Southern Maintenance and Repair

Happy Easter for us here at SMR. We will be closed today as we celebrate with family.

Do you have experience with turbine generators and rotating equipment? Prairie State wants to hear from you! We are looking to fill an opening in our mechanical engineering department, specific to rotating equipment. Visit the link below to learn more about this role's qualifications, responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
https://bit.ly/4pGNhku

NEW SPONSOR ALERT 🚨

The Triad of Thunder Championship Series welcomes Collins Truck Parts Inc. of Tamaroa to the family as a Huggamania Championship belt sponsor in the Mini Gut-N-Go Class.
Collins specializes in new and used parts for trucks, SUVs and 4x4s. They also buy wrecked vehicles.
Pictured is Brian Collins with the Huggamania Championship belt.

NEW SPONSOR ALERT 🚨

The Triad of Thunder Championship Series welcomes Giacomo Auto Repair to our family of sponsors for the upcoming 2026 demolition derby season.
Giacomo Auto Repair has signed on to be a Huggamania Championship belt sponsor in the Mini Van Class.
Giacomo Auto Repair is a NAPA Auto Care Center with ASE-certified technicians dedicated to customer satisfaction. You can find them at 117 Wisconsin Street in Pinckneyville.
Pictured is owner Bob Giacomo (left) and Josh Giacomo with the Huggamania Championship belt.
Our 2026 season begins with the 28th Annual running of Bunny Bash on April 25 starting at 6 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds in Pinckneyville.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Pete Spitler at [email protected].

As we start into 2026, we just want to say a huge thank you to all our customers, supporters, friends, and family. Without you, we couldn't do what we do! It has been a year a growth and learning. We are very excited to see what all changes come our way in the next 365 days. Cheers to 2026!

Another year of fun was had at Mardi Gras. So glad the rain held off while we walked this year. Until next year!