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HAMPTON â When monster trucks take over Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend for the inaugural Monster Jam event at AMS, one local fan favorite will be Bad Company, driven by John Gordon from Hiram. Gordon, 26, was born and raised in Hiram. He got his start in monster trucks after connecting with the Anderson family, owners of possibly the most famous and recognized monster trucks of all time, Grave Digger, in mud racing. âI got into monster trucks through mud racing with my dad,â Gordon said. âMe and my dad had a mud truck, and we went mud racing and we got to know the Andersons, who started Grave Digger.â ....
Monster Jam will bring a dozen smoke-spitting, car-crushing behemoths to Jacksonville this year after all. The event has drawn huge crowds to TIAA Bank Field every February for years, but plans were put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the trucks including Grave Digger, Max-D and Megalodon will be at the stadium for two shows on March 6 and 7. The event has been reimagined, according to show promoters. Seats will be sold in pods that allow friends and family to sit together while maintaining social distancing from other groups. Fans over the age of 2 will be required to wear face coverings. Merchandise can be ordered in advance or from your seat and picked up at a contactless station in the stadium. The pit party, where fans can get an up-close look at the trucks and meet the drivers before the Saturday show, will also have a limited capacity. ....
Monster Jam is back in Jacksonville this weekend! Enhanced health and safety measures in place for fan wellness Published: Updated: Tags: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Starting Saturday, one of the area’s most popular events is back in Jacksonville! The action-packed, fun-filled experience of Monster Jam is roaring back into the River City for a high-octane weekend at TIAA Bank Field on March 6-7. Tickets start at $20. Seating capacity will be reduced at TIAA Bank Field and social distancing measures will be in place. Fans are asked to bring a face covering. Disposable masks will be available if you forget yours. Pod seating at the stadium is in effect. The area you purchased will be shared only with the people you chose to attend the event with. ....