Monster Jam Makes Way for Kid Rock’s Birthday!
November 29, 2010
When Monster Jam tickets for the upcoming show at Detroit’s Ford Field went on sale it was for January 15, but the event will now take place on January 8 to make way for the birthday of one of Detroit’s favourite sons – Kid Rock. Tickets for Kid Rock’s Detroit concert go on sale for a January 8 date intended for the Monster Jam Truck show. The singer was grateful to Feld Motor Sports for being accommodating at this special time and place for the controversial star, saying, “It means a lot to me to be able to open my Born Free tour in my hometown for my birthday, and I appreciate Feld Motorsports, and their loyal fans, accommodating the date change.”
Monster Truck tickets sell more than 4 million per year, and the sport is becoming more popular than ever. It’s no surprise, as the sight of those powerful trucks flying over huge obstacles and sometimes having spectacular accidents. It’s all in a day’s work for an average Monster Truck driver, so buy Monster Truck tickets now and hit that arena for a superb show of skill and daring!
Speed Panel to Decide 2010 Mario Andretti Trophy Winner
November 26, 2010
As the Monster Jam Truck schedule gears up for the beginning of 2011, the annual awards are here again for the very best racers. Mario Andretti himself will be sitting on the SPEED.com panel that chooses the 2010 SPEED Performer of the Year, along with distinguished broadcasters Bob Varsha and Ralph Sheheen, plus host of “Wind Tunnel” Dave Despain, SPEED.com editor-in-chief Tom Jensen and others. This will be the 5th annual award for Performer of the Year, and the recipient will be awarded a handsome brnoze trophy fashioned by bronze worker Elie Hazak.
Main man Mario remarked, “This is the only award that considers all the major disciplines of motor sports. Because of that it’s a daunting job for the individuals tasked with selecting a winner. Because all the different series are included, you’ve got a bigger and deeper pool of talent from which to select a performer of the year. What I also like is that the criteria for this award are not just about winning championships. The ultimate performer of the year doesn’t have to be the series champion — he just needs to have driven with gusto.”
Last year’s winner was Tony Schumacher, but for the three years prior to that perennial NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson collected the huge trophy, that weighs in at 100 lbs.! The indefatigable Johnson was also runner-up last season. Among the categories are Best Move, Temper Temper, Best Rivalry, Biggest Hit, Best Finish, Best Comeback and Biggest Upset. Well over 100,000 votes are expected to be cast. Buy Monster Jam tickets and other racing tickets now and be part of the action!
2011 Monster Jam Schedule Comin’ Up!
November 26, 2010
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The recent Arizona State Fair saw some awesome Monster Jam Truck action, when Phoenix hosted the Monster Truck Freestyle Spectacular! This all-action show had some of the major players that people are buying Monster Jam Trucks for at the moment, such as Rick Swanson driving Obsessed, Jeff Jones riding the similarly-named Obsession, Rod Wood in El Perro Loc and Tony Canedo in Play’n 4 Keeps. Monster Truck tickets are always selling well these days and it’s no surprise with freestyle contests like this. The Phoenix Monster Jam freestyle contest was a one round, winner-or-lose format, and Tony Canedo took the prize. We saw some rollover action as well as great jumps and other moves. Stay tuned for the 2011 Monster Jam Truck schedule, because the hard-drivin’ action hasn’t even begun!
Grave Digger, Gun Slinger, Duelin’ in Tampa!
February 4, 2010
Floridian Scott Hartsock rode Gunslinger to victory in Tampa, while Dennis Anderson in Grave Digger took the racing victory in the initial Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam event (part one of two) at Raymond James Stadium. Monster Jam Truck schedule was and selling fast for this one!
The crowd loved it when Anderson performed a majestic roll in Gravedigger during introductions, before proving the staying power of the engine by racing around the track and taking first place. As number one seed in the race bracket, Anderson pushed on into the Championship Race. Linsey Weenk in Blue Thunder also made it into the final race to race against Anderson’s Grave Digger. The two fought a great race with Anderson narrowly winning and the Tampa crowd delirious.
The freestyle event saw newbie Dana Creech in Monster Mutt doing well for one so unused to this kind of competition. Unfortunately, Scott Hartsock was in fine fettle driving Gunslinger, leaping straight out of the gate to announce his presence.
