An invasion is coming to The Last Great Colosseum. This dust-throwing group of invaders are big and loud and they want to spread goosebumps all throughout the grandstands as they soar through the sky performing some gravity-defying maneuvers.
On May 10, a dozen of the biggest, baddest, car-crushing Monster Trucks are headed to iconic Bristol Motor Speedway to showcase the Overdrive Monster Truck Series.
Fans of all ages will be wowed by these 1,500-horsepower machines that tip the scales at more than 12,000-pounds. Guests will literally feel the ground shake as these larger-than-life mega-machines pull off some incredible acrobatic stunts and thrilling side-by-side runs. The trucks will compete in the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway, with a variety of dirt-constructed jumps, obstacles and car-crushing opportunities spread throughout the course.
The popular event also includes some amazing fan experiences, like the Track Party two hours prior to the event start, where drivers mingle with fans and sign autographs. Fans also will want to take advantage of the opportunity to see what it’s like from the cockpit, operating one of these titans in the Ride Experience. Once you get a sensation for what it’s like when the throttle is mashed from this four-story vantagepoint, it will be tough to go back to your daily-driver.
Many of the most popular Monster Trucks in motorsports compete with the Overdrive series. Those who have announced their intention to compete in the upcoming event at Bristol Motor Speedway include:
- Jurassic Attack driven by Dalton “DT” Widner of Knoxville, Tenn.
- Block Head driven by Daron Basl of Salem, Oregon
- Dirt Crew driven by Jerry Beck of Lafayette, Ind.
- Cyber Attack driven by Jared Smith of Lafayette, Ind.
- Tail Gator driven by Tim Jones of Saint James, Mo.
- Vendetta driven by Mike Christensen, Ogden, Utah
- Bad News Travels Fast by Brandon Derrow, Elkton, Va.
- Colossus driven by Elliott Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich.
- The Virginia Giant driven by Cliff Vowell of Fairfax, Va.
The Track Party Experience kicks off when gates open at 2 p.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Fans will be able to walk the track and enjoy a meet and greet session with the drivers. The Track Party Experience, which includes a driver autograph session, is only $5 per person added to your original ticket cost.
While the Track Party Experience is going on, the popular Monster Truck Ride Experience, available to all ages, will offer the ride of a lifetime to anyone with the courage to crawl up inside a behemoth Monster Truck. The Monster Truck Ride Experience will be available to guests from 2-5:45 p.m. at an additional cost of $20 per ride, per guest. For an additional extra $5 ($25) you can head to the Fast Pass line, where you will be able to get your ride in quicker by skipping the long line for the general $20 ride.
The big show begins at 6 p.m., so you and your clan will want to head to your seats to enjoy some high-flying action from the biggest, loudest and most acrobatic Monster Trucks on the planet.
Tickets start at $29 for adults and tickets for children 11 and under start at $15. A Family 4-Pack General Admission package is $84.95. To purchase tickets for the Overdrive Monster Trucks series please visit BristolMonsterTrucks.com.
Overdrive Monster Trucks Bristol Motor Speedway, May 10 (schedule):
Gates Open: 2 p.m.
Track Party: 2-5 p.m.
Monster Truck Rides: 2-5:45 p.m.
Show Starts: 6 p.m.
