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PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR
Monster trucks, demolition derby roaring into the fair By BRITTANY STOVALL HERALD-CITIZEN Staff
COOKEVILLE — It’s the thrill of the show — the roaring of engines and metal crunching under tires — that draws in the crowd. This year, the 89th Putnam County Fair is featuring a monster truck show. “We’re excited to be a part of the Putnam County Fair for the first time ever this year” said Zane Rettew, president of Monster Events, which is hosting the occasion. “This show will be totally different than anything seen in the area before, with brand new nationally recognized trucks.” The Monster Truck Meltdown is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, in the Main Arena. Three monster trucks will battle it out over a unique monster truck course. According to Monster Events, the trucks have toured nationally and have been featured on national television. “From deep in the swamps of Florida comes The Xtermigator, the 3D alligator monster truck with corporate sponsorship from Amaile Motor Oil. Also from Florida is the world’s only monster ice cream truck, The Ice Cream Man. Finally, your home state hero from Knoxville, 20 year veteran monster truck driver Ed Eckert in Fullboar will round out the field of competitors,” states a press release from the company. Fair board member Gina Hooper, who coordinated the event, called the show exciting. “It’s just a huge event... They are huge monster trucks with big tires, and they ride over cars and turn flips,” she described. Grandstands open at 6 p.m. for a meet and greet with truck drivers up until 7 p.m. Also driving into the fairgrounds is the Demolition Derby for the first time in several years. This time, local drivers get a chance to compete in three different classes and for prizes. The show is slated at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Main Arena. Nation-Wide Demolition Derby is hosting the event.
Fairgoers will have a chance to feel the thrill of a monster truck show at this year’s Putnam County Fair, featuring trucks like Xtermigator.
“The Demolition Derby will be a big night at the Putnam County Fair,” said David Hunter, fair board member overseeing the show. “The Nation-Wide Demolition Derby will bring back this event to the fair for the first time in several years for an exciting action packed night.” John Allen, fair board president, added, “If this year’s derby is successful we will try and bring it back again next year. Our goal is to provide the events and entertainment our guests want to see always.” Drivers can take part in three different
divisions, including full size, compact and the 6-cylinder class and compete for up to $2,000 in prizes. More information for entering the show can be found on the Putnam County Fair website. This year’s fair features a total of five nights of motorsport events — more than any other program in the county fair’s history. Other nights include:
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• Lawn mower races at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Coca-Cola Arena. • Truck and tractor pull at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, in the Main Arena. • Diesel truck and tractor pull at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Main Arena. For more information, visit www.putnamcountyfair.org.
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