Video of the Week – 09/15/12

Week Ending: September 15th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: All eyes were on Indianapolis this weekend as Dan Runte and Bigfoot #18 attempted to re-take the Monster Truck Long Jump World Record at the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals. They did it in fine fashion, jumping 214.8 feet, check out the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSEenAoYCxw

The Allen Report: Maverik Clash of the Titans – West Valley City, UT 2012

(Coverage By Christopher Allen, Photos By Jim Allen)

EVENT DATE: August 11th-12th, 2012

Weekend Recap

This time on The Allen Report, we come to you from the Rocky Mountain Raceways in West Valley City, Utah where two of the biggest monster truck teams have to fight to get to victory lane. 2Xtreme Racing was represented by the black Bounty Hunter driven by Ben “Bobo” Winslow and, as always, Jimmy Creten in the blue Bounty Hunter. Dawn Creten, with Scarlet Bandit in tow, had embarrassing the boys on her mind and regular Hurricane Force driver Steven Thompson jumped into the Iron Outlaw for the very first time in a substitute role.

Representing Team Bigfoot was Dan Runte coming to RMR in the radical Bigfoot #18 for the very first time with Larry Swim behind the wheel of Vi-Cor Bigfoot “Bessie” #16. As always, the Salt Lake area’s own Maverik Monster Trakker was in the house driven by Ron Duncombe, and rounding out the field were the twin brothers Groth: Travis driving the ever patriotic Captain USA and Tyler driving the truck they had built from the ground up, Double Trouble. [Read more…]

Video of the Week – 08/11/12

Week Ending: August 11th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: The Maverik Clash of the Titans at Rocky Mountain Raceways in West Valley City, Utah absolutely never disappoints. Check out this incredible final round battle between two heavyweights of the sport, Dan Runte and Jimmy Creten!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7Q5qCXCBCI

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Little Valley, NY 2012

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
Location: Little Valley, New York
Date: August 3rd, 2012
Photographer: Jeff Luckey – www.JeffLuckeyPhoto.com

Lineup: Aftershock (Bob Robbins), Illuminator (Jay Snyder), Krazy Train (Pete Robbins), Samson (Dan Patrick), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Toxic (Travis Petri) [Read more…]

TMB TV: MT Unlimited 3.11 – BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House – Hazelwood, MO 2012

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Episode Information

Episode: MT Unlimited 3.11
Event: BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House
Venue: Midwest 4-Wheel Drive
Location: Hazelwood, Missouri
Date: June 30th, 2012
Videographer: Colby Marshall
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Featured Monster Trucks

Chris Ludwig in “Summit Bigfoot #18”
Dan Runte in “Summit Bigfoot #18″
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Featured Links

www.Bigfoot4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
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Video of the Week – 07/14/12

Week Ending: July 14th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Chalkboard Chuck (Michelle Simpson), E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), General Tire (Joe Nichter), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Jeff Bursey), Outback Thunda (Clive Featherby), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), Vi-Cor Bigfoot #16 (Darron Schnell), XDP Diesel (Dave Radzierez)
Video Type: Promoter Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: Highlights from the 25th Anniversary of the Bloomsburg, PA 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwEjMT30e9U

Monster Photos: BIGFOOT Open House – Hazelwood, MO 2012

Event: BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House
Venue: Midwest 4-Wheel Drive
Location: Hazelwood, Missouri
Date: June 30th, 2012
Photographer: Danny Maass

Lineup: Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte/Chris Ludwig) [Read more…]

BIGFOOT Ready for Monster Takeoff at Indy Jamboree

(Indianapolis, IN/Hazelwood, MO – BIGFOOT/Family Events PR) – The World’s Largest Monster Truck icon and the World’s Largest 4×4 Series are teaming up in an attempt to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the longest Monster Truck long jump this September in Indianapolis, IN.

BIGFOOT, The Original Monster Truck®, is set to launch the all new BIGFOOT® #18 piloted by Dan Runte on Sunday, September 16, the final day of the 31st Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Fall 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals. The event is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds beginning September 14th and concludes on the 16th as the Grand Finale of the national Lucas Oil 4-Wheel Jamboree Series, the largest 4×4 series in the World.

Dan Runte and Bigfoot #18 will attempt to reclaim the Monster Truck Long Jump World Record this September at the Indy Jamboree.

