AllMonster.com NEWS ARCHIVES-December 2004
December 1, 2004
BIG NEWS FROM NITEMARE!
Andy Hoffman and team Nitemare are gearing up for 2005 in a big way--with a brand new truck! Hoffman Motorsports was kind enough to send us some pictures of the new truck during testing and a press release also. Click the picture or the link below for the full story!
HOFFMAN MOTORSPORTS TO DEBUT NEW TRUCK IN 2005
December 1, 2004-2:00 PM
MORE NEWS-SAFE AUTO AND GRAVE DIGGER XIV
In keeping with our promise yesterday to dig deeper into the breaking news stories, AllMonster.com has spoken to the drivers of both of these trucks and interviewed them. We are waiting on clearance from a few parties involved, and as soon as things are clear, look for interviews with both drivers!
December 2, 2004-2:40 PM
MTRS WEB SITE AVAILABLE
The Monster Truck Racing Series (MTRS) temporary web site is now available at the following link:
December 2, 2004-11:00 AM
DETROIT TO PLAY HOST TO MONSTER TRUCK EXHIBIT IN JANUARY
Detroit, Michigan will play host to Monster Trucks: An Xtreme Exhibit beginning January 15, 2005. For more information click the link below!
DETROIT TO HOST MONSTER TRUCK EXHIBIT
December 3, 2004-11:59 PM
THE ROAD TO MINNEAPOLIS
AllMonster.com will be making the trip to tomorrow's Minneapolis Monster Jam, and will have all the results, coverage, pictures, and news as soon as we return. We may even throw in a few surprises! Thanks for visiting AllMonster.com; check for updates throughout the weekend!
December 3, 2004-2:52 PM
CARL VANHORN INTERVIEW-DIGGER XIV AND MORE
Carl VanHorn, the newest Grave Digger driver, was kind enough to give AllMonster.com an interview, and it is posted on USHRA.com at the following link:
December 5, 2004-2:40 PM
WILD ONE IN MINNEAPOLIS! TEASERS AVAILABLE
AllMonster.com has returned from Minneapolis, and plenty of stories have returned with us. For now, enjoy the teaser shots we have HERE or by clicking the picture above. Coverage, more than 100 photos, and even some interviews should be up as soon as possible. Tom Meents (Maximum Destruction) met up with Dennis Anderson (Grave Digger XIX) in the racing final, with both trucks getting onto two wheels in the final turn. Meents recovered quickly and took the racing win after being fastest qualifier. Freestyle highlights included several slap wheelies from Brian Barthel, a wild run from Phil Foster, and Tony Farrell's 24 and freestyle victory. Stay tuned to AllMonster.com for all the developing stories and news from Minneapolis!
December 6, 2004-11:00 PM
100+ MINNEAPOLIS PHOTOS ONLINE
December 8, 2004-9:40 PM
LIL' WILD HAIR
AllMonster.com spoke with Jason Witte of Wild Hair tonight and he had some great news for us. His wife, Juli, has given birth to the family's first child (a girl). Charley Breean Witte was born on Monday, December 6, at 1:59 PM. Mother, baby, and family are doing well and AllMonster.com would like to congratulate the Witte family!
December 8, 2004-7:00 AM
ERADICATOR REBUILD AND STREET PHOTOS
Andrew Palochko was kind enough to send us a few photos of the Eradicator race team's rebuild and Street Durango. They are available HERE or by clicking the picture above. Look for the first Starting Line column from Robert Haught tomorrow!
December 9, 2004-8:00 AM
STARTING LINE
Robert Haught's Starting Line column is now available via the Starting Line link to the left. Enjoy, and thank you for visiting AllMonster.com!
December 10, 2004-8:00 AM
NEWS FROM KING KRUNCH
King Krunch owner Nels Wickander was kind enough to update us on what the team has been up to lately. His full report can be read at the link below, or by clicking the picture above. We thank Nels for his time and support. For more information on King Krunch and El Matador, visit www.kingkrunch.com.
KING KRUNCH/EL MATADOR PREPARED FOR 2005
December 12, 2004-5:30 PM
CATCHING UP WITH WAR WIZARD
Scott Bryant was kind enough to send us an interview he did with Randy Moore of War Wizard Racing. It is available by clicking the picture above, or the link below. We thank Scott, Randy, and the entire War Wizard team for their time.
