Australian taz debuts. Not affiliated with FELD owned Monster Jam taz, this down under version is very different in the attention to detail. Side by Side the USA taz can not match up in looks. Maybe one day these two might meet in a performance grudge match with the winner taking home bragging rights. The version from down under is defiantly going to go down in history as one of the nicest 3-D's ever produced.
Week of
05/03/2009
Museum updated 5/9
Auction Zone updated 5/9
Aggressive measures taken to "SAVE A TREE" that was hit by a FELD owned monster truck. CLICK HERE for more details.
The Legendary Cyldesdale Monster Truck Operation hits ebay. Stop in our Auction Zone for a direct link.
Promoters and Teams have settled back into the old routine. They are putting distant memories of January 2009 behind them and are shows any safer for the fans? Sudden Impact is the ONLY team to have taken steps to prevent anther tragedy. Watching the above video and looking at how Captains Curse cart wheeling into the stands at the FELD Monster Jam World Finials could have been worse, the question needs to be asked When? When will another preventable incident occur? Will a driver loosing his life behind the wheel finally wake the industry up? How much more can these trucks take and continue to enable the driver to walk away? How many fans are at risk every weekend? Are you safe? Walking under arena seating or around a truck could have proved fatal a few weeks ago had someone been in the wrong place. Think about it...
Comments from web site visitor that asked to remain anonymous.
Cooper City Elementary - named Grave Digger after her favorite monster truck...
CLICK HERE for full story.
Week of
04/26/2009
Museum updated
Contest page updated
Let's compare the following:
A competitive high diver who stands a top the high dive and leaps off into the air doing multiple flips and belly flops on his landing was still considered completing the flip. You can not take the flips away from the diver because he did do the flips, he just had a less than desirable landing.
A gymnast who performs flips in her routine and comes off the balance beam, spring board or uneven bars is required to stick a landing for a high score. Once the flips in the routine are done they are not taken away because they did not stick the landing.
Tom Meents DID perform the world's first back flip period! Whether it was the first time at his shop OR in Las Vegas his world record attempt can not be taken away. He was the FIRST to do this even though in public he did not stick the landing...
Not the first monster truck back flip, but the first to stick the landing in public.
Saturday May 2nd, 2009 at Vermonster 4x4 in Bradford, Vt. - Larry Quick driving his Ghost Ryder attempts back flip! A planned stunt to copy what Tom Meents did at the March World Finials in Las Vegas.
Larry landed his second attempt of the day and not only that, but drove it back to the pits. Suffering only minor damage, we are sure fans across the world will see more attempts by more drivers try to pull off this once thought impossible stunt. What's next- A back flip in a monster tank?
Truck extravaganza failed to impress
CLICK HERE for the full story.
Boot Barn Invites Flagstaff to Come On Down to Their Grand Opening Celebrations and 20%-Off Sale
CLICK HERE for details.
Saturday May 16th. Fund raiser for area church Mission trip to the Philippines. Huge Multi family Yard sale, Monster truck rides, Hair-a-thon, hotdogs, doughnut and bake sale and much more!8:00am til 5:00pm. Located at Bunn Lake at the intersection of 64 hwy and 39 hwy in Zebulon, NC.
Week of
04/19/2009
Museum updated
Taft Alley updated
Coming soon...
"MTRC"
Monster Truck Report Card. It will rate Promoters, Owners, Teams, Drivers, Trucks , Transports and Crew Members. Good and bad will be posted. Praises and complaints.
For a 'rally' good cause: Choppers 4 Children will benefit CMN
CLICK HERE for full details.
Hangin' with John Boy and Billy
CLICK HERE for details.
Big crowds, bigger profits in Chevy's 1st quarter
CLICK HERE for full story.
Monster Trucks Introduce Christian Values in New Children's Book.
Faithful Crushers Series: Loving Others by Kasey M. Carter introduces Christian values into the wonderful sport of monster truck racing. What better way to reach this huge fan base about God than to use monster trucks to tell of God’s love and teach important lessons by using God’s Word as a reference.
Birmingham, AL, April 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Author, lawyer, and mom Kasey M. Carter starts a new children’s series with her new title Faithful Crusher Series: Loving Others, releasing nationwide this month.
Faithful Crushers Series: Loving Others introduces Christian values into the wonderful sport of monster truck racing. What better way to reach this huge fan base about God than to use monster trucks to tell of God’s love and teach important lessons by using God’s Word as a reference.
Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available at any bookstore nationwide or can be ordered through the publisher at the Tate Publishing bookstore, or by visiting Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Target. Faithful Crushers Series: Loving Others is also an eLIVE title, meaning each copy contains a code redeemable for a free audio download of the book from the publisher’s website. eLIVE – Listen, Imagine, View, and Experience!
Carter is active as the Room Mom for her young son’s class. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Auburn University and a Juris Doctorate from the Birmingham School of Law. The Carter family attends Double Oak Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
For more information, please contact Sunnie Atkins, Marketing Representative, at (888) 361-9473
Duluth MN: At a show this weekend promoted by AMP, a truck ends up going through a wall!
Prowler suffered some sort of failure and slammed into the "Get' er ' Done" truck pushing it through the arena wall. In the video, people can clearly be seen moving around the "Get' er Done" truck just moments before being slammed into. Serious questions need to be asked to the promoter. After this year's tragic events, why would they allow people to be on the floor during a truck's performance? Had this happened moments earlier, we would be reporting an entirely different and possibly more tragic outcome. What will it take to bring the industry to a set of standards that create a safe environment for spectators, participants and event staff?
Big trucks, bigger crowds
CLICK HERE for full story.
Week of
04/12/2009
Revenue drop could endanger funding for Whalehead Club - Dennis Anderson, creator of the Grave...
CLICK HERE for full story.
Win tickets to Santa Pod monster truck show
CLICK HERE for details.
Feld Entertainment renews, expands space in Maryland.
CLICK HERE for the full story.
Summer Plans?
Take a ride in the back of a real life MONSTER TRUCK. Thrills for children and adults.
5 Lap Wildcat, the first monster truck ride in the area, holds twelve passengers on benches in the truck bed and stands twelve feet tall by twelve feet wide.
Sitting on sixty-six inch tires, Wildcat has a 454 motor.
Come experience the thrill and feel of a true monster truck ride!
Week of
04/05/2009
2009 Hall of Fame Inductee announcement has been
Timothy Knerr, an MTRA Official was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment.
CLICK HERE for the full story.
Monster Truck Safety: More Questions Than Answers
Has the monster truck industry learned anything?
Following the two deaths in January what has changed? A new innovation in an attempt to provide added safety was the Drive Line Blanket from Sudden Impact Racing. How many trucks adopted this new feature? Are the SIR trucks running them today?
The world finals was the biggest event in monster trucks this year. Trucks crashed into the stands, rolled over and wheels broke off. Some of the trucks were allowed to keep performing. One driver was sent to the hospital following a back area crash where he was knocked unconscious as reported.
Promoters and drivers have been settling back into familiar routines. The media attention is fading and the fans keep coming. The chances of another fatal accident in the monster truck industry is remote but who would have guessed the President of the Monster Truck Racing Association would walk right out in front of a monster truck on an active course 4 months ago?
What changes should be expected? What should the fans demand? What should be next? Who is at risk? Who should be held responsible and accountable when things go wrong?
In the Tacoma accident a bunch of questions have been raised.
What training does the track crew have?
Does the track crew have structured training?
Why was the truck allowed to keep performing when it had obvious lean to the left?
After not once, but twice, dragging the underside of the truck over an overturned car did the promoter allow the truck to continue?
Why did the driver keep going knowing his truck was not 100%?
Could the death of been prevented had the track crew shut the truck down and pulled it off the floor or the driver decided his truck was acting different and ended his performance early?
Is it a possibility a rookie driver with little experience was overwhelmed with adrenaline performing in front of thousands and unable to make sound decisions?
Who was running the remote ignition interrupter and why did they choose not to, at the minimum, shut the truck down and go inspect it before allowing it to continue its performance?
What set of guidelines are there in place for RII operator, training, consequences for not using the safety feature at their fingertips?
M. John. Monster truck fan
After 9 years of dustballs, The gator is coming out to do a show. May 16, it will be at the Kings speed way for a small show. Come and check it out
MOTORSTORM TO BECOME THE NEW BUGS BUNNY TRUCK…….That’s right keeping with the 3D Warner Brothers/Looney Toons cartoon trucks what better way to say goodbye to a Champion than to replace it with one of the most famous cartoon characters ever created. Under licence from Warners again Bugs will be designed and built by Lindsay Houston from L.D.I. Kustom Signs and Designs and should be released at the Cairns Show on June 6. If this fails due to design approvals from Warners then its release will be at Dapto Showgrounds in September. Many names are being thrown around for the new truck. Bugsies Revenge being one of the favourites at present and rest assured this truck is set to be just as popular as the Scooby Truck which would have to be one of the World most popular characters. Lindsay says the design for the bugs truck is going to be his best yet and will be a real crowd favourite . Yet another fantastic asset for the Monsters Tour of Destruction in 09 and 2010.
