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Monster Truck Throwdown Roars into The Salinas Sports Complex on June 1!

 

SALINAS, CA March 11, 2025 – The Monster Truck Throwdown is set to shake up the Salinas Sports Complex on Sunday, June 1st, bringing high-flying, car-crushing action to the Central Coast. There will be a bigger, more challenging track than in previous years. Tickets go on sale to the public on March 18th at 10 AM, exclusively at https://www.carodeo.com/events/2025/monster-truck-throwdown. The event is presented by Gold Star GMC.


 


TICKET INFORMATION:


    Box Seats (Ages 2+) – $45

    West Grandstand – Adult & ADA (Ages 13+) – $32

    Kids (Ages 2-12, except box seats) – $15

    Pre-Party Pass – $10 (Must be purchased separately and must accompany an event ticket)

     


Gates will open at 10:30 AM, with the show kicking off at 2 PM. Fans can get up close to the massive trucks and meet the drivers during the Pre-Party from 11 AM to 1 PM (separate ticket required; must accompany an event ticket). “We’re thrilled to bring another top-notch monster truck show to Salinas this year! We encourage families to arrive early, enjoy the pre-party, grab some lunch, and get ready for an action-packed event starting at 2 PM,” said Sam Jenkinson, Chairman of the California Rodeo’s Monster Truck Committee.


 


TRUCK LINEUP: *


Dirt Crew


Blockhead


Velociraptor


Jurassic Attack


Vendetta


Kamikaze


Cyclops


Unnamed & Untamed



Megasaurus will perform in the middle of the monster truck show.  Weighing over 50,000 pounds and standing 3 stories tall, this mechanical T-Rex boasts 15,000 pounds of crushing force in each claw and an equally powerful bite. Megasaurus is designed to easily tear through cars, thrilling crowds with its incredible destruction.


 


PARKING DETAILS:


    General Lot (Entry at N. Main Street & Maryal Drive) – $15

    VIP Lot (Near Sherwood Hall) – $25

    Preferred payment: Exact cash or credit card (available in select entry lines)


Don’t miss this thrilling day of monster truck action at the Salinas Sports Complex on June 1st! Get your tickets early at www.carodeo.com before they’re gone!



Contact Sponsorship Manager Victoria Carlisle at 831-775-3109 or vcarlisle@carodeo.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event.


 


*Truck and driver lineup subject to change.


 


 


About California Rodeo Salinas


 


The 115th California Rodeo Salinas will take place from July 17-20, 2025. As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life, while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. Through its signature rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex, the Association provides substantial support to local nonprofits and community groups. In 2024, these efforts generated over $796,000 for local organizations through donations, vending opportunities, and fundraising events.


For more details, visit www.CARodeo.com or contact the California Rodeo Office at (831) 775-3100.

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