Monster Truck Radio With Host Jeff Richards
Date: Monday, June 6th, 2011
Guest #1: Ross Z. Bonar, owner/operator of TheMonsterBlog.com
Guest #2: Jeff Cook, owner of Gas Guzzy Events and driver of Shotgun Harry [Read more…]
Monster Truck Radio 06/06/11 – Ross Z. Bonar & Jeff Cook
June 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Brian Deegan Teams Up With Monster Jam to Release First Ever Metal Mulisha Monster Truck Toys
June 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
(Temecula, California – Feld Motor Sports PR) – Brian “The General” Deegan, Metal Mulisha founder, twelve-time X-Games medalist and action sports icon, has collaborated with the Feld Motor Sports-owned Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® to create the first-ever line of Hot Wheels® Monster Jam Metal Mulisha die-cast monster truck toys.
Toy fans around the world can add these rare 2011 “First Edition” Metal Mulisha monster trucks to their Hot Wheels Monster Jam collections, which are inspired by the authentic monster trucks that tour globally with Monster Jam. The launch of these vehicles marks the first ever release of a Metal Mulisha monster truck in the Hot Wheels Monster Jam toy line.
The new Metal Mulisha Hot Wheels Monster Jam toy truck is now in stores.
Brian Deegan, Metal Mulisha founder, has collaborated with the Feld Motor Sports-owned Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® to create the first-ever line of Hot Wheels® Monster Jam Metal Mulisha die-cast monster truck toys.
“I grew up playing with Hot Wheels cars and trucks, so I am really excited about the launch of the Metal Mulisha monster truck toys. It will allow the fans to create their own Monster Jam playground in their backyard! And yes, you better believe that I want to create and drive a Metal Mulisha monster truck to tour with Monster Jam some day,” Deegan said.
Inspired by Brian Deegan and Metal Mulisha, the Hot Wheels Monster Jam die-cast monster trucks are now available in multiple scales at retailers worldwide and at MonsterJam.com. The authentic line of Hot Wheels Monster Jam trucks feature die-cast bodies, oversized tires, and chrome-look wheels and is currently packaged with Metal Mulisha and Monster Jam temporary tattoos.
The officially licensed Monster Jam die-cast monster truck vehicles will allow fans to bring home the high-flying, car-crushing action of Monster Jam live events. Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is the largest and most popular monster truck touring property in the world, entertaining over four million fans yearly at the premier stadiums and arenas. Monster Jam features icons such as Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Monster Mutt®, El Toro Loco®, and more.
About Brian Deegan
Motocross legend, founder of Metal Mulisha and 2010 Lucas Oil Rider of the Year, “The General” Brian Deegan is one of the most decorated action sport athletes to-date. Brian holds the record for most X Games Medals and is the only rider to compete in at least one event each year since the X Games’ inception. In 2011, Brian will continue to test the limits in FMX, Pro 2 and Pro Lite Short Course, Rally, Rally Cross and Stock Car racing. Brian is sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink, Metal Mulisha, Ford, Lucas Oil, Makita Industrial Power Tools, MAXXIS Tires, Etnies, Gibson Exhaust Systems, 4 Wheel Parts, Von Zipper, MSR, Pro Taper, My Plash Prepaid Mastercard, Fathead, Brembo, K & N, PPG, VP Racing Fuels, Fox Shocks, Mastercraft Safety, MSD Ignitions, Impact Racing, Eibach Springs, McKenzies, and Fiberwerx.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
June 3rd-5th Weekend Results
June 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Lincoln Financial Field – 05/28-29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Air Force Afterburner – Damon Bradshaw
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Captain’s Curse – Alex Blackwell
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Monster Mutt – Carl Van HornSaturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
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Bangor, Maine – Speedway 95 – 06/03-05/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Excaliber – Chris Ryan
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Son Uva Digger – Ryan AndersonFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Friday Night – Racing:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
MONSTER TRUCKS SHOWDOWN – nVivo Live Events
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Leon, Guanajuato – Explanada de la Deria de Leon – 06/04/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Cyborg – Jack Koberna
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Heart Breaker – Kaila Savage
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam SturgesSaturday Night – Wheelie:
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
TOUGHEST MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – Thunderbird Entertainment
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Yakima, Washington – Central Washington State Fairgrounds – 06/04-05/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Double Trouble – Travis Groth
Ground Pounder – Kevin Koszala
Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Summit Bigfoot #16 – Dan RunteSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Saturday Night – Racing:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Double Trouble – Travis Groth
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Summit Bigfoot #16 – Dan Runte
MONSTER TRUCK RACING SUPER SERIES – Monster Events Inc.