But that's not all Folks...BUGS is set to get a new friend because he is going to be joined by another well known kids favorite TAZ. That’s right still keeping with the kids theory. We will be saying farewell to Thunda 2 and replacing this body with an all new, style TAZ body that will NOT be a direct copy of the American one in fact it blow theirs away just as Batman did. Everyone said when we built our latest Batman that we would just copy the USA one. Not a hope in hell ours is far nicer and that’s exactly what Lindsay has promised with TAZ. Anything we do from here on in has to be better and it will be, TAZ will definitely be in Cairns for the June 6 show and it was one of the stipulations from Warners that we don’t directly copy the Feld one and why would we want to.
Just when you thought every USA design was sacred well its not Monster Patrol is coming off the circuit for awhile after Mt Gambier and is set to get a whole NEW facelift and will return to the public arena as the K ZONE MONSTER PATROL with a whole new Police look, gone will be the current Sheriff. In its place will be a more kids friendly themed truck, still similar to CARS Sheriff, again targeting the 3 to 13 year age group. The flashing lights will stay as will the green colors, but that’s about the only resemblance you will see to the old Monster Patrol. We are currently talking to the Police forces about using the truck for various promotions in certain states which will also be good for branding and could even lead to sponsorship through the drink driving campaigns.
The original Thunda gets a new look... That’s right after 22 years of twisting oddly over the cars with its giant coil spring out dated chassis over the next couple of months poor old Thunda as we know it will be NO more Thunda will get a Brand New Chassis from James Tigue and Rich Inman. New sheet metal housings, new Coombes shocks, new Profab transfer case new poweglide transmission, all Patrick sway bars and accessories basically the lot, then it will get the Thunda 2 Body and will all be reassembled by one of Kreg Christensen sons in time for the July shows. Basically a complete new truck. The Old Thunda will be repainted and will be kept as a display item at the new permanent Souvenir Shop opening at the Big Kart track later in the year on the Sunshine Coast in Sunny Qld.
More still to come ... There’s still more the brand spanking State of the art truck that Dan Patrick is currently building us to head over to our shores will be a complete replica of his very own SAMSON truck right down to the bulging muscle arms that have made the truck famous in the USA. No expense will be spared on this brand new truck that will also come with a full toy range. These should hit our shores as early as mid April. Dan is planning to spend more time here again in June upgrading more of the current fleet of KC’s trucks and in another first Clive may head over to the States to drive his Samson truck at the same venue. This truck will be equivalent to any of the Grave Diggers or Blue Thunder trucks of the Feld Entertainment World and continue to bring Australian efforts up to yet another level.
Come and see the high flying action of Monster Trucks!
April 3rd and 4th at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds... 6th ave & Irvington
Gate opens at 5 pm, the show starts at 7 pm.
Come early to ride the Boogie monster ride truck.
Also Demo Durby and Tough Trucks will be held as well.
Tickets are $13.00 in advance and $15.00 a the gate
children 3and under are Free!!!
Contact Bobbi @ 520-409-3538 for tickets
See you at the show rain or shine!!
Week of
03/22/2009
Museum updated
Taft Alley updated
MONSTER MOTORING EVENT AT DONINGTON PARK THIS EASTER
Everything about the International Styling and Tuning Show (ISTS) at Donington Park this Easter is big! Biggest modified car show in the UK; Big crowds; Big chance of spotting a celebrity or driving a big power supercar and they don’t come much bigger than Big Foot and Thunder Bolt, the Monster Trucks that will be crushing the cars that just can’t hack the pace!
On the 11th and 12th April, these bad boys will dominate the main arena with their 66 inch tyres and top speed of 80 miles per hour. As well as winning the Monster Truck World Championship six times, Bigfoot also holds several World records including longest distance Monster Truck jump at 202 feet over a 727 aeroplane and the longest wheelie! ISTS won’t have aeroplanes but we will have cars ready to be crushed as both trucks jump more than 14 cars, travelling 110-115 feet through the air!
And find out what the drivers in the British Grand Prix can expect when the race comes to Donington next year as you can take a drive around the circuit in an amazing supercar or even your own supped up motor. In action in his own racing car will be Shane Lynch from Boyzone, transforming from boy band member to bad boy behind the wheel.
Fancy yourself as a stunt driver? Want to drive a Mini on two wheels, Italian Job style? Take a lesson with Stunt Drive UK who will teach you how in their customised stunt car for just £25. Prefer to sit on the sidelines? Then check out top international trials rider, Fred Crosset who returns with Monster Energy. Fred has an impressive set up of ramps and obstacles, which he attacks with precision on his trails motorbike.
Also on offer are exhilarating Caterham driving experiences, breathtaking drift action, ear bashing ICE village shopping and hard hitting dance tunes from the exclusive Cream Party Night!
ISTS is open from 9.30am Saturday and Sunday. Day Tickets are available £18 for adults in advance and £22 on the day. Children’s tickets are just £5. Also available for day visitors is the VIP Pass, priced at just £25 in advance and £30 on the day, which includes advance entry, VIP parking, grandstand viewing, show programme, reduced costs for the super car loop and Caterham experience. Call the 24hr ticket and Camping hotline on 0871 230 7153. For club and car entries, please call 01775 768661.
The Dangers Of The Monster Truck Show For The Family CLICK HERE for the story.
Vegas- Monster Jam - Thursday Practice Highlights
Natural High renamed Fired Up!
Gary Schotz Jr. was back behind the wheel driving the "Fired Up" Monster Truck. He is the driver that was involved in the Tacoma accident in the Natural High Monster Truck owned by Kelvin Ramer. Natural High was sporting a new look and name. The truck has been renamed "Fired Up" and the old body has been replaced by a Ford truck look. This new body will remind older fans of Jeff Danes Awesome Kong skinny Chevy. The "Fired Up" truck debuted the new look on 3/21/2009 during the "OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCKS SPECTAUCLAR" promoted event at the Santa Maria Fairpark in Santa Maria, California.
Bikers honor boy killed at monster truck show CLICK HERE to see the story.
IMPACT RACING PRODUCT RECALL
Any and all driver suits, pants, jackets, shoes and boots manufactured by Impact Racing pursuant to SFI Specifications 3.2A/15, 3.2A/20, 3.3/15 and 3.3/20 at any time during the year 2008 have been decertified by SFI Foundation, Inc. and must be immediately returned to Impact Racing offices or an Impact representative. Impact Racing has reason to believe that these products do not fully comply with the stated SFI Specifications and therefore do not meet SFI manufacturer certification requirements. This recall applies to all such products whether or not they have been updated, rebadged, or recertified by Impact Racing. This recall applies even if the product now has a 2009 SFI patch or label affixed to the product. All applicable sanctioning bodies have been notified of this noncompliance.
For more information call Impact Racing
at 317-852-3067
Drivers, start your engines CLICK HERE for the story.
CULT Energy Activator tank arrived at Wal-Mart in Boutte, Louisiana this past weekend for a day to raise donations toward the American Cancer Society. Thousands of people witnessed CULT Energy Activator in person as it sat on top of crush cars used normally at monster truck events.
“We were thrilled to help the American Cancer Society. It’s a great organization and everyone at Sudden Impact Racing believes in finding a cure for cancer. This is our way of joining the fight against cancer,” stated Brandon Lagarde, owner of Sudden Impact Racing and the CULT Energy Activator tank.
Promoter assures safety of event CLICK HERE for the full story.
For monster truck driver, fans make it all worthwhile CLICK HERE for the story.
2-20-2009
Museum updated
Taft Alley updated
A monster truck from Monster Jam will make a stop from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Dairy Queen and Fun Zone, 370 Suzanne Drive, off Commercial Way. Children and adults will be able to take pictures with Out of Control, a Dodge Ram monster truck. Monster Jam will be on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. For information, call the local Dairy Queen at (352) 684-2828.
Learn How to Draw Bigfoot V, VII and "Vegasfoot" CLICK HERE .
No updates 2/13 - 2/16
2-12-2003
Museum updated
Driver registry off line
Monster Truck Show Death Ruled Accidental CLICK HERE for more of the story.
Monster truck almost ate family car CLICK HERE for more of the story.
