MONSTER TRUCK SHOW TAKES PEOPLE ON WILD RIDE

Not even a global pandemic can stop Monster Truck Wars from returning to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.

The event, which was postponed from its March date due to COVID-19 health concerns, was rescheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.

All existing purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled show.

Gates open at noon and the show starts at 2 p.m. and continues until about 4 p.m.

A pre-show Pit Party will be offered from 12:301:30 p.m. and a post-show Autograph Party will follow.

The event will also include rides in a Monster Truck Ride Truck for $10 per person, regardless of age, and free giveaways.

Featured will be National TV Monster Trucks performing tricks, competing in wheelie contests, racing and a monster truck freestyle. Drivers are skilled professionals.

Various side acts compliment the show.

Advance tickets are available through the Monster Truck website at monstertrucks.fun.

It was noted that ticket prices increase slightly for those purchased at the gate on the day of the event.

Seating is general admission and some VIP seating.

Food and drinks will be available on site.

Children like, three-year-old Hux Geistweidt of Mason (2019) can participate in a junior race contest, which organizers said was done to encourage children to get involved in motor sports.

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The event also featured rides in a monster truck “bus” which gave riders a taste of the experience of riding in one of the

vehicles — Standard-Radio Post file photo

MONSTER TRUCK RIDES