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We both enjoy watching monster truck events - both races and the 'free style' events where they compete to see who can make the most spectacular jumps on a field loaded with obstacles like school buses, trucks, concrete walls, etc.

 

The trucks are 4 wheel heavily modified pick-up trucks with each balloon tire being about the height of a man, all wheel drive, all wheels able to brake individually, and from 1500 to 1800 horse power engines.

 

Jan's birthday is August 19th and it just so happens there is a monster truck event at the Concord dirt track that day. We now have tickets.

 

Yippee!!!!!

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Good day out! Don't forget to take some photo's for us :)

John S

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Is this present for Jan or you then Newt? :P

 

 

Hmmm, that thought did cross my mind :blink:

 

I hope it isn't a surpise!! :o:P

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Nice one. Wish my wife shared my interest in motorsport.

 

Actually, come to think of it, no I don't.... :D

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Is this present for Jan or you then Newt? :P

 

My idea and definitely a treat for both. Also gets Newt off the hook since I have already selected this and a DVD collection I've really been wanting so no shopping required on his part. He usually manages a card and flowers on his own... :P

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Have a great time and i hope we get to see some photo's after the event.

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Fishing seems to be my favorite form of loafing.

 

"Even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work."

 

I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river.

 

What do you think if the float does not dip, try again I think.

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Is this present for Jan or you then Newt?

Jan or you - nope. Jan AND me.

 

Finepix - she found out about the event and went online to get the tickets.

 

And I doubt they get that good fuel mileage. But man - do they every move fast!!!

 

Here is a pic of our favorite. Local guy and been doing it since the very early days. Not sure he has a car in this race but I certainly hope so.

 

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Nah i much prefer the panel van type monsters like this one

 

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or the "real" trucks like this one

 

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of course the only monster truck i'm ever gonna get to control is this one

 

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:( :(

 

 

Hey Newt is the original big foot still running?

 

We have a monster truck festival in Stafford, but its really just a "circus" kind of thing.

TROGG (Alan)

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