Monster trucks rumble within Angel Stadium

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Supercross events will also use the field to kick off a month of high-octane fun

Tucker Smith of Laguna Hills flies through the air at Angel Stadium during a performance at the Monster Jam Pit Party on Saturday. Photos by Mindy Schauer — Staff Photographer

Driver Kayla Blood gives Nora Wheatley, 2, a high-five while her competition truck, Sparkle Smash, is on display during the Monster Jam event in Anaheim on Saturday.

Ryan Anderson kicks up some dust in his truck, Son-uva Digger, during the Monster Jam competition at Angel Stadium on Saturday.

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By Heather McRea

hmcrea@scng.com

It is an action-packed January again in Anaheim.

The new year typically brings a rush of adrenaline and the roar of engines to Angel Stadium with Monster Jam and Monster Energy AMA Supercross, both using the field for their high-octane fun.

With baseball still in its offseason, the floor of the stadium is covered in thousands of tons of dirt for several weeks.

Monster Jam rumbled into town over the weekend for the first of three stops.

The souped-up trucks on giant wheels tore up the dirt track racing and performing stunts, but before the show started, fans got up close to the mechanical monsters and their drivers during a pit party.

Up next, Supercross flies into the stadium on Saturday to launch its 2025 season. The off-road racing series will return for a second round on Jan. 25. The dirt track is built differently for each visit, launching the Supercross riders and their bikes into the air.

Supercross has its own FanFest events, with the opportunity to see the teams up close and watch as they practice. On Saturday, practice starts at 10 a.m., qualifying rounds at 11 a.m., opening ceremonies at 4:30 and the main racing event at 5 p.m.

Check online at supercrosslive.com for the schedule for Jan. 25, and for information about ticket prices and options.

Monster Jam trucks will visit again on Jan. 18 and 19 and Feb. 15 and 16. Check online at monsterjam.com for the schedule for pit parties and the main event, as well as ticket prices.