This weekend is Nitro Nationals at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga!
One of the main attractions this year is Bone Shaker, an 18,000 horsepower rocket-engine truck. Driver Rick Kopp says there’s nothing like the environment at TMP.
Bone Shaker made an appearance at Toronto Motorsports Park last year, and Kopp says it was a hit – so he made a point of making it back this summer.
In addition to Bone Shaker, race fans can also see Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Alcohol Funny Cars, Pro Modified Racing, a CJR Hellcat Burnout Show, AA and A/Gassers and more.
Kopp, who grew up in the Burlington-area, says visiting the track was one of his fondest moments growing up – and remains so throughout his driving career.
His father was heavily involved in the racing scene, so it was only natural he’s made a living on tracks across North America himself.
While he doesn’t race Bone Shaker against any other vehicles, it’s always a spectacle for others to see. The truck is based on a 1981 International Transtar, but boasts the jet engine from an F4 Phantom fighter jet.
While Kopp admits it’s still nerve-racking getting behind the wheel of a jet truck, it’s always a fun time for everyone involved. He says his shift from racing to being an entertainment piece at events has been a natural transition for him.
Passes can be purchased for either single days, starting today, or for the entire weekend.
(Written by: Matt Latour)
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