Monster Photos: Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Rio Rancho, NM 2013

Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Santa Ana Star Center
Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Date: February 8th-9th, 2013
Photographer: Lauren Z. Bonar

Lineup: Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Red Solo Truck (Brandon Budd), Smashosaurus (Dale Gerding), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), Toxic (Travis Petri) [Read more…]

Monster Truck Radio 02/04/13 – Show #503

Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, February 4th, 2013
Guest #1: Dustin Brown, driver of Wolverine
Guest #2: Devin Jones, driver of Barbarian
Guest #3: JR McNeal, driver of Razin Kane
Guest #4: Darron Schnell, driver of Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15
Guest #5: Mike Hawkins, driver of Equalizer
Guest #6: Donald Epidendio, driver of Titan [Read more…]

Video of the Week – 01/26/13

Week Ending: January 26th, 2013
Truck(s) Featured: Equalizer (Brandon Budd), Maverik Monster Trakkar (Ron Duncombe), Nasty Boy (Ronnie Sturges), Red Solo Truck (Travis Sturges), Toxic (Travis Petri), Unnamed & Untamed (Sam Sturges)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: Highlights from Saturday night’s event at the first All Star Monster Truck Tour at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah!

TMB TV: Original Series 6.1 – Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Southaven, MS 2013

TMB TV's Original Series Presented By E3 Spark Plugs
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Episode Information

Episode: Original Series 6.1
Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Landers Center
Location: Southaven, Mississippi
Date: January 11th-12th, 2013
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Ross Z. Bonar, Danny Maass
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Featured Monster Trucks

Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Red Solo Truck – Troy Rose
Smashosaurus – Dale Gerding
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Toxic – Travis Petri
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Featured Links

www.BigDawg4x4.com
www.BIGFOOT4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.EqualizerRacing.com
www.ToxicMonsterTruck.com
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Monster Photos: Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Southaven, MS 2013

Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Landers Center
Location: Southaven, Mississippi
Date: January 11th-12th, 2012
Photographer: Danny Maass

Lineup: Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Red Solo Truck (Troy Rose), Smashosaurus (Dale Gerding), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), Toxic (Travis Petri) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals – Auburn Hills, MI 2012

Event: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals
Venue: The Palace of Auburn Hills
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Date: October 27th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Brute Force (Jerry Perry), El Jalapeno (Jeremy Perry), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Brandon Budd), Temper Tantrum (Amy Perry) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals – Auburn Hills, MI 2012

Event: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals
Venue: The Palace of Auburn Hills
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Date: October 27th, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry

Lineup: Brute Force (Jerry Perry), El Jalapeno (Jeremy Perry), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Brandon Budd), Temper Tantrum (Amy Perry) [Read more…]

Video of the Week – 09/29/12

Week Ending: September 29th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Equalizer (Mike Hawkins)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: Incredible backflip attempt by Mike Hawkins in Equalizer – he doesn’t quite make it, but it sure was spectacular!

Wow Moments: Monster Nation Title Still Up For Grabs

The Monster Nation tour has been nothing short of spectacular in 2011. Some of the top, independent names in monster trucks including  Equalizer, Tail Gator, and Barbarian have put on impressive performances thus far in Southaven (Rounds 1-2) and Bossier City (Rounds 3-4). That great level of competition has left the points chase up for grabs going into the final weekend in Beaumont, Texas. After the first 4 shows on tour, Devin Jones and Barbarian hold the #1 position going into rounds 5,6, and 7, but Union, Missouri’s “Big” Doug Noelke in Tailgator and rising star J.R. McNeal piloting Razin’ Kane are hot on his heels. With the absence of Barbarian in Beaumont this coming weekend, the door is wide open to steal the title away from Jones.

“There are still a lot of points to be had,” said Monster Nation’s Ryan Seddon. “With three shows left, It comes down to who boasts the best, overall performance. Our point’s system breaks down as follows: a racing or freestyle winner is awarded 5 points while a second place finish in racing earns 3 points. A donut or wheelie contest winner is awarded 3 points. We encourage racing at Monster Nation. The guys will go out and freestyle on their own, but we really like to see them get after it in the racing portion.”, said Seddon. Below is the Monster Nation Point Standings going into the final weekend in Beaumont.

The Chase for the 2011 Monster Nation Title

As you can see, the quest for the 2011 championship is anyone’s game. Barbarian’s 18 points will be in danger as Noelke in Tailgator and McNeal in Razin’ Kane are in the best position to steal the title with 13 and 11 points, respectively. With so many points still left, one cannot rule out Mike Hawkins in Equalizer and Isaiah Morales in Hot Tamale, who both sit tied for 4th with 8 points each. Can Doug Noelke earn another title for the team? Can rookie J.R. McNeal earn his first title among the titans of the monster truck industry? Will it be Isaiah Morales in Hot Tamale making a repeat from 2010 and claiming his second Monster Nation title in a row? We at TMB will be anxious to find out how the weekend shakes down and wish Monster Nation and the competing teams the best of luck.

For those in the Beaumont area, this event will not be one to miss! Beaumont’s Ford Park will host the final 3 shows beginning Friday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m., again on Saturday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 20 at 3:0o p.m. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nights and Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. For ticketing information, visit the Ford Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, or charge by phone at (800)-745-3000. For more information regarding Monster Nation or further event information, visit their website at www.Monster-Nation.com.

Monster Photos: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals – Dayton, OH 2011

Event: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals
Venue: Hara Arena
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Date: February 5th, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Brute Force (Jerry Perry), Crashmaster (Jeremy Perry), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Ice (Amy Perry) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals – Dayton, OH 2011

Event: Extreme Monster Truck Nationals
Venue: Hara Arena
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Date: February 5th, 2011
Photographer: Michael Harry

Lineup: Brute Force (Jerry Perry), Crashmaster (Jeremy Perry), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Ice (Amy Perry) [Read more…]

TMB TV: Original Series Episode 4.1 – Bossier City, LA 2011

Event: Monster Nation
Venue: CenturyTel Center
Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
Date: January 14th-15th, 2010
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Kaedon Berry

Lineup: Barbarian (Devin Jones), Big Dawg (Dale Gerding), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke) [Read more…]

Monster Photos – Monster Nation – Bossier City, LA 2011

Event: Monster Nation
Venue: CenturyTel Center
Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
Date: January 14th-15th, 2011
Photographer: Ross Z. Bonar

Lineup: Barbarian (Devin Jones), Big Dawg (Dale Gerding), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke) [Read more…]

Video of the Week – 01/08/11

Week Ending: January 8th, 2011
Truck(s) Featured: Equalizer (Mike Hawkins)
Video Type: Promoter Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com

Description: After several tries and several crashes, Mike Hawkins successfully completed the backflip to finish his freestyle run Saturday night at the Monster Nation event in Southaven, Mississippi. Congrats to Mike on nailing one of the best looking backflips done so far!

TMB TV: ActionTracks Episode 1.8 – Year In Review

Event: 2010 Year In Review
Host: Chris Parrish
Videographer: Chris Parrish

Lineup: All of the best action you’ve seen on ActionTracks in 2010 featuring some of the best trucks in the world! [Read more…]