Getting down and dirty in Cereal!
The annual Cereal Mud Bog was held on a rainy and cool July 27, but that didn’t stop almost 500 spectators and 32 trucks from participating. The Cereal Mud Bog saw a significant increase in participation this year, with 32 trucks taking part compared to 23 in the previous year. The event, which featured a variety of truck classes including stock, super stock, pro stock, modified, super modified, and open, attracted a total of 64 entries as some drivers doubled or tripled up in multiple classes.
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A total of almost 200 passes were made in the mud throughout the day, with $7400 in prize money paid out to the winners. Trophies for first place in each class were generously donated by the Cereal Hotel, while the Cereal Athletic Association provided hats, license plates, and cash to all winners.
Approximately 250 adults and 150 children attended the event, with sponsors Halfway Convenience and the Cereal Athletic Association offering free monster truck rides for the kids. Participants traveled from as far as Smoky Lake, Medicine Hat, Rimbey, and Saskatoon to take part in the competition.
The event also featured a kids' train ride from the museum, with the rain providing a refreshing break from the heat. Despite slightly lower numbers in the stands, the competitors embraced the wet conditions and enjoyed a full day of racing that extended into the night at the beer gardens.
"We are thrilled with the turnout and the level of competition at this year's mud bog event," said event organizer Tim Kolkman. "It was a fantastic day for drivers, spectators, and sponsors alike, and we can't wait to see what next year will bring.”