Monster Photos: Lone Star Monster Truck Nationals – Conroe, TX 2011

Event: Lone Star Monster Truck Nationals
Venue: Lone Star Expo Center
Location: Conroe, Texas
Date: October 14th-15th, 2011
Photographer: Matthew Ison

Lineup: Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Monkey’N Around (Steven Hill), Outtacontrol (Orville Hill), Strait Jacket (Kevin King), Tuff Enuff (Jack Koberna) [Read more…]

The Insider: Good News for Bad News Fans

After a long search for a new owner to carry on the Bad News Travels fast name, Bruce and Jami Haney have officially announced the sale of the team to Brandon Derrow of Elkton, Virginia.

After nearly 15 years in the sport, Bruce and Jami leave monster trucks having created a great legacy as one of the most popular independent teams in the business. Bruce was a great racer, and despite not having the same budget as the bigger teams, you could always count on Bad News Travels Fast to pull off some big wins over the course of a season. More than the success on the track though, Bruce and Jami will be remembered for being some of the best people in the sport to be around, whether it be to lend a hand to a competitor or just shoot the breeze in the pits.

After nearly 15 years in the sport, Bruce Haney will ride off into the sunset.

For Brandon Derrow, the purchase represents an exciting new opportunity for a lifelong monster truck fan. Ever since attending his first event in Fishersville, Virginia in 1989 at the age of just 1 1/2 years old, Derrow’s dream has been to become a monster truck driver. With the love and support of a great family and a great group of friends, that dream will now be realized.

“My family and I had the awesome opportunity to purchase the Bad News Travels Fast monster truck from one of the best, if not the best husband and wife duos in monster truck racing,” said Derrow of the Haney’s. “The transaction went better than I ever could have imagined. Throughout the whole process, they were quick to answer any questions we had about the truck and teach us anything we wanted to know. Their patience and support was invaluable and it meant the world to us. I only hope in the coming years that my family and I can carry on the name and have as much success with the truck as they did.”

The "passing of the torch" - former owner/driver Bruce Haney holds the red Bad News while new driver Brandon Derrow holds the current orange Bad News.

The new chapter in the Bad News Travels Fast legacy begins October 29th in Swainsboro, Georgia where Derrow will compete for the first time against a field of trucks including Ballistic, Strait Jacket, Monkey’N Around and Outtacontrol at the Swainsboro Raceway. As Brandon Derrow prepares for his first on track adventures, he acknowledges all the people who have made it possible.

“Thanks to everybody who has helped my dream become a reality,” said Derrow. “Without the love and support of my parents who I am so grateful for, Sharon and Kent Derrow, my wonderful girlfriend of over 6 years Stephannie Turner, Mike and Ann Breeden, Chris Turner, the town of Elkton, other family, friends, and of course God, it would not be happening.”

The new driver with his new ride, Brandon Derrow and the Bad News Travels Fast monster truck.

All of us at TheMonsterBlog.com would like to thank Bruce and Jami Haney for all their contributions to monster trucks over the years and we certainly wish them all the best in their future endeavors. To Brandon Derrow and his great family, we congratulate you on becoming a part of this great industry and we wish you the best of luck on the track. We look forward to watching Brandon’s progress in 2012 as he competes for Rookie of the Year and we hope to cross paths soon!

(Article by Ross Z. Bonar, Photos by Ross Z. Bonar & the Derrow Family)

TMB TV: ActionTracks Episode 2.11 – Indianapolis, IN 2011 Part 2

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 17th, 2011
Videographer: Chris Parrish, Colby Marshall, Ross Z. Bonar, Michael Harry, Dustin Parks

Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Black Knight (“Hillbilly”/Brian Wright), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Stomper (Joe Nichter) [Read more…]

Monster Truck Radio to Interview Members of 1st Hall of Fame Class

(Auburn, Indiana – IMTM PR) – The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame is proud to announce that 5 of the first 6 monster truck legends to be inducted into the Hall of Fame will be guests on Monster Truck Radio the next 5 weeks leading up to the much anticipated 1st Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, November 19th in Auburn, Indiana.