“All I can think about is our attempt to reclaim the long jump record at the Jamboree in Indianapolis, I play it over and over in my head”, said BIGFOOT driver Dan Runte, “It’s a big stage for a big record….the perfect venue to execute our game plan to launch over 10,000 pounds of Monster Truck and share it with our great fans”.

Mike Moore, President of Family Events (producer of the event) said, “We are so very proud to have BIGFOOT and Dan attempt this record during the Jamboree. They are such enormous icons in the Monster Truck and 4×4 industries.” Mike continues, “It will be a grand finale to an exciting season as we celebrate with fans what will surely be a historic event.”

BIGFOOT and Dan Runte first set the record in 1999 with a jump of 202 feet in Nashville, TN during the Tennessee Aviation Day over a 727 jetliner. According to Guinness World Records, the current record is 208 feet achieved by Joe Sylvester’s Bad Habit Monster Truck in 2010 in Columbia, PA.

The exact departure time for the September 16* long jump and additional details will be made available online at www.4WheelJamboree.com or by calling 317-236-6515. In addition to the BIGFOOT World record jump the 4-Wheel Jamboree weekend events are packed with 4×4 Trucks, Monster Truck Racing and Freestyle, NMRO Championship Mud Drags, Tough Truck Racing, Manufacturer’s Midway, Show-N-Shine awards, seminars, food and fun.

*Weather/condition permitting.

TMB TV: Original Series 5.9 – 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Springfield, MO 2012

TMB TV's Original Series Presented By E3 Spark Plugs
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Episode Information

Episode: Original Series 5.9
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Missouri Entertainment & Events Center
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Date: May 5th-6th, 2012
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Colby Marshall, Ross Z. Bonar
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Featured Monster Trucks

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 Radizerez
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #11 – Darron Schnell
XDP Diesel – Dave Radzierez
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Featured Links

www.Bigfoot4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.FamilyEvents.com
www.OutbackThunda.com
www.Raminator.com
www.SmokinMonster.com
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Video of the Week – 06/02/12

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!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRaNdj7C-OA

Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2012

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, OH
Date: May 18th-20th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

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)
[Read more…]

Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2012

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds
Location: Lima, OH
Date: May 18th-20th, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry

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)
[Read more…]

Monster Photos: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – Lima, OH 2012

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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Video of the Week – 05/19/12

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.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RrZB6rKh5I

Bigfoot #18 Claims King of the Beach, Stone Crusher Dominates Freestyle

(Virginia Beach, Virginia – MTX Event Production PR) – BIGFOOT and Dan Runte returned to Virginia Beach 13 years after his appearance at the inaugural event in 2000 and narrowly claimed the King of the Beach title and the new George Carpenter Cup over hometown favorite Steve Sims in Stone Crusher.

Runte appeared in all four final rounds of racing, winning 3 and giving up Sunday’s win to Doug Noelke in Tailgator. Those victories and solid performances in wheelies and freestyle throughout the weekend put him in a strong position to take the overall win. Sims, the Virginia Beach native and clear hometown hero, had been blasting the course all weekend and completely swept wheelies and freestyle competitions. Three vicious freestyle runs took their toll on the Stone Crusher however and electrical problems caused him to miss the racing segment of Sunday’s show, virtually handing the win to Bigfoot. Young gun Jeremy Slifko and his Backdraft machine landed in 3rd overall with impressive freestyles each day.

Dan Runte continues to have a great 2012 season, capturing the 2012 King of the Beach crown.

With all 4 performances at near capacity or sold out, fans also were treated to the debut of two brand new monster trucks. Maxie Broaddus of Tappahannock, VA showed off ‘Walking Tall’ on Friday night with an unscored freestyle exhibition. Steven Sims Jr. and the Monster Trucks Unlimited crew unveiled their brand new truck “Hooked” on Saturday afternoon with another unscored bonus freestyle. It competed on Saturday night and Sunday in place of Monster Magic who lost an engine due to a broken cam shaft.

Final Monsters on the Beach Standings:

1. E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #18, Dan Runte – 290 pts
2. Stone Crusher, Steve Sims – 281 pts
3. Backdraft, Jeremy Slifko – 247 pts
4. Gunslinger, Scott Hartsock – 228 pts
5. Tailgator, Doug Noelke – 225 pts
6. War Wizard, Randy Moore – 211 pts
7. Eradicator, Andy Slifko – 210 pts

Scoring: 90pts available each performance (30/wheelies, 30/racing and 30/freestyle). 360 total possible.

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