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Monsters roam PGARA
Godzilla is coming to PGARA for some car-crushing entertainment during the first-ever
Monster Spectacular. It's Sheer Insanity as TNT, with its explosive power, and Martial Law, joins forces to crush more than a dozen cars, including a motorhome, in the pits at PGARA tonight at 7 p.m.
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Monster Truck rally hits the John Labatt Centre
Monster trucks, motor oil and mullets — what's not to love?
This past weekend, Monster Jam landed at the John Labatt Centre with three chances to check out the world's finest oversized autos — Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Rap Attack, Prowler and Predator.
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The Virginia Beach Monster Fire Truck
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A monster good time
Shortly after the near-hit that startled Estell from his seat, another truck banged against the concrete barrier on the opposite side of the arena, to the crowd's delight.
Estell said the donuts were his favorite part of this, his first monster truck show.
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Big crowds, big trucks, big noise at rallies
Some still insist size doesn't matter. But don't tell that to the nearly 4 million monster truck enthusiasts who attended United States Hot Rod Association Monster Jam events last year.
For instance:
The trucks have an average cost of $150,000.
-- Source: Live Nation Motorsports
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Crowd-pleasing monster trucks return to Kellogg Arena
In the dawning of the monster truck rallies, car-crushing, mud-slinging, eardrum-assaulting monstrosities jacked-up on towering wheels primarily attracted a somewhat unrefined crowd.
The monster trucks also have evolved along with the audiences, Eisenhart said.
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CSK Bounty Hunter Gets Whopper-Size Exposure
The Bounty Hunter is now a toy monster truck, one of eight different toy replicas being given away with Kids Meals at more than 9,000 Burger King locations in North America, Europe, Australia, South America, Asia and the Middle East.
About CSK
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Trucks spin into Van Andel this weekend
Neil Elliott has been crisscrossing North America this winter, stomping out the competition in his massive Maximum Destruction Monster Truck and turning himself into a human corkscrew.
"I have been on fire," said Elliott, who has been racing trucks for five years.
If you go
What: Thunder Nationals
Where: Van Andel Arena
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Monster trucks ready to roar at Van Andel Arena
GRAND RAPIDS -- The weekend is coming, and that can mean only one thing for Ed Eckert of Newaygo.
It's time to make doughnuts.
How delicious are Eckert's doughnuts?
How delicious are Eckert's doughnuts?
If you go
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
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Monster mash: Destruction was the function at truck show
"I would run over his truck," said Uriah, his eyes wide open in excitement while pointing to Scott, who quickly countered with the same answer.
"We had a great time," Matt Pielstick said. "Just the noise, the power's amazing."
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Monster Truck Show Rescheduled
The Promoter for the Monster Truck Show - who had previously scheduled the "Monster Madness Show" for March 25, 2008 - at the Steelback Centre - has rescheduled. The new date will be Saturday May 17 - Steelback Centre.
For more information - please visit www.steelbackcentre.com
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Monster trucks roll into Beaumont today
When stuck in traffic, do you fantasize about being behind the wheel of a monster truck instead of your SUV?
There are reasons, though, that we all aren't driving monster trucks instead of SUVs.
Hall, a 23-year veteran in the field, has built countless monster trucks and currently owns five, he said.
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Grave Digger added to World of Wheels lineup
HUNTINGTON -- The 31st Annual World of Wheels has been full for more than three weeks, but when organizer Richard Wheeler got a call on Monday, he made a little more room in the inn.
Show cost is $7, $3.50 for kids under 12 and free for infants.
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Monster-sized fun is for girls, too
Co-ed crowds watched their favorite giants crush the competition
Saturday night came, clear and dry, and Penny Monroe was a little disappointed there would be no mess at the Monster Truck Jam.
"I prefer the mudslinging," she said.
"She likes it more than they do," said Mary Ford.