This incredible run of historic interviews that Monster Truck Radio is calling the “Road to the Hall of Fame” begins tonight at 9PM Eastern as host Jeff Richards will talk to one of the originals himself, Jeff Dane. Tune in live at www.MonsterTruckRadio.com and be a part of the live chat, you can even submit questions for Roller to ask to Mr. Dane.

Here is the upcoming schedule of interviews:

10/17 – Jeff Dane – King Kong
10/24 – Dan DeGrasso – Beast
10/31 – Jack Wilman – Taurus
11/7 – Everett Jasmer – USA-1
11/14 – Bob Chandler – BIGFOOT

A huge thanks to the five inductees who were willing to participate in this great interview series.

If you’re unable to make the live show, don’t worry, as you can tune in to an archived version of the show each week at TheMonsterBlog.com.

The International Monster Truck Museum's first ever Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is November 19th in Auburn, Indiana. Get your tickets now at www.MonsterMuseum.org!

Tickets are still available for YOU to attend the first ever IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Auburn, Indiana on Saturday, November 19th and you can get them now at www.MonsterMuseum.org! As this is a catered event, you must get your tickets by November 5th, so don’t wait!

More information on the big event can be found at www.MonsterMuseum.org. Tune in live tonight at www.MonsterTruckRadio.com, we’ll see you there!

October 14th-16th Weekend Results

MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – WGAS Motorsports

  • Perris, California – Perris Auto Speedway – 10/14-16/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
    El Matador – Daron Basl
    El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
    Fired Up – Chris Tjernagel
    Iron Outlaw – Matt Brokaw
    King Krunch – David Smith
    Obsessed – Eric Swanson
    Obsession – Rick Swanson
    Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
    Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

LONE STAR MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – Lone Star Promotions

  • Conroe, Texas – Lone Star Expo Center – 10/14-15/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
    Outtacontrol – Orville Hill
    Strait Jacket – Kevin King
    Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill

    Saturday Night – Wheelie:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR – Outlaw Monster Trucks

  • Douglas, Arizona – Cochise County Fairgrounds – 10/15/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges
    Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
    Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges

TMB TV: ActionTracks Episode 2.11 – Indianapolis, IN 2011 Part 1

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 17, 2011
Videographer: Chris Parrish, Colby Marshall, Ross Z. Bonar, Michael Harry, Dustin Parks

Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Black Knight (“Hillbilly”/Brian Wright), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Stomper (Joe Nichter) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Indianapolis, IN 2011

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 17, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Black Knight (“Hillbilly”/Brian Wright), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Stomper (Joe Nichter) [Read more…]

TMB TV: Highlights – Outlaw Monster Truck Spectacular – Rolla, MO 2011

Event: Outlaw Monster Truck Spectacular
Venue: Phelps County Fairgrounds
Location: Rolla, Missouri
Date: October 8th, 2011
Videographer: Ross Z. Bonar

Lineup: Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Ground Pounder (Chris Ryan), Michigan Ice Monster (Chris Lagana), Viper (Rich Blackburne) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Outlaw Monster Truck Spectacular – Rolla, MO 2011

Event: Outlaw Monster Truck Spectacular
Venue: Phelps County Fairgrounds
Location: Rolla, Missouri
Date: October 8th, 2011
Photographer: Danny Maass

Lineup: Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Ground Pounder (Chris Ryan), Michigan Ice Monster (Chris Lagana), Viper (Rich Blackburne) [Read more…]

October 7th-9th Weekend Results

COORS MONSTER TRUCK FALL NATIONALS – WGAS Motorsports

  • Turlock, California – Stanislaus County Fairgrounds – 10/07-09/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Devastator – Mark Schroeder
    El Matador – Daron Basl
    El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
    Fired Up – Chris Tjernagel
    King Krunch – David Smith
    Obsessed – Eric Swanson
    Obsession – Rick Swanson
    Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
    Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer

    Friday Night – Racing:

    King Krunch – David Smith

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    King Krunch – David Smith

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    King Krunch – David Smith

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    King Krunch – David Smith

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    King Krunch – David Smith

MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – BAD Racing

  • Lakeport, California – Lakeport Speedway – 10/07-08/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Russell Steeley
    California Kid – Ed Miller
    Iron Outlaw – Matt Brokaw
    Rock Star – Bill Payne
    Titan – Donald Epidendio

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Titan – Donald Epidendio

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Tie – Rock Star – Bill Payne
    Tie – Titan – Donald Epidendio

