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MONSTER TRUCK ROUNDUP LAUNCHES INAUGURAL 2026 MID-ATLANTIC TOUR, OPENS APRIL 18–19 AT GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY
Independent, family-owned touring company debuts season featuring a six-truck roster, VIP pit experiences, and events across the Mid-Atlantic
FRENCHTOWN, N.J., March 2026 — Monster Truck Roundup (MTR), the independent, family-owned monster truck touring company built by people who were raised in motorsports before they were old enough to know anything else, today announced the launch of its inaugural 2026 tour season. The Mid-Atlantic campaign opens with a two-night, three-show season premiere at Georgetown Speedway, 22206 Speedway Rd, Georgetown, Delaware, on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.
Tickets for all 2026 events are on sale now at monstertruckroundup.com.
MTR enters the market as a distinctly independent alternative to arena-circuit productions — a touring company built not from a corporate template, but from decades of personal history on the dirt. The 2026 roster carries six drivers and machines representing everything from multi-generational family legacy to 9/11 tribute to resurrected regional legends, with a full VIP and pit pass program that puts fans inside the ropes at every stop.
Georgetown Speedway: Three Shows, Two Days
The Georgetown season opener runs three shows across two days — Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday, April 19 at 1:00 PM — giving fans multiple opportunities to experience the action. Beyond the truck competition, the event features a full attractions lineup including Ride Truck experiences, EC Quad Racing, and fireworks — a full-day entertainment package designed for families and serious motorsports fans alike.
VIP tickets ($55) put you closest to the action — early entry, VIP seating, pit access, a driver meet-and-greet, early Track Party and Ride Truck access, free VIP parking, and exclusive MTR swag including a signed poster, lanyard, and keychain. General Admission tickets are $28.50 and include free parking and the Track Party.
The Georgetown Speedway season opener is proudly supported by SIX B Apparel, FK Bearings, Hooker Harness, and Butler Built Performance.
Built from the Inside Out
MTR was founded by Billy Braukmann Jr., who serves as CEO and drives Shockwave — the signature truck of the Braukmann family and the flagship machine of the tour. Braukmann Jr.’s father, Bill Braukmann Sr., is the original driver of Shockwave and now serves as MTR’s Director of Events & Operations, having spent decades building credibility on the independent monster truck circuit before helping launch the promotion alongside his son. That continuity — a father-to-son handoff of hard-earned trust — is not a marketing angle. It is the foundation of the company, and it is central to what separates MTR from arena-circuit productions that drop into markets without roots.
“Georgetown is where we plant the flag,” said Billy Braukmann Jr., CEO of Monster Truck Roundup. “This has been years in the making — a lot of hard work, a lot of believing in something before anyone else could see it. To finally pull into Georgetown Speedway and say the tour is open, that the first show is happening, that’s everything we’ve been building toward. These fans show up, they’re loud, they’re ready, and there’s no better place in the world to kick this thing off.”
That same lifelong authenticity runs through the company’s marketing and media operations. “I grew up on a racetrack,” said Erik Renninger, Director of Marketing & Media and Partner at Monster Truck Roundup. “Second-generation dirt modified driver — that world was my childhood. When Billy and I started working together, it wasn’t a business decision; it was the most natural thing either of us had ever done. This tour isn’t a product we’re selling. It’s who we are. And in 2026, we’re taking it to more people than we ever have.”
VIP Access at Every Stop
Every MTR event features VIP and pit pass experiences, providing fans direct access to drivers, machines, and crew in a format that large-venue arena productions cannot replicate. MTR’s up-close, family-first model is a deliberate design choice — part of what the company believes separates community-rooted touring from the packaged spectacle of the arena circuit.
A Season-Closing Destination Event: Paul Jr.’s American Motor Fest
MTR closes its inaugural season in September at Clearview, Pennsylvania, as part of Paul Jr.’s American Motor Fest — the multi-day automotive and motorsports festival created and headlined by Paul Teutul Jr., the legendary custom motorcycle builder and star of Discovery Channel’s American Chopper. Now in its second year and moving to a larger venue to accommodate a growing national audience, the festival is known for national music acts, celebrity meet-and-greets, custom vehicle showcases, and multi-day fan experiences. MTR’s September 26 appearance brings monster truck competition into that environment — making it one of the most distinctive stops on the tour calendar and a fitting final chapter to MTR’s inaugural season.
Meet the Drivers
Six of the most thrilling pilots in monster truck motorsports will take over Georgetown Speedway. Billy Braukmann Jr. brings the thunder behind the wheel of Shockwave, a machine as explosive as its name. Jessica Millard commands the crowd with Be Aware, proving every lap why she’s one of the most electrifying drivers on tour. Justin Perkins heats things up in Backdraft, a truck built to turn up the intensity at every event. Shane Grunseth unleashes raw power in Metal Monster, a fan favorite built for big air and bigger moments. Anne Breaud brings fearless energy to Muddy Girl, a truck with personality as bold as its driver. And Brandon Derrow closes out the roster with Bad News Travels Fast — a truck whose name is a promise and whose performance always delivers.
2026 Tour Schedule
April 18 & 19 — Georgetown Speedway, Georgetown, DE (Season Opener) — Sat. 1 PM & 4 PM | Sun. 1 PM
May 9 — Luray, VA
June 6 — Ebensburg, PA
June 13 — Stoneboro, PA
July 11 & 12 — Westminster, MD
August 1 — Hookstown, PA
September 26 — Clearview, PA (Paul Jr. American Motor Fest)
Allentown, PA — TBA
Want FREE tickets? Radio Delmarva is giving away 2 tickets to Georgetown! Email events@radiodelmarva.net and tell them why you want to go — winner announced April 1st at 5PM. → radiodelmarva.net
Tickets for all events are on sale now at monstertruckroundup.com.
About Monster Truck Roundup
Monster Truck Roundup (MTR) is an independent, family-owned touring monster truck entertainment company based in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Founded by lifelong motorsports professionals, MTR produces professional-grade live events featuring elite drivers and machines across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. MTR offers sponsorship opportunities at every level — from banner and table placements to headline naming rights and premium hospitality tent packages — giving brands a powerful, live-event platform to connect with thousands of passionate, family-oriented fans. With a leadership team that has lived and breathed motorsports since childhood, MTR is committed to safe, affordable, and unforgettable entertainment for families, motorsports enthusiasts, and communities everywhere.
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