When I was speaking to Jeremy Slifko of the Backdraft team this past week, he told me something very interesting that made me think about freestyle–“Sometimes, to run like the best, you’ve gotta crash like the best.” What Jeremy meant was not, “I have to wreck my truck to win,” because that’s never what he or most teams are about. The point Jeremy brings up is the risk-taking mentality of monster truck freestyle that is a necessity in order to get a win, particularly on the larger stages in the sport.
More Detroit
Josh Kirscher was kind enough to send in his photos from Detroit last week; we thank him for his time. He’ll also have a Minneapolis gallery on the way soon, so stay tuned. Head over to the 2012 Photos section for more!
Houston Monster Jam Photos Online
This past weekend was busy as usual for monster trucks, and we have a surprise special contribution from Jeremy Verret, who was kind enough to send us photos from the freestyle-only Houston Monster Jam. Fiesta King Krunch driven by David Smith would emerge victorious in the Wheelie and Freestyle competitions, while Charlie Pauken and Grave Digger took home the Donut contest victory on a night when many trucks suffered breakage or unlucky bounces. Congratulations to Pauken and Smith on their victories, and enjoy the gallery in our 2012 photos section. Thanks to Jeremy for the photos!
San Diego, California – January 21, 2012 (Teasers)
Photos By: Kyle Carr
Event: Monster Jam
City: San Diego, California
Date: January 21, 2012
Enjoy these teaser shots from this weekend’s San Diego Monster Jam courtesy Kyle Carr by clicking the More button below!
Albany Photos Online
Steve Parry was in attendance this weekend for Albany, New York’s Thunder Nationals, and was kind enough to send us his full gallery. Head on over to the photos section and check them out!
Atlanta Shows Promise of 2012 Monster Truck Season
What a week in monster trucks! Several interesting storylines developed out of week two of the 2012 monster truck season, and I’ll be talking about the event I had the priviledge of attending—Atlanta, Georgia’s Monster Jam.
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R.I.P Dave Marquart
Today we wish to extend everyone related to the Excaliber monster truck our condolences. Dave Marquart has passed away. Dave was the originator behind the Excaliber and a pioneer in the spot. Out Thought’s go to Dave’s family and friends.
Southaven, Mississippi photos online
Ed Hoormann was in Southaven, Mississippi for the Toughest Monster truck tours first stop. Check out the photos from the two day show now. Look for more photo from Chris Kaelin later this week. Thank you to Concussion motorsports, Bigfoot and Stinger for their hospitality. Enjoy them in the Photos section.
Detroit Monster Jam Results and Teasers
The updates just keep on coming, this time from Brett Moist, who took in the Detroit Monster Jam this past Saturday. Enjoy a few teasers below of the event, which included Bounty Hunter taking a racing victory over Tom Meents and Maximum Destruction, as well as Randy Brown’s Grave Digger getting the freestyle victory. Thanks to Brett for the photos; a full gallery is on the way! Also, thanks to the Mechanical Mischief team for their hospitality.
Anaheim Monster Jam Results and Teasers
Kyle Carr has checked in with teasers from the Anaheim Monster Jam, which is always an intense monster truck event. Full gallery is to come, but for now enjoy the highlights, from Carl VanHorn winning racing in Grave Digger 23 to Ryan Anderson taking Son-Uva Digger to a huge air assault and the freestyle win. Check out the teasers after the jump. [Read More …]
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