Paul Morris for Stadium Super Trucks

In a coup that will surely drag patrons through the turnstiles, reigning Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 champion Paul 'The Dude' Morris has been signed to compete in the two-round Stadium Super Truck series, which will include a spectacular stand-alone event at the Spotless Stadium, Sydney Showground, on Saturday, October 31.

It's fair to say Morris has been one of the most controversial drivers in Australian motorsport during his 30-year career and his 'take no prisoners' attitude will make for interesting viewing in this, the first true stadium event for the category to be held outside of North America.

The brainchild of former IndyCar, NASCAR and off-road legend, Robby Gordon, the Stadium Super Trucks were a crowd favourite when they made their debut on the temporary street course at the Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar event in Adelaide in March.

Morris has driven everything from championship-winning 2.0-litre BMWs and Bathurst-winning V8 Supercars to 900hp dirt-track Sprintcars.

"I have been itching to get into one of Robby Gordon's trucks since I first saw them a couple of years ago and now I will get my chance," said Morris.

"The Stadium Super Trucks were a massive hit in Adelaide earlier this year and I think the fans are going to be in for one hell of a show at Spotless Stadium in Sydney.

"With the Castrol Gold Coast 600 event the week earlier, the two-round series is going to produce some serious racing, especially in stadium spec."

The series will include 10 trucks from Robby Gordon's Charlotte-based stable which are set to be driven by a mixture of US and Australian drivers, who will continue to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

The Stadium Super Trucks will also be supported by a range of action sports activity that will allow local riders and drivers the chance to perform on the world stage.

Tickets for the Stadium Super Trucks Spotless Stadium event on Saturday, October 31, are on sale now through Ticketek.