Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar
Date: Monday, June 4th, 2012
Guest #1: Dawn Creten, driver of Scarlet Bandit
Guest #2: Jon Zimmer, driver of Excaliber [Read more…]
Monster Truck Radio 06/04/12 – Dawn Creten & Jon Zimmer
June 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
June 1st-3rd Weekend Results
June 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Baltimore, Maryland – M&T Bank Stadium – 06/02/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – John Seasock
Iron Man – Scott Buetow
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Monster Mutt – Charlie Pauken
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Team Hot Wheels Firestorm – Dan Evans
Wolverine – Alex BlackwellSaturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
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Halifax, Nova Scotia – Scotia Speedworld – 06/02-03/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Superman – Frank KrmelSaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Saturday Night – Racing:
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Sunday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
MONSTER TRUCK RACING SUPER SERIES – Monster Events Inc.
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Springdale, Arkansas – Parsons Stadium – 06/01-02/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Ground Pounder – Chris Whatley
Iron Outlaw – Ben WinslowFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Friday Night – Straight Line Racing:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Friday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Straight Line Racing:
Ground Pounder – Chris Whatley
Saturday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – TDR Promotions
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Longview, Washington – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds – 06/01-02/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
California Kid – BJ Johnson
Detour – Rosalee Ramer
Fired Up – Chris Tjernagel
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Time Flys – Kelvin RamerFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Racing:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Racing:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
MONSTER SPECTACULAR – Chris Arel Motorsports
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Grand Prairie, Alberta – Crystal Centre – 06/02-03/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
MotorcycleSuperstore.com – Ed Miller
Red Baron – Matt Brokaw
The General – Eddie YowmanSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Red Baron – Matt Brokaw
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
WRECKAPALOOZA – Black Rock Speedway
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Dundee, New York – Black Rock Speedway – 06/02-03/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Hot Tamale – Troy Rose
Krazy Train – Pete RobbinsSunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Saturday Night – Racing:
Hot Tamale – Troy Rose
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR
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Wellston, Ohio – Jackson County Fairgrounds – 06/02/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Greg Adams
Desperado – Drew Haygood
Nite Stalker – Dalton Van Skyhawk
Rislone Defender – Zach AdamsSaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Nite Stalker – Dalton Van Skyhawk
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Nite Stalker – Dalton Van Skyhawk
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Hurricane, Utah – Washington County Fairgrounds – 06/02/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Obsessed – Eric Swanson
Obsession – Rick SwansonSaturday Night – Freestyle:
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Video of the Week – 06/02/12
June 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Week Ending: June 2nd, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Dan Runte jumps Summit Bigfoot #18 through the arches at the LA Coliseum!
TMB TV: Original Series 5.8 – Monster X Tour – Chico, CA 2012
May 31, 2012 by 8 Comments
Episode Information
Episode: Original Series 5.8
Event: Monster X Tour
Venue: Silver Dollar Speedway
Location: Chico, California
Date: April 14th-15th, 2012
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Colby Marshall, Ross Z. Bonar
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Featured Monster Trucks
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Bucked Up – Anthony Epidendio
California Kid – BJ Johnson
MotorcycleSuperstore.com – Ed Miller
Red Baron – Andrew Peckham
Rock Star – Bill Payne
The General – Eddie Yowman
Titan – Donald Epidendio
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Featured Links
www.2XtremeRacing.com
www.BuckedUpApparel.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.EpidemicMotorsports.com
www.MonsterXTour.com
www.MotorcycleSuperstore.com
www.StraightUpRacing.com
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Monster Photos: Liam Myrick Benefit – Houston, MO 2012
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Event: Liam Myrick Benefit
Venue: Texas County Fairgrounds
Location: Houston, Missouri
Date: May 26th, 2012
Photographer: Candace Marshall
Lineup: BIGFOOT Nation #16 (Larry Swim) [Read more…]
Monster Truck Racing Super Series Returns to Springdale, Arkansas This Weekend
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
(Springfield, Missouri – MTRSS PR) – America’s Car Mart presents the Monster Truck Racing Super Series as it roars into Parsons Stadium in Springdale, Arkansas for one wild, heart-stopping weekend, this Friday & Saturday, June 1st-2nd at 7:30 PM both nights. Witness the top monster trucks in all out war as World Freestyle Champion Jimmy Creten in Bounty Hunter takes on Winter Nationals Champion Devin Jones in Barbarian, along with Iron Outlaw, Amsoil Shock Therapy and Ground Pounder. The monsters will compete in head to head, no holds barred, side by side & Chicago style racing competitions, along with the tailgate dragging wheelie competition and the grand finale, all out, high-flying freestyle.
