MONSTER Trucks Australia organisers have pledged there will be no repeat of past traffic chaos at this year's event in Cranbourne.

The annual Easter weekend event, which brings about 14,000 people to Cranbourne Turf Club, turned ugly last year when a ticketing bungle left hundreds locked out

and fans and residents stranded in traffic jams for hours.

Event organiser Rod Britton said organisers had been working closely with Cranbourne police and the City of Casey to make sure there was no repeat of last year. "That was totally unacceptable and we apologise to any residents that were affected."

A traffic management company has been employed to minimise the impact on surrounding traffic.

"We have a high priority on pre-sale tickets for this event," Mr Britton said. "We can monitor ticket sales on a minute-by-minute basis and have systems in place to close access to the venue as soon as we reach capacity."

Mayfield Ward councillor Kevin Bradford said the well-attended event was a boon for Casey residents.

"It's important there are entertainment activities to cater to all walks of life. Who doesn't like big trucks smashing up cars in a safe environment?"

The precursor to the main event, the demolition derby, has a first prize of $1000 prize.

"If someone wants to supply me with an old bomb, I'd love to give it a go," Cr Bradford said.

The event is on Saturday, April 3. Gates open at 11am and the main show is at 6pm. Tickets: monster

trucks.net.au or at participating Autobarn stores. Details: Rod Britton, 0412179494.