    Saturday Night – Wheelie:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Titan – Donald Epidendio

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Titan – Donald Epidendio

OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR – Outlaw Monster Trucks

  • Rolla, Missouri – Phelps County Fairgrounds – 10/08/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
    Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana
    Viper – Rich Blackburne

    Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:

    Viper – Rich Blackburne

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Saturday Night – Donut Contest:

    Viper – Rich Blackburne

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

  • Indio, California – Indio Fairgrounds – 10/08/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges
    Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
    Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges

The Insider – TMB Leaderboard Update – September 2011

(Article By Ross Z. Bonar) – Another edition of the TMB Leaderboard for 2011 is out following the completion of the month of September. Based on all of the information gathered through the TMB Results Tracker, we are able to statistically see who some of the top performing drivers have been in 2011. A total of 238 drivers have competed in monster truck events through the month of September with an incredible 182 different drivers scoring a competition win. See below for the top 5 drivers in each of our statistical categories:

Jimmy Creten's annual ascent to the top of the standings is nearly complete after September. Creten now leads in Total Racing Wins, Total Freestyle Wins, Total Racing/Freestyle Wins Combined and Best Combined Racing/Freestyle win percentage.

Total Racing Wins

1) Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 27
2) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 24
3) Rick Long – E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – 21
4) Carl Van Horn – Grave Digger – 18
5) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 17

Best Racing Win Percentage

1) Rick Long – E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – 72%
2) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 56%
3) Donald Epidendio – Titan – 54%
4) Jimmy Creten Bounty Hunter – 53%
5) Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #16 – 50%

(A driver must have competed in 25 racing competitions to be listed in this category)

Total Freestyle Wins

1) Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 36.5
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 34
— Bill Payne – Rock Star – 34
4) Mac Plecker – Ballistic – 26
5) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 25.5

Best Freestyle Win Percentage

1) Larry Quick – Ghost Ryder – 86%
2) Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 70%
3) Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 68%
4) Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 64%
5) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 60%

(A driver must have competed in 25 freestyle competitions to be listed in this category)

Total Combined Racing/Freestyle Wins

1) Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 63.5
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 51
3) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 49.5
4) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 46
5) Mac Plecker – Ballistic – 41

Best Combined Racing/Freestyle Win Percentage

1) Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 59%
2) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 57%
3) Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 54%
4) Rick Long – E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – 52%
5) Carl Van Horn – Grave Digger – 50%

(A driver must have competed in a combination of 50 racing and/or freestyle competitions to be listed in this category)

Total Wheelie/Donut/Long Jump Wins

1) Carl Van Horn – Grave Digger – 28
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 27
— Bill Payne – Rock Star – 27
4) Mac Plecker – Ballistic – 25
5) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 22

Most Wins In Fields of 10+ Trucks

1) Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 17
2) Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 10
— Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 10
4) Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 8
5) Jim Koehler – Avenger – 7

Tom Meents has amassed a jaw dropping 17 wins in fields of 10+ trucks in 2011, easily one of the most eye-popping stats of the year.

2011 Series Championships Update

Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion: Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion: Jim Koehler, Avenger
Monster Nationals Racing Champion: Rick Long, E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15
Monster Nationals Freestyle Champion: Bobby Holman, Lucas Oil Stabilizer
Monster Truck Thunder Drags Champion: Dan Runte, E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16
Monster Truck Winter Nationals Champion: Devin Jones, Barbarian
Monster Nation Champion: Doug Noelke, Tail Gator
AMP Tour Racing Champion: Rich Blackburne, Viper
AMP Tour Freestyle Champion: Larry Quick, Ghost Ryder

Dan Runte's 2011 Monster Truck Thunder Drags title, combined with his 5th best Racing Win Percentage and sweep of racing at the Maverik Clash of the Titans have made the veteran a major contender for Racing Driver of the Year.

Stay tuned for more updates to the TMB Leaderboard each month through the end of the year. The TMB staff will soon begin pouring over stats in search of this year’s standout drivers as we prepare to announce the nominees for the 2011 TMB Industry Awards.

