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Monster Jam at the XL Center

Enter for a chance to win one of two family four packs!

January 5, 2012

**Instructions to enter the giveaway and discount code are listed at the end of the article**

Monster Jam will feature the return of Grave Digger driven by Randy Brown, Turtle, Stone Crusher, Mopar Magic, Crushstation, Instigator and Thrasher driven by Connecticut’s own Pat Summa. The show includes Quad Wars and more exciting action to be announced.

 

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mVW0bdI5KSw

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.

Kids Tickets are $13 (Kids Ages 2-12). Other ticket prices are VIP Gold $47.50, Lower Level $38.50 and Upper level $27.50. Prices include a $3 facility fee per ticket. Kids $13 tickets are valid only at the $38.50 and $27.50 price levels. All ticket prices are $2 more on day of show. The Party in the Pits is on Sat., Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no entry after 12:15 p.m.). The Pit Party gives fans holding tickets for the 2 p.m. show the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of these massive monster trucks. Pit Party passes are $10 each.

 

Save $5 Per Ticket to Monster Jam

Valid on $35.50 & $24.50 Seats

All Kids’ Tickets (Ages 2-12)

Valid for Saturday, Feb. 11th at 7:30PM

             Sunday, Feb. 12th at 2:00PM

Valid on Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets and XL Center Ticket Office

Promo Code: MOM5

***Additional Fees May Apply

 

**Trucks are subject to change without notice.

 

 

TWO lucky families of Macaroni Kid Southbury, Middlebury, Oxford, Woodbury, Bridgewater, and Roxbury will be able to enjoy Stepping Stones with free admission! We have two family four packs of tickets to giveaway so you can see this fun, new exhibit.

**How to Enter**

To enter, e-mail me at kimm@macaronikid.com with subject "XL Center Monster Jam" by Thursday, January 26th, at 5:00pm. Please include your name and phone number (the phone number is only used to contact the winner!). These tickets can be used for any of the shows.

After e-mailing, you can get bonus entries:

  • "Like" Macaroni Kid Southbury, Middlebury, Oxford, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Bridgewater on Facebook. Facebook name needs to be recognizable from e-mail name.
  • Refer a friend who subscribes to the newsletter and puts your name in the "How did you hear about us" box--two extra entries for each new subscriber who names you.

Rules:
  • Must be 18 or older. 
  • One entry per e-mail address. 
  • Winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, January 26th.
  • Once chosen winner will have 24 hours to respond, or I will choose another winner. 
  • By entering this contest, you are automatically agreeing to be subscribed to receive Macaroni Kid via email each week, if you are not already a subscriber. We keep your e-mail private.