Hartsock was feeling frisky, and he delivered the best air of the event, and then continued to throw wheelies and all kinds of tricks beyond his time, earning a standing ovation for himself and Gunslinger. Predictably, this meant Gunslinger was now on top spot. Dennis Anderson’s Grave Digger entered the freestyle with a distinct disadvantage – Grave Digger had a broken left rear axle. With only three wheel drive at his disposal, Anderson gave a performance that few could have matched if similarly handicapped. Unfortunately, Anderson flipped Grave Digger right at the onset of bonus time. That flip cost him a proper shot at the Double Down trophy. Current World Freestyle Champ Damon Bradshaw came out on Air Force Afterburner, but he struggled with debris, to gift the other guys the prize.
Monster Jam Tickets San Antonio
January 21, 2010
Recent Monster Jam Truck tickets in San Antonio proved to be a pass to a classic Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam. Some of the best 14 monster trucks in America were there, to compete like beasts. Those 14 plus the two current Monster Jam world champions and a passionate crowd added up to a great night of roaring engines and mad tricks. The two-day event lived up to everyone’s expectations, with some blazing monster truck action, including skids and wheelies.
Trucks like Grinder, Max D, Destroyer and Shock Therapy all turned in some great performances, such as Destroyer – killing the course in just 19.18. Driver Dan Evans- first up – was the fastest driver right until the last truck in the show, Grinder. Grinder took to the track. Lupe Soza controled his machine amazingly and in a last gasp move took the best time from the first guy out! What a night of Monster Truck racing that was! Monster Jam Trucks tickets just keep getting better and better value as the years go on, so check out our monster jam schedule here and be sure to secure your tickets to the race!
Grave Digger at Wachovia Arena
February 13, 2009
Monster Jam tickets will be selling to the Wachovia Arena in late February 2009! Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania will once again host Monster Jam, featuring four massive monster truck shows. And the biggest news is that the famed Grave Digger will be among the monster trucks participating! Among the other big trucks racing are Monster Mutt and Black Stallion, two powerful beasts of the monster jam circuit.
The events will start with a Pit Party on Saturday, February 21 from 11-12:30 PM. Make sure you get down to your local Advance Auto Parts for FREE Monster Trucks pit passes! Pennsylvania is a huge monster truck state and this monster truck jam will be packed, so hurry to buy your monster jam tickets!
Photo Finish Every Time at the Pepsi Center
February 13, 2009
The Pepsi Center was again the scene of the Monster Jam when the Advance Auto Parts Wheelie competition provided great thrills for monster trucks nuts. Grave Digger blew Blue Thunder away when he got his truck into a wild wheelie that drove the crowd mad. Digger earned 28 points and took the wheelie crown. The trucks were back-weighted and this provided the perfect lift, which trucks like El Toro Loco and Donkey Kong scored thrived on, finshing with respectable points. But it was the number of photo finishes and action replays that wowed everyone at the Denver arena. This was real monster jam madness, with all drivers going all out to win. Every single race race was decided by several action replays. Donkey Kong beat Backwards Bob in the semi finals in a thrillfest we shan’t forget in a hurry, while Backwards Bob got the better of Monster Mutt in one of the opening riots.
Monster Jams in Denver
February 13, 2009
A huge Monster Jams crowd saw the awesome debut of Backwards Bob in Denver recently, and an all-star Monster Jam cast made it a Jam to remember. Among the attractions were Blue Thunder and Grave Digger trucks, as ever pulling some wild wheelies and embarking on a crazed race to the finish. Blue Thunder won the wheelie contest, a point ahead of Grave Digger, 24 to 23. Backward Bob scored a lowly 18 but his general performance was still enough to amaze the assembled Colorado crowd.
Blue Thunder also won the racing segment, once more keeping Grave Digger out and forcing him into second place. Backwards Bob was roundly beaten by Blue Thunder in the first round and Donkey Kong fell to Thunder in a closely raced semi-final. Grave Digger fought a thrilling race with El Toro – a photo finish, no less.
All the Monster Jammers were in fine form for the Freestyle segment, with Blue Thunder looking like a winner, until Donkey Kong steamed in and took first place. Blue Thunder is definitely a truck to watch in the coming months, though, and he proved his pedigree in this fantastic Denver Monster Jam. El Toro eventually won the Freestyle outright when he beat Donkey Kong by one point amid some utterly insane monster jam action; flying like a demon, he impressed the judges and easily impressed the crowd. The Grave Digger truck lost its rear end on its second run and had to be happy wth 21 points. All in all it was a great debut for Backwards Bob, and the Denver crowd will surely welcome him back next time around.