Overdrive Monster Truck Series invades Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 10. – Speedway Digest
An invasion is coming to The Last Great Colosseum next Saturday night. This dust-throwing group of invaders are big and loud and they want to spread goosebumps all throughout the grandstands as they soar through the sky performing some gravity-defying maneuvers. On May 10, a dozen of the biggest, baddest, car-crushing Monster Trucks are headed […]
An invasion is coming to The Last Great Colosseum next Saturday night. This dust-throwing group of invaders are big and loud and they want to spread goosebumps all throughout the grandstands as they soar through the sky performing some gravity-defying maneuvers.
On May 10, a dozen of the biggest, baddest, car-crushing Monster Trucks are headed to iconic Bristol Motor Speedway to showcase the Overdrive Monster Truck Series.
Fans of all ages will be wowed by these 1,500-horsepower machines that tip the scales at more than 12,000-pounds. Guests will literally feel the ground shake as these larger-than-life mega-machines pull off some incredible acrobatic stunts and thrilling side-by-side runs. The trucks will compete in the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway, with a variety of dirt-constructed jumps, obstacles and car-crushing opportunities spread throughout the course.
The popular event also includes some amazing fan experiences, like the Track Party two hours prior to the event start, where drivers mingle with fans and sign autographs. Fans also will want to take advantage of the opportunity to see what it’s like from the cockpit, operating one of these titans in the Ride Experience. Once you get a sensation for what it’s like when the throttle is mashed from this four-story vantagepoint, it will be tough to go back to your daily-driver.
Many of the most popular Monster Trucks in motorsports compete with the Overdrive series. Those who have announced their intention to compete in the upcoming event at Bristol Motor Speedway include:
Jurassic Attack driven by Dalton “DT” Widner of Knoxville, Tenn.
Block Head driven by Daron Basl of Salem, Oregon
Dirt Crew driven by Jerry Beck of Lafayette, Ind.
Cyber Attack driven by Jared Smith of Lafayette, Ind.
Tail Gator driven by Tim Jones of Saint James, Mo.
Vendetta driven by Mike Christensen, Ogden, Utah
Bad News Travels Fast by Brandon Derrow, Elkton, Va.
Colossus driven by Elliott Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Virginia Giant driven by Cliff Vowell of Fairfax, Va.
Bad Company driven by John Gordon of Hiram, Ga.
Smashosaurus driven by Tripp Jones of St. James, Mo.
The Track Party Experience kicks off when gates open at 2 p.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Fans will be able to walk the track and enjoy a meet and greet session with the drivers. The Track Party Experience, which includes a driver autograph session, is only $5 per person added to your original ticket cost.
While the Track Party Experience is going on, the popular Monster Truck Ride Experience, available to all ages, will offer the ride of a lifetime to anyone with the courage to crawl up inside a behemoth Monster Truck. The Monster Truck Ride Experience will be available to guests from 2-5:45 p.m. at an additional cost of $20 per ride, per guest. For an additional extra $5 ($25) you can head to the Fast Pass line, where you will be able to get your ride in quicker by skipping the long line for the general $20 ride.
The big show begins at 6 p.m., so you and your clan will want to head to your seats to enjoy some high-flying action from the biggest, loudest and most acrobatic Monster Trucks on the planet.
Tickets start at $29 for adults and tickets for children 11 and under start at $15. A Family 4-Pack General Admission package is $84.95. To purchase tickets for the Overdrive Monster Trucks series please visit BristolMonsterTrucks.com.
Overdrive Monster Trucks Bristol Motor Speedway, Saturday May 10 (schedule):
Tickets On Sale for 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto
INDYCAR Public sales for all 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto multiday tickets are underway at hondaindy.com. The 37th edition of the motorsports festival headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns July 18-20 to Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. The longstanding summer event again will bring high-speed racing action to Toronto’s downtown streets alongside a […]
Public sales for all 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto multiday tickets are underway at hondaindy.com. The 37th edition of the motorsports festival headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns July 18-20 to Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto.
The longstanding summer event again will bring high-speed racing action to Toronto’s downtown streets alongside a festival atmosphere full of family fun with interactive displays and diverse food and beverage options. The weekend offers great value for families, as children 12 and under receive free general admission every day when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
On track, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will take on the 1.786-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit built on Exhibition Place near the Lake Ontario shoreline.
On Friday, July 18, Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Free Fan Friday, which offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish Canada. Since 2010, Toronto Indy fundraising has raised over $1 million for the charity.
Fans can further enhance their Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto experience by purchasing a Paddock Pass, which grants access to the “locker room of motorsports.” Spectators looking to get even closer to the action can add a Pit Pass. For children ages 5-12, the Rookie Racers program offers behind-the-scenes experiences including access to the drivers and race cars.
Pricing starts at $85 for 2-Day General Admission for Saturday and Sunday. Fans planning on using public transportation can purchase a GO Combo ticket that includes a 2-Day General Admission ticket and two round-trip GO Transit fares to and from the event for $90 at hondaindy.com/promotions.
Bronze-level 2-Day Grandstand seating is available for $110. Silver and Gold levels are priced at $170 and $235, respectively. The Gold 2-Day Grandstand seat also includes a Paddock Pass ($80 value).
For full ticket pricing and 2025 event information and news, visit hondaindy.com or follow Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on social media using #indyTO.