(Photos By Ross Z. Bonar, Chris Parrish and Danny Maass)

Viper Celebrity Challenge Race featuring RAMINATOR Driver Mark Hall on Versus TV Sunday

(Champaign, Illinois – Hall Brothers Racing PR) – Multi-time Monster Truck Racing Champion Mark Hall, driver of the RAMINATOR monster truck, recently competed in the Dodge Viper Celebrity Challenge event held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event will be broadcast Sunday, October 9th at 3PM Eastern time on Versus TV.

Mark Hall is one of monster truck racing's most accomplished drivers and he recently had the chance to try out his skills against some of the Dodge Motorsports team's best from every discipline.

Mark competed against fellow Dodge Motorsports drivers in equally prepared 640 horsepower Dodge Viper ACRx cars on the 2.44 mile road course at Miller Motorsports Park. NASCAR drivers Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski and Robby Gordon were in the race, along with racing icon Roger Penske. Formula Drift and off road racer Sam Hubinette and NHRA Pro-Stock racer Allen Johnson also competed, as did motocross stars Ivan Tedesco and Carey Hart. Indy 500 winner Sam Hornish, JR and others were also in the field.

Mark Hall pilots a Dodge Viper around Miller Motorsports Park.

Road racer Cindi Lux helped give Mark some instructions prior to the race.

“I had a great time”, said Hall. “Hanging out with all these great champion drivers, what a fantastic experience! I hope we can do it again sometime!”

The event raised more than $18,000 for various charities.

For more information on Hall Brothers Racing, visit their website at www.Raminator.com. Don’t forget to tune in October 9th at 3PM on Versus to see it for yourself!

September 30th-October 2nd Weekend Results

MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment

  • Wroclaw, Poland – Wroclaw Stadium – 10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Disney XD – Dan Evans
    El Toro Loco – Bari Musawwir
    Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
    Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
    Madusa – Debra Miceli
    Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
    Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
    Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
    Spiderman – Frank Krmel
    Traxxas E-Maxx – Linsey Weenk

    Saturday Afternoon – Racing:

    Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott

WEST COAST MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – RB Monsters

  • Red Bluff, California – Tehama District Fairgrounds – 09/30-10/02/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    El Matador – Daron Basl
    El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
    Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
    King Krunch – David Smith
    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
    M2D Camo Thunder – Andrew Peckhum
    Obsessed – Rick Swanson
    Obsession – Jim Lenhertz
    The Patriot – Dan Rodoni
    TMNT – Aaron Basl

    Friday Night – Racing:

    El Matador – Daron Basl

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    M2D Camo Thunder – Andrew Peckhum

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker

THUNDER ON THE BEACH – New Jersey Thunder Motorsports

  • Wildwood, New Jersey – The Wildwood Beach – 09/30-10/02/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler
    Brutus – Rich Hilgendorf
    Grave Digger – Gary Porter
    Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
    Mopar Magic – Morgan Kane (Fri/Sat) & Brian Wright (Sun)
    Spiderman – Whit Tarlton
    Stone Crusher – Steve Sims

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Tie – Avenger – Jim Koehler
    Tie – Grave Digger – Gary Porter

    Saturday Afternoon – Racing:

    Grave Digger – Gary Porter

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Brutus – Rich Hilgendorf

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Mopar Magic – Morgan Kane

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Stone Crusher – Steve Sims

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    Grave Digger – Gary Porter

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler

MONSTER TRUCK SHOWDOWN – Vaters Monster Motorsports

  • South Boston, Virginia – South Boston Speedway – 10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
    E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim
    Grave Digger – Randy Brown
    Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
    Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
    TMNT – Joey Parnell
    Triple XXX – R.B. Moler

    Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie:

    E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim

    Saturday Afternoon – Racing:

    Grave Digger – Randy Brown

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim

MONSTER TRUCK WAR – AP Motorsports

  • Glencoe, Alabama – Green Valley Speedway – 10/01-02/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
    Ballistic – Mac Plecker
    Barbarian – Devin Jones
    Razin Kane – JR McNeal
    Strait Jacket – Kevin King
    Viper – Rich Blackburne
    Wildfire – Kyle Carrington

    Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Razin Kane – JR McNeal

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Ballistic – Mac Plecker

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester

    Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:

    Razin Kane – JR McNeal

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    Strait Jacket – Kevin King

