Dan Runte & BIGFOOT Reclaim Monster Truck World Speed Record

September 27, 2010 by

Monster truck legends Dan Runte and Team BIGFOOT have reclaimed the World Record for fastest speed by a monster truck this weekend at the ADRL Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags IV at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

This record has changed hands several times over the past couple years with Randy Moore and War Wizard first breaking Dan Runte & Team Bigfoot’s mark of 69.3 MPH by way of running a speed of 84.382 MPH in late 2005. Runte and Team Bigfoot reclaimed the record last year after running 84.49 MPH only to have Kirk Dabney and Extreme Overkill take it away only a month later with a speed of 84.92 MPH.

Team BIGFOOT traveled to Norwalk this weekend with the goal of retaking this record and would have two chances, one each night Friday and Saturday to make it happen. Runte charged down the track Friday night reaching a top speed of 86.06 MPH and retaking the crown! With still another opportunity to put the record further out of reach, the team improved upon the setup and Saturday night Runte and Bigfoot #16 ran an incredible 86.56 MPH to break the record once again!

TMB sends a big congratulations out to Dan Runte and Team Bigfoot on their great accomplishment this weekend in Norwalk. Our own Colby Marshall and Paul Harry were on hand for the event, so be watching for photo and video coverage coming soon. In the meantime, check out the video below courtesy of www.Bigfoot4x4.com to see Saturday night’s record setting run.

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Hotsy Renews Deal With Hall Brothers Racing

September 27, 2010 by

(Champaign, IL) Hall Brothers Racing is proud to announce that Hotsy Pressure Washers has returned as primary sponsor of one of the RAMINATOR trucks and associate sponsor on the team’s entire fleet.

“I am very pleased that Hotsy has determined that the exposure we provide with RAMINATOR is a good value. In these tough economic times, we know companies have to make tough decisions. We are happy that Hotsy has chosen to renew with us and we look forward to a great partnership into the future” said team co-owner Tim Hall. “We have met a lot of great people through our association with Hotsy…dealers, customers, Hotsy users from all types of industries…and it has been great so far. We have a lot of Hotsy appearances planned already for 2011, so I am excited about the opportunities”.

Championship winning driver Mark Hall added “we get a lot of compliments on the cleanliness of our trucks and haulers…and it wouldn’t be possible without our Hotsy equipment. No matter how dirty the trucks get at an event, our Hotsy pressure washers get them sparkling clean every time. This is a very important element of our success.”

Robin Paul, marketing director for Hotsy, said “Hotsy has enjoyed our sponsorship with Hall Bros. Racing over the past few years, and are pleased to continue into 2011. Not only do we keep the RAMINATOR spotless for races, but we share similar characteristics – rugged durability, power, and performance – which make our sponsorship a perfect fit. The Hotsy RAMINATOR is one tough truck, just like Hotsy pressure washers. More and more people have been exposed to the Hotsy name as a result of our sponsorship, and the truck is a great draw for us at appearances around the country. Nothing can clean the RAMINATOR like a Hotsy!”

Hotsy joins RAM trucks as major sponsors of Hall Bros. Racing. “It looks like 2011 will be a great year for Hall Bros. Racing” said Tim Hall. “I can’t wait to get back out there!”

For more information on Hall Brothers Racing and the Raminator and Rammunition monster trucks, visit www.Raminator.com.

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Monster Truck Radio 09/27/10 – Jon Zimmer & Ross Z. Bonar

September 27, 2010 by

Monster Truck Radio With Host Jeff Richards
Date:  Monday, September 27th, 2010
Guest #1:  Jon Zimmer, Amsoil Shock Therapy
Guest #2:  Ross Z. Bonar, owner/operator of TheMonsterBlog.com [Read more…]

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BIGFOOT Making First Appearance at To’Nanees’Dizi Dine’ Fair

September 26, 2010 by

(Tuba City, AZ) The legendary original monster truck, BIGFOOT, is coming to the 42nd Annual To’Nanees’Dizi Dine’ Fair as part of the yearly Franklin Pro Mud Racing event! The New World Record holder for Fastest Speed in a Monster Truck, veteran driver Dan Runte will be on hand to perform freestyle exhibitions Friday and Saturday, October 15th and 16th at the Tuba City Fairgrounds in Tuba City, Arizona. Don’t miss one of the only chances Northeastern Arizona gets to see BIGFOOT in action!