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Springdale, Arkansas – Parsons Stadium – 06/03-04/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Greg Adams
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Crashmaster – Jeremy Perry
Temper Tantrum – Amy PerryFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Friday Night – Straight Line Racing:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Friday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Saturday Night – Straight Line Racing:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Saturday Night – Chicago-Style Racing:
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
MONSTER TRUCK SMASH & CRASH – BAD Racing
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Ukiah, California – Ukiah Speedway – 06/03-05/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
California Kid – Garrett Ladelle
Rock Star – Bill Payne
The Patriot – Dan Rodoni
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Tropical Thunder – Andrew PeckhumFriday 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:
California Kid – Garrett Ladelle
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Tie – Rock Star – Bill Payne
Tie – California Kid – Garrett LadelleSunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Tie – Rock Star – Bill Payne
Tie – California Kid – Garrett Ladelle
LONE STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – Lone Star Promotions
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Shawnee, Oklahoma – Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center – 06/03-04/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Jay McPherson
Desperado – Drew Haygood
Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
Outtacontrol – Orville HillFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jay McPherson
Friday Night – Racing:
Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Monkey’N Around – Steven Hill
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Desperado – Drew Haygood
Saturday Night – Racing:
Desperado – Drew Haygood
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Desperado – Drew Haygood
METAL CLASH SUMMER CRUNCH TOUR – Metal Clash Productions
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Lawton, Oklahoma – Lawton Rangers Rodeo Arena – 06/03-04/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Dragonfly – Robert Hand (Friday) / Rob French (Saturday)
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Twisted Dragon – Rob FrenchFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Friday Night – Racing:
Twisted Dragon – Rob French
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Racing:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
MONSTER TRUCKS INVADE THE ROCK – Black Rock Speedway
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Dundee, New York – Black Rock Speedway – 06/03-04/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Krazy Train – Roger Cardot
Illuminator – Jay Snyder
Thrasher – Pat SummaFriday Night – Freestyle:
Illuminator – Jay Snyder
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Video of the Week – 06/04/11
June 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Week Ending: June 4th, 2011
Truck(s) Featured: Slingshot (Karl Swallow)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: European superstar Karl Swallow performs a couple of massive sky wheelies in Slingshot before rolling onto his lid.
Monster Photos: Mighty Monster Truck Tour – Sandusky, OH 2011
June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Event: Mighty Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Sandusky Speedway
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Date: May 29th, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry
Lineup: Ground Pounder (Kevin Koszala), Michigan Ice Monster (Chris Lagana), Shell Camino (Shelley Kujat), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke) [Read more…]
Monster Photos: Mighty Monster Truck Tour – Sandusky, OH 2011
June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Event: Mighty Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Sandusky Speedway
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Date: May 29th, 2011
Photographer: Michael Harry
Lineup: Ground Pounder (Kevin Koszala), Michigan Ice Monster (Chris Lagana), Shell Camino (Shelley Kujat), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke) [Read more…]
Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2011
June 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, Ohio
Date: May 20th-22nd, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry
Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Chalkboard Chuck (Dave Rife), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez) [Read more…]
Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2011
June 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, Ohio
Date: May 20th-22nd, 2011
Photographer: Michael Harry
Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Chalkboard Chuck (Dave Rife), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez) [Read more…]
Monster Truck Legend Dan Patrick Announces Retirement, Names New Driver of Samson
June 1, 2011 by 4 Comments
The trademark rippling muscles that radiate the immense power of the iconic SAMSON monster truck will soon be under the control of a new master. Dan Patrick, one of the most respected names in the monster truck industry for both his driving and fabrication skills, will be hanging up the driver’s suit at the end of 2011. Dan has been involved in the industry and piloting the SAMSON monster truck for over 20 years. In addition, Dan has been involved in motorsports for over 40 years, virtually his entire life. Dan Patrick and the Samson truck have had quite an impact in the industry and selection of a new driver was no easy task.