The Monster Truck Racing Super Series returns to Springdale's Parsons Stadium this weekend!
The Sergeant Smash monster ride truck will also be on hand so that kids of all ages have the opportunity to ride in a REAL monster truck. The monsters aren’t all, you’ll see the Tuff Trux – Pro Stadium Trucks direct from TV as they fly over the obstacle course in all out motorized mayhem. Don’t miss the Pro Quad Racers in crazy motocross action as well! Come to the free Pit Party on Friday night from 6-7:00PM where you can meet the drivers, get autographs and see these monster machines up close (valid event ticket required).
You’ve seen this motorized mayhem on TV, now experience it live – let your senses experience the madness! Be a part of the wildest weekend of the year as monster trucks, tuff trux & pro quad racing invades Springdale. Get your tickets now! Kids tickets half price! Tickets are just $20 for adults & $10 for kids. All tickets are higher at the gate on the day of the show. Tickets are on sale now at Car-Mart in Springdale, Rogers and Fayetteville, and online at www.ParsonsStadium.com, or at the Parsons Stadium rodeo office.
Monster Truck Radio 05/29/12 – Scott Douglass
May 29, 2012 by 6 Comments
Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, May 29th, 2012
Guest #1: Scott Douglass, The Voice of Monster Jam on SPEED TV
Guest #2: N/A [Read more…]
Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Springfield, MO 2012
May 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Missouri Events & Entertainment Center
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Date: May 5th-6th, 2012
Photographer: Rajeana Bonar
Lineup: Chalkboard Chuck (Michelle Simpson), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Joe Nichter), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Outback Thunda (Clive Featherby), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Vi-Cor Bigfoot #16 (Darron Schnell), XDP Diesel (Dave Radzierez)
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May 25th-27th Weekend Results
May 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MONSTER SHOWDOWN – nVivo Live Events
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Monterrey, Nuevo Leon – Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Bounty Hunter – JR McNeal
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Ground Pounder – Chris Whatley
Heart Breaker – Kaila Savage
Hurricane Force – Kevin Koszala
Iron Outlaw – Jimmy Creten
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Obsessed – Rick Swanson
Obsession – Justin Cluster
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Storm Damage – Tim Mente
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam SturgesSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Saturday Night – Racing:
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Heart Breaker – Kaila Savage
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – Jones Motor Speedway
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Chatham, Louisiana – Jones Motor Speedway – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
Outtacontrol – Clint Watson
River Rat – Vern House
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
War Wizard – Randy MooreSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Saturday Night – Racing:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
MONSTER SPECTACULAR – Chris Arel Motorsports
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Ottawa, Ontario – Scotia Bank Place – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Spike – Jeff AndersonSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
Saturday Night – Racing:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
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Prince George, British Columbia – CN Centre – 05/26-27/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
California Kid – BJ Johnson
Red Baron – Matt Brokaw
Rock Star – Bill PayneSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Racing:
Red Baron – Matt Brokaw
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
THUNDER FREESTYLE SERIES – Performance Motorsports
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Fishersville, Virginia – Augusta Expoland – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Black Knight – Brian Kenney
Illuminator – Jay Snyder
Thunder Dog – Larry Meyerhoeffer
Virginia Giant – Diehl WilsonSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Saturday Night – Racing:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – Vaters Monster Motorsports
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Plattsburgh, New York – Airborne Speedway – 05/27/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Iron Warrior – Trey MeyersSaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Night – Racing:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
MONSTERS ON A MISSION – Impact Motorsports
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Ottawa, Ontario – Gloucester Fair – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat
Spike – Jeff Anderson
Wrecking Crew – Steve KoehlerSaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Spike – Jeff Anderson
Saturday Night – Racing:
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
MONSTER TRUCK THRILL SHOW – KSR Motorsports
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Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania – Lulu Shriners Arena – 05/26/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Instigator – Paul Breaug
Viper – Rich Blackburne
XDP Diesel – Dave RadzierezSaturday Afternoon – Racing:
XDP Diesel – Dave Radzierez
Saturday Night – Racing:
Viper – Rich Blackburne
Video of the Week – 05/26/12
May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Week Ending: May 26th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Greg Winchenbach lays down two outstanding wheelie efforts in Ottawa before rolling Crushstation over onto its side.