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Monster trucks muscle in on Lismore
YOU have to take your hat off to the cheerful resilience of monster truck driver Barry Gaunt.
He now wears a plastic 'turtle back' to help protect his spine when he drives, but wouldn't give up driving the mechanical monsters for the world.
"It's fun," he said.
"He goes a bit crazy and tips it up. The crowds love it."
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Monster Trucks Roar Into Sioux City
They're loud, they're huge, and they're here. The Monster Truck Nationals have invaded Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.
George Eisenhart, Monster Truck Nationals, "We got a transforming, car eating, fire breathing dinosaur." Reporter, "It eats cars?"
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Monster truck drivers crush for the crowd
We smash school buses, cars, motor homes, vans - a lot of weird stuff in front of crowds - and they go nuts," he said. "We've done mobile homes where they'll get a double-wide out there for us to bust a wheelie through it."
Hall said monster trucks are safe for the most part.
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Safe Auto, Bulldozer Take Wins at 2008 Toronto Monster Jam
The annual motor sports event known as Monster Jam has once again paid a visit to the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Safe Auto would take the checked flag, narrowly beating Superman across the finish line.
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Monster Truck Nationals roar into the Alliant Energy Center
Hide your wimpy, fuel-efficient cars, Madison. The big boys are coming to town.
They drink alcohol-injected fuel and leave the gnarled, flattened carcasses of lesser vehicles in their wake. Your sweet little two-door hybrid would be a mid-morning snack.
But they're a hell of a lot of fun.
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Monster trucks motorcycles crash at CenturyTel
Monster trucks and motorcycles will ramp and roar through the CenturyTel Center this weekend for AMP Live's "Thunder Slam" Monster Trucks & Extreme Free Style Motorcycle Spectacular.
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A man and his monster truck
They call him Mr. Excitement, and he's fired up about competing at big event this weekend
The monster truck bucks about as if it were an out-of-control bull.
It growls so loudly that several hundred people wear earplugs
In their place, a bucking truck.
The crowd erupts.
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Two day monster truck competition draws thousands
Thousands of monster truck fans came to the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau for racing, freestyle demolition, all-terrain vehicles quad races and the Tuff Truck Challenge.
The two-day event drew 2,311 people Friday and 2,967 people Saturday.
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Move over boys
Not many kids can say their grandma races monster trucks every weekend.
But not many kids have a grandma like Shelley Kujat.
Kujat was the only woman in the driver's seat at the Monster Truck Winter Nationals at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday night.
Why, race monster trucks, of course.
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Monster trucks hit the Sapphire Speedway
The 2008 season hots up on Saturday, January 19, for the Sapphire Speedway, with a feature packed card of racing topped off by a spectacular demonstration by Monster Trucks Australia.
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Redneck Rally The AMP Monster Truck Show
The San Angelo Coliseum sold out Saturday night, filling over 5,000 seats for the AMP Live Monster Truck show. The show featured tough truck competitions and local entrants.
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Trucks thunder into action
Among the mean machines taking part in the monster truck racing Monster Jamtrucks include Grave Digger driven by Chad Tingler, Pastrana 199, American Guardian, Anger Management, Aftershock and Full Boar.
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Donkey Kong Makes A Monster Of A Truck
BLOG—A new Donkey Kong Monster Truck made its first public appearance on Saturday, decking the massive driving machine out in DK ears, hair, and even a little red bowtie.
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Monster Truck tickets on sale
The Monster Motor Nationals Monster Truck Show explodes into Hattiesburg for a three-day show that will feature raw horsepower. Jan. 11-13 brings the return of the annual Monster Truck Show to the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center.
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Monster Truck Driver Sinks To New Low In Donkey Kong Suit
In fact, there's a bunch of new images, possibly even one of a slap wheelie, at the official site.
The full interview with Krmel is available at Monster Jam Online, for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the world of monster truck driving.
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A prodigy of power
MONSTER trucks are big in more ways than one.
