Kansas City Downtown Renaissance Hinges On Monster Truck Show

Our younger readers won't remember this but it's important to note nevertheless . . .

Years ago, when Kansas City debated building a downtown arena . . . There was a promise of pro-sports teams along with a "renaissance" of activity and economic gain.

To be fair . . . 

Despite semi-regular shootings, corporate welfare luxury living space and a maze of transit schemes: Downtown KC is in a much better place than it was 15 years ago. 

However . . .

There was a lone reporter who warned that Downtown Kansas City shouldn't rely on the proposed arena for economic salvation BECAUSE without a professional sports team it would be nothing more than a place that hosted monster truck shows.

Actually, monster truck shows have been a staple of the arena for quite some time BUT this weekend it really stands out and puts our snooty "restaurant week" in perspective . . . Given that all of these folks will likely pick up a hot dog, some popcorn and nothing more amid their visit inside the loop . . .

Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Kansas City fans will be on the edge of their seats as world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the event championship.

The 12,000-pound monster jam trucks push all limits in freestyle, skills, donuts, and racing competitions. Productions average two hours, including a 15–20-minute halftime. Each monster jam event will always include racing, two-wheel skills, and freestyle.

Meanwhile . . .

More promises to of economic gain and the proposed downtown Royals stadium continue . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Monster Jam coming to T-Mobile Center this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Get ready to hear the engines rev in the T-Mobile Center this weekend. A heavily anticipated action-packed motorsports experience is in store starting Friday with Monster Jam. Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill.

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