Before entering an arena for Monster Jam, lay aside any preconceived notions you have of it. While it does cater to an audience that could be described as redneck-esque, this event offers much more than simply racing trucks around a track.

This show offers truck, speedster and group ATV races as well as freestyle events that give drivers a chance to show their stuff.

Racing

Monster Jam may conjure images of modified vehicles with large tires racing through crowds of spectators and smashing through cars – but there is more to this high-octane motorsport than meets the eye.

Monster Jam University drivers receive extensive training, becoming intimately acquainted with their trucks over time. While there have been isolated incidents where pieces have fallen onto spectators during freestyle performances, none has caused serious injury to spectators or drivers alike.

Feld Motor Sports of Palmetto, Florida owns and operates 38 trucks that tour on the Monster Jam circuit, along with a 100,000 square-foot shop where maintenance and repairs take place.

Monster Jam is an event suitable for the whole family; kids are encouraged to come cheer for their favorite drivers like Brianna Mahon of Whiplash (a Western-themed truck) after the show has finished. Additionally, many drivers such as Brianna are happy to sign autographs or pose for photos post-show.

Two-Wheel Skills Challenge

At Two-Wheel Skills Challenge (or Great Clips Skills Challenge, in stadium shows as of late 2019), drivers use either their front or rear tires to perform stunts that captivate an audience and impress judges. This event follows racing competition and precedes freestyle competition.

Monster truck drivers are trained athletes equipped with both physical strength and mental stamina needed to operate 12,000-pound machines that perform backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and race at speeds reaching 70 miles per hour. Their dexterity and precise movements make a Monster Jam show truly remarkable and extraordinary.

Monster Jam World Finals marks the climax of each season and features drivers competing for world championships in both racing and freestyle disciplines. This was its inaugural World Finals under its new rotating host location schedule; Jimmy Creten won racing Bounty Hunter over Bari Musawwir in Fire Zombie while Tom Meents claimed both Great Clips Two-Wheel Skills Challenge honors as well as freestyle maximum Destruction honors respectively.

Donut Competition

Donut Competition is an event available only at Arena Series events and not Monster Jam World Finals events. Here, drivers spin their truck in one spot while trying to score as many points by touching the ground with their tires – the truck with the highest scoring tires is declared the winner of this competition.

The Donut Competition gives fans an exceptional opportunity to witness their favorite drivers up close, while giving an insight into just how 12,000-pound trucks perform incredible tricks. Plus, meet and get autographs from your favorites before the show; bring a camera or phone along so you can capture every moment! Additionally, don’t forget the Pit Party before each show where all of the action and activities unfold live before being joined by some of your favorite Monster Jam drivers and crew members for autograph signings or photo ops!

Freestyle

Freestyle competition is where trucks that don’t compete in racing or donuts can show their skills to wow the audience. Fans love witnessing trucks jump over each other, get big airtime and perform incredible tricks – all hallmarks of excellence for any show.

At the encore, all the trucks would return out and perform for their fans – marking a historic first at World Finals! Additionally, Rosalee Ramer made her first appearance with two monster trucks created by herself: Wild Flower and Time Flys.

This event took place on March 6, 2006. John Seasock in Batman won racing over Jimmy Creten in Bounty Hunter while Dennis Anderson in Grave Digger and Tom Meents from Maximum Destruction won freestyle competition. It was the inaugural World Finals where judges could add half a point to their scores; additionally it marked the first time other trucks than Grave Digger and Taz were represented at these World Finals.

All fans aged two or over must purchase a ticket.

Trucks roar and crash, and crowds enjoy it immensely. It’s controlled chaos that the drivers revel in.

The show consists of two truck races, a two-wheel skills challenge and freestyle competitions where audience members cast votes on which drivers should win each event.

Track Design

Monster Jam has come a long way since its humble roots as sideshows at mud-bog events, tractor pulls and motocross races. Today it reaches more than 30 countries through multiple tours with multiple tours on any given tour day – and while many may not consider a sports league supporting diversity on its track [source: Feld]. However, Feld Entertainment claims this goal as part of their mission statement in reaching new audiences and growing the sport [source: Feld].

Monster Jam’s arena and stadium tracks are custom designed for each venue, drawing upon over four decades of experience to craft an arena/stadium track that maximizes racing action while creating fan engagement.

Monster Jam drivers are carefully vetted before being chosen to pilot certain trucks, with Brianna Mahon (2015 Rookie of the Year winner who drives Whiplash) serving as an example of how this organization accepts female drivers despite skewed gender imbalance in other motorsports such as Formula 1. Monster Jam’s inclusive culture makes this possible and vice versa; unlike most other forms of motorsport where men tend to dominate due to strength or endurance advantages, Monster Jam promotes gender-blind racing.

Freestyle Exhibitions

Experience thrilling family fun as world-class athletes compete in high-flying, freestyle and racing exhibitions. Witness drivers like Grave Digger, Megalodon and El Toro Loco push themselves beyond their limits with breathtaking Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.

Freestyle driving allows each driver a set time and place on an arena floor or stadium dirt to demonstrate their creativity and daring. They may crush cars, destroy buses and vans or perform other impressive stunts on display.

At the conclusion of each freestyle run, a score is given to each truck and the one receiving the most crowd cheering is declared the winner of competition. This method was utilized early in Monster Jam and led to some debate as it allowed trucks that were more popular with their audience to win freestyle more frequently than other competing trucks.

Fans can view the show from safety barriers, though ear protection is advised due to high noise levels. Most events also feature a Pit Party where fans can meet drivers and observe these massive vehicles up close.

Racing

Monster Jam racing pits competing trucks against one another on an obstacle-laden track. Winners move forward until a final round determines who becomes champion.

Tubular steel spaceframe chassis support the colorful fiberglass bodies on each truck. Most teams utilize PEI (Dan Patrick’s) or Carrol Racing Design (CRD) chassis. Each driver is protected in their own custom roll cage with an on/off switch enabling them to control engine operations at any time.

Since its debut, Monster Jam events have generated speculations of scripted events; this perception has only been strengthened by using professional wrestler-esque names for trucks and drivers in each show.

Monster Jam racing not only offers thrilling races on an oval track, but fans can also see trucks compete in freestyle exhibitions and the Monster Jam World Finals to cap off winter season. TicketSmarter provides a wide range of Monster Jam tickets at various price points to fit every family budget and experience level – check event details to determine if there’s a Pit Party and arrive early to witness heart-pounding entertainment!

Safety

Monster Jam trucks are designed to protect the driver at all times. A five-point harness keeps him secure while an ignition interruption feature allows personnel to remotely shut off an engine if necessary.

Safety measures also extend to individual components of the truck, such as connecting each wheel to its axle with braided steel cable to keep them securely fastened to chassis in case they come off. Front and rear lockers ensure power remains evenly distributed to all four wheels if one breaks, providing added peace of mind for drivers.

Monster Jam is a family-friendly event designed to draw children’s interest in truck culture into full fandom, while taking safety seriously at each venue through evacuation plans and other needs specific to that location. Monster Jam employees monitor racing and freestyle events, choreograph entry into its hot pits (where two trucks enter and leave every round), attend to broken vehicles on- and off-track as well as ensure safety for drivers.