Format for Vegas Style
Vegas style is one of the toughest formats for racing. The format is only used by Monster Jam, and it is only used for the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas (hence the name). This format also allows drivers to hit speeds of +60 mph, making it one of the fastest formats. The format has been used since 2000 and is similar to St. Louis Style. Vegas style was introduced in 2000 at the first ever Monster Jam World Finals. It is a modified version of a J-Hook style track.
Original Format[]
King Krunch racing Iron Man in a Vegas style race, circa 2010.
In the original version of Vegas style, both trucks stage behind the stadium. When the light turns green, both trucks race down a chicane, called 'Thunder Alley' (originally known as 'Wrenchead Alley' in the first World Finals). This is one of the most dangerous sections of the track, as a tight turn and fast speeds are critical. Many violent wrecks have occurred in Thunder Alley. After that, both trucks race down a straightaway, where they hit speeds of +60 mph. At the end of the track, both trucks take a turn and hit a ramp. The first to cross the line wins. Many violent wrecks have also occurred after the race, as some trucks will land out of control and hit another jump. For the first five World Finals, the trucks would start on asphalt and then transition to dirt as they entered Thunder Alley, but the asphalt was removed from 2005 onwards, with the track being dirt all the way through.
Orlando Format[]
In the Monster Jam World Finals 20, both trucks stage on a hill. When the lights turn green, the trucks race down the hill and then race down a straightaway, where they hit speeds of 60+ mph. At the end of the track, both trucks take a turn and hit a ramp. The first to cross the line wins. This style is significantly shorter in length compared to the Vegas Format, leading to faster lap times.
Trivia[]
- The fastest ever recorded time on the Vegas Format is a 15.544, set by Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger at Monster Jam World Finals 17.
- The fastest ever recorded qualifying time on the Vegas Format is a 15.69, also set by Anderson in Grave Digger 20, this time at Monster Jam World Finals 12.
- The fastest ever recorded time on Orlando Format is a 13.103, set by Tyler Menninga in Grave Digger 36 during qualifying of Monster Jam World Finals 20.
- The fastest ever recorded time during competitive racing on Orlando Format is a 13.112, set by Camden Murphy in Bakugan Dragonoid.