Monster truck week in Du Quoin
The big boys come out to play this coming weekend when the Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals powered by Black Diamond Harley Davidson of Marion come to the Du Quoin State Fair.
The Monster Nationals are sponsored by Family Events/The Promotion Co. of Indianapolis, the same company which is bringing back the Street Machine Nationals to Du Quoin in 2013.
The Monster Nationals will be held in the Southern Illinois Center on March 1 & 2, as part of its' national tour. The weekend is being called "Monsters & Magic." It is a monster truck thrill show like no other, as you take a journey into the magical world of monster trucks and mind blowing illusions. You will also see the world's youngest pro mini monster truck team! PLUS, believe in the impossible again, as you witness what's being called "The Grand Escape." , a mid-air escape in the spirit of Houdini!
There will be over 60,000 pounds of monster trucks including Raminator, Star Marshal, Chalkboard Chuck, Stabilizer, Ironman and Predator.
About the Grand Escape: You will never see this at another monster truck show! This mega illusion promises to take you to the edge of your seat as our monster truck drivers attempt a dangerously impossible mid-air escape. You'll be astonished when the magic happens right before your very eyes!
About Team Kid KJ: This all star posse of young guns featuring Kid KJ (Monster Bear), age 9, along with his brother Jake, age 7 (Sir Crush-A-Lot) and Macey, age 16 (Demolition Diva) will amaze you as they race their pro mini monster trucks, performing jumps and wheelies treating fans to even more monster truck action.
Come early, meet the drivers, get autographs and take photos of the drivers and their monsters during the Subway kid party, which is free when accompanied by an event ticket. Here are the dates and times: Friday, March 1, 2013 , 7:30 p.m. (Pit Party 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.); Saturday, March 2. 2013, 1 p.m. (Pit Party 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) and that evening on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (Pit Party 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.). Pit Pass Party is free, but must be accompanied by an event ticket for that show's performance. Pass available at participating Subways.
Advance discount tickets are on sale now at www.MonsterNationals.com and www.FamilyEvents.com or charge by phone at 1-888-718-4253 through midnight the night before each event. Tickets will be available at the event box office day of show.
Advance tickets are $14. Tickets the day of the show are $17.
All seats general admission. Children 1 and under free with paid adult.
The latest information may be found at www.MonsterNationals.com.