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester

MONSTER X TOUR – Monster Truck Entertainment

  • Cottage Grove, Oregon – Cottage Grove Speedway – 09/30-10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    California Kid – Ed Miller
    Fired Up – Chris Tjernagel
    Rock Star – Bill Payne
    Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    Fired Up – Chris Tjernagel

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Wheelie:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – All Star Motorsport Productions

  • Fort Smith, Arkansas – Kay Rodgers Park – 10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer
    Excaliber – Kevin Koszala
    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
    Outtacontrol – Orville Hill

    Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie:

    Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer

    Saturday Afternoon – Racing:

    Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer

MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – R.T.T. Motorsports

  • Lebanon, Tennessee – James E. Ward Ag Center – 09/30-10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Black Knight – Brian Kenney
    Lone Eagle – Dale Mitchell
    Pouncer – Eric Wylie
    Predator – Allen Pezo
    Predator – Lenny Kuilder
    War Wizard – Randy Moore

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    War Wizard – Randy Moore

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Predator – Allen Pezo

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    War Wizard – Randy Moore

    Saturday Night – Wheelie:

    Lone Eagle – Dale Mitchell

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Predator – Allen Pezo

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Predator – Lenny Kuilder

SPEED MOTORSPORTS TOUR – Torgerson Motorsports

  • Shelby, North Carolina – Cleveland County Fair – 09/30/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
    Nite Stalker – Dalton Van Skyhawk
    Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
    Stinger – Zane Rettew

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    Stinger – Zane Rettew

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues

  • Lumberton, North Carolina – Robeson County Fair – 10/01/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
    Nite Stalker – Dalton Van Skyhawk
    Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
    Stinger – Zane Rettew

    Saturday Night – Wheelie:

    Stinger – Zane Rettew

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues

MONSTERS ON A MISSION – Impact Motorsports

  • Markham, Ontario, Canada – Markham Fair – 09/29/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
    Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana
    Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat

    Thursday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Thursday Night – Racing:

    Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana

    Thursday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

  • Markham, Ontario, Canada – Markham Fair – 10/02/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
    Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana
    Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat

    Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Sunday Afternoon – Donut Contest:

    Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

  • Simcoe, Ontario, Canada – Norfolk County Fair – 10/06/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
    Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat

    Thursday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat

    Thursday Night – Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Thursday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

BIGFOOT® Announces Partnership with Vi-Cor

(St. Louis, MO – BIGFOOT PR) – BIGFOOT 4×4, Inc. proudly announced this week their latest marketing partnership in the form of a two-year agreement with Mason City, IA-based Varied Industries Corporation (Vi-COR®), manufacturer of world-class fermentation products for animal feeds. This sponsorship stands as yet another ground-breaking achievement by Team BIGFOOT in their quest to introduce non-automotive related sponsors to the monster truck industry.

The crown jewel of this new sponsorship will be the “Vi-COR® The Power of V®” branded BIGFOOT® monster truck, which features Vi-COR and BIGFOOT logos atop a black and white “dairy cow” themed paint scheme that will be sure to turn heads and attract attention, along with a corresponding tractor-trailer transporter. The Vi-COR/Celmanax BIGFOOT will make its public debut October 4th through the 8th in Madison, WI as part of the Vi-COR display at the World Dairy Expo. The truck will then go on to make its competition debut in Redmond, OR as part of the E3 Spark Plugs Monster Nationals non-points-invitational event at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds arena.

The awesome looking new Vi-COR Bigfoot is unveiled at the Bigfoot 4x4 shop in Hazelwood, Missouri.

“We are extremely excited about this new partnership with Vi-COR,” said BIGFOOT VP of Sponsorships & Business Development, Bob Trent. “We feel that Vi-COR’s history of innovation and quality, and their use of extensive research to achieve successful results, aligns perfectly with those same values for which BIGFOOT has been known for over 35 years!”

Vi-COR President, Mark Holt, was equally enthusiastic about this new venture for the two companies: “Much like Vi-COR, the BIGFOOT operation started off small and through hard work, dedication, and innovation has become truly a global influence in their field. Our customers and many of BIGFOOT’s fans are the same people, and we feel that working with BIGFOOT is the perfect way to help convey to our customers that using Vi-COR’s Celmanax is the perfect way to flatten their feeding costs!” Fans can expect to see the Vi-COR/Celmanax BIGFOOT at 20 or more events each year as part of the two-year agreement, along with a full merchandise campaign to support the new truck. The Vi-COR/Celmanax BIGFOOT is slated to compete in the 2012 Monster Nationals points championship alongside the defending series champ and team truck, the Monster Nationals E3 Spark Plugs BIGFOOT, and is sure to be a hit with fans.

