Local School Bus Drivers Compete for State Title, Co-Sponsored by AAA Michigan
22 June 1999
Local School Bus Drivers Compete for State Title, Co-Sponsored by AAA MichiganDEARBORN, Mich., June 21 -- Skilled school bus drivers from around Michigan will compete for first place in the 22nd annual state School Bus Driving Championships, co-sponsored by AAA Michigan, this year taking place in Rockford, north of Grand Rapids, on Wednesday (June 23) at Sheridan Trails Middle School, 4500 Kroes. Driver registration begins at 9 a.m. The behind-the-wheel portion of the contest, offering the best camera opportunities, is scheduled to start around 11:15 a.m. Driving should be completed by 4 p.m. with the winner known shortly afterwards. The first-place finisher goes on to compete in the national championship in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 10-11. To reach the school, take U.S. 131 to the 10 Mile Road exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and go to the second traffic signal, which will be Fremont. Turn right on Fremont and take Fremont to the four-way stop. Turn right on Kroes. The school is the second building on the left. For more information or to make special arrangements, call Bill Semion of AAA Michigan, co-sponsor of the event, at 313-336-1503.