2014 International Monster Truck Museum Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

(Auburn, Indiana – IMTM PR) – The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame is very proud to officially announce the 20 nominees for the 2014 IMTM Hall of Fame class.

Members of the official 2014 IMTM Nominating Committee, consisting of 25 people from all aspects of the monster truck industry, were charged with the process of narrowing the great number of candidates who have excelled in the monster truck industry over the years, down to an official voting ballot of 20 names. Each committee member submitted a form listing the 20 names they wish to nominate, along with a brief explanation of the qualifications of each.

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When all the nominating forms were received, the IMTM Board of Directors tabulated the results and are now very excited to announce the 20 names submitted most across all nominating committee member forms, the official 2014 IMTM Hall of Fame Nominees:

– Andy Brass (3rd time nominated)
– John Breen (3rd time nominated)
– Kirk Dabney (3rd time nominated)
– Seth Doulton (3rd time nominated)
– Brett Englemann (2nd time nominated)
– Mike Gallaway (1st nomination)
– Bob George (3rd time nominated)
– Bobby Holman (2nd time nominated)
– Don Maples (1st nomination)
– Dave Marquart (3rd time nominated)
– Billy Joe Miles (3rd time nominated)
– David Morris (2nd time nominated)
– Jim Oldaker (1st nomination)
– Gene Patterson (1st nomination)
– Charlie Pauken (1st nomination)
– Cliff Starbird (2nd time nominated)
– Alan Tura (2nd time nominated)
– Mike Vaters (2nd time nominated)
– Diehl Wilson (3rd time nominated)
– Terry Woodcock (1st nomination)

The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame would like to congratulate each of these legendary monster truck figures on officially being nominated for induction into the IMTM Hall of Fame. We would also like to thank the 25 members of the Nominating Committee for their efforts in helping honor some of the most significant figures in the history of monster trucks.

With the nominating process now complete, an official voting ballot will be created, listing all 20 nominees. Members of the IMTM Board of Directors, along with previous Hall of Fame Inductees will each receive a voting ballot. They will vote for 5 of the 20 nominees and return their ballot. The 5 nominees receiving the most votes will be inducted into the IMTM Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 1st in Auburn, Indiana. These 5 inductees will be announced to the public on Saturday, September 20th at the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tickets to attend the 3rd Annual IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion will go on-sale Monday, September 1st and will be available online at www.MonsterMuseum.org.

About the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame

The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame was established in 2010 with the mission of collecting and archiving the history of the monster truck sport and related aspects of the high performance aftermarket, focusing upon capturing history from the surviving pioneers and legends. Each year, the International Monster Truck Museum will honor the most accomplished and significant people in the history of monster trucks with induction into its Hall of Fame.

Through the accumulation of vehicles, oral histories, videos and still images, the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame will provide a documented history and an entertaining and educational retrospective display about the birth and growth of a purely North American year round motor sport that is geared toward the entire family and the industry it launched for future generations.

More information on the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame can be found on the organization’s official website, www.MonsterMuseum.org. All of the latest news and updates can be followed on the organization’s Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonsterMuseum.

The Allen Report: 3rd Annual IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion – Auburn, IN 2013

(Coverage By Christopher Allen, Photos By Jim Allen)

Weekend Recap

This time on “The Allen Report” we again look back to 2013, when we caught a plane to northern Indiana to make the 3rd Annual International Monster Truck Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reunion in Auburn, Indiana, just outside Fort Wayne in the northeastern part of the state. Nearly 300 people came from many different places to see the following monster truck personalities get inducted:

• Allen Pezo of Predator
• Dan Patrick of Samson
• Gary Porter of Carolina Crusher & Grave Digger
• Scott Stephens of King Krunch
• Army Armstrong – announcer for both live events and television

During the weekend’s festivities, four monster trucks and one special monster vehicle were on display for one and all to examine up close. These included:

• Past Hall of Fame inductee Bob Chandler’s BIGFOOT 1
• Current inductee Allen Pezo’s Predator 1
• Alan Tura’s Goliath
• IMTM President and event co-emcee Jeff Cook’s Shotgun Harry
• Tommy Borders’ three-wheeled “Total Xtreme” super trike, complete with monster truck sixty-six inch tires

The afternoon of the big induction ceremony, the annual IMTM History Discussion was held with the inductees reminiscing about both monster truck history and personal careers. Some stories provoked laughs, others sympathy. Later that evening, a gourmet dinner was served, accompanied by induction videos from the first two Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Following dinner the induction ceremony commenced and each new inductee into the International Monster Truck Hall of Fame was rewarded with a standing ovation both preceding and following his induction and Question and Answer session hosted by TMB’s Ross Z. Bonar.

We at “The Allen Report” were honored to be part of the ceremonies and urge everyone who loves Monster Trucks and Monster Truck history to make the Hall of Fame ceremony a must this year – the date has just been announced and it will be going down on Saturday, November 1st, 2014. Visit www.MonsterMuseum.org for more information and watch for tickets to go on sale.