As Dan contemplated stepping out of Samson, he was posed with the question of who would pilot the famous muscled truck. After considering many different options, it came to his attention that his youngest daughter, Allison Patrick, 26, was interesting in trying to reel in the powerful beast. “I had heard from everybody else that she wanted to drive,” said Patrick. “So last year I asked her, ‘Do you want to drive?’ and she said “Yeah!” Apparently, she wanted to show me that she was a better driver than me. I thought, we’ll that’s a pretty good challenge, so we’ll see what we’ve got there.”
Allison, 26, is a registered nurse in the ICU unit at a local hospital in Circleville and is looking forward to the challenge. “There’s no way I can fill his shoes, but I’m going to try,” says the new Samson pilot. “I’m just going to go with it. I’ve been around monster trucks since I was three, I’ve always wanted to drive the truck, but the timing was never right. Finally, the time just kind of clicked. With everything else going on…I guess I kind of live a double life now.”
Working the intense daily schedule of a full-time registered nurse, Allison has the necessary scheduling flexibility available to allow her to pursue her new endeavors in the monster truck world as well while maintaining her nursing position. “I only work 3 days, but it is 12 hour days. I want to stay full time as long as possible, but I’ll probably have to go part time eventually.”
Legendary monster truck figure Dan Patrick is ready to turn the driver's seat over to his daughter Allison for the 2012 season and beyond.
When asking Dan about potential hurdles in teaching a new driver, Patrick stated, “It will be a challenge, because she’s got the old man’s attitude, and that’s usually not a good one. I’m hoping that she’ll generally do what I say, but sometimes take those unnecessary risks and show us what is going on (with the truck). We’ll have good equipment for her, the safest that we can put under her.”
Any retirement from something you love is bittersweet. Dan found it hard to step out of the seat and has been considering stepping out of the seat for some time, but it will not be a steadfast retirement from the driver’s seat. “This will be my last full year, but I’m going to pick and choose a few races here and there. I may slip in here and there and beat around on some of the youngsters.” Dan will continue his farewell tour throughout the remainder of 2011, while adding Allison into the mix to gain experience before Dan steps out of the seat at the end of the year and turns the reins over to Allison at the start of the first quarter of 2012.
While Dan will be stepping out of the seat, he will still be travelling up and down the road, attending events, as a crewman for Allison. Dan looks forward to the opportunity to watch the truck perform from the sidelines as this will also offer the opportunity to further develop the fabrication and design side of Patrick Enterprises, Inc. PEI is well known throughout the monster truck industry as one of the premiere companies for monster truck parts and pieces all the way to turn-key monster trucks. “We’re still committed to the future of our industry. It gives me a good chance to watch the truck and get a feel for what it is doing, instead of listening to what other people say it is doing. It will help us develop our product better and service the customers we have. We feel we are a major player in the industry as far as building. I’m not retiring, my job is just changing.”
Although 2011 may be his last season, Dan is going out on top, logging one of his best seasons in recent years.
In reflecting back on a long career in monster trucks, Dan joked, “When I started this, I went in blind. When I drove up to the cars the first time, I thought, ‘What in the heck have I gotten myself into? Can I get a stop payment on the check for the truck?’ But I hit the cars, it hurt when I hit, it hurt when I landed. It has been a good ride, I thought it would only be a few years, and now it has been 23 and the industry is still growing.”
