Mini-Monster Trucks at Sears Centre today
The Monster Truck Nationals event going on through Saturday at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates features a new twist this year: youngsters in Mini-Monster Trucks.
Three youths — ages 6, 8 and 14 — are on the tour, traveling with the show and driving their mini monster trucks, which are actually just a little larger than an average car. They're called the “The Lil' Mighty Monsters” and they are the world's youngest monster truck drivers. Their Facebook page is at facebook.com/KidKJMonsterTruckRacingTeam.
Cassie Berry, 14, catches a can of WD-40 while polishing up her Mini-Monster Truck for her appearance at Sears Centre Arena with Americas youngest touring monster truck team.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Jake Olson-Weston, 6, polishes inside one of the Mini- Monster Trucks for their appearance at Sears Centre Arena as Americas youngest touring monster truck team.
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K.J. Olson-Weston maneuvers his Mini-Monster Truck into position for his appearance at Sears Centre Arena with Americas youngest touring monster truck team.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com