Each vehicle will set you back about $400,000. They run on methanol, pump out over 1500 horsepower and the tyres are $9,000 a pop.
Mr Gaunt said: "There will be plenty of action and big air."
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Win a monster truck driving experience
IF you're looking for a Christmas present for a loved one that they'll never forget, then what better than monster truck driving?
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Smash em up crash em up
It's going to be a monster Michigan matchup.
Make that Michigan mashups, too.
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We are, after, all talking about monster trucks.
"Obviously, it's loud," says Jim Morris, event coordinator, emcee and owner of Extreme Monster Truck Nationals. "And there's a lot of destruction."
Contact ERIN CHAN at 313-222-6696 or echan@freepress.com.
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Locals experience monster truck madness
Three local children got the chance of a lifetime when they joined several other South West motocross riders at the Monsters 2007 Tour of Destruction at Bunbury City Speedway last Saturday night.
Mackenzie Shepherd, Cooper Shepherd and Jack Hunter-Mehrtens were part of the show.
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Tundra-Cat a monster truck with tender touch
WASILLA - With tires taller than most children, the Tundra-Cat could be considered an Alaska-sized toy for big boys. That would be a mistake.
Tope said he recalls the moderator saying, "Man, they have a big footprint."
"He said, 'This is my niche,"' Trisha Tope said.
"I never gave up on my niche," Tope responded.
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Monster weekend
MONSTER trucks smashed and crashed their way around the Millennium Stadium - in their first appearance in a UK arena.
The fans were also excited to hear that the Monster Jam will be returning to Cardiff in June.
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Grab the Wheel and Demolish the Competition in Monster Jam Now at Retail Stores Nationwide
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Locals experience monster truck madness
Three local children got the chance of a lifetime when they joined several other South West motocross riders at the Monsters 2007 Tour of Destruction at Bunbury City Speedway last Saturday night.
Mackenzie Shepherd, Cooper Shepherd and Jack Hunter-Mehrtens were part of the show.
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A Wish Comes True
Terry has an array of illnesses including cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and asthma. Thursday morning wasn't about any of that though, it was just about doing something fun and exciting for Terry.
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CSK's Monster Truck, Scarlet Bandit, Sports New Paint Job in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Mont
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Welcome to Sherri's world
SHERRI Schaffer is a 47-year-old grandmother and driver of monster trucks. She thrives on the challenge of taking on the men in their high octane world.
"Driving monster trucks is challenging, exciting, certainly different and very liberating," Sherri said.
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First Annual March of Dimes Touch A Truck!
The March of Dimes is pleased to announce its First Annual Touch a Truck event, presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
Touch it! Climb on it! Hop in it! Children can experience what big trucks are really like!
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Refund information for monster truck show
After Saturday night's fire during a monster truck show at the Choctaw Coliseum, many were left wondering if they would get a refund.
Gregory also says the refund period will be open until they feel everyone has gotten their money back.
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Tishomingo Family Frightened by Fiery End to Monster Truck Show
It was a fiery ending, and it wasn't part of the grand finale at a monster truck show at Choctaw Coliseum. KTEN's Jhen Kordela visited with a Tishomingo family who was at the event Saturday night.
Christy Rousc took six children to the monster truck show at Choctaw Coliseum.
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Dangerous, fire-breathing robotic monster up for sale
Back in 1989, an inventor by the name of Doug Malewicki decided to build a massive, 12 meter tall, fire-breathing monster that could eat cars. He christened this robotic terror the 'Robosaurus', and it has been chomping down on hatch-backs and compacts ever since.
But that is about to change!
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City ready for monster night
Primary School students from Yenda got the biggest lunch-break thrill of their lives yesterday when Adam Brand turned up at their school with a massive monster truck.
The monster truck show, Rock n Rumble, is on Saturday night at the Griffith Showgrounds from 6pm.
