ESTEVAN — One of the most popular attractions that the Estevan Motor Speedway has offered in recent years is going to make its return.
The track will host Monster Mania on Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. and the following night at 7 p.m. Five monster trucks are scheduled to be performing. Mega trucks will also be appearing.
According to president Brad Pierson, when the monster trucks made their most recent appearance in Estevan two years ago, the two shows brought in an average of 1,500 people each night. The track looked at bringing back the trucks last year, but it was tough to find dates that worked for both sides.
"Based on the success of two years ago, it is an easy decision [to bring them back]," said Pierson.
A couple of the truck drivers from two years ago are slated to return in Jared Vogel and Jason Court, who drove Crude Behaviour and Roughneck, respectively.
"They were very influential in getting us other trucks lined up," said Pierson.
The price of bringing the tour to Estevan has gone up, he said, and the speedway is hoping to see full grandstands each night.
The mega trucks look like regular trucks, Pierson said, and they perform jumps and other types of entertainment. They will use the same course and perform a lot of the same routines as a monster truck.
"They'll put on a heck of sporting show for all of the fans," said Pierson.
The Mega Trucks should do a good job of keeping the fans entertained when the monster trucks aren't on the circuit.
The speedway's concession will be open during the event.
Proceeds of the monster truck show will be used to keep the speedway operating.
Adult tickets are $45 each and children under the age of 11 are $25. Tickets can be purchased at Murray GM, High Energy Performance and Henders Drugs. Pierson said he has heard a lot of excitement in the community for the monster truck show.