With Allison working as a full-time nurse, there will be a little change in the number of appearances for the Samson truck, but expect plenty of opportunity to see the big Samson Chevy. “We are going to keep this to a 20-25 event season for us. When I used to barnstorm it and do 50 events a year, those days are way behind us,” says Dan Patrick. In recent years, Patrick himself has been gradually reducing the schedule and has typically been running between 25 and 30 events a year.
Allison will make her performing debut in the driver’s seat in Mason City, Iowa at I-35 Speedway on July 1st where Dan and Allison will mix racing and freestyle duties. For more information on the team’s upcoming schedule and on Patrick Enterprises, visit them online at www.Samson4x4.com.
(Article By Chris Parrish, Photos By Paul Harry)
TMB TV: ActionTracks Episode 2.6 – Lima, OH 2011 Part 1
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, Ohio
Date: May 20th-22nd, 2011
Videographer: Chris Parrish, Randy Barton
Lineup: Airdog Diesel (Michelle Simpson), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Chalkboard Chuck (Dave Rife), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez) [Read more…]
Higher Education Monster Bus Too Cool for School
May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
(Vaters Monster Motorsports PR – Hagerstown, Maryland) – Michael Vaters’ “Higher Education”, the incredible new monster school bus has been a project 5 years in the making. A long time veteran in the monster truck industry with over 29 years in the business, Vaters debuted the permanent identity of the third monster truck in his stable in Montreal at the Olympic Stadium event in April. Vaters purchased the Killer Bee monster truck last year and ran the Killer Bee body for a couple of shows before fitting the truck with a Black Stallion body for first quarter 2011 in the Monster Jam series. The truck is driven by long time crew member and family friend Jimmy Tracey.
The wild new Higher Education monster school bus launches a bus stack during its debut freestyle at Montreal's Olympic Stadium.
Vaters has always had a great respect for, and been a big fan of Ken Nelson and his wheel-standing dragster, the Cool Bus. Ken at age 72 races the Cool Bus down 1/4 mile drag strips at over 100 miles per hour and has been for 15 years. Cool Bus was designed and built by Ken and his wife and they travel all over the United States, Canada and Mexico every summer exhibiting at drag strips. Five years ago Mike shared his idea with Ken to build a school bus monster truck and they both thought it would be a good idea and definitely popular with the kids. When the Killer Bee truck became available, Mike found his opening to make the monster truck bus idea happen. After leaving the Dayton, Ohio Monster Jam event, Vaters traveled to Ken’s hometown of Ashland, Ohio and picked up the nose of the Cool Bus to make a mold from as a starting point for the rest of the bus body.
Ken Nelson's wheel-standing dragster, the "Cool Bus" was the inspiration for Vaters' Higher Education.
Vaters has been designing and engineering the truck for some time so when they started the build he had very specific ideas and plans. Because of this and many man hours in the shop by the Vaters Monster Motorsports team, it was completed in a mere 13 days. Higher Education is built in 3/4 scale. When designing the bus, Vaters knew that they would have to build the body stronger to withstand the abuse that a monster truck goes through. The team built two fiberglass sections to make up the roof and a fiberglass front clip. The sides of the bus are built from fiberboard donated by Capitol Building Supply in Hagerstown, Maryland, one of Black Stallion’s sponsors. The paint (school bus yellow) was provided by PPG, another of our generous sponsors and painted by the VMM crew in-house. Vaters wanted the bus to have all the details to make it look as realistic as possible, so he even fabricated black rub rails to run down the sides of the bus and installed flashing lights and a flip out STOP sign.
A couple of build photos show the former Killer Bee chassis being converted to fit the newly constructed school bus body.