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Touch-A-Truck event helps out children's center
It was every child's dream of big trucks come true and even pretty cool for the truck lover in every grown up to see a parking lot full of a variety of rigs at the Richie McFarland Center's Touch-A-Truck fund-raising event this past weekend.
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MLMT Makes Dazzling Kentucky Speedway Debut
Raminator and driver Mark Hall reigned supreme in the head-to-head 16-monster-truck battle by acing out Nitro Hornet and driver Daron Basl by 0.132 of a second in an exciting aerial finish during the final runoff of a four-round competition.
RESULTS
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Monster trucks set to shake Perth
Perth, prepare yourself. A convoy of six tonne, 2000 horsepower beasts of destruction are heading west to cause some chaos.
Size certainly matters here and the bigger the truck the better the destruction, as demonstrated at a media preview of the show today.
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Monster trucks entertain Red Bluff crowds
The 10th Annual West Coast Monster Truck Nationals brought plenty of excitement to Red Bluff this weekend.
The event saw everything from blown transformers that left fans without lights or sound for a short period, to rolled trucks that had to be helped out of the arena by tractors.
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New company hosts open house and cruise-in
Who better to build a fire truck - than a fireman?
So he did, and the rest is Wildfire Mfg. history.
Depending on options, a vehicle can cost anywhere from $55,000-$75,000. All vehicles, Cook said, are custom-built to meet the customer's needs.
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It's time to go Monster Trucking
On Tuesday evening, West Coast Monster Trucks kicked off their 10 year anniversary with a sponsor appreciation barbecue at the Tehama County Fairgrounds. Several big time trucks fired up their engines in anticipation for the West Coast Nationals this weekend.
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10th Annual West Coast Monster Truck Nationals on Parade
The parade was the official kick-off to the 10th Annual West Coast Monster Truck Nationals at the Tehama District Fairground Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Monster Trucks to Invade Route 66 Raceway's Dirt Oval
Don't miss your chance to see your favorite Monster Trucks when they invade Route 66 Raceway's 1/2-mile dirt oval for Monster Mash on Saturday, Oct. 6.
Gates Times:
Noon Pit Party: Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Grandstands: Noon
Event Start: 3 p.m.
Event Ends: 5:30 p.m.
*NOTE: Schedule subject to change
Ticket Prices (if purchased by Friday October 5th):
Day of Ticket Prices:
Pit Party:
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Truck chaos pumps crowd
CARS were crunched and high-flying stunts thrilled as monster trucks roared into Albury Sportsground on Saturday night.
A crowd of more than 3500 urged the trucks as tall as a house to demolish cars.
Mr Xuerbo admits he likes his machines loud and powerful.
But Mr Xuerbo said safety was always paramount.
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Monster headache
THE FUTURE of the popular Monster Truck show in Canberra is under a cloud with promoters critical of the red tape and at least one vowing never to return.
"There was the WorkCover thing and then there was a problem with the fireworks and all sorts of headaches."
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Monster trucks coming to Raceway
It's billed as the Monster Truck Thunder Slam Spectacular, and it's coming to Victorville Auto Raceway on Saturday night.
“Calvin Raymer will be here with his Natural High machine and so will Lindsay Weenk who'll be driving his Maniac.”
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Superman, Batman and Taz Roar into Monster Jam® Monster Truck Series
The Superman truck will make its competition debut at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on January 8, 2005. Atlanta native, Chad Fortune is scheduled to drive the truck. The Batman and Taz trucks will make their official debut at future events later in the year.
About DC Comics
About 4Kids Entertainment
About Clear Channel
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Here is a bit of sticker shock for all you monster truck fans.
Here is a bit of sticker shock for all you monster truck fans.
If those big-wheeled behemoths came with one of those EPA gasoline mileage stickers stuck to one of its windows, and you had a 12-foot ladder to climb high enough to see it, the number on it might be 33.
They didn't.
