Advance Auto Parts Presents Monster Jam

Allstate Arena February 10-12, 2012

Show Description:

Come join us to celebrate Monster Jam’s 30th anniversary of Grave Digger! While at the show, you will be captivated by an incredibly family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Featuring:

USHRA Monster Trucks including Grave Digger® driven by Pablo Huffaker, El Toro Loco® driven by Aaron Basl, Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly, Advance Auto Parts Grinder℠ driven by Frank Krmel, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, Mohawk Warrior℠ driven by George Balhan, Avenger driven by Jim Koehler, and Wrecking Crew driven by Steve Koehler! (All competitors subject to change without notice.)

PARTY IN THE PITS Sunday 11am-1pm

Pit passes available for $10 through the Allstate Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster while supplies last. (A Sunday, Feb. 12, 2pm event ticket along with Pit Pass are required for entry.)

Save 33% on Adult tickets with code “MOM” – Kids tickets are always just $10. Valid for all shows, except opening night on Fri., Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm when tickets are just $10 for kids and adults. Discounts not valid on VIP or Gold Circle Seating. All tickets $2 more day of show. Discount not valid for purchases day of show.

Show Schedule:

Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
Feb. 10	Feb. 11	Feb. 12
7:30 PM	2:00 PM	2:00 PM
	7:30 PM	7:30 PM

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Disclaimer: I will receive complimentary tickets for sharin gthis information with my readers. Helpful Tip Monster Trucks have large loud engines so bring earplugs!

He Puts the Monster in MonsterJam-A Review

I know, I know!  You're not supposed to compare children, but TC, he is not his brother.  The child does not sit still.  Ever.  He's a poster child for active boys.  We took him to the circus.  As a result he was not invited to the ice show.  We ran into a little problem with Monster Jam, we all wanted to go, meaning there was no one to leave TC at home with.  Gracy and Bella are wonderful pups and all, but it's just too difficult to change diapers without opposable thumbs.  We had to bring the monster little love muffin with us. 

Durwood bought the boys some head phone type ear protectors and they had been practicing wearing them at home.  We settled into our seats and TOF obediently put his head gear on.  TC, um yeah, not so cooperative and he wanted to move around.  He started out on his mother's lap and moved to Whynot's lap where he jiggled to the floor and I gagged a little.  Durwood scooped him up and tried again with the ear phones.  Success!  The show was just about to begin so we whipped out the fruit snacks and the binkie.  Oh shush, I don't want to hear it.  We do whatever we have to, to keep the child quiet.  If he's 14 and still wants a binkie, so be it, at least he's quiet.

And lo and behold, the heavens opened and the angels sang and the child sat, quietly.  Mesmerized by the action in the arena.  Every time I looked over he was awestruck and clapping at the big trucks as they smashed cars in their path.

At barely seventeen months old, I'm pretty sure TC was the youngest fan there.  He has found his niche and is well on his way to becoming a gearhead.

The moral of this story....you won't know until you try and try you must.  We all had a very enjoyable time and Whynot has already asked me if we'll be invited to go again next year.

Big boy sitting next to his Pa.

Pay no attention to that binkie, TC is a big boy too!

Grave Digger had a little trouble at the start.

Look! It's Ira, our beer vendor from Wrigley Field.

Holy flying Batman car!

If you're in the Chicago area you can still see all the Monster Jam action at the Allstate Arena tomorrow, Sunday February 13th at 2 and 7:30.  Kid's tickets are only $10.  To save 33% on adult tickets use the promo code MOM at ticketmaster.com, the Allstate Arena box office, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Disclaimer: My family received complimentary tickets to attend Monster Jam. 

I received no monetary compensation and the opinions are my own.

Get Ready for Monster Trucks!

In a few weeks, we'll pack up the caravan and head up northwest to the Allstate Arena, for Monster Jam; where over 100 trucks, including Grave Digger, will compete at this roaring event.  Every time TOF sees the commercial he mentions how much he'd like to go see the monster trucks.  Unknown to him, Mema has already secured tickets and is actively searching online for protective ear covers.

 Here's a few fun facts about those trucks:

• At Monster Jam, monster trucks face off in two different forms of competition -- side-by-side racing and freestyle.

• 2007 was the 25 year anniversary for the Grave Digger Team

• More than 4 million Monster Jam fans attend events each year worldwide

• The World Finals in Las Vegas, NV brings 24 of the top trucks in the world to compete for the World Freestyle and Racing Championships. Competitors are by invitation only.

• A monster truck race team will travel 45,000 Miles / 72,400 kilometers a year by land to attend events.

• Typical monster trucks cost $600,000 yearly to build, staff, compete, transport and maintain on the Monster Jam tour.

• Steel body full-size cars are the vehicles typically crushed during a monster truck event.

• Cars, as well as vans, buses, motor homes, airplanes and ambulances, are attained from local junkyards and returned after each event.

• Average number of cars crushed per year: 3,000.

The show will run Friday February 11 at 7:30, Saturday February 12 at 2 and 7:30, and Sunday February 13 at 2 and 7:30.

Kid's tickets are $10 all weekend, and all tickets are only $10 on Friday night.  To save 33% on adult tickets Saturday and Sunday use the promo code MOM at ticketmaster.com, the Allstate Arena box office, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Enter the code in the “MC Promotions Box” on Ticketmaster. Offer only valid on $20 mid-level seats. Not valid the day of the show. Service charges and handling fees may apply. No double discounts.

 

Disclaimer: My family will receive complimetary tickets to attend Monster Jam. 

I received no monetary compensation and the opinions are my own.

Advance Auto Parts Monster Truck Jam

Shhh don't tell TOF, it's a birthday surprise! He is going to be soooo excited.

Monster Truck Jam is coming to Chicago at the Allstate Arena from Friday February 11 through Sunday February 13 and we're going.

But I also have a very special offer for you!

Log onto to www.ticketmaster.com and use the promo code MOM in the MC Promotions Box to save 33% on adult tickets Saturday and Sunday. All tickets for Friday night are only $10 and children's tickets are $10 for all shows. Enter Code on Ticketmaster. Offer only valid on $20 mid-level seats. Not valid the day of the show. Service charges and handling fees may apply. No double discounts.

Disclaimer: My family was given tickets to attend Monster Jam. I received no monetary compensation and will purchase ear plugs on my very own.