Monster Truck Podcast Episode 2 – St. Louis Monster Jam and More

Monster Truck Podcast - Episode 2

On this edition of the Monster Truck Podcast Robby Haught and Dustin Hart breakdown the recent Monster Jam in St. Louis and what happened during the event. They also look forward to Monster Jam’s return to Minneapolis for its first ever event at the state of the art US Bank Stadium. Listen to the podcast below!

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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 …]

Looking Ahead: Monsters On The Beach 2016

Monsters On The Beach 2016

The annual Monsters On The Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia is one of our all time favorite events and one of the most anticipated independent monster truck events every year. Every Mother’s Day weekend eight top monster trucks make their way to the Oceanfront for a four show battle towards the eventual King of the Beach championship with the winner being awarded the George Carpenter Cup. Since the tradition of keeping points started in 2012 we’ve seen some epic battles that have come down to the wire take place over the course of the weekend with plenty of exciting races, huge wheelies, and high flying freestyles. With another great field of trucks slated to visit in 2016 expectations are high for another great year of Monsters On The Beach. So let’s meet that field of trucks for the 2016 Monsters On The Beach! [Read More …]

Scott Liddycoat and Dragon Win Young Guns Shootout | Monster Jam World Finals XVII

Young Guns Shootout - Monster Jam World Finals XVII

The Young Guns Shootout has become one of the most highly anticipated aspects of the Monster Jam World Finals and this year would be no different as sixteen of the sport’s up and coming drivers would compete for the 32nd and final spot in the Monster Jam World Finals XVII field. The field was a mixed bag of tricks with many new faces and a few drivers returning as veterans of the Young Guns Shootout it would be a night of drama to see who would rise to the top and claim the coveted Monster Jam World Finals XVII berth. As the action unfolded one surprising name came through in the clutch to take the title. [Read More …]

Anderson and Bradshaw Finish FS1 Championship Series On Top

Syracuse Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series

Although the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series title was wrapped up last weekend in Detroit by Adam Anderson and the Grave Digger, one event remained as the series moved to Syracuse, New York. There was still a battle for second place as well as bragging rights on the line. As the final event of the series, it would also be the last opportunity for the rest of the field to prove they are worthy of an invite to the Monster Jam World Finals in just two weeks. [Read More …]