Higher Education debuted April 9th in Montreal at Olympic Stadium. During the pit party the bus was hidden from the spectators and not brought out until after the wheelie competition. The house lights of the Stadium were dimmed as Higher Education driven by Jimmy Tracey roared out onto the track, lights flashing to the music of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In the Wall.”
School is officially out for summer - look for the Higher Education monster school bus at a monster truck event near you!
The crowd went crazy on their feet cheering…the monster bus Higher Education went over real big! The truck is the fruition of a concept idea that will undoubtedly have a huge following, especially with the kids. What could be more awesome for a kid than to see a school bus like they ride in every day getting big air, causing destruction and crushing cars, buses, RVs and everything else in its path. Michael and Denise Vaters want to send out a very special thanks to Ken and his wife for their help and cooperation in making this project happen.
For more information on the Higher Education monster truck and the entire Vaters Monster Motorsports team, visit them online at www.VatersMotorsports.com.
(Article Courtesy Vaters Monster Motorsports, Photos By Stephanie Cotnoir, Johany Jutras, Denise Vaters)
Obsession Racing 2011 Press Release #5
May 31, 2011 by 1 Comment
(Obsession Racing PR – Menifee, CA) – Our Mother’s Day weekend started out on Thursday the 5th of May doing displays for Les Schwab and Driven Indoor Karting to promote the WGAS Motorsports Santa Rosa, California event. Both Monster Trucks were on display at Les Schwab from 9:00am to 5:00pm and then Obsession was wide loaded over to the Driven indoor kart track to be on display from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. All of the drivers got to spend two hours racing their go karts with the fans. The fans got a chance to win free tickets for the Monster Truck show held on Saturday and Sunday.
The Obsession Racing team on display at Les Schwab.
The show was a freestyle only event that consisted of five trucks. Unfortunately Eric was unable to drive his truck at this event because it interfered with school and testing. Jeff Jones who normally drives for us also had prior commitments and couldn’t drive. We were fortunate enough to have Jimmy Lehnertz pilot Obsession for us and once again he did an awesome job. Rick drove Obsessed and the show was very successful and was sold out both nights! We want to give special thanks Tom Lehnertz and Tom Tom for all of their help throughout the weekend.
The following weekend was held in Salinas, California for Monster Jam. This event was booked in for only one truck. Rick was planning on taking Obsession but ended up taking Obsessed. All trucks for this event go on display in front of the complex on the Thursday before the show on Sunday. In all of the years that Rick has been there, it has never rained. The year he missed in 2006 it downpoured. With the threat of rain and the forecast calling for rain Rick was hoping to keep his luck alive. There was a downpour on Saturday night and a few sprinkles on Sunday morning and by 1:00pm they had nothing but sunshine and blue skies. He’s hoping it was his presents that made it happen!
Rick airs out Obsessed at the Salinas Monster Jam.
The show turned out to be a success and Rick made it to the semi finals in racing. Unfortunately his freestyle was cut short about have way through when he went off the huge jump and broke the right rear hub off of the truck. But the crowd always likes destruction so they were cheering big time! The track officials towed the truck to the corner of the arena so the show could continue without delays. After the show a lot of the audience stood around because they saw Rick get back into the truck with no wheel and drive it off of the floor. We want to give a big thanks to Ryan, Steve, and Mark and the Pendleton family for all of their help since Rick was solo at this event.
On May 21st Obsessed did a display for a Jiffy Lube grand opening in Wildomar, California. This display was set up through TX7 that is a sponsor of ours and a main supplier of product to Jiffy Lube. The Monster Truck was a huge success for their grand opening. The kids really enjoyed being able to get up close and sit up in a real racing Monster Truck. Eric, Jeff and Rick were all there to sign autographs. Eric had to leave a little early because he was racing his dirt bike later on that day. It ended up being a great day, the Grand Opening was a big success and Eric also took first place in his motorcross race!
Obsessed on display at Jiffy Lube for TX7.
