David Johnson, by way of fate, got his hands on four free tickets to a monster truck show and decided that the event was something new and fun that he and his family could enjoy together. Gabe, his twelve-year-old son, was enamored, and it was only days later that he began working on a sales pitch for his father and older brother, Colby. The pitch? An event center where the family could invite others to host their own monster truck shows. Sold on both the idea and Gabe’s thoughtful enthusiasm, David and Colby built a business model from their youngest family member’s idea and less than a year later, The Stompin’ Grounds was opened right here in Lamar, the family’s hometown.

2500 Harvest Road
Lamar, MO 64759

417-682-1514