2-11-2009
Museum updated
I am going to a monster truck rally... CLICK HERE for the full story.
COLUMBUS, Ga., February 11, 2009 – Aflac is kicking off its first year as primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Ford Fusion in a big way with the launch of its latest television spots, “Monster Tires” and “Joyride.” The 15-second commercials, slated to air during the national broadcast of the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, reveal the competitive but friendly relationship growing between Edwards and Aflac’s iconic Duck.
“These latest commercials are another example of Aflac’s commitment to the sport of NASCAR, Roush Racing and our driver Carl Edwards,” said Paul Amos, COO of Aflac. “It seems Carl and the Aflac Duck have formed a special bond together which we hope will excite fans and lead to a successful 2009 season.”
The first spot, “Monster Tires,” opens with the Aflac Duck furiously pumping up the tires on the No. 99 car to monstrous proportions. A confused Edwards enters and questions the Duck’s actions. He soon understands as the spot ends with Edwards and the Duck cruising through traffic-filled streets raised above a crowd of screaming fans, bouncing on the No. 99 car’s oversized tires.
2-10-2009
Taft Alley updated
A monster of a headache for truck show - Featherby said they had to turn away at least 6000 - police had to be called in to deal with angry parents CLICK HERE for full details.
2-9-2009
Reports reach no conclusions about cause of death at monster truck show CLICK HERE for more details.
2-8-2009
MONSTER TRUCK BACK FLIP ATTEMPT ON MTV TONIGHT CLICK HERE for details. Check your local listings for show times.
ABILENE, TX. The 'American Thunder' Monster Ride Truck owned Ron Leach, reportedly lost the right rear wheel while giving rides. This was during the Saturday night AMP promoted event. No injuries were reported. We are looking into the details.
02-07-2008
Big trucks, little worry? CLICK HERE for full the story.
Despite Deaths, Monster Truck Show On CLICK HERE for more of the story.
2-6-2009
Museum updated
Driver registry off line
Attention: Owners, Drivers and Promoters.
A new Safety Council is being started. Your participation is requested. Membership is free. This is not a program with fan involvement. CLICK HERE
Bigfoot: Collision Course Review CLICK HERE for review.
Tacoma death raises questions about monster truck show CLICK HERE for full the story.
Safety stressed at Monster Jam truck shows at Sprint Center CLICK HERE for the story.
Steel will twist and the ground will quake when Checkered Flag Productions brings its fleet of monster trucks, led by the king of monster trucks, Big Foot, to the Budweiser Events Center for the Monster Truck Winter Nationals. These monsters don’t hide under the bed — they flatten the bed, along with the house, the yard and the neighbor’s shrubs.
WHEN: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Budweiser Events Center, I-25 south of Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland
TICKETS: $10-$20; 1.877.544.TIXX
2-5-2009
Museum updated
Special Exhibits updated
FAQ page coming soon...
Autograph assistance coming soon...
FLIP TOPS coming soon...
Fan site highlight. Official Tom Meents Fan Club CLICK HERE
A LOOK BACK
Kreg Christensen- "The BOSS" - the nicest bad boy you'll ever meet!
What's Next?
2-4-2009
Taft Alley updated
Museum updated
Special Exhibits updated
Monster trucks rolling into county coliseum CLICK HERE for the story.
Need pictures for upcoming shows!
To make sure that our website is up to date with pictures and show recap, we want to make sure that every show that we go to are covered.
Unfortunately, we can't cover them all ourselves. So if you are going to these shows, and you are planning on getting pictures, please email us HERE
to let us know. We would appreciate all pictures by Sunday, or Monday, following the events. Photo credit will be given, as well as a link to your gallery, if you have one.
February 6-7, 2009 Fargo, ND
February 13-15, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
February 13-15, 2009 Worcester, MA
February 21, 2009 St. Louis, MO
February 28, 2009 Jacksonville, FL
March 6-8, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI
March 13-14, 2009 Charlottesville, VA
March 20-21, 2009 Dayton, OH
*Please only send pictures of Avenger, Brutus, Spike, or Wrecking Crew, as well as our drivers. It can also be pictures during pit party and/or autograph sessions.
Thank you all for your help!!
2-3-2009
Museum updated
Driver Registry updated
Expo beer sales higher than expected CLICK HERE for the full story.
Bigfoot Road Updates updated. Click on the Bigfoot logo to view.
Happy Birthday to former 'First Blood' Owner/Driver Rob Fuchs.
has announced his return to the drivers seat of Sudden Impact.
Brandon has decided to pilot the Sudden Impact Truck at select events. Starting this weekend, see Team SIR owner in Amarillo, TX and moving onto Monster Jam in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb 13-14 and finishing his month in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Monster Jam on Feb 20-21 .
Team Bigfoot has added new video to the gallery, proving Dan Runte is still the man at Bigfoot.
Drive line Blankets- NOW AVAILABLE
Team SIR is now taking orders for the newly introduced safety item that wraps your safety hoops. The blanket will cost approximately $100.00 each, depending on custom length. Contact Team SIR This simple yet highly effective item, installs in minutes and is made for quick removal for inspection/ drive line service needs.
Be sure to tell everyone you are using this added safety feature.
Proven affective in a yoke explosion its first weekend out!
2-2-2009
Museum updated
Playing in the dirt, not so much fun CLICK HERE for the full story.
SF Arena Prepared For Carbon Monoxide CLICK HERE for the story.
1-31-2009
Museum updated
1-30-2009
Monster truck driver Mark Hall crushes vehicles with impunity CLICK HERE for the story.
Grave Digger brings wild buddies to Monster Jam CLICK HERE for the full story.
1-29-2009
An Official Statement from the Hall of Fame.
We have decided to make an official statement to address the many emails and phone calls we have received, in reference to the recent accidents and some inappropriate behavior.
We recognize everyone's right to free speech. We respect each individual's feelings. What troubles us are the actions some have taken.
They can affect how the world views the monster truck industry.
Accusations of inappropriate comments, threatening behavior and immature actions should be reviewed by those involved on how it could have been done better. If someone is threatened either bodily or via loss of business we recommend you seek legal council to protect yourself and your interests.
Not everyone likes monster trucks and that is OK.
To the non monster truck fan: How would you feel if someone made fun of what you like? Or poked jokes at a recent loss close to you? Please, Do not stereotype the monster truck community. It is made up of many different kinds of people.
To the monster truck fan, be careful what you say and of being a hypocrite.
Respect and tolerance might be practiced here.
We offer these links to sites and ask you to base your decision on what you see.
Monster trucks: endangered American institution CLICK HERE A MUST read
Roughly ten years ago we were turned on to big trucks racing on obstacle type tracks in Sweden. Now some of the trucks look as they did back then. Some have kept their name but grown into full sized Monsters. We have a challenge for someone with the right sized property here in the States to build a short off road track big enough to race monsters side by side. We think that could be the next big thing in Monster Truck racing.
1-26-2009
No updates will be placed today.
Please take a moment and pay silent respect to George Eisenhart Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and colleagues.
The Sudden Impact monster truck and the Cult Energy Drink sponsored monster truck are in Belton, TX
for this weekend's show. Brandon Lagarde, the owner of Sudden Impact Racing (SIR), was notified early Saturday morning of Friday night's tragic event this past weekend. While attending a show last weekend, Brandon immediately went to work, based on what little information was available as to what caused the part failure in Tacoma, and began developing a new safety blanket to contain drive line parts in the event of failure.
He is aggressively going after this new problem and has developed the world's first drive line blanket. In the early stage of research and development, these new blankets will be on the trucks this weekend during competition and freestyle. Next week, after this weekend's shows, the blankets will be evaluated for success and modifications. All Team SIR trucks will be outfitted with these new blankets as they become available.
The Official Monster Truck Hall of Fame would like to thank Team SIR for the rapid response and desire to improve. It is teams like SIR that show the ability to quickly react and tackle a situation when one arises. The Official Monster Truck Hall of Fame is proud to award team SIR the January "Impact Award".
This new award may be given to 1 team a month that goes above and beyond all others, promoting and innovating new technology while enhancing safety. Promoters and fans alike should feel good when they have these Impact Award teams in attendance. Sponsors, you should consider having your names associated with teams of this high caliber and dedication to fan safety!
See pictures below of actual blankets on the trucks for tonight's show
Come see the Cult Energy Mad Trax Tank at the World of Wheel car show at the Louisiana Super Dome this weekend. Starting tonight!!!! It is just inside the front doors.
The man who was injured has been identified. Eric Smith, was listed in serious condition as of Wednesday night at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. We wish him a speedy and full recovery.
For those wishing, an account has been set up in the boy's name at U.S. Bank. Donations may be made to any U.S. Bank branch. Ask for the Sebastian D. Hizey Memorial Fund business account.