Now that we’ve caught up with 2013, be looking for our huge recap of the 2014 Monster Jam World Finals coming very soon. So, thanks for reading, a gracious thank you to the International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame for hosting this great event, enjoy the photos and cheer on!

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International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Schedule

(Auburn, Indiana – IMTM PR – March 31st, 2014) – The International Monster Truck Museum announced today that the 4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion will take place Saturday, November 1st, 2014 in Auburn, Indiana. Once again, several legends of monster trucks will receive the industry’s highest honor in recognition of their great careers. Here are this year’s important dates:

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May 16th-18th – IMTM Display Booth at the Lima, OH 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals.
May 19th-June 15th – IMTM Nominating Comittee decides the 2014 Voting Ballot
June 21st – The 2014 IMTM Hall of Fame Nominees will be announced at the Springfield, MO 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals.
September 1st-15th – Voting Period to decide the 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
September 1st – Tickets go on sale at www.MonsterMuseum.org for the 4th Annual IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion
September 19th-21st – IMTM Display Booth at the Lima, OH 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals.
September 20th – The 2014 IMTM Hall of Fame Inductees will be announced at the Indianapolis, IN 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals.
October 31st – 2014 International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame Meet & Greet
November 1st – 4th Annual IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion

Thank you for your continued support of the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame, as we prepare to once again honor our sport’s heroes in 2014!

About the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame

The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame was established in 2010 with the mission of collecting and archiving the history of the monster truck sport and related aspects of the high performance aftermarket, focusing upon capturing history from the surviving pioneers and legends. Each year, the International Monster Truck Museum will honor the most accomplished and significant people in the history of monster trucks with induction into its Hall of Fame.

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees: Allen Pezo, Dan Patrick, Scott Stephens, Gary Porter, Army Armstrong
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees: Jim Kramer, Mike Welch, George Carpenter, Pablo Huffaker, Dennis Anderson
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees: Bob Chandler, Jeff Dane, Dan Degrasso, Jack Willman, Everett Jasmer, Fred Shafer

Through the accumulation of vehicles, oral histories, videos and still images, the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame will provide a documented history and an entertaining and educational retrospective display about the birth and growth of a purely North American year round motor sport that is geared toward the entire family and the industry it launched for future generations.

More information on the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame can be found on the organization’s official website, www.MonsterMuseum.org. All of the latest news and updates can be followed on the organization’s Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonsterMuseum.

2013 International Monster Truck Museum Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

(Auburn, Indiana – IMTM PR) – The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame is very proud to officially announce the 20 nominees for the 2013 IMTM Hall of Fame class.

Members of the official 2013 IMTM Nominating Committee, consisting of 25 people from all aspects of the monster truck industry, were charged with the process of narrowing the great number of candidates who have excelled in the monster truck industry over the years, down to an official voting ballot of 20 names. Each committee member submitted a form listing the 20 names they wish to nominate, along with a brief explanation of the qualifications of each.

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When all the nominating forms were received, the IMTM Board of Directors tabulated the results and are now very excited to announce the 20 names submitted most across all nominating committee member forms, the official 2013 IMTM Hall of Fame Nominees:

– Army Armstrong
– Gary Bauer
– Andy Brass
– John Breen
– Kirk Dabney
– Seth Doulton
– Brett Englemann
– Bob George
– Bobby Holman
– Dave Marquart
– Billy Joe Miles
– Dan Patrick
– Allen Pezo
– Gary Porter
– Jerry Richmond
– Cliff Starbird
– Scott Stephens
– Alan Tura
– Mike Vaters
– Diehl Wilson

The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame would like to congratulate each of these legendary monster truck figures on officially being nominated for induction into the IMTM Hall of Fame. We would also like to thank the 25 members of the Nominating Committee for their efforts in helping honor some of the most significant figures in the history of monster trucks.

With the nominating process now complete, an official voting ballot will be created, listing all 20 nominees. Members of the IMTM Board of Directors, along with previous Hall of Fame Inductees will each receive a voting ballot. They will vote for 5 of the 20 nominees and return their ballot. The 5 nominees receiving the most votes will be inducted into the IMTM Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 9th in Auburn, Indiana. These 5 inductees will be announced to the public on Saturday, September 21st at the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tickets to attend the 3rd Annual IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion will go on-sale Monday, September 2nd and will be available online at www.MonsterMuseum.org.

About the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame

The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame was established in 2010 with the mission of collecting and archiving the history of the monster truck sport and related aspects of the high performance aftermarket, focusing upon capturing history from the surviving pioneers and legends. Each year, the International Monster Truck Museum will honor the most accomplished and significant people in the history of monster trucks with induction into its Hall of Fame.

Through the accumulation of vehicles, oral histories, videos and still images, the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame will provide a documented history and an entertaining and educational retrospective display about the birth and growth of a purely North American year round motor sport that is geared toward the entire family and the industry it launched for future generations.

More information on the International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame can be found on the organization’s official website, www.MonsterMuseum.org. All of the latest news and updates can be followed on the organization’s Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonsterMuseum.