After a four-year absence, monster trucks will once again invade Riverside International Speedway in 2027 with two big shows set for Saturday, May 29, one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Monster Madness is expected to see seven monster trucks in rip-roaring, ground-pounding, heart-throbbing action along with the FMX World Tour featuring professional freestyle motocross athletes performing gravity defying stunts.
Especially for this event, Riverside’s infield area will be transformed into a monster course including ramps and crush cars where the 12,000 lb, 1,400 horsepower beasts will thrill fans of all ages with full-throttle racing, freestyle competitions, jumps and other massive maneuvers. The freestyle motocross riders are expected to perform on pit road and the front stretch.
Both shows will have a trackside pre-show Pit Party where fans can see the monster machines and bikes up close, meet the drivers and get their autographs. Monster Madness will have its specially-prepared ‘True North’ full-size monster ride truck on-site giving fans the thrill of a lifetime as they cruise Riverside in the beasty machine.
Tickets will be available on the Monster Madness page of the Riverside website starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17; they start at just $20 for kids three to 15 and $30 for those 16 and older and are available as General Admission, Reserved, and VIP. The VIP experience includes reserved seating in preferred center sections of the main grandstand, a collectible VIP Pass and lanyard, early access to the grandstand, the Pit Party, and Monster Truck rides – and an option to add a Premium Parking pass to the order.
All advance ticket holders will get free admission to the Pit Party for the show they hold tickets for; Pit Party tickets will be $10 at the gate and subject to availability. Monster ride tickets can be purchased at the track on the day of the event.
The afternoon show Pit Party starts at Noon for VIP ticket holders and 12:30 p.m. for general admission tickets – ending at 1:30. The evening show Pit Party starts at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 5:30 p.m. for general admission – ending at 6:30 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Monster Madness page on the Riverside website to become familiar with seating, parking, ticket prices, and lots more information specific to this event.
Camping is available on-site for self-contained RVs starting on Friday (May 28) at Noon until Sunday (May 30) at Noon. Camping is free; all campers must park in the designated camping area, first-come, first-served – there are no serviced sites nor will services be provided for this event.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are presently available for these shows and more; please call 902-404-7049 or email info@riversidespeedway.ca for more information.
About Riverside International Speedway:
In 2027, Riverside International Speedway will celebrate 58 years as a premiere stock racing facility in Canada. The 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval roars to action several times a year for special events. It is the largest outdoor entertainment venue in eastern Canada and the home of the IWK 250 – widely known throughout North America as a “bucket list” event for racers and fans alike. Located in James River, between New Glasgow and Antigonish, the facility is easily accessible at exit 30 on Trans-Canada Highway 104. For more information, please visit www.riversidespeedway.ca, email info@riversidespeedway.ca, or call 902-863-2410 (May to September) or 902-404-7049 (October to April).
