Monster Truck Mayhem Event Preview

Monster Truck Mayhem Event Preview

Summer will soon be here, which means before you know it, school’s out and it will be time for the hottest event of the year: Monster Truck Mayhem!

Monster Mayhem returns June 7, 2025

Route 66’s Dirt Oval is home to THE largest monster truck event in the midwest. Located on the outskirts of Joliet, IL, our outdoor track is easily accessed and loved by both drivers and attendees, making it a sold out show every year.

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(the following is information from the 2024 event)

New to what is already an electrifying experience are two MEGA TRUCKS – Disorderly Conduct and Discombobulated – for an even bigger, louder, more thrilling and heart-thumping time. We’ve redesigned our track so no one will know what to expect as the Monsters jump, turn, and navigate their way through the track for an exhilarating show that excites everyone in attendance!

Enjoy EIGHT Monster Truck favorites competing in two-wheel skills, freestyle, and side-by-side racing to win, giving visitors an adrenaline-packed night of MAXIMUM FUN!

Start the fun early before the main event with the Pit Party, (included FREE with Ticket Purchase) cruising through the Touch-a-Truck, Coloring Contest, and RC Show from HobbyTown before the Monster Truck Mayhem main event kicks into high gear! Crowd-pleasing classic rock band Group Therapy will be playing live music under the grandstands during the pit party and at half-time for all to enjoy.

There is fun at every turn of this affordable, local, action-packed event.

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MONSTER TRUCK MAYHEM MEGA-FUN SCHEDULE:

3:00PM PIT PARTY: LET THE FUN BEGIN!

The Pit Party is a blast for the kids, giving them an interactive experience with the trucks, drivers, and more!

Enjoy live music, concessions, and the chance to see all the event vehicles before they blast over cars, trucks, and effortlessly hop over motorhomes. The Pit Party will close at 6:30pm, so be sure to stop by before then to take part in all the fun this exciting pre-show event has to offer!

Don’t overlook the Pit Party’s coloring contest! Kids can color their favorite trucks for a chance to win big. Entries are split by age into three groups, with the winner from each age group receiving a $100 prize. Age groups are as follows: Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, and Ages 11-13. Download the Official Coloring Contest Entry Sheet to print in advance. A limited number of coloring sheets will be available at the event.

An overall Grand Prize Winner will be chosen by the audience during the main event for a private meet and greet with the winner’s FAVORITE driver. The Grand Prize Winner will also take home an exclusive RC Monster Mayhem truck!

Best of all: the Pit Party events are all included FREE with your admission ticket! The Pit Party is something you won’t want to miss.

Don’t forget to swing by concessions for a bite to eat and pick up a souvenir to remember the show for years to come!

7:00PM MAIN EVENT: MONSTERS, START YOUR ENGINES!

The Monster Truck Mayhem main event begins at 7PM, so make sure you’re in your seats when the show starts!

The 2024 Monsters of Mayhem features a new track design, new and returning Monster Trucks, Mega Trucks, and more for a truly unforgettable memory.

Seeing their favorite toy monster trucks as larger than life machines come to life with dirt flying from tires and engines roaring will be something the kids will be talking about all summer long.

Need Ear Protection? No Problem!

Big engines mean loud noises! Feel the vibrations of the engines revving but protect those ears from prolonged exposure that can impact hearing. Enjoy the show with our protective headphones that take the sounds down a couple notches. If you need headphones, you can purchase them at any time during our event. Protective headphones are available at our merchandise stands.

DIRTY DETAILS / FAQ for Monster Truck Mayhem

The following items are prohibited and may NOT enter the admission gates or facility. All items brought through the gates/facility are subject to inspection.

  • No outside food or beverage (baby formula is fine)
  • No coolers
  • No drugs (unless prescribed by a medical physician and medically necessary)
  • No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or personal golf carts
  • No Umbrellas
  • No pets (unless registered aide dog)
  • No aerosol cans of any kind
  • No Fireworks
  • No Firearms
  • No Sharp Objects or Weapons
  • Folding chairs
  • Seat Cushions with arms or frame components
  • Selfie Sticks
  • Tripods and Monopods
  • Clothing with obscenities or offensive language

Parking: $5 per vehicle at the entrance.