Monster Truck Radio 05/21/12 – Army Armstrong
May 21, 2012 by 7 Comments
Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, May 21st, 2012
Guest #1: Army Armstrong, legendary monster truck announcer & TV personality
Guest #2: N/A [Read more…]
Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2012
May 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, Ohio
Date: May 19th, 2012
Photographer: Chris Parrish
Lineup: Chalkboard Chuck (Michelle Simpson), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Joe Nichter), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Outback Thunda (Clive Featherby), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Vi-Cor Bigfoot #16 (Larry Swim), XDP Diesel (Dave Radzierez)
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May 18th-20th Weekend Results
May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Salinas, California – Salinas Sports Complex – 05/20/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
El Toro Loco – Aaron Basl
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
M2D Camo Thunder – Andrew Peckhum
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Obsessed – Rick Swanson
The Felon – Mark Schroeder
The Patriot – Dan Rodoni
Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer
Wolverine – Alex BlackwellSunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
4-WHEEL JAMBOREE NATIONALS – Family Events
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Lima, Ohio – Allen County Fairgrounds – 05/18-20/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Chalkboard Chuck – Michelle Simpson
E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
General Tire – Joe Nichter
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Outback Thunda – Clive Featherby
Raminator – Mark Hall
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Star Marshal – Dave Radzierez
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #16 – Larry Swim
XDP Diesel – Dave RadzierezFriday Night – Racing:
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #16 – Larry Swim
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Saturday Night – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
NIGHT OF THRILLS – Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
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Englishtown, New Jersey – Old Bridge Township Raceway Park – 05/19/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Viper – Rich BlackburneSaturday Night – Racing:
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
LONE STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – Lone Star Promotions
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De Leon, Texas – De Leon Community Park – 05/18-19/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
Outtacontrol – Orville Hill
River Rat – Vern House
Strait Jacket – Kevin KingFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Friday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Saturday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
MONSTER WARS – Polk County Fair
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Cedartown, Georgia – Polk County Fairgrounds – 05/18-19/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Predator – Allen Pezo
Sin City Crusher – ??
War Wizard – Randy MooreFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Friday Night – Freestyle:
War Wizard – Randy Moore
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Predator – Allen Pezo
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
War Wizard – Randy Moore
COORS MONSTER TRUCK SPRING NATIONALS – WGAS Motorsports
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Turlock, California – Stanislaus County Fairgrounds – 05/18-19/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – JR McNeal
El Matador – Daron Basl
Iron Outlaw – Russell Steeley
King Krunch – David Smith
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony CanedoFriday Night – Freestyle:
Iron Outlaw – Russell Steeley
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Iron Outlaw – Russell Steeley
MONSTER SPECTACULAR – Chris Arel Motorsports
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Saint John, New Brunswick – Harbour Station – 05/18/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Bounty Hunter Black – Darren Migues
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Red Baron – Ben WinslowFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Friday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
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Moncton, New Brunswick – Moncton Coliseum – 05/19/12
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Bounty Hunter Black – Darren Migues
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Red Baron – Ben WinslowSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Video of the Week – 05/19/12
May 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
Week Ending: May 19th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Dan Runte in the E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 won the King of the Beach title last week in his return to Virginia Beach, but the weekend ended on a sour note as he rolled the truck going over the bus stack Sunday afternoon.
