Orlando Sentinel

Monster Jam returns to Orlando this month, celebrates Grave Digger’s 40th anniversar­y

- By Patrick Connolly

Monster Jam returns to Orlando later this month with highflying, adrenaline-packed competitio­ns sure to dazzle fans at Camping World Stadium.

The Monster Jam World Finals brings two days of competitio­ns in racing, freestyle, high jump and skills to the City Beautiful May 21-22. In addition, the monster truck tour is celebratin­g its 30th anniversar­y while the iconic Grave Digger marks its 40th anniversar­y.

“We could not be more pleased to welcome back Feld Entertainm­ent and the Monster Jam World Finals to Orlando in 2022,” said Jason Siegel, president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, in a news release. “Fans traveling to Greater Orlando from all over the globe will have the opportunit­y to experience two days of action-packed excitement and enjoy our world-class attraction­s, entertainm­ent and shopping options.”

Avid Monster Jam fans have an opportunit­y to experience the 12,000pound trucks up close by attending the Pit Party, included in the price of admission. Meet drivers and explore family-friendly activities on both days leading up to the competitio­n.

Some of the trucks included in this show are Grave Digger, Avenger, Whiplash, Zombie, Monster Mutt, Megalodon and Max-D. Tickets, which start at $40, are now on sale.

IF YOU GO

The Monster Jam World Finals are at 7 p.m. May 21 (skills and racing) and

4 p.m. May 22 (high jump and freestyle) at Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando. The Pit Party, included in the price of admission, is 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 21 and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 22. Tickets start at $40. For more informatio­n, visit campingwor­ldstadium.com or monsterjam.com.

Find me @PConnPie on Twitter and Instagram or send me an email: pconnolly@orlandosen­tinel.com. For more fun things, follow @fun.things.orlando on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

 ?? REINHOLD MATAY/SPECIAL TO THE ORLANDO SENTINEL ?? Grave Digger will celebrate its 40th anniversar­y during the Monster Jam World Finals in Orlando, May 21-22.
REINHOLD MATAY/SPECIAL TO THE ORLANDO SENTINEL Grave Digger will celebrate its 40th anniversar­y during the Monster Jam World Finals in Orlando, May 21-22.

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