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Petrolheads and fans of big thrills and spills are gearing up for the outdoor extravaganza that is Monster Jam, which is set to hit South Africa’s major cities over the next few weeks.
Eight larger-than-life Monster Jam trucks will be in action in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg and tickets for all three events at some of the country’s most iconic stadiums are almost all sold out.
Dubbed the most family-friendly motorsport in the world, Monster Jam shows will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on Saturday April 20, followed by Cape Town Stadium on Saturday April 27, and end at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, on Saturday May 4.
In a statement, organisers said tickets were selling fast through Computicket, the official authorised Monster Jam SA ticketing agent.
The show will feature eight of the world’s most famous Monster Jam trucks, including Monster Jam World Finals champions Grave Digger and Max-D TM, providing an “unforgettable experience for the entire family”.
Organisers said: “Monster Energy, Gas Monkey Garage TM, Megaladon, Zombie TM, El Toro Loco, and Monster Mutt Dalmatian also form part of the larger-than-life spectacular that takes place on specially-designed tracks that optimise mobility so the most recognisable trucks in the world can go head-to-head in wheelies, donuts, obstacle course racing, and freestyle competitions, pushing the Monster Jam trucks to their limits.
“The 2019 Monster Jam season sees trained, world-class international male and female athletes battle it out for supremacy on the track. They have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 4,500kg machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds of up to 110 km per hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world.”
Standing four metres tall and four metres wide, the custom- designed Monster Jam trucks weigh up to 4,500kg and burn up to 9.5 litres of methanol per run, with each engine delivering about 1,500 horsepower and having the ability to jump 130 feet in length. Some of the custom-designed trucks require more than 40 hours of paint time, while carving one Monster Jam truck tyre requires over 50 hours of exacting labour. The tyres are 1.7m high by 1.1m wide.
At Monster Jam, trucks face off in three different forms of competition: side-by-side racing, two-wheel competition in which drivers must show off their best two-wheel moves, and freestyle competition where drivers have a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills.
– African News Agency
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