Monster Jam coming to Orlando and Tampa in January 2017
Tickets to Monster Jam, the adrenaline-charged motorsports experience coming to Orlando and Tampa in January 2017, are now on sale starting at $15.
Monster Jam will be performing at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday, January 14, 2017, and at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, January 21. Monster Jam will also make an encore Tampa appearance on February 4. Gates for all shows open at 5 p.m., opening ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m., and racing starts at 7 p.m.
The January events will feature more than 12 trucks and drivers vying to be the champion, including: Grave Digger driven by Dennis Anderson; Son-uva Digger driven by Ryan Anderson; Team Hot Wheels driven by Scott Buetow; Monster Energy driven by Coty Saucier; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; Xtermigator driven by JR McNeal; Rage driven by Cory Rummel; Barbarian driven by Devin Jones; plus OVER Bored, Bounty Hunter, Knucklehead, and Wrecking Crew. (Trucks/drivers subject to change without notice.) Dennis Anderson, driver of Grave Digger is celebrating his 35th year driving his truck.
The February 4 event will feature 14 trucks and drivers vying for the Tampa championship including Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Dragon driven by Jon Zimmer, Metal Mulisha driven by Todd LeDuc, Monster Mutt Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly, VP Racing Fuels Mad Scientist driven by Lee O’Donnell, Storm Damage driven by Tim Mente, Hurricane Force driven by Steven Thompson, Big Kahuna driven by Shane England, Soldier Fortune driven by Chad Fortune, Raminator driven by Mark Hall, Xtreme Diesel driven by Dave Radzierez, Bounty Hunter driven by Todd Morey, Iron Outlaw driven by Mike Christensen, and Bad News Travels Fast driven by Brandon Derrow (trucks/drivers subject to change).
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
The Party in the Pits from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. gives fans the opportunity to get up close and personal to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. Pit Passes are available for $10.00 in advance, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Same day event ticket and pit pass required for entry to pit party.
Tickets to Monster Jam are now on sale at ticketmaster.com. All seats reserved. Subject to facility fee, plus convenience and handling charges. For more information on Monster Jam, visit MonsterJam.com, and watch this 2014 episode of Attractions The Show for a look at a past Monster Jam event:
