Last Saturday, the family and I headed to East Rutherford New Jersey to hit the MetLife Stadium for Monster Energy SuperCross. We received tickets in exchange for social media shares which I was more than happy to do throughout the event. We had never been so we were all excited. We also had tickets to the Pit Party, but arrived a bit late.
My son had a lacrosse game so we just caught the tail end of the pit party. I was surprised at all the folks tailgating in the parking lot. It seemed so fun! Saturday was incredibly hot! We were not prepared for the almost 80 degree heat, but it didn’t stop the crowds from having a good time.
The Pit Party offers a full day of entertainment including athlete autographs, freestyle motocross, and experiential elements. It’s a unique experience in the world of motorsports. Pit passes can be purchased and need to be accompanied by an event ticket. You can get FREE access by simply recycling an empty can of Monster Energy. Restrictions and additional charges may apply. Be sure to check out special offers for your show!
About SuperCross:
Monster Energy Supercross is an indoor dirt bike racing championship – a newer version of motocross, the sport’s original form. Whereas motocross takes place on long courses built primarily on the dirt and terrain offered up by nature, Supercross races are made from dirt hauled into stadiums. Monster Energy Supercross is held from January through May in open stadiums (in cities with nicer weather) and covered domes. The track takes all the exciting obstacles of outdoor riding—jumps, turns, and bumps—amplifies them, and puts them in easy view of spectators.
A Supercross track represents the ultimate evolution of the sport. Among the many obstacles riders must negotiate every lap are whoop sections (brutal washboards where riders skim along the tops of the bumps), rhythm sections (irregular series of jumps with a variety of combination options), and triple jumps (three jumps in a row that riders normally clear in a single leap of 70 feet or more). Many of the turns have banked berms, but some are flat.
It takes roughly five hundred truckloads of dirt to make up a Supercross track. Soil conditions can be hard-packed, soft, muddy, sandy, rutted, or any combination thereof. Average riders would find it impossible to even do a lap on a Supercross track, let alone race at high speeds.
- 5,500 cubic yards – The average amount of dirt used to build a Monster Energy Supercross track.
- 6,800 sheets of plywood used to protect the grass/field underneath. Placed end-to-end, the sheets would stretch for over 10 miles!
- 4 Monster Girls working the floor per event. ( My 11 year-old son took this photo and told me that I should do this for a living! I’m glad he thinks I’m that pretty!)
- 100+ Fireworks/ Pyro elements used in the opening ceremonies at every event.
- 70 feet –The distance of a Monster Energy Supercross triple jump—the same as two school buses parked end-to-end.
- 3 feet – Height of a typical Supercross whoop. While the riders make skimming across their tops look effortless, the obstacles are about waist-high to an average adult, making them an intimidating section of track for almost any rider.
- 40 riders qualify for the night show, 22 riders line up for the Main Event, 1 Winner takes home the trophy!
We had a great time at the show and YES, I would want to go again! I also connected through social media with a friend of mine that was at the event. We hadn’t seen each other since 1989! We both praised social media for giving us this wonderful opportunity to see each other again. So, if you are looking to do something new with your family or are a big fan of SuperCross already, be sure to check out the show!
Heather Lawrence says
Yeah, so not wanting to take my son to something like this.
He would totally love it and then he would want his own bike…then the race would be on to see how fast my hair would turn grey! LOL!!
Sapana V says
Wow, you must have an amazing time there. My boys are too small for this but yes, they will surely ask for something like this.
Liz Mays says
Oh wow, seeing all of the skilled riders on the track must have been great. This sounds like something I would enjoy seeing!
Melanie says
I know so little about it, but I always think it’s fun to see things live. I know my family would have so much fun cheering on the racers and learning more about the sport.
Ashley says
My son would LOVE this. Okay I would too. It looks like a super awesome event.
Laura B says
I bet you all had a blast. I know my husband would love to go to a an event like this. My nephew rides motocross and it makes me nervous, haha!
Jessica Harlow says
What a totally fun adventure with the kids! I know my kiddos and their cousins would love going to an exciting event like this!
reesa says
My kids were disappointed to miss this last weekend! Super Cross is so awesome!
Stephanie Jeannot says
How cool! I have never experienced anything like this in a live setting and I think I would really love it. Wow! Your son plays lacrosse. It look s like such a fun sport.
keikilani says
What a cool event to get to go to with your boys! I bet the energy there was crazy and fun!
Kimberly Michelle says
That looks like it was such a fun family event! I’ve had many friends who were Supercross racers and I’d love to take my daughter some day!