In addition to the BIGFOOT exhibition is the annual Franklin Pro Mud Racing event featuring intense, high-speed mud drag racing and also quad racing as added entertainment. The event gets started at 6PM each night with adult tickets available for $11 and children’s tickets priced at $7. Kids age 4 and under are admitted completely FREE of charge! Check out the attached poster for more information and don’t miss out on all the fun of BIGFOOT and mud drag racing at the Tuba City Fair!

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Video of the Week – 09/25/10

September 25, 2010 by

Week Ending:  September 25th, 2010
Truck(s) Featured:  Raminator (Mark Hall), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke)
Video Type:  TMB TV Preview Video
Courtesy:  www.YouTube.com

Description:  The 2010 Indy 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals featured a wild new track design similar to that used in some of the West Coast baseball stadium Monster Jam events. The race course delivered an outstanding final round Friday night as Mark Hall and Doug Noelke battled to the finish.

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Monster Truck Radio 09/20/10 – Larry Swim & Ross Z. Bonar

September 20, 2010 by

Monster Truck Radio With Host Jeff Richards
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2010
Guest #1: Larry Swim, driver of Bigfoot Bad Boy #14
Guest #2: Ross Z. Bonar, owner/operator of TheMonsterBlog.com [Read more…]

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Video of the Week – 09/18/10

September 18, 2010 by

Week Ending:  September 18th, 2010
Truck(s) Featured:  Cult Energy Activator (Mike Barnes)
Video Type:  Fan Event Video
Courtesy:  www.YouTube.com

Description:  War Eagle owner/driver Mike Barnes will be appearing behind the wheel of a Sudden Impact Racing truck in a handful of fall events, beginning with this weekend’s AMP Tour Monster Truck Thunder Slam event in Austin, Texas. He started this new gig in style with a wild winning wheelie contest performance!

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Profile: Bad Habit

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Joe Sylvester
Driver Name:  Bad Habit
Team Name:  Joe Sylvester Motorsports
Hometown:  Boardman, Ohio
Team Website:  https://www.BadHabit4x4.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 45 shows earning 7 freestyle wins.

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Profile: Virginia Giant

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Virginia Giant
Driver Name:  Diehl Wilson
Team Name:  Performance Motorsports
Hometown:  Winchester, Virginia
Team Website:  https://www.VirginiaGiant.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in only 3 shows earning 2 racing victories.

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Profile: Amsoil Shock Therapy

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Amsoil Shock Therapy
Driver Name:  Jon Zimmer
Team Name:  Sudden Impact Racing
Hometown:  Jefferson, Lousiana
Team Website:  https://www.SuddenImpact.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 55 shows with 12 racing wins and 12 freestyle wins.
– Driver Jon Zimmer scored 5 wins in competitions featuring 8+ truck lineups.

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Profile: Cult Energy Activator

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name: Cult Energy Activator
Driver Name: Sean Duhon
Team Name: Sudden Impact Racing
Hometown: Jefferson, Lousiana
Team Website: https://www.SuddenImpact.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 57 shows with 24 racing wins and 12 freestyle wins.
– Duhon’s 36 racing & freestyle wins ranked him 11th best in all of monster trucks in 2009.
– Duhon’s 24 racing victories was the 5th best total of all drivers in 2009.

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Profile: Ground Pounder

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Ground Pounder
Driver Name:  Ben Winslow
Team Name:  Sudden Impact Racing
Hometown:  Jefferson, Lousiana
Team Website:  https://www.SuddenImpact.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 41 shows with 2 racing victories and 2 freestyle wins.
[Read more…]

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Profile: Quadzilla

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Quadzilla
Driver Name:  Roger Gauger
Team Name:  Gauger Motorsports
Hometown:  Evansville, Indiana
Team Website:  https://www.Quadzilla4x4.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 6 shows running a limited schedule in 2009.
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Profile: Excaliber

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Excaliber
Driver Name:  Chris Ryan
Team Name:  Sudden Impact Racing
Hometown:  Jefferson, Louisiana
Team Website:  https://www.SuddenImpact.com

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– John Killenger, Tim Missentzis, Kristy Edge and Chris Ryan split time behind the wheel of Excaliber in 2009.
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Profile: Storm Damage

September 15, 2010 by

Truck Name:  Storm Damage
Driver Name:  Tim Mente
Team Name:  Natural Disaster Racing
Hometown:  Bethesda, Maryland
Team Website: N/A

2009 TMB Results Tracker Statistics:
– Competed in 24 shows with 3 racing victories.
[Read more…]

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