Monster Jam is an extremely popular spectator sport among children. The sound of monster trucks’ engines revving like buffalo herds gets everyone in attendance going wild, and every action-packed stunt brings cheers of excitement from spectators.
Trucks compete in bracket style racing, two-wheeled skills challenges, donut competitions, and freestyle events where judges decide the winner by using scores collected during these events.
It’s a family event
Monster Jam events differ from traditional motorsports like racing or motocross in that they are safe for children due to innovations in safety technology and engineering, and also thanks to its drivers. Truck drivers at these events are trained world-class male and female athletes who possess both physical strength and mental stamina needed for such competitions, as well as dexterity required to handle 12,000-pound machines capable of backflips, vertical two-wheel skills, backflips and much more!
As this event is intended for families, most venues allow children two and under to attend without incurring a charge provided they sit on their parent or guardian’s lap. Tickets must be purchased to experience pre-event activities and the Pit Party.
The Pit Party provides fans an opportunity to meet the driver of their Monster Jam truck and gain an intimate view of fan-favorite vehicles. Plus, guests can take photos and hear competition insights directly from drivers in a private event space!
It’s a sport
Monster Jam must keep its audience engaged, which is why it frequently makes changes on and off the track. Recently, they brought in Krysten Anderson as Grave Digger driver – this added dynamic is something other sports don’t deal with and was received positively by fans.
Monster Jam has also taken steps to make its events more accessible for fans by adding mobile scoring and video games into its arena experience. Fans can vote on their favorite truck and driver right from their smartphones, helping dispel misconceptions that Monster Jam events are fixed.
Some fans have also criticized Monster Jam’s company for editing certain trucks and drivers, such as Gunslinger and Metal Mulisha, to remove references to guns. Yet Monster Jam remains one of the world’s most beloved motorsports competitions.
It’s a business
Monster Jam is an enormous business run by Feld Entertainment, who also operate Disney on Ice and Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus. Monster Jam draws more than four million fans to its arena and stadium shows annually and sells merchandise like never before.
Monster Jam drivers and crew have special relationships with fans that set it apart from most professional sports leagues. Brianna Mahon drives Whiplash for Monster Jam; she won Rookie of the Year 2015 after previously competing in Motocross racing and loves her vibrant aqua truck that allows her to express both princess and tomboy sides at events.
Monster Jam’s Pit Party provides fans with an opportunity to interact with players prior to games – much like an outdoor tailgate party with food and games galore as their trucks rest before performing on stage!
It’s a community
Monster Jam brings together fans from all walks of life for an experience they won’t soon forget – live motorsports action! A staple for many families and an entertaining way to spend quality time together or with friends. Fans have the chance to meet their favorite drivers after each performance while collecting autographs!
Monster Jam 2018 boasts a record-setting lineup of larger-than-life trucks and world-class drivers. The winner of the Stadium Championship East tour will gain automatic admission into the 2023 Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas.
Monster Jam events are open to audiences of all ages, with tickets available both at the arena box office and online. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for an unforgettable Pit Party experience where they can take pictures with their favorite trucks while participating in family-friendly activities and purchasing merchandise from the official Monster Jam shop – while safety remains at the core of every Monster Jam event.