Monster Jam at Lucas Oil - Air quality

[Gadgetmonster]

I’m thinking of taking my grandson to Monster Jam this February.
Wife reminded me when we went 10+ years ago the air quality was so terrible we had to leave. If you have been to Monster Jam in the last few years at Lucas Oil, what was the air quality like?
I’m trying to get over a long term cough so I appreciate your thoughts.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

In the RCA dome it was horrible. I didnt think it was too bad in Lucas Oil, but everyones allergies/tolerance is different.

My opinion, take your grandson and give him a memory he will remember after we are long gone. Get seats up high to help it not be so bad, isnt a bad seat when it comes to monster trucks.

I know most indoor races and tractor pulls are using a ventilation system for the race fuel, i believe this is now required, although it doesnt completely get rid of the fumes, it helps a lot.

 

[natdscott]

Get a pair of 3M 6000 (he'll need a small, and be fit-tested) and some 60923 cartridges. If you have facial hair, you need to not have it.

Or, just go, have a good time, leave if it bothers you. Earplugs.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

I much prefer the outdoor venues for that and many other reasons but the kiddos will like it regardless. Monster trucks are awesome

 

[PGRChaplain]

The Monster Trucks use Alcohol for Fuel (Methanol). These Engines are very efficient and produce very little Carbon Monoxide. Although the smell is offensive to some folks its much less harmful than an Engine using Race Gas. I'm accustomed to the smell and the only one I Like better is Nitro Methane!
(Retired Alcohol Dragster - Funny Car Crew Chief)

 

[thunderchicken]

The Monster Trucks use Alcohol for Fuel (Methanol). These Engines are very efficient and produce very little Carbon Monoxide. Although the smell is offensive to some folks its much less harmful than an Engine using Race Gas. I'm accustomed to the smell and the only one I Like better is Nitro Methane!
(Retired Alcohol Dragster - Funny Car Crew Chief)

Are you saying my VP fuels C23 is harmful?
I've never run methanol, but have been on the starting line when a car with a screw blower on methanol was in the other lane. Had me tearing up like I was behind a nitro car warm up in the pits. Hard to believe that's any better than race gas.

 

[Mark-DuCo]

I've never been to monster jam, but I go to Indy supercross every year, and it isn't bad at all. You still smell the race fuel, which is better than cologne, but I've never had trouble breathing.

Not sure what would make more fumes two monster trucks racing or twenty 450 dirt bikes.

 

[Bugzilla]

Wear something like this and tape a sign to your back, “Caution, Have New Covid Variant“ and you’ll have plenty of elbow room also!

 

[ws6guy]

I've taken my son a few times and never noticed poor air quality. It gets a little hazy inside but the fumes aren't bad at all.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

They raced sprint cars in the Hoosier dome 1 time and that was a trip. It was a little fume loaded balloon. The motor cross races inside the dome were a little clouded as well. I have never been to lucas oil but it would be fun to see the monster trucks there.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I remember going to some concerts at Market Square Arena where the fumes got pretty thick...

 

[Hoosier Carry]

I remember going to some concerts at Market Square Arena where the fumes got pretty thick...

Haha…the fumes get thick at deer creek and there’s no roof.

 

[greg]

I remember going to some concerts at Market Square Arena where the fumes got pretty thick...

O the late 70ies at MSA…..

 

[snapping turtle]

There is good ventilation at Lucas oil. It will be flowing on high. The dust does get everywhere even with them watering down the dirt. Most of the time it is two short races of two trucks each. Then longer runs for freestyle one truck at a time.

The fumes are not bad and for me supercross seems worse fume wise. More engines longer runs. Maybe different fuel combos among the classes.

Bring ear protection for anyone with ears that work. I pass out lots of foam ear plugs to kids who seem to always be without them and the ones they sell are big bucks at the venue. Mom and dad splurge on tickets and many can not afford ear protection. I go thru a big bag most days.

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Thanks for the comments. I plan on going and will take natdscott,s advice and take breathing apparatus. Everything points to a really fun event.

 

[Brandon]

Just scored tickets off 104.5!!!

 

[PGRChaplain]

Are you saying my VP fuels C23 is harmful?
I've never run methanol, but have been on the starting line when a car with a screw blower on methanol was in the other lane. Had me tearing up like I was behind a nitro car warm up in the pits. Hard to believe that's any better than race gas.

You get a little Teary with Alcohol, Nitro is one step below Pepper Spray when standing on the Starting Line.

 

[thunderchicken]

You get a little Teary with Alcohol, Nitro is one step below Pepper Spray when standing on the Starting Line.

Oh I'm crystal clear on that.

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

I’m thinking of taking my grandson to Monster Jam this February.
Wife reminded me when we went 10+ years ago the air quality was so terrible we had to leave. If you have been to Monster Jam in the last few years at Lucas Oil, what was the air quality like?
I’m trying to get over a long term cough so I appreciate your thoughts.

I went last year at Lucas Oil and it really did not seem bad at all to me i cannot remember noticing it at all. Not a bad idea to bring a real mask and maybe some earplugs but it is a very good time i am sure he would enjoy it.

 

[Methane Herder]

Are you saying my VP fuels C23 is harmful?
I've never run methanol, but have been on the starting line when a car with a screw blower on methanol was in the other lane. Had me tearing up like I was behind a nitro car warm up in the pits. Hard to believe that's any better than race gas.

Breathing or having your eyes exposed to burnt Torco methanol in a poorly ventilated space is slightly better than the same scenario involving CS.

Slightly.

MH