Archives for 2011

On track 16-20

On track 16- Ed, Robert, Chris are Dustin Hart go over Cincinnati, Bloomsburg, and Warrenton, then touch on a few special topics in the industry while previewing the coming week’s events.  July 13, 2010

On Track 17- Ed, Chris, Jeremy and Robby go over Mobile, AL, Toledo, OH, Champaign, IL and many more. July 28,2010

On track 18- Ed Hoormann, Jeremy Puglisi, Robby Haught and Josh Rhodes. They run down the upcoming shows from Stafford Springs, CT, Bristol , Tn, Corpus Christi, TX and many more. August 4, 2010

On Track 19- Jeremy Puglisi, Ed Hoormann, Chris Kaelin, and appearances from Robert Haught and Dustin Hart. We recap the week in monsters, preview the next week, and throw in some news items on driver swaps and round table on who should be in the World Finals next year. August 11, 2010

On Track 20-Ed Hoormann and Robert Haught We recap the week in monsters, preview the next week, and throw in some news items on where CVH will be driving next weekend. August 18,2010

Hampton, Virginia – Monster Jam – November 12, 2011

Photos By: Dustin Hart
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Hampton Coliseum
City: Hampton, Virginia
Date: November 12, 2011

Field of Trucks: Advanced Auto Parts Grinder (John Seasock), Grave Digger (Randy Brown), Mopar Magic (Morgan Kane), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims), Son-Uva Digger (Ryan Anderson), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Joe Parnell). [Read more…]

Hampton, Virginia – Monster Jam – November 11, 2011

Photos By: Dustin Hart
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Hampton Coliseum
City: Hampton, Virginia
Date: November 11, 2011

Field of Trucks: Advanced Auto Parts Grinder (John Seasock), Grave Digger (Randy Brown), Mopar Magic (Bryan Wright), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims), Son-Uva Digger (Ryan Anderson), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Joe Parnell). [Read more…]

A Son’s Dream – The Backdraft Monster Truck

The very popular fire truck bodied Backdraft that debuted in 2003.

(Story By: Fred Disharoon)

In the quaint little bi-state railroading community of Delmar, Maryland is where a dream began. On 203 Pine St. in Delmar, Maryland was the home of the Disharoons, a family deeply involved in the community. The family consisted of father, mother, and two siblings. Both the father and mother had great interest in the growth of Delmar and were involved heavily. The father was mayor and president of the fire department, and the mother held equal responsibilities on local government commissions and president of the fire department auxiliary. With these interests, naturally the little Dishaoon’s were in the background, forming their future. The son followed the father to the firehouse daily, as that is where the father spent much of his off time. There was a white dog with black spots, Ringo, that followed them. With this type of environment, you can imagine what was going through a little boy’s mind. The red fire trucks were exciting and the alarm when it sounded would never go away.

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JDR Blog: Bigfoot’s new sponsorship

Bigfoot “Bessie,” and Sponsorships within the Monster Truck Industry

The Bigfoot team recently announced a partnership with Vi-Cor to campaign a new body for the upcoming Monster Nationals season. Bigfoot “Bessie” as its been dubbed, is obviously not a small money deal for Team Bigfoot, as the truck has its own wrapped hauler to match the truck (see above, courtesy the Bigfoot site). As of now, it’s a two-year agreement between the team and Vi-Cor, and I say good for Bigfoot for securing another sponsorship. Seeing this sponsorship, the hauler, and the wrap on the truckreally makes me think about sponsorship within the sport as a whole, so here are my thoughts.

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Wildwood, New Jersey – Thunder On The Beach – October 2, 2011

Photos By: Steve Parry
Event: Thunder On The Beach
Venue: Oceanfront
City: Wildwood, New Jersey
Date: October 2, 2011

Field of Trucks: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Grave Digger (Gary Porter), Gun Slinger (Scott Hartsock), Mopar Magic (Bryan Wright), Spiderman (Whit Tarlton), and Stone Crusher (Steve Sims) [Read more…]

South Boston, Virginia – Vaters Monster Motorsports – October 1, 2011

Photos By: Dustin Hart
Event: Vaters Monster Motorsports
Venue: South Boston Speedway
City: South Boston, Virginia
Date: October 1, 2011

Field of Trucks: Black Stallion (Mike Vaters), Bigfoot (Larry Swim), Grave Digger (Randy Brown), Higher Education (James Tracey), Iron Warrior (Trey Myers), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Joe Parnell), and Triple X (RB Moler). [Read more…]

Indianapolis, Indiana – 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – September 18, 2011

Photos By: Ed Hoorman
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Indianapolis Fairgrounds
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 18, 2011

Field of Trucks: Avenger (Rich Hilgendorf), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Bigfoot (Dan Runte), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Stomper (Mike Nichter), Airdog (Michelle Radzierez), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), Star Marshall (Dave Radzierez), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Black Night (). [Read more…]

Indianapolis, Indiana – 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – September 17, 2011 (Evening)

Photos By: Ed Hoorman
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Venue: Indianapolis Fairgrounds
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 17, 2011 (Evening)

Field of Trucks: Avenger (Rich Hilgendorf), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Bigfoot (Dan Runte), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Stomper (Joe Nichter), Airdog (Michelle Radzierez), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), Star Marshall (Dave Radzierez), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Black Night (). [Read more…]

Indianapolis, Indiana – 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals – September 17, 2011 (Afternoon)

Photos By: Ed Hoorman
Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals (Afternoon)
Venue: Indianapolis Fairgrounds
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 17, 2011

Field of Trucks: Avenger (Rich Hilgendorf), General Tire (Chris Bergeron), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Bigfoot (Dan Runte), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Stomper (Mike Nichter), Airdog (Michelle Radzierez), Chalkboard Chuck (Bobby Holman), Star Marshall (Dave Radzierez), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Black Night (). [Read more…]