) 447-6300
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Criterion organizerIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Controlling rules

Clearly disclosed · 9/9

The per-vehicle Official Contest Rules state they bind contestants, set eligibility geography, and are governed by California law.

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Reviewed for: controlling rules, source priority, campaign applicability

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

These are the Official 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest Rules
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

fully and unconditionally accepts the Official Contest Rules
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

shall be interpreted in accordance with California law.
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Criterion controllingRules · supported · 9/9 points

Campaign identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

The rules are specific to this vehicle contest and state its period and drawing date.

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Reviewed for: edition identity, entry and rules association

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

5. 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest Period. The 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest begins on Dec 10, 2025 and ends at 11:59PM PST November 20, 2026 (“Contest Period”).
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Official 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest Rules
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Criterion campaignIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Prize DetailsSome prize details still need review.Incomplete

Prize identity

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

Rules state one Grand Prize vehicle, its as-is condition and a replacement vehicle if it is irreparably damaged in custody.

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Reviewed for: prize identity, quantity, condition and limitations

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Grand Prize is a 1970 Mustang Boss 302.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

must be accepted as awarded in “as-is, where-is, with all faults” condition.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Many of the vehicles we offer are one of a kind. If while the vehicle is in the custody of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley, Inc., irreparable damage should happen to the vehicle, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley, Inc. will replace it with a similar vehicle of equal or greater value. The new vehicle will then be the Grand Prize vehicle awarded to the winner.
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Criterion prizeIdentity · supported · 7/7 points

Award conditions

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

The winner chooses vehicle or a lump-sum cash payment by a stated deadline; taxes are withheld from cash; the Charity may cancel or modify and cancellation refunds ticket prices.

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Reviewed for: award conditions, substitutions, cancellation or refunds

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Alternatively, in lieu of accepting the 1970 Mustang Boss 302, the Grand Prize Winner may elect to receive a one-time lump sum cash payment of $60,000. (except as stated below). The Grand Prize Winner must make the prize selection in writing between the 1970 Mustang Boss 302 and the lump sum cash payment no later than Friday December 18, 2026 at 5:00pm
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

If a Grand Prize Winner receives or elects to receive a lump sum cash amount then required taxes will be withheld from the lump sum cash amount to be distributed.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

In the event of termination or cancellation, the Charity reserves the right to not proceed with the raffle and a Contestant’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be to receive a refund of the full price paid
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Criterion awardConditions · supported · 7/7 points

Prize costs and taxes

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

Rules state taxes, license/title/registration and delivery costs are the winner’s and describe withholding before delivery.

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Reviewed for: taxes and withholding, shipping or pickup, registration and travel

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Grand Prize (whether a vehicle or a cash payment) does not include sales or income taxes; license, title, and registration fees; delivery or transportation costs; or any other costs associated with the winning and use of the Grand Prize.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

is responsible for paying Charity the estimated federal and state withholding tax amount before delivery can occur
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Criterion awardCosts · supported · 6/6 points

Prize photos

Not yet reviewed

Campaign photos were not downloaded or visually inspected in this run.

Deadlines & DrawingEntry deadlines and drawing procedures are disclosed.20/20

Entry deadline

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

Fixed close with date, time and zone; the Charity may cancel, suspend or modify; no sellout trigger.

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Reviewed for: entry close or sellout trigger, timezone, extensions

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

5. 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest Period. The 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Contest begins on Dec 10, 2025 and ends at 11:59PM PST November 20, 2026 (“Contest Period”).
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Charity reserves the right to cancel, suspend, and/or modify
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Criterion closingTrigger · supported · 8/8 points

Entry-method deadlines

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

All entry routes share the same 11:59PM PST November 20, 2026 receipt cutoff.

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Reviewed for: online cutoff, postmark and receipt if offered

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Any orders for Contest Tickets received after 11:59pm PST on November 20, 2026, shall be deemed null and void
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Charity will process each entry method in the same manner.
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Criterion methodDeadlines · supported · 6/6 points

Drawing timing

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

The drawing date, time and winner-posting date are stated and the drawing is held as scheduled regardless of tickets sold; it is scheduled, not completed.

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Reviewed for: drawing timing or process, scheduled versus completed

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

On December 11, 2026, at approximately 12:00PM, the Charity will randomly select one Contest Ticket
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The drawing will be held as scheduled, regardless of the number of Contest Tickets procured.
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Criterion drawingTiming · supported · 6/6 points

Entry RequirementsEligibility, entry steps and limits are disclosed.20/20

Eligibility

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

Rules state age, US/Canada residency and excluded persons (officers, employees and their households).

