Monster Jam fun rolls into Orlando Florida after an awesome show in Tampa

It’s time again for the Monster trucks to roll into Florida. We went last year and it was a blast. This year we knew would be awesome all around, too and my boys counted down the days till they could head to Raymond James in Tampa, Florida to explore all the fun new things Monster Jam has to offer. Last Saturday finally was the day and the trucks rolled into Tampa Bay with a roar and a few mufflers whistling. What an awesome event for the entire family to enjoy and if you have boys, you know they never get old and there is always a Ohhhh and Ahhhh when they see a giant truck, now let that truck jump over cars and other obstacles that would make a highlight that no one can forget for a long time to come. That being said, you should grab some tickets for the show in Orlando at the new Citrus Bowl on Saturday, January 24th, 2015. You will have a roaring good time, trust me!

A few fun facts about Monster Jam that will roll into Orlando, Florida on January 24th
Did you know?

• A crew of eight works 18-20 hours a day for three straight days to construct a monster truck course. Work begins at 11 a.m. Wed., January 21, 2015.
• Field conversion in Orlando will begin by covering the entire surface of turf at the Orlando Citrus Bowl with a wall-to-wall protective polyurethane product. Each sheet of product is 20’ long, 5’ wide and ¼” thick, and weighs 130 pounds. The work team uses a carpet-pulling device to make a tight seal above the turf.
• Then, dirt is added. It is not uncommon for dump trucks to make more than 200 trips to deliver the dirt to each stadium. In Orlando, approximately 300 truckloads of dirt are anticipated to cover the brand new, $3 million+ Orlando Citrus Bowl field turf!
• Stadium officials and architects consulted Monster Jam in the development of Citrus Bowl Stadium’s all new South End tunnel, which provides Monster Jam with easier access in and out of the stadium. In the construction of the South End tunnel, Monster Jam provided logistic and size requirements for these access points to help improve the Monster Jam dirt track construction process.
• The Monster Jam owns dirt in almost every city it visits. Average amount of dirt used per stadium track is 3,500 cubic yards. Each year 700,000 cubic yards of dirt are used to put on Monster Jam events.
• Once the dirt has arrived, workers will construct the track. First, they lay an 8”-thick base. Then, using a computer designed track map they begin sculpting the obstacles. The Orlando Citrus Bowl track is approximately 230’ wide by 360’ long.
• Workers are committed to a no-dust policy. Water trucks are on standby with up to 2,000 gallons of water for use in keeping dust to a minimum. Twenty-five rolls of plastic are on standby; in the event of rain, workers will cover the entire track.
• Once the event ends, the dirt move-out process starts immediately. All dirt and field protection product is generally completely removed within 20 hours after the Monster Jam event concludes. Typically, by Sunday evening or Monday morning, the Citrus Bowl’s field is returned to the same condition as it was in prior to the event.
• Track “shapers” are considered the best in the world at what they do and are skilled construction equipment operators. When not shaping tracks during the Monster Jam season, most return to their hometowns to work in construction.

What you can expect at the show in Orlando, Florida ….

• A huge field of sixteen monster trucks will compete in side-by-racing and the fan-favorite freestyle competition
• Gates Open at 5 pm. Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 pm. Racing Starts at 7 pm
• Advance purchase SuperValue Tickets are ONLY $15. $45 VIP / $35 Gold Sideline / $25 Corner / $20 End zones. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Amway Center Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
• One of the many highlights of this year’s competition is participation by all three Team Grave Digger vehicles: GRAVE DIGGER, GRAVE DIGGER THE LEGEND, and the Orlando event champion from 2013 AND 2014, Ryan Anderson driving SON UVA DIGGER.
• The event will also feature MONSTER MUTT ROTTWEILER, SCOOBY DOO, GUN SLINGER, BLACK STALLION, OVERKILL EVOLUTION, ICE CREAM MAN, XTERMIGATOR, HIGHER EDUCATION, JESTER
• Fans can go behind the scenes, meet the drivers for autographs and photo ops, and see the monster trucks up close at the Party in the Pits outside the stadium from 1:30-5 pm. Purchase a pit pass for only $10 more when buying tickets at Ticketmaster or the Amway Center Box Office. Or, pick up a Free pit pass at participating Orlando area Southern Ford Dealers beginning January 5^th (while supplies last). Pit Passes, along with a valid event ticket, get fans into the Pit Area

• The superstar competitive field will also feature the return of Monster Jam’s only eleven-time World Champion, Tom Meents driving MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION. Meents is famous for his all-out driving style and numerous monster truck back flips
• 1,500 horsepower, 10,000-pound monster trucks compete in side-by-side racing and the fan-favorite freestyle competition where each monster truck gets up to 120 seconds to “wow” the crowd with huge jumps, wheelies, truck-spinning donuts, flips, and the destruction of cars, vans, buses, motor homes and more.

• Fans can also have the opportunity to ride in a real monster truck before the show between 1-7 pm. Fans can pick up a Free monster truck ride pass at participating Orlando area Circle K locations beginning January 5^th (while supplies last). Ride Passes, along with a valid event ticket, get fans the ride of their life on a real Monster Jam Ride Truck (riders are taken on a 1^st come 1^st serve basis).

Are you ready for a super fun family event? I bet you are on the edge of your seat already, this is a jam packed event that no one should miss. Tampa was amazing, Orlando will bring that over the top and who could miss a fun, affordable family outing that involves trucks? I know my family would be up there in a heart beat. My husband hasn’t stopped talking about the Tampa event since we arrived and he couldn’t believe that he even snagged a few autographs and chats with the drivers. It was a lot of fun!

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Our family received complimentary tickets to the Monster Jam show in Tampa, Florida. All opinions and pictures are 100% our own. No additional compensation will be received and our post is not influenced by anyone or anything.