MONSTER TRUCK: Circle K Monster Truck Bash Aug. 18 at Lowe's

06-29-2007 | TruckSeries.com Report

Equalizer driven by Mike Hawkins.

Equalizer driven by Mike Hawkins. (Lowe's Motor Speedway Photos by David Griffin)
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What: Twelve of the world's top Monster Trucks-Avenger, Bigfoot, Brutus, El Matador, Equalizer, Hot Tamale, King Krunch, Nitemare, Raminator, Samson, Scarlet Bandit and T-Maxx-will battle in a series of one-on-one elimination races over a radical infield obstacle course and then go all out in an incredible freestyle competition.

The Circle K Monster Truck Bash also includes a full slate of CRASHCar racing and a wild-and-wacky Trailer Race of Destruction where CRASHCars will battle while towing a variety of items including boats, campers and utility trailers.

CRASHCAR Trailer Racing.

CRASHCAR Trailer Racing. (Lowe's Motor Speedway Photos by David Griffin)
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Activities begin with the Circle K Pre-Race Pit Party where fans can meet the Monster Truck drivers, have their pictures taken with the gargantuan trucks and obtain autographs. Ticket holders can gain early entry to the Pit Party by purchasing a can of Full Throttle energy drink at a Circle K store and presenting the empty can at the gate.

When: Saturday evening, Aug. 18


Ticket holders presenting an empty can of Full Throttle energy drink will be admitted to the Circle K Pre-Race Pit Party beginning at 4 p.m. and the Pit Party runs until 6:30. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with on-track activities starting at 7:30.

Tickets: If purchased in advance, reserved seats are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under. Adult tickets will be $5 more the day of the event. Parking at The Dirt Track is free. Visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS to purchase tickets.

Location: The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway is located in Concord, N.C., 12 miles north of downtown Charlotte on Highway 29. Take Exit 49 off I-85.