The Allen Report: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Springfield, MO 2012
May 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
(Coverage By Christopher Allen, Photos By Jim Allen)
Weekend Recap
When the 2011 4 Wheel Jamboree season rolled around, Dan Runte was back and ready to stop the Hall Brothers decade long win streak. When all was said and done, Dan stood head and shoulders above the rest, bringing the trophy back to Midwest 4-Wheel Drive. Now another battle royal for the 4 Wheel Jamboree Series Title has begun in Springfield, MO. Dan Runte was driving the new E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 with sophomore season driver Darron Schnell with him in Vi-Cor Bigfoot “Bessie” #11. Those two went up against Mark Hall and Mat Dishman in Raminator and Rammunition. The other trucks in the field of ten were Bobby Holman in Lucas Oil Stabilizer with Michelle Simpson and Chalkboard Chuck, regular Stomper driver Joe Nichter with the General Tire body on the Ironman chassis and Dave Radzierez driving both Star Marshall and the XDP sponsored Diesel Monster Truck. Rounding out the field was Australian Champion Clive Featherby and Outback Thunda.
The track construction crew put together a brand new, “Double S” race course. The two trucks complete half a clock-wise roundy-round lap before making a hairpin turn to the left and flying over one more jump to the finish line. After some photo finishes, tight turns and a lot of dust, the semi-finals featured the Rammunition gunning down the reigning champion Bigfoot, while Bigfoot Bessie “udderly” embarrassed the Stabilizer. In the finale, it was neck and neck all the way to the end where Mat stood on the throttle and edged out the world’s only dairy themed monster truck by less than a truck length. In the following freestyle and the second show freestyle (which was the only competition for the second show with no racing), no official winner was crowned, but the fans cheered on.
The second day of racing saw only 7 trucks hit the track for the afternoon and only show on Sunday. Star Marshall gave up his two front tires to make up for a broken rim on the Stabilizer. Bigfoot Bessie had blown a motor the night before during freestyle and the XDP Diesel had some gear problems that were fixed but a steering line was also broken with no chance of being fixed in time.
In racing, the Aussie legend went head to head with the American legend Bigfoot #18 in the first semi final. It was neck and neck until Clive spun out in the final corner leading up to the final jump. Mat Dishman demoted the General and 20 plus year veteran Joe Nichter in the other semi to put together a classic Hall Brothers/Bigfoot finale. For the first two-thirds of the race there was no clear leader until Bigfoot went into the final corner too hot, giving the Hemi powered Rammunition the weekend sweep. Like the night before, there was no winner in freestyle. But the best runs of the day belonged to “Horse with Attitude” Outback Thunda and the 10 time champion Dan Runte. Both drivers pushed their trucks to the limit, much to the increasing noise from the crowd.
Throughout the weekend, the Sergeant Smash ride truck gave rides to anyone who wanted one and Kid KJ & The Lil’ Mighty Monsters both raced and gave freestyle runs, showing the future of the monster truck industry looks bright. With two Bigfoot/Hall Brothers battles in two races, this reporter is confident that the rivalry can only get hotter as the season winds down. Right now: Hall Brothers 2; Bigfoot 0. Next stop for The Allen Report is the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, California over Independence Day weekend. In the meantime, thanks to Family Events for their hospitality, enjoy the photos, thank you for reading and cheer on!
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