December 13, 2004-9:40 PMBENEFITS AND WARMER WEATHER
Dustin Hart and of AllMonster thought he'd remind those of us in colder climates that there is warmer weather out there. Click the picture above or the link below for pictures from the Steve Rainwater benefit and Power Forward display earlier in the year, and more pictures coming tomorrow from Trevor Andrews.
RAINWATER BENEFIT AND DISPLAY PHOTOS
December 14, 2004-2:00 PM
ERADICATOR ANNOUNCES 2005 TOUR SCHEDULE
Andy Slifko's Eradicator race team is gearing up for 2005 and today the team announced its 2005 tour schedule. Click the link below for the official press release! AllMonster.com thanks Andrew Palochko and the entire Eradicator race team for their support.
ERADICATOR ANNOUNCES 2005 TOUR SCHEDULE
December 14, 2004-8:00 PM
NEW BODIES, NEW ENGINES, FRESH LOOK FOR TEAM CSK
Brian Manson of Bounty Hunter and Scarlet Bandit was kind enough to update us on how the team has been doing and what is in its plans for 2005. He also included some photos, available at the link below or by clicking the picture above. We thank Brian and team Bounty Hunter/Scarlet Bandit for their support.
TEAM BOUNTY HUNTER/SCARLET BANDIT REPORT
December 16, 2004-3:40 PM
POWER FORWARD ON DISPLAY
Trevor Andrews sent us some more photos from the Power Forward display in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and they are now available by clicking the picture above or the link below:
POWER FORWARD DISPLAY PICTURES
December 19, 2004-12:30 PM
PHOTO OF THE WEEK; MONSTER PROFILE TO COME
A new Photo of the Week is now posted; look for a Monster Profile with Rod Schmidt and more surprises within the next few days!
December 20, 2004-4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY-CAROLINA CRUSHER NEWS
AllMonster.com spoke with Michael Harper of Carolina Crusher today, and he told us he would have some important news regarding both himself and the truck for us on Wednesday evening. Keep checking AllMonster.com for more information!
December 22, 2004-3:30 PM
HARPER TO REMAIN IN BUSINESS, GAINS NEW SPONSOR
Mike Harper of Carolina Crusher was kind enough to fill AllMonster.com in on what he has been up to lately. Despite rumors that he is stepping out of the sport completely, Harper maintains he will be around for a long time to come.
"I plan on staying in the sport for sure," Harper said on Wednesday. "I have been with an ARCA team for three years, and I will continue to be with them in the summer and race Carolina Crusher in the winter. I am just scaling down the number of things I will do with the truck for the summer."
He also told us that he has picked up a new sponsor, Mafia Motorsports (www.mafiamoto.com). Mafia Motorsports specializes in apparel ranging from t-shirts to caps, driver apparel, and more. For more information, click the link below or picture above. Mike also mentioned that the merchandise section of the Carolina Crusher site (http://carolinacrusher.com/) will be updated with Mafia Motorsports merchandise and some extra goodies by January 1. We thank Mike Harper and team Carolina Crusher for their time and support.
CAROLINA CRUSHER-NEW SPONSOR AND MORE
December 22, 2004-4:30 PM
WHAT'S UP WITH TOTAL CHAOS? MONSTER PROFILE TELLS ALL
Robert Haught of AllMonster.com had a chance to ask Brian Barthel about his newest creation, Total Chaos, and much more in our newest Monster Profile. Enjoy!
December 23, 2004-5:30 PM
PHOTO OF THE WEEK-OLD SCHOOL
Check out our new Photo of the Week, with a picture from Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1991!
December 25, 2004-12:10 PM
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALLMONSTER.COM!
AllMonster.com would like to wish a happy holiday season to each and every monster truck fan, driver, crew person, or anyone else involved in the sport, and thank them for their continued support of our site. As you can see, AllMonster has some things planned for the new year! Thanks for visiting AllMonster.com, and happy holidays to everyone!
December 28, 2004-6:00 PM
WHAT'S UP?
AllMonster.com is currently being reworked and taking a bit of time off for the holidays; we apologize for the lack of updates. Keep checking back, and for now, enjoy a few shots Chris Kaelin sent us from his recent trip to the Bigfoot shop!
December 29, 2004-4:55 PM
RAMINATOR ON DISPLAY
Chris Kaelin was kind enough to send us a few shots from a Raminator display in Illinois. AllMonster.com wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year and hopes to continue bringing you everything monster trucks for 2005!