MONSTER TRUCKS
When: 8 p.m. today
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Monster truck drives Dublin pair
JUSTIN Szymkiewicz, 18, and Cody Ivie, 17, gush at the thought of plowing over large boulders with a monster truck.
To make it more of a consistent reality, the two Valley High students went out and got a rock climber -- by building one from scratch.
The senior project checklist
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Monsters invade Rocky Mtn. Raceway
So what makes these tucks so exciting?
"The pure adrenaline rush," said Big Foot driver Dan Runte.
Bob Chandler owns the Big Foot trucks and is basically the person responsible for developing the concept of the monster truck 33 years ago, said Runte.
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First Projects to Focus on Explosive World of Monster Trucks Family Entertainment
About Clear Channel Entertainment
About Original Productions
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Batman Monster Truck
Combining two of the greatest concepts in mega-rides -- the Dark Knight's ultimate vehicle and the bizarre perversion that is the monster truck -- the Batman Monster Truck is one for the books!
Batman Monster Truck
Type of Vehicle: Monster truck
Horsepower: 1465
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Bigfoot Returns for Circle K Monster Truck Bash
Bigfoot, the legendary creation that launched the Monster Truck industry, has entertained fans around the world with its unique brand of car-crushing destruction, leaving millions to dream of one day driving the gargantuan machine.
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Albany monster truck driver hits the big time
"This is my life. I have put everything I have into this truck," said Albany resident and Melrose native Paul Strong, referring to his foray into the world of monster trucks.
THE BIG BREAK
Strong, who travels to shows with his girlfriend Kaila Savage, built his truck and started to show up at events.
THE LEARNING CURVE
LOOKING AHEAD
GIVING BACK
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Grave Digger
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Sudden Impact Racing Press Release!
We are in the process of legal work with the black-market tire manufacturer, and our tire manufacturer. Sudden Impact Racing would like to warn teams using the black-market tire that it is dangerous and unsafe at any extent.
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Monster truck rollover - and a win
MONSTER truck father-and-son combination Clive and Billy Featherby have taken out honours at the north Queensland championships.
"Believe it or not we rolled it back over and I went on to do two more big jumps in my three minute run and won with a score of nine,'' Clive said.
"Billy was second.''
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A monster in the family
She was from Massapequa, New York. He was from Dunedin. He liked to hunt and fish. Her idea of the great outdoors was the inside of a dance club.
But opposites attract, she said, "And he was just gorgeous."
But Gun Slinger wouldn't be here if not for Kathy.
"That's how it all came to be."
Thanks to my wife,
daughter & son.
MONSTER TRUCK FACTS:
Weight: About 10,000 pounds.
Height: 10 feet.
Fuel: Alcohol.
Top speed: 60-70 mph.
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Bounty Hunter #1 Qualifier at '07 Monster Jam World Finals
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Monster truck wedding turns heads
It probably wasn't just Katja Von Schweitzer's dress that turned a few heads when she arrived at the church on her wedding day.
The 12 foot tall monster truck she was riding in might also have had something to do with it.
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Father of Bigfoot to highlight monster-truck event
Bob Chandler may not be a household name like Dale Earnhardt or Mario Andretti, but he is just as much of a legend in the auto world.
We spoke with Chandler recently about his iconic truck.
Question: Where did you get the idea to build a monster truck?
Q: Were you always into customizing cars?
Q: Do you still race?
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Man files lawsuit after monster truck accident
An Aurora man who was injured when a monster truck plowed into a crowd of onlookers is suing the truck's driver, along with an auto parts company that sponsored the event.
Blandin says Hessler was treated later for a knee injury and needs surgery.
The event was sponsored by a NAPA Auto Parts store.
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Bigfoot4x4 Racing - Finally, a break!
St. Louis, MO. - It has been a very busy 1st quarter here at BIGFOOT, but we’re finally getting a break. The trucks have all made it back to the shop and are getting some much needed attention.
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