Monster Truck Nationals in State College, PA were awesome!

My 7 yr old was looking forward to it. My 8 yr old just said he was interested in the pit party before hand. I'm talking about the Monster Truck Nationals in State College, PA last night.

My boys' father took them to the show.  It sounds like they had a great time.  Here's just a few pics from the show last night:

At the Pit Party

During the show

Both of the boys said there were dirt bike riders before the monster trucks.  They said the dirt bike riders were actually their favorite part.  They did ask me today though if they could wear their autographed shirts to school. I was a little leary but told them to go ahead.  They were so excited to show off their autographed tees.

My 8 year old said his favorite truck was "Chalkboard Chuck" that was red, yellow, and black.  He said "Chalkboard Chuck" is the one in the last picture shown above.  My 7 year old said his favorite was "Big Foot".  He asked, "Do you know why Big Foot is my favorite mom?"  I said no.  He said "Because it's a Ford" lol.  Well any reasons a good reason I guess.

If you get a chance to take your kids to the Monster Truck Nationals, do it.  It's something fun that's not your everyday activity.  There's still a chance to catch the Monster Truck Nationals.

The banner is for the show that happened April 1 and 2 in State College , PA but if you click it, it will take you to where you can buy tickets for the other remaining venues.  Use code: FAMILY to get $3 off your tickets. 


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Win a family 4 pack of tickets to Monster Truck Nationals near you--CLOSED

Only one qualified entry so your winner is the pic below! Congrats Amy

If you read my previous Monster truck post: Fathers, Sons, and Monster Trucks, then you'll know that the E3 Spark Plugs Monsters Truck Nationals is a great opportunity for father/son time together.

E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals presented by Lucas Oil has several dates left on the tour:

1.  April 1 & 2 and the Bryce Jordan Center in State College PA

2.  April 9 at the Schottenstein Center, Columbus OH

3.  April 22 & 23 Tsongas Center, Lowell MA

4.  April 29 & 30 Tullio Arena, Erie PA

This event will be such a great opportunity for dads and their sons or even grandfathers, uncles, nephews, cousins for that matter to share some male bonding time. Big trucks, loud noise, dirt, tricks, and car crushing.  What could be more fun?

You can buy your tickets to the Monster Truck Nationals show HERE.  Use coupon code: FAMILY to get $3 off your order. When you click it will come to a page that says State College, PA but when you go through that link you can choose your venue.

You can also find Monster Truck Nationals on Facebook.  

GIVEAWAY

Want a chance to win a 4 pack of tickets to the Monster Truck Nationals date and venue of your choice? Email me a father/son photo.  Could also be grandfather/son, Uncle/nephew, you get the idea.

TO ENTER:  Email:  angiewith3 at live dot com  Subject line:  Monster Truck Entry  With your name, email address, and name for your picture no later than March 29 at 6 PM EST. 
I will choose one winner from all the photos received. If the format allows I will post pictures on this post.  If you don't wish for me to post the picture on this post please let me know in the email. You name will not be posted publicly.


***One winner will be chosen by me from pictures received on March 29.  Winner will be notified March 30 via email.  Winner will have 24 hrs to respond to winning email notification. ***


I received a 4 pack of tickets to the E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals courtesy of USFamilyGuide.com in exchange for posting.  Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.  


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Father and Son Chilling on Couch  -- Amy

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Fathers, Sons, and Monster Trucks

As much as I love to spend time with my boys I know that it's important for my boys to have father/son time. Boys need that time to just be boys.  I saw that the E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals was coming to our area.  That had father and son time written all over it.   Think about it: boys and boys-at-heart, mud, big trucks, loud engines, and destruction.  Am I right? 

My oldest 2 boys are from my first marriage.  I know that they enjoy their time with me but they don't get to spend as much time with the dad as they'd like to.  I asked their dad if he'd like to take them to the Monster Truck Nationals show on Apr. 2.  He said he could.  Now my 7 yr old is excited about it.  My 8 yr old wasn't so sure until I old him there was also a Pit Party before the show actually starts.  He says "Count me in!"

I think the Monster Truck National will be an event that they'll remember for a long time.  It'll be one of those "Hey dad, remember that one time we saw that Monster Truck show and..." 

I'll find out for sure though. They'll be heading to the show April 2nd in State College, PA.  Look for my review after the event. 

And now a light-hearted: My Top 5 reasons for a father/son Monster Truck Nationals night out:

1.  Because it'll get your kids and hubby away from the cartoons on TV.

2.  Because they can feel free to make whatever bodily noises they need to, no one will hear them anyway.

3.  Because they'll feel free to enjoy themselves a little more.  Mom's not there to say:
"oh my someone's gonna get hurt"
"son stop screaming, use your inside voice"
"Dear! Don't encourage that!"
"No that soda and nachos isn't healthy, Why don't you get some water and carrots sticks?"
"Do those trucks really need to be that loud?" 
 I could really keep going here.

4.  Because boys/guys love machines, loud noise, and destruction, at least if they're here they're not destroying your freshly cleaned house for a while.

5.  Maybe the most important reason: father and son will both enjoy it and it'll be ok if they act their age.

You're ready to get your tickets now aren't you?  http://www.usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?bid=9494&dealid=480&regionid=460

Use the link above or click any of the pics in this post.  Use coupon code: FAMILY to get $3 off your tickets.


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E3 SPARK PLUGS MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS presented by LUCAS OIL

WITNESS THE THUNDER! State College, PA will ROAR and RUMBLE with the nation's most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS and FMX Stunt Riders as they storm into the Bryce Jordan Center on April 1st and 2nd. See these incredible, high jumping, ground pounding, car crushing, axle wrenching giants race in side-by-side drags, wheelie shootouts, and then go completely bananas with amazing freestyle action during this Monster Truck Thrill Show! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party on the arena floor.

Over 70,000 pounds of Monster Truck Thunder!
* E3 Spark Plugs BIGFOOT...The Original Monster Truck
* STAR MARSHAL...This New Truck Is A Good Truck With A Bad Attitude
* CHALKBOARD CHUCK...The Truck That Wants Your Autograph - Come Write On This One-Of-A-Kind Monster Truck
* Lucas Oil STABILIZER...Truck Is Stable, But Seriously Unpredictable
* IRONMAN...A Tribute To The Men & Women Of The Armed Forces
* PureFlow AIRDOG Diesel RX...1st Competitive Smokin' Diesel Monster Truck (ON DISPLAY ONLY)
* CRUSHSTATION...The Monstah-Lobstah - It looks like a Lobster

Friday, April 1st, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 2nd 2011 - 7:30 pm
GATES OPEN AT 5:30 PM FOR PIT PARTY


Get $3 off with link and promo code below:


http://www.usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?bid=9494&dealid=480&regionid=460

USE PROMO CODE: FAMILY

My boys will be going to this. They don't know it yet. It's going to be a surprise. Their father is going to take them for a boys night out. This is going to be such a fun night out for something different to do. There are other locations as well so if this venue doesn't suit you, see if there's one closer to you.




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