1-20-2009
Inside Monster Trucks section updated
Tour updated
Driver registry is still being worked on
You have seen it here first. The first back flip at a monster truck show!
Statement on Accident at Monster Jam Show in Tacoma, Washington
(January 17, 2009 - Vienna, VA) - All of us at Feld Motor Sports are saddened by the accident that occurred Friday, January 16th at the Monster Jam show in Tacoma, Washington when two of our customers were seriously injured. As has been reported, an adult and child were hit by debris. Although they were immediately treated by onsite medical personnel and taken to an area hospital, the child did not survive his injuries. The adult is currently under treatment at the hospital. Feld Motorsports is looking into this tragic accident as the safety of all our customers is our top priority and this type of incident has never happened before in the history of Monster Jam events. All of us at Feld Motor Sports and all the Monster Jam drivers and crew extend our deepest sympathies to the families involved. We will continue to investigate this incident and will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Contact: Steve Payne (703) 749-5505
1-18-2009
No updates will be placed today.
Please take a moment and pay silent respect to Sebastian, the little boy who lost his life at the Tacoma, Washington show.
We would like announce a new section coming to the Hall of Fame. We now have a page on the web site and we will have a granite wall bearing the names associated with the industry that have passed on. This will be placed outside the Hall of Fame entrance so day or night visitors can stop and have a moment to reflect. We will have it very well lighted at night and a bench for those that wish to sit and stay awhile.
We also plan to have decals made available for any teams wanting to display a printed version on the transports.
Monster Jam has announced the first drivers/trucks to "qualify" for the World Finals in Las, Vegas.
Adam Anderson/Taz
Dennis Anderson/Gravedigger
Tom Meents/Maximum Destruction
John Seasock/Batman
CLICK HERE for details
Note: They are all FELD employees and the show promoter (FELD) owned trucks.
Madusa is reportedly returning to Monster Jam. FELD was not immediately available for comment. If this is true, everyone hold on for one heck of a ride with the Mistress of Monsters. Grab your ticket now before it is to late to see her. - Photo courtesy: TL
A rumor has been circulating that a new body named "Nitro Circus" based on the Pastrana 199 truck will be debuting soon. Further speculation has also noted that the extra 3 seats in the rear of the cab will be put to use. One can only guess this might be the clown car of monster trucks with all them seats. A spokesperson for the clown collage said they had "no comment". We believe this to be only rumor and do not see a bunch of clowns pouring out of a monster truck spraying fizzy water bottles, performing slapstick comedy with a name like Nitro Circus anytime soon, but who knows....
Two years after vowing never to return to the Border, monster truck promoter Clive Featherby is back promising again. Mr Featherby assured there would be no last minute cancellation and a show to remember.
In 2007, the high-powered extravaganza was cancelled just three days before the event due to a “lack of interest”, the promoter claiming only 17 tickets had been sold.
“We have only sold about 50 tickets for Saturday night but we still expect a big crowd,” he said.
“This show plays to sell-out crowds around the country and while it is a bit of a mystery with the ticket sales, I’m confident people will turn up on the night.
“We sold out for two nights of 5000 people at Ballarat.
“The show will go on.”
Saturday night’s 3½-hour show will include the monster trucks, motocross action off a 25m ramp, demolition derby, the human inferno — where Mr Featherby’s son is strapped to a car, driven through a tunnel and then wall of flame — and $50,000 in fireworks.
Depending on fire restrictions, a jet van described as a car melting flame thrower could also be on the program.
Featherby defended criticism of the cost of the tickets that include $20 for a three-year-old child.
He said it costs about $100,000 to stage the show.
“The trucks will use up to 1200 litres of methanol alone, it is not cheap,” he said.
“We pay substantial licence fees to use the Scooby-Doo and Batman name on the monster trucks. “We can’t do it any cheaper ... We believe it is good value.”
Gates open at 4pm, and at 4.30pm children can get up close to the trucks at the Pit Party, before the main show at 6pm.
Tickets at the gate or before at Albury Autobarn
1-14-2009
Special Attention to teams traveling into California for a show.
All pre 2000 trucks must be retrofitted by 2011 and some trucks may be banned from California roads all together. CLICK HERE for more information
Bigfoot: Collision Course – Zoo Games
Hot on the heels of a Wii release, Zoo Games' Bigfoot: Collision Course hits DS this week. Based on the classic monster truck of the same name, Bigfoot is a monster truck racing game featuring three types of trucks (Light, Pro-Stock, and Pro-Modified) and a variety of courses and power ups. Bigfoot: Collision Course is rated E for Everyone and is now available for $19.99.
1-12-2009
Museum updated
Mattel has announced the 2009 line of Monster Jam toys are being shipped to stores now. Look for new and exciting Monster Jam merchandise hitting the shelves now.
FELD definitely AMP 'ed up the bar towards the Checkered Flag hosting the MEGA of all events full of TNT excitement.
Freestyle cars without dirt ramps, racing full of different turns and jumps that really challenge the driver and the truck.
This weekend's show was the show to see of any show this week end. Our hats are off to FELD and the drivers for a job well done. We can only hope this is a taste of what is to come of WORLD FINALS X!
Also an excellent job on track safety set up and accident response. Your crew at this show was a great example on how it should be done.
Check out some youtube of the show.
"I'm an entertainer, I'm a performer, I'm a rock star, I'm a role model, I'm a dad," said monster truck driver Rod Schmidt. "Ya Know!" CLICK HERE for full story
1-10-2009
Museum updated
New page coming- "Monster Truck Questions"
Steve Hurt exhibit is offline for maintenance and updating
Budweiser Presents: Monster Truck Winter Nationals & Thrill Show at the Salem Civic Center. - no extended lense professional type cameras allowed.
CLICK HERE for full story
1-9-2009
Brandon worked late into the night with his crew wrapping the Mad Trax with a new look.
This new sponser is on one of the SIR trucks and now the Mad Trax. Both sharp looking vehicles will be seen all over the country in 2009.
1st look at the hottest lil' tank in the world!
COME SEE THE PUBLIC DEBUT OF THIS NEW LOOK TONIGHT!
Jim Bass Ford will host a monster truck display from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Jim Bass Ford North, 2323 N. Bryant Blvd. in San Angelo, Texas
The display is free, and there will be drinks and hot dogs. Fans will also have a chance to register to win free monster truck show tickets.
We received an allegation that the new Bad Habit truck listed in the 2009 page is not a "new" truck. It is alleged to be the old truck with fresh paint and the claims of it being new are false. Pictures provided to us from last weekends show appear to be the same truck. We are looking into this and to confirm that two very similar and unique looking chasis do indeed exist. If you have any information to add or pictures, or if you are the new owner of the old frame please contact us and let us know.
Time Flys is a new monster truck debuting at the Monster Jam in Anaheim, California on January 10th.
StraightUp Racing has announced they have retired the truck names HIGH VOLTAGE and HOT STUFF. It was a long run for the two big jeeps.
1-7-2009
Taft alley updated
Museum updated
Amsoil Shock Therapy and Excaliber headed out to Winston Salem, North Carolina this past weekend for two nights of action inside the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Promoted by Checkered Flag Productions, the event titled “Monster Truck Winter Nationals” kicked off with a bang to our 2009 winter season.
Jon Zimmer’s new Amsoil Shock Therapy truck rocked the house Friday night by bringing home a perfect 30 in freestyle, giving the Amsoil sponsored truck its first freestyle win of 2009.
Excaliber, now sporting the Amsoil chassis from 2008, put on an awesome freestyle as well, but wasn’t able to out gun Amsoil Shock Therapy and the other competition.
Saturday night Zimmer took Amsoil Shock Therapy on a racing spree where he dominated the field and brought home the teams first 2009 racing win. Jon Zimmer put on another rock solid performance in freestyle with big air, sky wheelies, and a killer donut to finish his run of, wrapping up the weekend with 2 freestyle victories and a racing win.
This coming weeken the trucks head to Birmingham, Alabama for two nights of Monster Jam action inside the BJCC Arena. Sudden Impact and Cult Energy Activator will be competing at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
On the heels of the show in North Carolina - Sudden Impact Racing said be ready for some High Energy Demolishing news........ Check back here for details to come
VIRGINIA- "The boy told police he learned to drive playing video games, including Grand Theft Auto and Monster Truck Jam."
Boy, 6, survives 10-mile joyride
The word "miracle" can be overused. But when a 6-year-old boy drives a Ford Taurus more than 10 miles, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic at speeds exceeding 60 mph, slams into a utility pole and no one gets hurt, well, maybe miracle is appropriate.
