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Monster trucks invade Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MONSTER JAM ROLLS IN Fans like Mike Low and son David are serious (and silly) business. Dexter Thomas sells Grave Digger masks before the truck fun starts. Monster Jam rolled into Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first time Feb. 25, 2018. The El Toro Loco truck mascot greeted fans. Kids also took part at the dirt-filled destination in the stadium. Monster trucks and motorcycle racing take place in the lull between the Falcons and the United games. Oh, and they're loud. As Lauren Leonard's son Orion will c
March 4, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Stadium became a dirt-filled destination when Monster Jam made its debut in the venue Feb. 25, 2018. The larger-than-life trucks were put to the test on the indoor dirt tracks. Fans also got to mingle with the drivers, mascots and trucks before the roaring action.

May Garrison builds a jump out of sand while playing with truck replicas before the start of the Monster Jam in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta on Sunday, February 25, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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With names like Avenger, Big Kahuna, Grave Digger, Megalodon, Stone Crusher, Whiplash, Xtermigator and El Toro Loco, the monster trucks draw big crowds for the four-wheeled fun.

Fans wander around the field getting autographs from the drivers before the start of the Monster Jam in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta on Sunday, February 25, 2018. It takes 48 hours to lay down plywood over the football field and an additional 26 hours to bring in the dirt and build the track for the two-day event. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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