Monster Jam is headed back to Pittsburgh, and tickets to the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam make great holiday gifts! Monster Jam®, the world’s premier monster truck series, is coming to the CONSOL Energy Center February 15-17 and is affordably priced for the whole family, with seats starting at just $20.

Monster Jam will be performing at CONSOL Energy Center on:

Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30pm  *Party in the Pits at 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. *Party in the Pits at 11 a.m.

The event will include fan favorite Monster Trucks including Grave Digger, Advance Auto Parts Grinder, Eradicator, Backdraft, Ice Cream Man, Razin’ Kane and the return of Monster Mutt to Pittsburgh.  Also, the newest Monster Jam Truck premiering in 2013, Zombie, will be making its first appearance in Pittsburgh. (Trucks subject to change without notice)

You can win 4 tickets to opening night, Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.! Just leave a comment below to enter. Contest begins January 17, 2013 and ends January 31, 2013. Winner will be notified by email.  You must be 18 or older and a Beaver Valley Mac Kid subscriber. If you aren't a subscriber, just leave a comment below and I'll sign you up! Complete entry rules can be viewed by clicking here.

Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster 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 trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster 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.

The Party in the Pits on Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 both begin at 11am to give fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive monster trucks. Pit Passes are available to purchase for ticket holders of the 2pm shows for an additional $10 – a limited number of Pit Passes will be available.

All tickets and Pit Passes are available to purchase through the Dick's Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

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 – the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.

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.