That's what happened near Wicomico Church on Monday when the first-grader missed his school bus and decided to drive his mom's car to school so he wouldn't miss breakfast and P.E., authorities said.
"It's a miracle that somebody didn't get killed," said Northumberland County Sheriff Chuck Wilkins. "We're a rural area, but if we do have a rush hour, that's it."
The boy told police he learned to drive playing video games, including Grand Theft Auto and Monster Truck Jam. Authorities drove him to school after he was evaluated at a local hospital.
"He was very intent on getting to school," Wilkins said. "When he got out of the car, he started walking to school. He did not want to miss breakfast and P.E."
The boy and his brother, 4, were placed in protective custody. His parents were charged with child endangerment.
It has been reported to us that the Monster Truck Racing Association web site www.mtra.us is passing a virus when someone attempts to click into the MTRA site. It has created operating problems for some users computers and has ruined one computer hard drive that we know of. Use extreme caution and have your virus protection on if visiting this site. It is also suggested that you run a virus scan after visiting the site to check for any possible problems. We will update when we learn of no further problems.
1-5-2009
Attention race fans, show promoters and monster truck owners. You know the name, You have heard "The Voice".. ARMYARMSTRONG.COM ............ coming soon
GRANT DENYER has told how a spinal injury from a monster truck crash led to "dark times" where he feared his television career was over CLICK HERE for full story
1-3-2009
Museum updated
Check your local stores. Hotwheels has released the new Monster Jam haulers. The first 4 are on the shelves now. They retail from 14.99 to 19.99 on average.
We have received news that Joe Sylvester had sold his old "Bad Habit" chasis and delivered it to a new buyer over the MTRA weekend. We have also received news he debuted his newly built "Bad Habit" truck at an event this weekend in NC.
1-2-2009
Museum updated
12-30-2008
Taft alley updated
12-29-2008
Museum updated
Steve Hess is in Intensive Care following open heart surgery. We wish you luck in a speedy recovery.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rock your new year with Bigfoot as they Shake the earth from Texas to North Carolina in 4 locations and all in the first weekend of 2009!
January 2nd and 3rd at these locations
See Bigfoot 12 on display at the Firestone Store in Weatherford, TX
See Bigfoot 10 race at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, LA
See Bigfoot 14 race at the Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC
See Bigfoot 16 race at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC
A new childrens book is out. "Matty Monster Truck"- Matty has big dreams, but he just doesn’t fit in with the other trucks. See how Matty’s hard work and determination help him to achieve his goals when others thought he couldn’t do it. Check your local book store...
Out with the old, in with the new for 2009!
Sudden Impact Racing has been hard at working preparing for 2009. Some of the biggest changes for the team include retiring SIR #002, and completing the final changes to the new SIR #007. Perhaps we’ll nickname #007 the James Bond edition and retro-fit it with laser beams and chain guns, who knows, you’ll see in 2009! (we are joking of course).
Come out to the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC January 2-3 and see Team SIR bring two trucks Amsoil Shock Therapy and Excaliber prepared to do battle and shock the competition.
Check out the Outdoor Channel Monday the 29th. "Roll With It" airs three times at 4: PM, 7: PM, and 10: PM MST. Check it out!!!!!!!!
The Official Monster Truck Hall of Fame has received all the documents pertaining to SIR tires. We have reviewed all the documents and find them to be factual and accurate. We hope this can answer any questions about the worlds first specifically made for monster truck racing tire.
Sudden Impact Racing, LLC (SIR) purchased the engineering, design, and manufacture of one tire mold designed specifically for Monster Truck applications from , (GCS). The design, mold, and product off of this mold are the sole property of SIR. The “Manufacture and Non-Disclosure/Non-Circumvent Agreement” between GCS and SIR clearly states in Item 3: “The tire mold once certified, and the tire Products design, shall be owned exclusively by Sudden Impact”. Item 4 of this agreement goes on to state: “ Exclusive Agreement: GCS agrees that it shall not manufacture or distribute tires or related products for use with Monster Trucks racing applications for any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, owner, individual or other entities other than Sudden Impact during the term of this agreement.”
In addition, the Sales Contract that GCS has with the current tire manufacturer also addresses ownership of the mold and the product from this mold. The sales contract between GCS and Feichi states that the mold and design are the property of GCS’s customer and they are prevented from selling any tires from this mold without written permission from GCS. Violation of this part of the contract by the Vendor will result in a $250,000 penalty.
The Seldom 2nd monster truck has reportedly been sold. We will update the truck registry when we have further details.
12-10-2008
Taft alley updated
Museum updated
12-9-2008
BIGFOOT Collision Course
Wii VERSION NOW IN STOCK!
Visit out Gift Shop and head over to BIGFOOT to grab this before it is SOLD OUT!
12-8-2008
Museum updated
Don't forget to stop in our Gift Shop for you monster truck gift needs as Christmas is fast approaching. We just added the Pro Truck Challenge link for your Fantasy MT league person. Stop in and pick up your gifts the quick easy way from the comfort of your home. No crowds, no lines and no parking lot hassle.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–
Batman Monster Truck Driver Suprises Boys Home on Christmas Day
In Hazleton, PA on December 25th,
Bubbles for Kids is
surprising a home for boys with 2x Monster Jam Racing World Champion, Batman monster
truck driver and BFK spokesperson, John Seasock, and members of national recording artist
The Poptart Monkeys, Christmas morning. Bubbles for Kids and
all of its volunteers will be spending Christmas Day at a home for boys in Pennsylvania(location undisclosed due to anonymity). Not a home for "bad" kids, this is
a holding tank for children removed from a home that abuse
was taking place. Sad stuff. The day will also be filmed by Speed Channel and syndicated worldwide for a Holiday special on Monster Jam and John Seasock. The Game Stop corporation has donated a Rock Band and Guitar Hero for the home and Traxxas has donated 41 R.C. monster trucks for the occasion!
This is a situation that Bubbles herself can all to well
sympathize with.
"Christmas to me is for children."-Bubbles Kurtz
explains.
These children will not have that energized excitement that
all other children feel when they wake that morning, and
some have even mentioned that they hate Christmas because in the
past it has only brought them nothing but heartache."
Bubbles for kids wants to change that"-Bubbles for Kids
director.
Bubbles for Kids has promised that all donors and sponsors
will be mentioned in all interviews.
Bubbles for Kids wants to change the meaning of Christmas
for these 40 boys!
What can others do to help? Volunteer for the event, cook a
covered dish for the event or send items that will brighten
this Christmas for 40 children that have nothing to believe
in... Not even Santa.
Bubbles For Kids, an organization founded by Kathleen
"Bubbles" Kurtz, a social worker turned activist.
BFK is devoted to making our world a better, happier place
for our children through, education, research, community
service, fundraising, and unique planned opportunities
including celebrity visits with the "BFK Dreams"
program.
12-5-2008
Special Exhibits updated
Aces High Exhibit coming soon...
Museum updated
News and Classifieds are back. Please see above.
The monster truck racing association is having the annual club get together this weekend.
Site Based on Popular TV Series Produced by Endgame Entertainment, Bigfoot 4x4 and Brandissimo!
November 26, 2008 - Los Angeles - Start your Engines! Meteor and his monster truck friends are crushing their way into their new online home this winter. The creators of the Emmy nominated, Discovery Kids hit series "Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks" have retooled the online world of Crushington Park. This new highly interactive online experience for preschoolers, found at www.MeteorTheMonsterTruck.com, will provide loads of educational games, activities, and videos from the show when it is launched today.
The entire world of the show, inspired by automotive pieces and parts, is reflected in the design of the site. The personalities of Meteor and his car crushing friends are embodied into the various games, activities, and web pages. Just like each television episode begins in the schoolyard of the Crushington Park Elementary School, so does the website's home page, which is full of surprises designed to inspire exploration and reward discovery. From the main page, young visitors and parents can go to the Shop (to purchase Meteor shirts, DVDs, toys and games), watch videos with Meteor and his friends or attend the Crushington Park Training Camp and play games (Racing To School, Crash Ramp, Sarge's Bowling) and activities (Pony's Puzzle, Meteor Match, Paint Shop, GunkBusters Car Wash).
Since its September 2006 launch on the "Ready Set Learn!" programming block on Discovery Kids and TLC, "Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks" has engaged young children in the U.S. and worldwide with characters that learn life lessons while playing rough-and-tumble - the same way energetic kids do. In the CGI-animated series, Meteor the moon rover monster truck and his friends live in Crushington Park, an all-American town where they play just like kids and learn valuable life lessons as they navigate the potholes on the road to growing up.
"Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks" has garnered acclaim from both iParenting Media and the Dove Awards. The show is currently in almost 57 million homes on Discovery Kids in the U.S. and Canada.
About Endgame Entertainment:
Endgame Entertainment, under the leadership of CEO James D. Stern, is a production/financing company with over $100 million in operating capital. Three films are being readied for release: The Brothers Bloom, starring Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be distributed by Summit Entertainment; Easy Virtue, starring Jessica Biel, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas, which Sony Pictures Classics will distribute; and Every Little Step, co-directed by Stern and Adam Del Deo, about the revival of A Chorus Line, to be released by Sony Pictures Classics. Endgame is in post-production on An Education, starring Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Emma Thompson and Alfred Molina; and A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, a comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte and Leslie Bibb. Recent releases include the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, directed by Todd Haynes, featuring Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and the late Heath Ledger. Since its inception in 2003, Endgame has co-financed more than 25 features including Hotel Rwanda and Lord of War for Lionsgate; Proof for Miramax; White Noise for Universal; Stay Alive for Hollywood Pictures; and the New Line comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.
About Brandissimo!:
Founded by David Snyder and the late Bill Gross, Brandissimo! is quickly emerging as an industry leader in the creation of casual gaming and online experiences for kids. Boasting a management team of partners who have deep entertainment industry experience, Brandissimo! is a developer, creator and producer of award-winning and content for kids and teens across all platforms. Brandissimo! helps broadcasters and brand owners access young audiences by rethinking brands from an online perspective and building relationships with kids through game play that ignites young imaginations, swells their minds and inspires creativity, self expression and esteem. Brandissimo! produces NFLRUSH.com and created the fast growing NFL Rush Zone, a massive 32 team multi-player game world for the National Football League. In addition to their digital production, Brandissimo! executive produced the international hit TV franchise, Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs; Created and produced the Emmy Nominated Discovery Kids franchise Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks ; and produces the multi-award winning musical series, Spectrum Connections´ Bounce!, for PBS Sprout.
About BIGFOOT 4X4, Inc.:
Starting its life as a work/play family vehicle for the Chandler family back in the late 1970´s, BIGFOOT®, The Original Monster Truck®, became the name by which all other monster trucks are compared. Bob Chandler started the entire monster truck industry, and, along with his wife, Marilyn, turned BIGFOOT into a household name all over the world. The BIGFOOT Fleet has two Guinness World Records, has won over 24 Championships, and has appeared live in over 15 countries. It has appeared in 7 full-length feature films, hundred of television specials, and is currently the star of the Emmy-Nominated "BIGFOOT Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks."
RC Super Clod Buster Kit - Metal Plated edition announced ATTENTION 'OLD SKOOL' FANS - Special
Item #58423 (COMING SOON)... This famous monster truck now comes in a special edition that features a brilliant metal plated body. The Super Clod Buster features a twin-motor dual gearbox 4WD drive train, a durable link-arm, 8 coil springs and massive 165mm dia. tires for powerful and efficient performance to overrun any obstacle.
Twin-motor dual gearbox 4WD drive train
A durable link-arm and 8 coil springs support the massive 165mm dia. tires.
Also features a load of metal plated detail parts including front grill, air-intake, roll bar, wheels and front and rear bumpers.
Motor and Electronic Speed Controller included.
Includes PTC safety switch to reduce possibility of overheating.
Resistor comes pre-assembled.
2-channel R/C system, 7.2V battery and charger separately required.
ELECTRIC KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)
Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
Paint: PS for Polycarbonate/TS for ABS
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
Driver registry remains closed for reconfiguration
Parts of the Museum are closed
Special Exhibits updated
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming, Team Scream wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays!
We also want to invite you to visit our website to see our new Wallpapers, our new section "Behind the Scenes", as well as our
NEW NEWSLETTER! They are all under the section "Extras".
You can also look at our 2009 schedule. Scroll down the 2008 schedule for the link.
Don't hesitate to write us if you have any questions, or if you want to contribute to our Newsletter and/or Website. avengerracing@gmail.com
Check out our Online Store for the perfect gift!
Order now to make sure you receive your items in time!
PRESS RELEASE:: New Orleans, LA. - Cult Energy Drink is activating its motorsports commitment by entering into the world of Monster Trucks. Cult Energy will be the 2009 primary sponsor of veteran driver Sean Duhon, who will be driving the new Energy Activator monster truck for Sudden Impact Racing.
Duhon will debut the Cult Energy Activator monster truck at Monster Jam in San Antonio, Texas, inside the Alamodome on January 9th and 10th.
“We have partnered with Cult Energy Drink with a vested interest in their company and products. We want to increase brand awareness for Cult Energy, and provide their company with the exposure they are looking for in markets that offer their products.” stated Brandon Lagarde, owner of Sudden Impact Racing.
Cult Energy Activator is a potent and full flavored Guarana Caffeine drink. The lime and berry combination flavor with Guarana Caffeine makes for a truly flavorful energy drink.
Cult Energy Activator is a utility drink to be taken against exhaustion and mental or physical weariness.
Cult Energy Activator combines two natural substances, Guarana, which contains 3-6 times more caffeine than the same amount of coffee beans, and Ginseng with the stimulating energy provided by carbon hydrates.
After debuting in San Antonio, Cult Energy Activator will compete at the Century Tel Center in Bossier City, LA, and then compete at the New Orleans Superdome, with additional stops in Amarillo, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Beaumont, Texas, Hobbs, New Mexico, and ending the winter tour in Billings, Montana. The truck will be refreshed before continuing into the 2009 spring and summer events. Visit www.suddenimpact.com to view the SIR schedule that will be updated throughout 2009.
Some parts of our site remain closed as we continue to fix them from the server crash.
CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! BE SURE TO VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP FOR YOUR MONSTER TRUCK GIFT IDEAS FOR THAT SPECIAL MONSTER TRUCK FAN IN YOUR LIFE! The teams have many items to choose from.
BIGFOOT Chevrolet Silverado
2008 SEMA - Final Update
BIGFOOT would like to thank all of our sponsors and partners who helped with this 2008 SEMA BIGFOOT Silverado project. The truck was built in only 15 weeks, while our dedicated employees continued to keep up with all of our normal work, which consists of maintaining our fleet of 7 BIGFOOT Monster Trucks and working on our retail customers’ vehicles. Over the past 3 years, we have helped design and built vehicles for Hasbro, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Monster Energy, and now GM, just to name a few.
We would like to give a special thanks to all of our employees who worked on this project: Bryan Bertoletti, Chris Ludwig, Bob Brown, John Peterson, Randy Lenger, Nick “Pedro” Dvorchek, AJ Stratmann, Alan Hartsock, Jim Kramer, and Bob Trent.
The 2008 BIGFOOT Silverado received the following awards, etc. while in Vegas:
Mothers Choice Award: Excellence in Automotive Design
GM 2008 SEMA Design Award: Best GM Truck
CARandDRIVER.com 2008 SEMA Awards – Auto Shows: Bad-Assest Truck: BIGFOOT 4X4 Chevrolet Silverado: “There were a ton of burly trucks at SEMA, making for a lot of competition for this award, but this massive flat-red Silverado crafted by the Bigfoot bunch takes it.” And, on their Day 3 photo page: “And now it’s time to run stuff over. What kinds of stuff? Oh, anything. Cars, houses, small towns, Himalayan peaks, whatever. This Silverado is in Vegas courtesy of Bigfoot 4x4, the same company that builds those big, blue Ford trucks that are so famous for running things over. This is reportedly their first Chevrolet, and hopefully not their last.”
For immediate relese:
Extreme Monster Truck Nationals at South Florida Fairgrounds
Outside- plenty of room for loud noise and destruction! See the baddest monster trucks on the planet! 3 GIANT SHOWS - STARTING TONIGHT Friday November 14, 8pm doors open at 6:30 pm
Saturday November 15, 8pm doors open 6:30pm
Sunday November 16, show at 2pm, doors open up at 12.30pm
Monster trucks scheduled to appear are:
Big Foot-#1 All Time
Equalizer- 2 time world champion
Ghost Rider-#1 Wheelie Truck
Green Mamba-World’s Fastest Jet Car at 296 MPH!
Tuff Truck Contest- run over dirt course for cash
They will compete in racing, wheelie contest, monster truck free style; over $30,000.00 up for grabs
Monster truck rides- ride in a real monster truck. Rides before shows, at intermission and after each show.
Local tough truck contest. Locals can race over our dirt course for fastest times. Win cash! 2 divisions: street legal and modified. Register at Modifications unlimited- 7673 Hooped Road, WPB 561-790-2224.
