Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® comes to
Webster Bank Arena for a Battle of the Champions
(Bridgeport, CT, January 21, 2013) — Tickets for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world’s premier monster truck series presented by Feld Motor Sports, are on sale now with four shows at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport from March 8 to 10.With the best line up ever in Bridgeport, fans won’t want to miss Grave Digger® driven by Gary Porter, Monster Mutt driven by Whit Tarlton, Advance Auto Parts Grinder driven by John Seasock, El Toro Loco® driven by Becky McDonough, Maximum Destruction (celebrating 10th Anniversary of racing) with Kreg Christensen driving, and Captain's Curse driven by Alex Blackwell. Trucks are subject to change without notice. The show includes Quad Wars and more exciting action to be announced.
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour.
Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at just $12 for kids ages 2 to 12, and $25 for adults. There are a limited number of Gold Circle tickets for $40 each. Fees may apply and all tickets are $5 more when purchased on day of the event. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, the Webster Bank Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000.
$5 Adult Discount Coupons areavailable at participating Advance Auto Parts locations from February 18 through March 7, 2012 while supplies last. See coupon for details.
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Bridgeport, CT schedule:
Friday, March 8 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, March 9 2 p.m.* (Pit Party at 11 a.m., regular doors at 1 p.m.)
Saturday, March 9 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)
*The Party in the Pits will be 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. Pit Party passes are $10 in advance and day of show. Pit Passes are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com and at the Webster Bank Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office.There are alimited number of passes available and in order to attend the Pit Party, fans must have an event ticket to the Saturday or Sunday 2 p.m. show AND Pit Party to enter.
The Advance Auto Parts Party in the Pits gives fans the opportunity to stand next to the trucks
and meet the drivers of the massive Monster Jam trucks up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.
Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements: wheelies, side-by-side racing and freestyle.
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About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About the United States Hot Rod Association®
The United States Hot Rod Association® originated in 1978 as a sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling events, later expanding to produce mud and sand drag racing. The USHRA® grew steadily and within its first decade emerged as the premier Monster Truck racing organization. Today the USHRA®, together with Feld Motor Sports, produces quality events and involves coordinating competition, defining regulations and technical requirements, setting safety standards and officiating at each event. Whether the USHRA® event entails Pro Race Trucks, QUAD WARS™, or Monster Trucks, you can be sure the event will be the highest quality show motor sports has to offer, creating unmatched excitement and spectacular memories.