Dirt Crew Crowned 2017 King of the Beach

Dirt Crew - Monsters On The Beach 2017

The 2017 Monsters On The Beach weekend would prove to be one of the most grueling weekend’s of events in recent history with eight trucks battling each other and the elements for the title. The 20th annual edition of the event saw unprecedented mechanical carnage over the weekend and turned into a war of attrition as teams fought to keep their trucks going. After four events it would be Jerry Beck and Dirt Crew emerging victorious just ahead of the likes of Heavy Hitter, Saigon Shaker and Hooked to take the George Carpenter Cup trophy. [Read More …]

Monster Truck Podcast #10 – Bari Musawwir

Bari Musawwir - Monster Truck Podcast #10

The Monster Truck Podcast keeps rolling on with this edition featuring Bari Musawwir, pilot of the Zombie Monster Jam truck. Musawwir has been a long time friend of the site dating back to the beginning of his career. He even had a blog with us so it was only fitting we got do a podcast with him. We discussed a wide range of topics from Musawwir’s early career, to moving into the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series, as well as his vast background in the R/C monster truck world. It was a great time chatting with Musawwir and we hope to have him back again in the future. Be sure to click on the read more button below to listen! [Read More …]

Monster Truck Podcast – Episode 8 – Lee O’Donnell

Lee O'Donnell - Monster Truck Podcast Episode 8

The Monster Truck Podcast brings you the now viral sensation after the jaw dropping frontflip at the Monster Jam World Finals, Lee O’Donnell of the VP Racing Fuels Mad Scientist. Get Lee’s thoughts on how the frontflip came to be, his Vegas freestyle, as well as the progression in his career. It was a great chat with Lee and we greatly appreciate him taking the time to join us after what has been a whirlwind of a month following the freestyle championship win at the Monster Jam World Finals. Check it out now! [Read More …]

Monster Truck Podcast Episode 3 – Morgan Kane (Grave Digger)

Morgan Kane - Grave Digger - Monster Truck Podcast

The Monster Truck Podcast returns, this time with reigning Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion, Morgan Kane! We chat with Morgan about a variety of topics from his upbringing around the sport to becoming a World Finals champion, to his passion for the sport of soccer, his recent marriage, life on the road, and an all new Grave Digger for the 2017 Monster Jam season. We had an awesome time talking with Morgan and hope to have him back on the podcast again in the future. Check it out below to listen!

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Hot Wheels and Son-Uva Digger On Top Again | St. Louis Monster Jam 2016

St. Louis Monster Jam 2016 2 Recap

As Monster Jam made a return stop to St. Louis’ Dome at America’s Center they brought along 14 of the top trucks along to battle for top honors. The weekend would see a return of Chicago Style racing to a North American Monster Jam event for the first time in a year along with some different freestyle obstacles. As if that wasn’t enough the mysterious driver behind Doomsday would finally be revealed during the night’s action. Once the event came to a conclusion two familiar faces would be on top with Ryan Anderson in Son-Uva Digger and Scott Buetow in Team Hot Wheels Firestorm emerging victorious. [Read More …]

Monster Truck Podcast (MTPC) Episode 1

Monster Truck Podcast (MTPC)

Listen to the Monster Truck Podcast by clicking the image above, or the link HERE. The goal of the Monster Truck Podcast is to bring the monster truck community together and shine the spotlight on great people in the monster truck industry–you’ll get their stories, thoughts, opinions, and ideas about monster trucks and hopefully learn a lot in the process as well. Everything from the smallest independent monster truck team to some of the biggest Monster Jam stars in the sport is featured, and we hold no bias. Check out the first episode, where Robby and Dustin discuss Freestyle scoring and points series in monster trucks, and much more! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Twitter too! [Read More …]

Back To Charlotte For Back To School Monster Truck Bash

Back To School Monster Truck Bash 2016 Preview

The Circle K Back To School Monster Truck Bash at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway is once again upon us where ten of the best independent monster trucks in the industry will battle it out on one of the biggest and most exciting courses every year. The event has a storied history bringing plenty of racing thrills like no other event, as well as some incredible freestyle action by some of the titan’s of the sport. This year looks to be no different with the strongest field of trucks in recent memory coming to North Carolina’s Queen City to compete in this prestigious event. [Read More …]

Monster Truck Throwdown presents “JOYRIDE”, a monster truck film coming Fall 2016

Joyride - A Monster Truck Throwdown Film

The following is a press release from our friends at Monster Truck Throwdown about an exciting new Monster Truck film:

 

ATTICA, INDIANA – June 2, 2016 – After rave reviews of 2014’s film “Throw Down For What?” the Michigan based Monster Truck Throwdown Team plans to release a new film titled “JOYRIDE” – available in both hard copy and digital release in the late Fall of 2016.
“JOYRIDE” will feature unique filming locations such as the Badland Off Road Park, the woods of Maine, and salvage yards and gravel pits throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Alberta.

“We want to depict monster trucks how we vision them. Outside of the track and into the elements,” stated Monster Truck Throwdown Executive Producer, Elliott Miller. “The planning stage has truly been a team effort with the visions of many. We’re excited to bring monster trucks to life and into people’s homes to be enjoyed, over and over again.” he added.

“JOYRIDE” will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Jim Koehler and Avenger with never before seen footage from the personal collection of the Koehler Family along with some very rare nostalgic monster truck action from the early 90’s, courtesy of Perrin Motorsports.

“We’re looking forward to capturing the action with truly spectacular views using new techniques to bring our viewers a whole new look at the (monster truck) industry.” said Director of Cinematography, Kyle Carr.

Filming has started this week in Indiana. Look for more information to be released on “JOYRIDE” in the coming months.

About Monster Truck Throwdown:
Monster Truck Throwdown is a live event series which tours the United States and Canada producing premier outdoor events while delivering the larger than life entertainment of monster trucks in a safe, first-class, family event experience.

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Monster Truck Throwdown Announces Monster Truck Madness 7 Line Up

Monster Truck Madness 7

Our good friends at Monster Truck Throwdown put on some of the best independent monster truck shows around and one of their premiere events is the annual Monster Truck Madness at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resorts. This year ten monster trucks will duke it out for cash and bragging rights with trophies on the line for both the racing and freestyle competitions. The track is always unique and challenging for racing while featuring some of the biggest freestyle obstacles around. Here’s the press release from Monster Truck Throwdown on the event. [Read More …]

Son-uva Digger and Hot Wheels Take East Rutherford Monster Jam

East Rutherford Monster Jam 2016

MetLife Stadium once again played host to the stars of Monster Jam this past weekend as 20 Monster Jam trucks were on hand for one of the spring’s biggest events. The star studded field featured some of the biggest names in Monster Jam with a field packed full of heavy hitters. To up the intensity of the event even more, Tom Meents and Max-D looked to set a new personal record and jump over six trucks in a special stunt attempt for the East Rutherford fans. It would be an action packed night, but only two drivers would leave MetLife Stadium with trophies. [Read More …]