Author - Jason Twite

Chicago Truck Nation | Sunday, June 21

Nación de Trocas de Chicago | Domingo, 21 Junio We're going to tear it up in Joliet / Atentos plebes... nos vamos a reventar en Joliet Hundreds of Show Trucks and RZRs / Cientos de Trocas de exhibición y RZRs Lugar: Dirty Oval 66 3200 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL VIP Access available to [...]

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Celebrate 250 Years of USA with Team Demo

Tournament of Destruction May 23, 2026: Military Night Memorial Day Weekend — Team Demolition Derby Smashes American-made Metal Get ready for a memorable night of high-octane excitement and big impact thrills, coupled with patriotic celebration and honor, at the Route 66 Dirt Oval on May 23 for our first demolition derby [...]

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Road construction around Dirt Oval 66

Exit Ramp & Road Closure Information I-55, I-80, Route 53 (Chicago Street) all affected As of April 24, major traffic patterns and key roads to reach Dirt Oval 66 are under construction and/or closed due to the I-80 reconstruction and Des Plaines River bridge rebuild within Will County. As part of [...]

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Monster Truck Show in Morris

Morris-area Monster Truck Tickets & Info If you're considering the monster truck show in Morris, Illinois, it’s worth taking a closer look before buying tickets. Not all events deliver the same level of action, and in this case, the difference is significant. Just 28 miles northeast, the June 20 Monster [...]

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Monster Truck Show near Grundy County

See monster trucks Live! June 20 at Dirt Oval 66 in Joliet If you're looking for a high-energy summer event in Illinois that delivers more action, more speed, and more excitement than a typical monster truck show, Monster Mayhem in Joliet, Illinois is the clear winner. Boasting nearly twice (yes, [...]

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Outdoor Monster Trucks in Illinois

Chicago's Biggest Monster Truck Event - June 20 Outdoor monster truck events deliver a level of performance that indoor arenas simply can’t match. Smaller indoor venues are limited by tight spaces, often featuring just one or two obstacles and very little room for trucks to build speed. While these shows [...]

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2026 Season Pass Tickets

2026 Season Pass On Sale The best discount ticket option is available until May 23 If you’re looking for a way to save money on family-friendly entertainment this summer, Dirt Oval 66 has you covered—and the savings are hard to ignore. Right now, you can grab a Season Pass for just $180 [...]

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Dirt Oval 66 at World of Wheels

Dirt Oval 66 at World of Wheels The latest build from Junkyard Dogs! Thank you, Chicago! You came out in full force to see Dirt Oval 66 & Team Demolition Derby! The 63rd annual World of Wheels, one of the Midwest's premier custom car, truck, and motorcycle showcases, will be taking [...]

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Limited Edition Carnage Clash 100 attire

Team Demolition Derby 100th Event Shirts & Hoodies from Dirt Oval 66 The History of Destruction at Route 66 Raceway reached the century mark with the Carnage Clash 100 on August 30! The 100th Team Demolition Derby Tournament of Destruction finally arrived; 26 years after the first event on July 31, 1999.  The [...]

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Team Demolition Derby car designs

Looks good; Smash it! Check out the photos highlighting some of the artistic expertise and creativity seen on Team Demolition Derby cars throughout the years at Route 66 Raceway's Dirt Oval. This gallery was featured during the countdown to the 100th Team Demolition Derby event feature our Facebook page in [...]

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