Factory team refines Porsche 963 setup ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans
Photo credit: Porsche Porsche Penske Motorsport used Sunday’s test day at the Circuit des 24 Heures to fine-tune its three factory 963 hybrid prototypes ahead of the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. With temperatures just above 20 °C and light clouds, the team completed 194 laps—covering 2,643 km—across two three-hour sessions. Drivers reported a […]
Porsche Penske Motorsport used Sunday’s test day at the Circuit des 24 Heures to fine-tune its three factory 963 hybrid prototypes ahead of the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. With temperatures just above 20 °C and light clouds, the team completed 194 laps—covering 2,643 km—across two three-hour sessions. Drivers reported a consistently balanced car after evaluating multiple setup options and testing new components.
“It was a very productive test day, during which we ticked off a full to-do list with all three cars,” said Urs Kuratle, director of factory racing LMDh. The team ran Michelin medium tyres throughout, anticipating warmer race-week conditions. “We wrapped up the day incident-free, and the drivers provided positive feedback,” added Jonathan Diuguid, managing director at Porsche Penske Motorsport.
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Formula E world champion Pascal Wehrlein turned his first laps on the 13.626 km circuit in the No. 4 Porsche 963, while reserve driver Nico Müller prepared in the sister No. 5 car. Customer squad Proton Competition also logged 60 laps in its own Porsche 963. In the LMGT3 class, Manthey’s Iron Dames entry (#85) covered 872 km and the No. 90 and No. 92 911 GT3 R cars completed a combined 133 laps, using the unique mix of permanent track and public roads.
Driver feedback was uniformly positive. Felipe Nasr praised progress on brake and body-part testing, Mathieu Jaminet noted room for fine-tuning against a tight field, and Kévin Estre highlighted insights gained despite a late red-flag interruption. Manthey drivers Rahel Frey, Antares Au and Riccardo Pera all reported smooth, incident-free runs and a solid baseline for race preparations.
No on-track action is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday. Free practice and qualifying begin Wednesday, and the 24-hour race starts Saturday, 14 June at 4 pm CEST. Coverage in Germany will air on Nitro and Eurosport, with live streaming via the FIA WEC and ACO apps.
Meanwhile, Kaden Honeycutt clocked in at 38.930 seconds (184.947 mph) for the Xfinity Fastest Lap award on lap 93 of Saturday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. Honeycutt finished second in each of the first two stages on Saturday, but was forced to pit road after suffering damage in the late-race flurry of cautions, finishing 21st. […]
Meanwhile, Kaden Honeycutt clocked in at 38.930 seconds (184.947 mph) for the Xfinity Fastest Lap award on lap 93 of Saturday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. Honeycutt finished second in each of the first two stages on Saturday, but was forced to pit road after suffering damage in the late-race flurry of cautions, finishing 21st.
Honeycutt is now seventh in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings, with eight top-10 finishes in 13 races. Stewart Friesen picked up the win in Saturday’s Truck Series event.
NASCAR driver, Michigan native Erik Jones embracing life on and off the track
NASCAR driver, Michigan native Erik Jones embracing life on and off the track – CBS Detroit Watch CBS News The one week of the season that Erik Jones gets to race in his home state, the 29-year-old driver for the No. 43 Toyota made time for not only another race, but to chat with CBS […]
NASCAR driver, Michigan native Erik Jones embracing life on and off the track – CBS Detroit
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The one week of the season that Erik Jones gets to race in his home state, the 29-year-old driver for the No. 43 Toyota made time for not only another race, but to chat with CBS Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer about his new season of life on and off the track.
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Determined Effort By Custer Ends Prematurely After Getting Collected in Michigan Crash – Speedway Digest
With the Xfinity Series off this weekend, Cole Custer carried the banner for the Haas Factory team during Cup Series racing at the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway. Making his sixth Cup Series start at Michigan, Custer rolled off 24th on Sunday. 41 Cole Custer – Recap Early in Stage One, Custer was faced with challenges, […]
With the Xfinity Series off this weekend, Cole Custer carried the banner for the Haas Factory team during Cup Series racing at the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway. Making his sixth Cup Series start at Michigan, Custer rolled off 24th on Sunday.
41 Cole Custer – Recap
Early in Stage One, Custer was faced with challenges, reporting that his No. 41 Ford was loose on entry and exit, with a hint of tightness in the center of the corners. The handling made it difficult to get back to the throttle quickly off the turns. Still, Custer and the team were undeterred. As Stage One ended the team worked to dial in the HaasTooling.com Ford. Adjustments, including a round of wedge, were made to help improve stability, and give Custer the ability to attack the turns.
As Stage Two began, Custer worked to overcome adversity, He found restarts especially challenging, due to a lack of grip while trying to re-enter the throttle zone. He described the car as being “out of the track” with minimal grip, though he noted the balance itself wasn’t far off – just lacking overall feel. Unfortunately, just as the team looked to regroup and regain track position, Custer was caught in a multi-car incident on lap 68. The crash ended Custer’s day early and brought a premature close to what had been a determined effort. Custer was officially credited with a 35th-place finish.
“I don’t exactly know what transpired to get us into that situation but it just seemed like we all just ran out of room,” said Custer. It’s really disappointing from the standpoint of we want to be on the up end of things with our team right now. We want to move in the right direction in the summer time. I like we are bringing better cars to the racetrack and getting more competitive but getting wrecked on days like this, definitely sets that back.”
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