Every year in January and February huge modified pickup trucks called monster trucks thrill Tampa Bay with their freestyle stunts and races. These huge celebrities will be making free appearances where fans can get up close and personal with each truck and even take pictures with some of the biggest stars of Monster Jam.

Free Truck Appearances before Saturday’s Monster Jam at Raymond James Stadium

Grinder – Friday, February 1, 2013 from 2-6 PM
Advance Auto Parts Store 9557
710 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 813-977-0510

Stone Crusher - Friday, February 1, 2013 from 2-6 PM
Tires Choice
12705 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: 813-549-8968

Lucas Oil Crusader – Friday, February 1, 2013 from 2-6 PM
Advance Auto Parts Store 9556
901 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-238-7187

War Wizard - Friday February, 1 from 2-6PM
Metro PCS (Talk Time)
21631 SR 54
Land O Lakes, FL 34639

Wolverine – Friday, February 1 from 4-8PM
Bill Currie Ford
5815 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33614

Monster Energy – Friday, February 1, 2013 from 2-6 PM
Wal-Mart Supercenter
1505 Dale Mabry Hwy North
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 321-331-0983

Here are 4 interesting facts about the Monster Truck Jam and the trucks:

1. A monster truck engine burns up to 2.5 gallons of methanol per run which is approximately 250 feet.
2. The average monster truck team will go through five engines in one year. Average cost per engine: $40,000.
3. The average monster truck team will go through eight tires in one year.  Average cost: $2,600 each tire.
4. A crew of eight works 18-20 hours for three days to construct a monster truck course.