Monster Jam - Durban

This Saturday saw the first Monster Jam event take place on the African continent and to say the entertainment was larger than life was putting it mildly. 8 insane Monster Trucks had the masses at Durban's iconic stadium in awe as they raced around the dirt track and did some mind blowing stunts to get the highest scores from the judges. Being the first event of its kind in the country, it was a new experience for many, with Supersport having aired many of the events in build up to the local event, some had an idea what to expect but nothing could prepare you for the sheer noise, size and excitement that was Monster Jam!

In a near sell out Moses Mabhida Stadium, the arena was ready for the 8 Monster Jam trucks to take center stage, after the much talked about Pit Party where fans could interact with drivers, take pictures and get up close and personal to these monsterous vehicles, seeing them upfront gives you a sense of scale of just how big these cars really are. Taking that into account and seeing them perform leaps of  over 5 meters and other amazing stunts only gives you more appreciation for them. 

With each car weighing in excess of 4 tonnes and producing 1,500bhp, the amount of power produced per weight ratio is mind boggling. The sheer noise of them alone will leave you deaf. After the time trials to find out which trucks went around the two way circuit, it was time for the stunts part, to see which trucks could complete the most donuts and most tricks. There were lots of battle scars for most of the trucks, with Gas Monkey Garage losing its front end, Monster Energy collapsing its suspension at the end and Zombie flipping one too many times. 

Overall, it was an enjoyable spectacle for the entire family, so much so that even the heavy down pour didn't dampen anyone's mood in the Stadium. With such a great reception for the first ever Monster Jam series in SA, you can only bet its going to get bigger and better next year! So Cape Town and Joburg, don't waste time, get your tickets now for some high octane, monster fun!

Monster Jam - Moses Mabhida

Durban, get ready for some high octane fun this Saturday as Monster Jam touches down in our beautiful city. The setting is none other than Durban's iconic stadium and definitely one of the most beautiful venue's to host this monstrous spectacle! With the best truck line-up assembled for an international stadium performance, the show will feature eight of the world's most famous Monster Jame trucks, including Monster Kam World Finals champions Grave Digger and Max-D, providing an unforgettable experience for the entire family. Other trucks in the line-up include Monster Energy, Gas Monkey Garage, Megaladon, Zombie, El Toro Loco and Monster Mutt Dalmatian. 

Apart from the main event which will see the trucks perform stunts and obstacles around the stadium track, Monster Jame is also well known for its legendary pre-show 'Pit Party' where you get unprecedented access to the stars of the show. Fans can meet their favourite drivers, get up close to each Monster Jame truck, participate in a variety of fun activities and purchase official Monster Jam merchandise which include, flags, t-shirts and hats to show support for their favourite truck, team and driver. Tickets to the Pit Party cost R150 each and quantities are limited and available only with an event ticket. All exclusive Premium Lounge tickets already have the Pity Party ticket included. 

With fans already amped for this weekends action, its bound to be a great show for the entire family, if you are heading to the Pit Party, drivers will be there from 1pm till 3.30pm, there after gates will open to the public at 4pm with the main show starting at 6pm. Fans are not allowed to bring food or beverages and professional filming equipment is strictly not allowed. Tickets are still available via Computicket so book now to avoid disappointment!

Monster Jam is brought to South Africa by American based Feld Entertainment and leading local promoter Showtime Management together with McDonald's in association with SuperSport and regional media partners East Cost Radio, Kfm, 94.5 and Jacaranda FM.