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Reviewed for: geography, age, household and excluded persons

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Officers and employees of the Charity, household members of any such officer or employee of the Charity, are prohibited from winning any prizes associated with the Contest.
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Criterion eligibility · supported · 7/7 points

How entry works

Clearly disclosed · 5/5

Rules list the entry routes, suggested donation increments, the no-donation route and a possible processing fee.

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Reviewed for: purchase mechanics, all offered entry routes, costs

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Contest Tickets may be obtained in the following manner: (1) ordering online
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Contest Tickets obtained by a donation to the Charity will be issued, at a minimum, in the following increments:
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Charity reserves the right to apply a reasonable processing fee
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Criterion entryMechanics · supported · 5/5 points

Entry limits

Clearly disclosed · 4/4

Rules state a per-person ticket maximum across all methods and a monthly request limit; no total ticket cap is stated (odds depend on tickets issued).

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Reviewed for: person limits, household limits, method limits, cap unit

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Every Eligible Person is limited to acquiring no more than 600 Contest Tickets per drawing during the Contest Period regardless of the method of entry.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on the number of Contest Tickets issued and received.
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Criterion entryLimits · supported · 4/4 points

Recurring charges

Not applicable · 4/4

Tickets are one-time donations with a no-donation route; the rules describe no membership, subscription or recurring charge.

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Reviewed for: recurring charges, subscription cancellation

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

Contest Tickets obtained by a donation to the Charity will be issued, at a minimum, in the following increments:
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

A donation is not required to obtain Contest Tickets.
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Criterion recurringCharges · not-applicable · 4/4 points

Winner & Prize ClaimPrize-claim requirements are inconsistent within one source.7/10

Winner selection

Clearly disclosed · 4/4

One Grand Prize Winner is randomly selected from all contest tickets; multi-name ticket rules are stated.

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Reviewed for: selection process, winner count

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from all Contestants as follows:
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

If there is more than one name on the Contest Ticket, the Grand Prize will be awarded to the first named Eligible Person on the Contest Ticket.
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Criterion selection · supported · 4/4 points

Winner notification

Clearly disclosed · 3/3

Rules state telephone/email contact then certified mail, and posting of the winner.

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Reviewed for: notification method, announcement process

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Charity will make a reasonable effort to contact the Grand Prize Winner by telephone and/or email.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Grand Prize Winner will be posted no later than December 14, 2026.
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Criterion notification · supported · 3/3 points

Prize claim

Inconsistent within one source · 0/3

The rules require the winner’s signed Release to be received “on or before January 11, 2026”, a date that precedes the contest and the December 11, 2026 notification, while other claim terms give 30 days after the drawing; the published release deadline is internally impossible (apparently a typo), so the claim deadline is unresolved.

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Reviewed for: claim deadline, disqualification, unclaimed prize

Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Release must be received by the Charity on or before January 11, 2026.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The winner will be notified December 11, 2026 at approximately 12:00pm PST.
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Official rules · Observed Oct 14, 2026

The Grand Prize Winner will have 30 calendar days after the drawing to pay all required taxes to the Charity, take delivery of the Grand Prize
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Criterion claim · conflicting · 0/3 points

Prize
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 or $60,000 cash
Entry deadline
2026-11-20
Official ARV
Not published
Free entry
Yes
Odds
Depends on number of tickets issued/received
Odds basis
No defensible numeric 1-in-X denominator is currently available. Current basis: No verified hard total cap.
Free entry method
Online no-donation entry method
Drawing date
2026-12-11
Last verified
2026-10-14
Official rules
Official rules
YEAR / MAKE / MODEL
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback
ENGINE
Boss 302 CI V8
HORSEPOWER
290 hp factory rating
TRANSMISSION
Close-ratio 4-speed manual with Hurst shifter
DRIVETRAIN
Traction-Lok 3.91 rear axle
RESTORATION / EXTERIOR
Rotisserie restored; Bright Yellow paint

Built to compete in the SCCA's Trans-Am road-racing series, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 is a high-winding pony car tuned for handling and cornering precision as much as straight-line pull. Its stiffened suspension, quick-ratio steering, and front spoiler reflect a genuine performance brief rather than a styling exercise. Drivers who respond to this car tend to value the tactile connection between driver and machine—the way a well-sorted chassis communicates through the wheel and pedals—and appreciate that the Boss 302 was shaped by competition demands from the ground up.

RMHC Central Valley is tracked by WinThatWhip as one charity-sweepstakes operator with four concurrent vehicle contests: a 1962 Corvette Roadster, a 1970 Mustang Boss 302, a 2027 Corvette Stingray and a 1967 Camaro RS/SS. Each campaign has its own official prize page and rules page, while the sponsor homepage is the controlling public entry hub. A no-donation entry method is documented in the official rules; the final odds depend on the total number of valid contest tickets issued and received.

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