Our next event will be for WHR Motorsports in Missoula, Montana on June 10th and 11th. Eric will be driving for this event since school will be out for the summer. For more information on Obsession Racing and the Obsessed and Obsession monster trucks, please visit us online at www.ObsessionRacing.com.
Stinger Monster Truck Set to Debut In Sheridan, Wyoming
May 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
(Rettew Motorsports Press Release – Pequea, PA) – Rettew Motorsports is proud to announce the beginning of a new journey – the Stinger monster truck is making a return after a long absence from the sport, and is running an exciting schedule with many promoters to begin a nationwide tour of destruction.
The new Stinger monster truck owned by Zane Rettew.
After many years working as everything from a crew member to an event director for monster trucks, Rettew decided to take the plunge and make Rettew Motorsports a reality with help from wife Lindsey and many others.
“We couldn’t be more excited to start out with the Stinger truck,” said owner/driver Zane Rettew. “The response has already been overwhelming, and we’ve been working hard to make sure we are ahead of schedule and our debut is a success!”
Part of working hard has already paid off in the form of a successful test session with the truck. Rettew put the Stinger through its paces and came away impressed.
Stinger being taken out for its first test session.
“The support has been phenomenal, and I can’t thank everyone enough for it,” Rettew said. “We’re about integrity—running hard, and being professional–building this thing from the ground up and staying true to the success of the Stinger name.”
“I’ve had this dream ever since I was a little kid, and once I got the first hit under my belt, it felt great,” he said. “After some adjustments, I really started hitting everything hard. I can’t wait for Springport!”
It all begins in Sheridan, Wyoming June 11th for a fantastic show at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to head to Sheridan for an awesome new look at Stinger!
May 27th-29th Weekend Results
May 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Derby, England – Pride Park Stadium – 05/28-29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Disney XD – Dan Evans
El Toro Loco – Bari Mussawir
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 – Dana Creech
Traxxas E-Maxx – Dustin BrownSaturday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Spiderman – Dana Creech
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
MONSTER TRUCKS SHOWDOWN – nVivo Live Events
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Monterrey, Nuevo Leon – Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey – 05/28/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Cyborg – Jack Koberna
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Heart Breaker – Kaila Savage
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam SturgesSaturday Night – Wheelie:
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Heart Breaker – Kaila Savage
MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS – Jones Motor Speedway
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Chatham, Louisiana – Jones Motor Speedway – 05/27-29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad News Travels Fast – Bruce Haney
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Heavy Hitter – Derrick Anson
Instigator – Lionel Easler
Reptoid – Jim Jack
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Strait Jacket – Kevin KingFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Friday Night – Racing:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Racing:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Racing:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – Vaters Monster Motorsports
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Plattsburgh, New York – Airborne Speedway – 05/29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
Rap Attack – Dave Rappach
Toxic – Travis PetriSunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Sunday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Sunday Night – Racing:
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
Sunday Night – Freestyle:
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
MONSTERS ON A MISSION – Impact Motorsports
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Gloucester, Ontario – Gloucester Fair – 05/29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Blackjack – Dave Waple
Brutus – Chris BergeronSaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Saturday Night – Racing:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
MIGHTY MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – Mighty Monster Truck Shows
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Sandusky, Ohio – Sandusky Speedway – 05/29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Ground Pounder – Kevin Koszala
Michigan Ice Monster – Chris Lagana
Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat
Tail Gator – Doug NoelkeSunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Ground Pounder – Kevin Koszala
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW – Mike Welch Motorsports
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Lynden, Washington – Northwest Washington Fair & Events Center – 05/28-29/11
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Double Trouble – Travis Groth
Monster Mash – Mike WelchSaturday Night – Freestyle:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Sunday Night – Freestyle:
Captain USA – Jeff Bainter
Video of the Week – 05/28/11
May 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Week Ending: May 28th, 2011
Truck(s) Featured: Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Jimmy Creten lays down a dominating freestyle to take the victory at the Monster Trucks Showdown event in Monterrey, Mexico.