Tickets on sale now at Bennett Auto Supply Stores, Modifications Unlimited, Harley Davidson of Palm Beach, J.C. Western Supply, at the gate days of show or online at www.ticketsareavailable.com. Charge by phone 1-877-548-3237; Info-561-793-0333.
Tickets kids ages 3-12 $10; adults $20
VIP ages 3 and up $25: VIP gets preferred seating, pre-show pit party, meet drivers, pictures, autographs, Gravedigger Monster Truck toy.
Grant Denyer on his monster truck crash and recovery
TV star Grant Denyer writes about the monster truck crash that has left him facing a long recovery - and a centimetre shorter.
WHOA, what a hairy couple of days it's been.
My monster truck hit the deck hard on Wednesday and my back absorbed more of the impact than the truck's suspension did.
Everything else about the jump was pretty much textbook. So it was just one of those things, I guess.
It's one of my lower vertebrae that took the blow and I've shattered it into quite a few pieces, unfortunately.
The good news is that there's no nerve damage and now it's a matter of taking it easy for a couple of months to let the bones heal properly.
You know how I love my motor sport - this is one of the hardest realisations but I have to pull out of all my racing commitments for the rest of 2008.
It's hard considering this has been my best racing season ever, having won my first two V8 races and leading the field in the 2008 Mini Championship.
But the spine is a delicate thing and we can't take any chances at this time.
I'm shattered, literally - Denyer
Herald Sun, 22 Sep 2008 I'm being so well looked after by the amazing doctors and staff at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney and all the signs are good for a 100 per cent recovery ... if I take the time to rest for the next few months.
As if having the racing accident wasn't bad enough already, the most heartbreaking news was that, as a result of the injury, I am a centimetre shorter. I was 165cms but from today I'll be 164cm.
Damn! My promising basketball career has been shot down!
I can't believe the messages of support this past 24 hours. Thank you so much. I can't thank you all enough.
Give me a little time and I'll be back looking for the next challenge. I really will. Just dare me!
11-13-2008
Taft Alley updated
Monster truck show organiser sues club
The organiser of a Rockhampton monster truck show which was axed earlier this year is suing the city's saloon car club for $240,000 damages.
Clive Featherby's company, KCS Fireworks Displays, claims it lost $140,000 worth of anticipated profits and suffered $100,000 in loss of business reputation when the monster truck show had to be canned in May at the last minute.
On Thursday the company lodged a claim with the District Court at Rockhampton.
While the matter is before the court, Mr Featherby yesterday said he had organised another monster truck show to be held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Saturday, November 29, so the region's motoring enthusiasts wouldn't miss out.
He said this show, which has been organised through the council and not the saloon club, would be bigger and better and would benefit many community clubs in the region.
The court claim, relating to the cancelled May show, said: "There was a bad feeling amongst the Rockhampton public about the plaintiff not bringing his trucks to Rockhampton.
"The company expects it will have to increase its advertising massively to counter this, any time that it returns to run a show in Rockhampton or surrounding area."
It said the company and the saloon car club had a contract to jointly promote the May show.
Mr Featherby had spent more than $13,000 promoting the event, including television advertising, printing more than 8000 pamphlets, supplying 5000 tickets to be sold and bringing two monster trucks to the city.
Between April 21 and 28 the parties had a disagreement.
"The saloon car club repudiated the contract by advising the plaintiff they would not be allowing the plaintiff to conduct the show at the Rockhampton Showgrounds," the claim said.
Mr Featherby was unable to hire the Showgrounds independently and later cancelled the event.
A spokesman for the Rockhampton Saloon Car Club yesterday said the club had taken legal advice and was not in a position to comment at this stage.
Angelfire which is the server for our test site crashed overnight. We are in the process of recovering, restoring and reviewing our site.
11 November 2008
11-10-2008
Museum updated
Driver registry updated
Truck registry updated
West Coast Monster truck deal generates heat The West Coast Monster Truck show contract was at the center of a somewhat heated discussion at Tuesday's Fair Board meeting and has been sent to the board's executive committee for review.
Joe's (Froome) been a longtime renter and one of our biggest events, so we ll do whatever we can to make it fair and equitable for both parties, said Mark Eidman, fairground CEO. Part of making things fair and equitable is taking a closer look at the wording of the contract, Eidman said. I don t anticipate any problems, Eidman said. We just want to make sure it s what we wanted. Is it what we meant or just one interpretation of it?
At the center of the discussion was the fact that Froome, president of the Major League of Monster Trucks, did not realize the $25,000 good faith deposit for use of the fairground was non-refundable. Bev (Ross) and I both agree we didn't come out of the meeting with that understanding, Froome said. Now, there s a potential for more money, about $8,500, being owed, but that all depends upon the interpretation the executive committee chooses when it takes another looks at the contract. One thing Froome reminded the board was, even though there had been issues in 2007, the bills were still paid. Several board members said there should be a compromise, especially considering poor weather during Fridays show, the amount of money Froome put down in good faith and the state of the economy.
I'm kind of leaning toward some kind of compromise, said board member Gerald Sanders. That may not be in the interest of the board, but in the long run, it would be better. Board member Tonya Redamonti, a real estate agent, compared the situation to loan modifications often done in banking to help out struggling customers. It s not a concept of right or wrong, but I think the idea is we have to do the same thing if we want to keep our renters here, Redamonti said. Everyone has a different interpretation. My suggestion is that the executive committee work things out. The findings of the committee are due to be reported to the board at its Nov. 18 meeting. ----- Julie Zeeb
Ladoga brothers Bill and Pat Enlow to give fans a monster of an opportunity CLICK HERE for details
11-6-2008
Special Exhibits updated
Taft Alley updated
The 2008 BIGFOOT 4X4X4 Chevrolet Silverado has had a great SEMA show! The truck is one (1) of only thirteen (13) vehicles to receive the “Mothers Choice Award: Excellence in Automotive Design”. It also received the “2008 SEMA Design Award: Best GM Truck”. Not bad for our first Chevrolet!
Kreg Christensen is down in Australia driving for Featherby and on Saturday the 1st Kreg schooled the Aussie's showing them how it's done! Way to go Kreg!
11-3-2008
Taft Alley updated
Driver registry updated
Truck registry updated
Museum updated
11-2-2008
Gift Shop updated
Museum updated
Taft Alley updated
11-1-2008
Truck/ Show schedule and Classifieds moved
10-30-2008
Special Exhibits updated
Taft Alley updated on 10-27
Museum updated
Check your local stores for this new game.
NOW CASTING!
currently casting for “My Big Redneck Christmas.” The show will document a family’s preparation and celebration for the Christmas holiday. We're looking for outrageous redneck Christmas decorations, wacky traditions, and heart-warming families. From shotgun shell ornaments, to monster truck tree toppers, spiked eggnog treats, and rockin’ reindeer games—anything goes, as long as it’s ringing with redneck joy.
We're currently looking for:
Fun and crazy family traditions.
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Energetic personalities.
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Families that want to share their Christmas with us.
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Rednecks that are loud and proud!
This show is casting immediately so please contact the Hall of Fame for further information. YOU MUST give a name and number.
Out of respect to Steve Wilke, the Hall of Fame closed until after his funeral.
10-24-2008
Steve Wilke
1957 - 2008
To learn more about Steve visit his Hall of Fame page
CLICK HERE
10-23-2008
Museum updated
10-22-2008
Special Exhibits is offline
Museum updated
Driver registry updated
10-21-2008
Taft Alley updated
Driver registry updated
Truck registry updated
Museum updated
10-20-2008
Driver registry updated
Models page updated- Thank you Mr. Martinez
Taft Alley updated
Museum updated
10-18-2008
Taft Alley updated
10-17-2008
NOW OPEN!
Taft Alley updated
10-16-2008
Taft Alley updated
Truck registry updated
Gift Shop updated
10-15-2008
Taft Alley updated
Inside Monster Trucks is offline
Birth to Now Tour updated
10-14-2008
Museum updated
Driver registry updated
Truck registry updated
10-11-2008
NEW VIDEO GAME!!!
Monster Jam Urban Assault Game. Break out of the stadiums and tear up the streets!
*27 Monster Trucks *26 Urban Racetracks *22 Stadium Events
* 12 Skill Competitions *Spilt Screen Multiplayer
Unleash the raw power of the world's biggest and baddest monster trucks on city streets across the globe!
Rated: E for everyone (Mild language and Mild violence)
Up to 4 players
Available Systems: Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, and Nintendo DS
Pre order today and save $28 per package. In the Monster Jam Urban Assault Package you get the Video Game, the Monster Jam World Finals Puff Truck and the Monster Jam World Finals 9 DVD. Games will ship out on or around November 7, 2008.
