The American motor sensation comes to the UK in June 2008

Beware poor imitations: MONSTER JAM hits the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff – returning after the record-breaking 2007 show – for a one-off show on 7 June 2008.  The high octane MONSTER JAM is a stunning family show consisting of the coolest monster trucks and freestyle Motocross with some of the world’s best drivers, sickest tricks and craziest stunts.  Tickets will be on sale via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08705 582 582, Ticketline 02920 230 130 and the Millennium Stadium Ticket Office, 98 St Mary Street.

MONSTER JAM is one of the biggest and most popular entertainment events in the US running around 250 shows and selling 2.3 million tickets annually.

A monster truck is approximately 11 feet tall and 12 feet wide. They are unique custom-designed machines and weigh a minimum of 9,000 pounds.  The tyres alone are 66-inches tall!  Monster trucks are built for short, high-powered bursts of speed; these beasts generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and can hit speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can jump a distrance110 to 115 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 25 feet in the air.

All monster trucks have names – returning crowd favourites Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, Maximum Destruction, and El Toro are already confirmed for the Millennium date, Saturday, 7th June, eight more will be announced soon; making a total of 12 trucks.  The monster trucks compete in two different competitions - side-by-side racing and freestyle. Side-by-side is the traditional format - the first truck, with the least penalties, across the line is the winner. The freestyle competition allows drivers a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills and outrageous tricks, jumping and crushing as many obstacles as possible.

As well as the tickets allowing access to the show, MONSTER JAM fans can buy tickets for the pre-show pit party.  This is an exclusive chance to meet the drivers of the monster trucks and see the trucks up close.  The Pit Party ticket (can only be purchased with a show ticket) gives access to the actual competition floor of the Millennium Stadium where fans can see firsthand where the action happens.  The Pit Party is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with MONSTER JAM and see just how big the trucks really are.  It’s also a great time to get pictures and autographs.

MONSTER JAM is a one-of-a-kind experience - don’t miss out!

Date:         7 June @ 7 p.m.

Venue:       Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Times:       Pre-Event Monster Jam Pit Party 4:30-5:30 p.m.   
Monster Jam @ 7:30 p.m,

Prices:       KIDS TICKETS HALF PRICE! 
£30 adults / £15 kids – middle tier
£20 adults / £10 Kids – upper tier 
Pit Party £5 (optional)

Tickets:    Tickets will be on sale via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or
08705 582 582, Ticketline 02920 230 130 and the Millennium Stadium
Ticket Office, 98 St Mary Street.

For more information, statistics, interviews with the drivers or competitions please contact Chris Hewlett on 0208 348 6767 or chris@chrishewlett.com