Monster trucks ready to rip and roar at Boyd Stadium

The Monster Jam World Finals return to Sam Boyd Stadium on Friday and Saturday. But you can get an early look at 11 of the trucks when they roar down the Strip at 7 p.m. today.

The trucks and their drivers will be available for photos, and the drivers will sign autographs, in front of Planet Hollywood Resort starting at 5 p.m.

Fans can get up close and personal with more than 70 trucks starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the stadium during a pit party. That event is free to ticketholders.

Shows start at 6 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday.

Friday’s qualifying events are only available with a two-day $150 pass. Saturday tickets are $51-$76.

For more information, call 739-3267 or see www.unlvtickets.com.