News Details (Posted: February 11, 2009):

Monster Jam

Full Description:

Monster Jam is coming to Tampa February 21 at Raymond James Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m. RJS will erupt when 1,500 horsepower, 10,000-pound monster trucks compete in Side-by-Side Racing, as well as the fan-favorite Freestyle competition where trucks will go one at a time with 90 seconds to awe the crowd with huge big-air jumps, wheelies, truck spinning donuts, and the destruction of cars, vans, buses, and even motor homes. Twelve of the sport’s marquis monster trucks will be competing in Tampa. The field includes three-time World Champion Dennis Anderson, driving legendary icon GRAVE DIGGER, going head-to-head with his son and reigning World Champion Adam Anderson driving TAZ. Plus, fans will see seven-time champ MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION, BLUE THUNDER, an ESCALADE, BULL DOZER, DESTROYER, WAR WIZARD, STONE CRUSHER, PASTRANA 199, MOPAR MAGIC, and Florida native GUN SLINGER. For even more motor sports action, the event also includes UTV Extreme Off-Road Racing, the high-flying motorcycle acrobats of Freestyle Motocross, and a pre-show Mini-Van Demolition Derby. To get behind the scenes, meet the racers and get a close-up look at the monster trucks, fans can attend the World’s Ultimate Pit Party. Free pit passes are available now at Bay area Southern Ford Dealers. A pit pass along with a valid event ticket, will get fans into the Pit Area from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. for driver autographs, photo opportunities and more. To go for a ride in a real monster truck, fans can stop by any Advance Auto Parts location to pick up a free Monster Truck Ride Pass, to go for the ride of their lives. Folks can even enter to win a trip to the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas on March 28 by picking up an entry form by Feb. 17 at Bay area Metro PCS locations. All this motor sports action is family priced with SuperValue tickets only $15 (plus $1.50 facility fee), for one of Tampa's biggest shows of the year. Or ticket buyers can upgrade to the luxury Club Seats at RJS for $30 each, and get full access to all of the stadium's Club amenities. Fans can save money with $3 discount coupons available only at Bay area Dairy Queen locations. Tampa won’t want to miss the Beef O Brady’s, Metro PCS, Sweetbay Supermarket, 1-800-ASK-GARY & Dairy Queen bring you the Southern Ford Dealers Monster Jam® presented by Advance Auto Parts & Ford Trucks. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets charge by phone at 800-745-3000; or at ticketmaster.com. For more information contact the Stadium at 813-673-4300 or log on to www.monsterjamonline.com.