We went to the Monster Truck night at the track in Englishtown last night, with the kids and with the Allens (Lorna and Bruce et al).  Quite an experience.  Amazing array of trucks, all chrome and lights and gleaming paintwork.  Incredible amount of fumes and toxins so I would hate to work there.  There were, of course, the Monster Trucks, big pick-ups and giant wheels who race over wrecked cars.  Kids loved it.  Then there were the drag cars, driven by rockets with great bursts of flames coming out the back and so noisy that it hurt your ears.  The accelerated to 305 mph within a hundred yards or so.  A good night out!