Be sure to catch Kerry (if you can... he is a race car driver ,you know ) Sunday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. on WTVI-TV 42 (ch. 5 Time Warner cable) on The Mecklenburgers. If you miss the first race, you can watch the rebroadcast after Kerry's truck race, Friday, May 19 at 11 p.m.

Kerry makes his acting debut on the show as the driver for Amy and Emma Mecklenburger, during the, "Astonishing Race" episode. Kerry and the kids travel the highways and byways of Mecklenburg County gathering clues and learning what County bonds pay for. In case you are wondering, its things like schools, parks, libraries, even tv stations.

The Mecklenburgers is a weekly, 30-minute info-tainment show that highlights the programs and services that Mecklenburg County government offers residents. You can learn more at www.themecklenburgers.com.

You can also catch Kerry promoting the show at an autograph session Monday, May 8 from 11 am to noon, at Charlotte's Penguin Drive-In Restaurant at 1921 Commonwealth Ave. Join Kerry and some of the cast for a real, "Mecklenburger" sandwich and get an autographed t-shirt while you are there.