Great Vi-COR branding on not only the truck, but also on the hauler.

For more information on Vi-COR and Celmanax and to learn more about their world-class lineup of fermentation products for dairy, beef, swine, and poultry, as well as their Milk to the Max® program and user testimonials, visit them online at www.vi-cor.com.

About Varied Industries Corporation (Vi-COR)

Varied Industries Corporation (Vi-COR®) is a manufacturer of world class fermentation products for animal feeds. Vi-COR is an established global company with 48 years of fermentation research and development located in Mason City, Iowa, USA.

In 1999, Mark Holt, President of Vi-COR, introduced A-Max® yeast culture products for dairy. By applying modern techniques in microbiology and the use of natural enzymes, Celmanax® was developed. This three-in-one product of yeast culture, beta glucans and MOS is a beneficial product for dairy cows. This highly researched product delivers high quality cost effective results to the end user! Vi-COR is a biotechnology company delivering innovative solutions for improved animal health and increased milk production. Today, Vi-COR has expanded into over 50 countries delivering results around the globe.

The power of V® for animal health and nutrition!

September 23rd-25th Weekend Results

MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment

  • Arnhem, Holland, The Netherlands – Gelredome – 09/24-25/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Disney XD – Dan Evans
    El Toro Loco – Bari Musawwir
    Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
    Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
    Madusa – Debra Miceli
    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
    Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
    Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
    Spiderman – Frank Krmel
    Swamp Thing – Tony Dixon
    Thor – Peter Nyman
    Traxxas E-Maxx – Linsey Weenk

    Saturday Afternoon – Racing:

    Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken

MONSTER TRUCK FALL NATIONALS – FMG Events

  • Woodstock, Georgia – Dixie Speedway – 09/23-24/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler
    Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
    Brutus – Chris Bergeron
    Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
    Razin Kane – JR McNeal
    Spike – Rich Hilgendorf
    Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler

    Friday Night – Donut Contest:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Brutus – Chris Bergeron

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Brutus – Chris Bergeron

    Saturday Night – Donut Contest:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Avenger – Jim Koehler

MONSTERS ON A MISSION – Impact Motorsports

  • Lindsay, Ontario, Canada – Lindsay Central Exhibition Fairgrounds – 09/23/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Illuminator – Jay Snyder
    Screamin Demon – Dave Waple
    Summit Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim

    Friday Night – Wheelie:

    Summit Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Summit Bigfoot #14 – Larry Swim

ATLANTIC MONSTER NATIONALS – Centre for Speed

  • Shediac, New Brunswick – Centre for Speed – 09/25/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
    Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
    Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey

    Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie:

    Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach

    Sunday Afternoon – Racing:

    Black Stallion – Mike Vaters

    Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow

MONSTER TRUCK FALL NATIONALS – Checkered Flag Productions

  • Blackfoot, Idaho – Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds – 09/23-24/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    California Kid – Ed Miller
    Captain USA – Travis Groth
    Double Trouble – Tyler Groth
    Osiris – Derek Ritter
    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Friday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Friday Night – Racing:

    Captain USA – Travis Groth

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    California Kid – Ed Miller

    Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Racing:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Rock Star – Bill Payne

TOURNAMENT OF DESTRUCTION – M80 Promotions

  • Tucson, Arizona – Tucson Rodeo Grounds – 09/23-24/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
    Iron Outlaw – Ronnie Sturges
    Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
    Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges

    Friday Night – Straight Line Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Friday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Friday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Saturday Night – Straight Line Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Saturday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten

OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR – Outlaw Monster Trucks

  • Flagstaff, Arizona – Coconino County Fairgrounds – 09/24/11

    Truck/Driver Lineup:

    El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
    Terminator – Gary Schott
    Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna

    Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:

    Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna

    Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:

    El Perro Loco – Rod Wood

    Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:

    Terminator – Gary Schott

    Saturday Night – Freestyle:

    El Perro Loco – Rod Wood

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