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General Event
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About The Trucks |
Announcer Jargon
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1. What is the Monster Truck Challenge?
Monster Truck Challenge is the All Star Tour of monster truck racing. Each year a select group of the world's best monster trucks are invited to compete for the national championship. Host venues have included Lowe's Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Texas Motorpex, historic Orange County Speedway and many more.
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How Do I Know It's The Real Monster Truck Challenge?
The name Monster Truck Challenge was originally used by TNT Motorsports. It was the original competitive tour of monster trucks. In 2000, we reinitiated the use of the name as a tribute to the ideals and competitive spirit that were represented by the TNT Motorsports tour. But several other shows out there use names similar to Monster Truck Challenge. Here's a few tips.
A. Look for the Yellow, Black, and Silver official Monster Truck Challenge logo. If it's not shown in the advertising, then it's not a real MONSTER TRUCK CHALLENGE.
B. Look for the event listing on this site. If you can't find information on it here, it's not the real deal.
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3.
How Do I Get A MonsterTruck Event At My Venue?
Monster Truck Challenge is always willing to
look at new facilities to host an official
points series event. But we also can
provide other event options including grudge
matches, thrill acts, and non-points racing
events. If you're interested in
bringing new, exciting entertainment to your
venue drop us a line at
events@monstertruckchallenge.com.
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4.
Where can I get my tickets?
Tickets can always be
purchased at the Box Office of the event,
and usually on our website. Check
the event calendar page (SCHEDULE) on our
website to find out exact ticket information
for your closest event. It's a great way to
spend some time with your friends and
family!
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5.
Who won the Monster Truck Challenge All Star Tour last
year?
Chris Bergeron won in 2006 with his BRUTUS machine out of Michigan. Jim Koehler won driving AVENGER in 2005. The year before that the 2004 crown went to Tom Meents in Maximum Destruction. Back in 2003, it was Eric Tack winning the championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in what was his final season driving for BIGFOOT. Going back to 2002, the best of the best was Dan Patrick in SAMSON.
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6.
Is there anyway I can meet the drivers?
Of course!
Monster Truck drivers are available before
and after each race to sign autographs. Most
events have a pre-show pit party to allow
fans to get up close to trucks, talk with
drivers and get some memorable photographs.
So get to the track early! But keep in
mind that these drivers have a lot of
pressure and responsibilities when preparing for the event.
Sometimes they just can't get all the
autographs signed before the show starts.
That why you can find them at the
merchandise stands soon after the event ends
each day. We know it's all about
the fans. And if you want the
autograph, our drivers will be there for
you!
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7.
How
long does a race last?
Generally speaking, a MTC racing event lasts two and a half hours. But the public gates open one and a half hours before showtime for the driver autograph session.
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8.
I’d love to do this, are you guys hiring?
At this time we don’t
have any open positions. But if the time
comes and we are looking for good help,
we’ll make sure we mention it on the site.
If you have a "club" that is interested in
volunteering to work at a MTC event, send an
email to
info@monstertruckchallenge.com
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9.
What's makes a Monster Truck Challenge racing event
different from other monster truck shows?
This is the all star tour of monster trucks. T here are a lot of monster truck
"shows" out there.
But we believe in real qualifying and real racing on the longest and fastest tracks in the sport. The tracks will continue to get longer and faster every year. It's the best drivers. The best
trucks. Great facilities. We
don't believe in just putting on a show.
We believe in putting on the BEST show - and
race. Trucks have to earn their way
in. And they have to earn their way to
the finals. The racing is real.
And the freestyle is awesome.
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About
The Trucks |
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1.
How big are monster truck tires?
Monster Truck Tires are
66 inches tall and 44 inches wide. They were
originally used by farmers on
fertilizer spreaders. Air Pressure changes
based on track surface, but usually is about
15 psi per tire.
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2.
How much does a monster truck cost to build?
Most monster trucks are
custom built by the driver or crew, so it is
hard to factor labor costs into the total
price. Chassis, motor, transmission, shocks,
axles, new tires and nice painted body would
total between $150,000 and $250,000. But you
also need a semi and trailer to get the big
truck down the road. A shop to perform all
the upkeep, the garage gets outgrown very
quickly and lots, and lots of spare parts.
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3.
How much does a monster truck weigh?
The trucks have been on
a diet since the early 1990’s. Most trucks
used to weigh as much as 15 thousand pounds!
Race trucks today top the scales between 9
thousand and 11 thousand pounds.
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4.
Are
there two seats in there? I want to
ride in one!
Sadly, no.
Monster trucks are usually center driven.
Meaning the driver sits in the direct center
of the cab to get the best possible vision.
There are trucks made specifically for
giving rides. Seats are made in the beds of
the trucks, to give fans a truly
unforgettable experience. A ride truck is
usually found on the midway at Monster Truck Challenge events. So,
yes, you can take a ride in a real monster
truck!
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5.
What
kind of fuel do those things run on?
All race trucks uses
methanol racing fuel. Each truck uses
approximately 2-3 gallons per 250-foot run.
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Announcer Jargon |
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1.
No Man's Land
A praise coined the original, and greatest
MTC announcer, Army Armstrong. No
Man's Land refers to the flat section of
ground between a set of jumps.
Ideally, a truck wants to get all four
wheels back on the ground quickly in "no
man's land" so he can build speed and
momentum before hitting the next jump.
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RII Radio
This refers to the Remote Ignition
Interrupter device. Each truck is
outfitted with a radio receiver that
controls fuel and electricity to the monster
truck. If at any time the trained MTC
event staff feels that a driver is in a
compromising position, the event official
sends an electronic signal that will shut
down the vehicle. The device is
strictly used for safety and is not intended
to prevent a vehicle from rolling over.
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Lifted
When a monster truck doesn't land perfectly
straight the driver might have to get off of
the throttle to let the front suspension
drop down, getting more traction, and
allowing the driver to straighten out his
wild ride. Momentarily getting
out of the throttle is called lifting.
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4.
Cubic Dollar Racing
MTC track layouts vary from week to week.
That's part of the Challenge. You have
to be able to win in many different
configurations. Often, the
straight-line racing courses are referred to
as cubic dollar racing. While driver
skill is ALWAYS a huge factor, straight-line
racing gives the edge to the financially
stronger teams.
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Hemi
Yeah, some of 'em do have hemis. Many
of the top teams in the country run a hemi
style engine. Samson, Virginia Giant,
and Raminator are three of the most powerful
trucks in the country. And they all
run hemi engines. The term "hemi"
refers to the type of engine head used.
It's short for a hemispherical chamber.
Monster truck hemis have approximately 2,000
horsepower.
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6.
Smackin' the rubbers
It's suspension talk!!!! When a
monster truck gets really big air off of a
jump, the suspension will often fully
compress upon landing. That causes the
frame to hit the rubber bumpers on top of
the axles. Sure, it still hurts!
But it would hurt a lot worse if the rubber
bumpers weren't there.
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7.
Twisted A Screw
When you're trying to deliver 2,000
horsepower from an engine down to 4 tires
that weigh 700 pounds each, stand 66" tall,
and hold up a 10,000 pound monster truck
things will (occasionally) break.
Usually the weakest link is the transmission
or an axle. When that happens, the
broken part looks like a broken drill bit.
Thus the term "twisted a screw."
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