Maximum Destruction will have a new driver added to the program. The folks at Monster Jam have asked Kreg Christensen to hop in one of the FELD trucks for 2009!
10-10-2008
Birth to Now Tour updated
Truck registry updated
TV MOVIE MUSIC updated
10-9-2008
Birth to Now Tour updated
Driver registry updated
MONSTER NATION TO MAKE ITS FORD ARENA DEBUT
TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW!
CHICAGO IL (October 9, 2008) ¬– Tickets go on sale this Friday for a brand-new monster truck event. February 27, 28 and March 1 Monster Nation will make its debut in Beaumont at Ford Arena with a monster truck track that promises to be make this year’s show the most exciting monster truck events that Beaumont has ever seen.
“In the past we have gone over ice at Ford Arena,” said Brian Manson, Director of Operations for Monster Nation. “This year we will be taking the ice out, which increases the amount of floor space available, making it possible to design a bigger, more difficult track that is new to Beaumont.”
Here’s why fans will say Monster Nation is the most exciting monster truck event that Beaumont has ever seen:
1. For the first time ever at Ford Arena, the trucks will race on an oval track, and not side by side as in years past. This will add a much higher degree of difficulty, a higher risk for crashes and a more exciting event for the fans.
2. Five monster trucks will compete in racing and freestyle including Sudden Impact, Equalizer, Hot Tamale, the brand-new AMSOIL Shock Therapy and Barbarian.
3. The car-eating, fire-breathing, crowed-pleasing transforming dinosaur robot, Transaurus will be featured.
4. The world-class FMX East motocross competition will showcase professional motocross riders who have competed across North America, Europe and South America. The FMX East motocross competition is a new style of motocross which features both racing and also freestyle motocross.
5. The Sergeant Smash monster truck will return by popular demand to give rides to fans during the pit party, intermission and after each show.
The stars of Monster Nation will get up close and personal with fans before each event during the Pit Party. Fans holding a pit pass and an event ticket will be allowed onto the floor of the Ford Arena before each event. Free pit passes will be included with all tickets purchased now through December 31st and will also be available at a location to be announced no later than January 15.
Monster Nation begins at 8 pm on the 27th and 28th and 3 pm on the 1st. Kids tickets outside the gold circle are just $11 and discounted group rates are also available. Tickets are available at the Ford Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 409-833-7747. All seats are reserved.
10-8-2008
Museum updated
10-7-2008
COMING SOON: The "BIGFOOT Collision Course" video game! This is the first BIGFOOT monster truck video game in over a decade! It is set to be released in November and will make an excellent Christmas gift!
The game will be available for the Wii and Nintendo DS gaming systems.
Taft Alley updated
10-6-2008
Birth to Now Tour is now back online
Driver Registry updated
Truck Registry updated
Inside Monster Trucks updated
Championships & Records updated - Congratulations to Mark Hall
Gift Shop updated
TV Movies Music updated
9-26-2008
Inside Monster Trucks updated
9-24-2008
The Inside Monster Trucks section is now offline for additions.
Truck registry updated
Driver registry updated
TV Moive Music updated
9-22-2008
Taft Alley updated
Driver registry updated
Truck registry updated
Hall of Fame and Museum Tour are still closed
9-20-2008
Be sure to stop in and ride the Giant in Northern VA at Grove's Winchester Harley-Davidson
TODAY
. Look below for details.
Truck Registry updated
Announcer page updated
9-19-2008
9-17-2008
Taft Alley updated
Team Scream has been working on a huge update for its website in the last couple of months and it is finally online!
You will find a lot of new sections on the web site. You will see that the ONLINE STORE is updated: we have a lot of new items.
We also invite you to read our Newsletter and give us your feedback. You can find the Official Team Scream Newsletter under the section "Extras".
Under the same section, you will be informed of our Halloween Contest. Don't hesitate to participate! Every participants will receive a prize, and there will be a special surprise for the most imaginative costume.
Wallpapers are also available under the "Extras" sections, as well as some "fans photos". "Fans Drawings" will be added really soon too.
Spin the Harley rim for discounts!
http://www.hdwinchester.com/
9-14-2008
The News/Updates is back online
Taft Alley updated
The Museum & HOF are offline for updating
9-12-2008
Taft Alley updated
9-8-2008
Taft Alley updated
9-7-2008
Taft Alley updated
9-6-2008
Taft Alley updated
Museum Tour updated
Truck Registry updated
Monster Mash September 26, 2008 at Scoop Taylor Park, Ocean and Heather Avenues, Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Monster Truck Mayhem "Truck or Treat" Saturday, October 25th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Monster trucks, freestyle motocross riders and the world’s fastest back hoe will appear live at the Monster Truck Mayhem “Truck or Treat” show at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park on Saturday, October 25th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!
Monster Truck Mayhem “Truck or Treat” will feature the Monster Truck World Champion "Bounty Hunter," along with Reptoid, Bad News & local driver from Kissimmee, Lionel Easler and his Instigator truck plus others. In addition, the show is action packed with all sorts of thrills, death defying freestyle motocross riders, Mark Hager and his high-flying stunt cars, Trucks Gone Wild and JCB’s World’s Fastest Backhoe.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the PIT Party which includes access into the building prior to doors, autographs, and meet n greets with drivers.
Tickets are on sale now through the Silver Spurs Arena Box Office. Ticket prices are $17 for adults and $14 for kids 8 and under. Purchase a PIT Party pass for $5 day of the event or free with advance purchase. A $3 group discount is available for groups of 10 or more. For group discounts call 321-697-3321. All dates, acts and tickets prices are subject to change without notice.
9-5-2008
Thunderslam - Monster Truck Spectacular
Sovereign Center, Reading, PA
Sat, Sep 27, 2008 07:30 PM
Ages 2 and under are free.
Check out the GA Family Fun Pack for General Admission section seating.
The offer allows you to purchase two (2) adult tickets and receive one (1) free child ticket. Along with the free ticket, purchasers are entitled to free pizza and soda, a voucher is NOT needed.
The VIP Family 4 Pack is vaild only for VIP section seating.
The 4 Pack offer allows you to purchase four (4) tickets for the price of three.
Please purchase the VIP Family Four Pack in multiples of 4.
The $2 Off Special Discount Offer is valid on adult tickets only.
America's Toughest Jobs premieres on NBC tonight Monday, August 25 at 9 pm ET. Yes, a monster truck is involved!
8-23-2008
USA-1 IS ON DISPLAY
at a car show.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
16345 Polk Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Directions: ¼ mile west of Highway 65 on Constance Boulevard
8-22-2008
Taft Alley updated
Museum updated
8-20-2008
Museum updated
Event added in the "current show listings in your area" at the top of this page.
8-15-2008
West Coast Monster Truck Nationals. Red Bluff, California. Tehama County Fairgrounds. October 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Tickets are on sale now!
For over a decade this event has been stepped up, so don't miss out on this one! Sunday is, again, Crush Out Breast Cancer day. Help the MLMT bring Breast Cancer awareness to the forefront!
8-13-2008
MONSTER TRUCK EVENT DISCOUNT upcoming show at the Nashville Super Speedway. Monster Trucks and Rockin' Music ALL NIGHT LONG at the Nashville Super Speedway!!!! BE THERE!!! Saturday, August 23, 2008
GET TICKETS @ NashvilleSuperSpeedway.com
OR by calling 1-866-RACETIX
ENTER IN THIS PROMOTIONAL CODE ONLINE OR USE IT WHEN YOU CALL IN AND GET $5 OFF EACH TICKET
PROMOTION CODE: P4-2008
8-12-2008
Museum updated
8-08-2008
Museum updated
8-3-2008
Museum updated
8-2-2008
Titan Ships First Production 63-inch Tire and Wheel Assemblies
QUINCY, Ill.-Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., shipped its first giant 63-inch off-the-road (OTR) tire and wheel assemblies on July 29, 2008. These tires, each measuring nearly 14 feet tall and weighing approximately 12,500 pounds, are being shipped to Canada's oil sands for use in mining applications.
"A lot of people in the industry doubted that Titan could build these giant tires in less than a year," said Titan Chairman and CEO Maurice M. Taylor Jr. "I am happy to prove to them that we are committed to achieving the company's goals."
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), a holding company, owns subsidiaries that supply wheels, tires and assemblies for off-highway equipment used in agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer (including all terrain vehicles) applications. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.
"Imagine these on Bigfoot"
7-31-2008
Be sure to grab a snack and find a comfortable spot in front of a TV. The re run of "Junkyard Wars" - "Jumbo Trucks" will be on the SCI channel today at 12PM EST. See, Bob, Roy and John.
Today is
NOW AVAILABLE
NOW CASTING! 