Micheladas, music, and madness. Explore the sights and sounds of a truck lover’s dream event

By Nicky Shapiro
· Aug. 18, 2023, 4:00 am
White smoke billows from the spinning wheels of a truck burning out. White smoke billows from the spinning wheels of a truck burning out. Nicky Shapiro/KRCC
White smoke billows from the spinning wheels of a truck burning out.

Plumes of white smoke from scorched tires marked the site of this year’s Colorado Truck Madness. It’s a pickup lover's dream. The sounds of engines rumbling, tires screeching, and live music recently filled the air at Pikes Peak International Raceway. KRCC’s Nicky Shapiro brings us inside the event with this audio postcard…

The interviewees included in this audio postcard were Ana Ornelas, Jovani De La Cruz, Famous Pedro, Omar Vilches, and Alex Dominguez.

Truck Madness
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Two competitors show off in the drift pit where they’re allowed to spin and slide their trucks.
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A truck on display from California representing Team Billet at this year’s Colorado Truck Madness.
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A look down one section of the event space inside the raceway.
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Trucks on display in the main floor of the venue.
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Scenes at the largest section of the venue space near where trucks were spinning and fishtailing in the drift pit.
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Competitors line up before the start of a drag race.
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Event-goers take a break and enjoy a game of foosball.

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