Monster Jam, The American Sensation, Comes to the UK in August

24 May 2005

The original and the biggest monster truck show in the world is coming to the UK. Clear Channel Entertainment have proudly announced the UK debut of the awesome Monster Jam - live and loud! The high octane Monster Jam is a stunning family show consisting of the coolest monster trucks from the US, and Freestyle Motocross with some of the world’s best riders. Monster Jam is one of the biggest and most popular entertainment events in the US running around 250 shows and selling 2.3 million tickets annually, and now it's poised to hit Manchester and Birmingham in August 2005.

Channel 4 will broadcast a full-on brand new Brit version of the smash US hit show Monster Jam from 24 April, starring Stacey Cadman (Cave Girl in the CBBC hit).

Standing approximately 11 feet tall and 12 feet wide, monster trucks are unique custom-designed machines weighing a minimum of 9,000 pounds, with the tyres alone being 66-inches tall! Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, these beasts generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can jump a distance of 115 feet (about 14 cars side by side) and up to 25 feet in the air.

Monster Mutt, Superman, the legendary Grave Digger and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle are already confirmed for the UK dates and more will be announced soon.

The monster trucks compete in two different competitions - side-by-side racing and freestyle. Side-by-side is the traditional format - the first truck, with the least penalties, across the line is the winner. The freestyle competition allows drivers a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills and outrageous tricks.

As well as the tickets allowing general access to the show, MONSTER JAM fans can buy tickets for the pre-show pit party. This is an exclusive chance to meet the drivers of the monster trucks and see the trucks up close. The Pit Party ticket (can only be purchased with a show ticket) gives access to the floor of the arena so fans can get to see where the action happens. The Pit Party is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with Monster Jam and see just how big the trucks really are. It’s also a great time to get some fantastic pictures and autographs.

Monster Jam has taken the US by storm and with the Monster Mayhem series bursting out across Europe, this is your chance to see where it all started! Don’t miss out!

Date	Venue
Fri, 12 Aug 2005	MEN Arena, Manchester
Sat, 13 Aug 2005	MEN Arena, Manchester
Sun, 14 Aug 2005	MEN Arena, Manchester
Fri, 19 Aug 2005	Birmingham NIA
Sat, 20 Aug 2005	Birmingham NIA
Sun, 21 Aug 2005	Birmingham NIA

Times: Pit Parties - Fri 6.00pm, Sat & Sun 12.00 noon (1hr)
Performances: Fri & Sat - 8.00pm, Sat & Sun 2.00pm (doors 90 mins prior to performance)

Prices: Adults £22.50, Kids £15.00, Pit Party £3.50 (optional)
Tickets are on sale now and are available from the hotline on 0870 400 0688 or at www.getLIVE.co.uk.

Image: D.Huntoon

See 2005 series calendar for Monster Mayhem, European Truck Racing Series

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