As the calendar strikes August and the anticipation of a new school year draws near, the annual Back to School Monster Truck Bash is one last summer hurrah for many Charlotte area kids, but for the monster truck industry it’s one of the most unique events on the circuit. This year would be no different, as eight of the best monster trucks were set to do battle on an even tougher version of the infamous crossover course seen over the last six years in Charlotte. The expectations were high for a great event, and the Back To School Monster Truck Bash delivered with a spectacular night of action. [Read more…]

The media crew at Monster Truck Throwdown had a busy 2014 working on an awesome new monster truck DVD titled Throw Down For What which follows the 2014 Monster Truck Throwdown season, featuring some incredible events in Illinois, Maine, and Michigan. The DVD takes an in depth look at the action on the track, as well as behind the scenes as the drivers and crews alike battle against each other, and the elements at some of the biggest independent Monster Truck events in the country. With some of the sports top drivers and rising stars Throw Down For What has plenty of thrills with wild action, but make no mistake this film is more than just jumps and crashes. The crew focused on bringing a different perspective to Monster Truck videos by focusing on what happens behind the scenes, both on and off the track. Several drivers were interviewed over the course of filming including the likes of Jim Koehler (Avenger), Steve Koehler (Wrecking Crew), Greg Wichenbach (Crushstation), Jamey Garner (Over Bored), Trent Montgomery (Bounty Hunter), JR McNeal (Xtermigator), and others to get their perspective on what it’s like to drive this machines and find out what they’re thinking as they chase the Monster Truck Throwdown championship. Filmed entirely in high definition, there’s plenty of stunning visuals like no other Monster Truck dvd of its kind. [Read more…]