Monster Photos: Monster Truck Throwdown – Mansfield, OH 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
Venue: Richland County Fairgrounds
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Date: May 23rd-24th, 2014
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), Over Bored (Jamey Garner), Samson (Allison Patrick), Wrecking Crew (Steve Koehler), Xtermigator (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Freeport, IL 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Stephenson County Fair
Location: Freeport, Illinois
Date: July 9th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Xtermigator (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: O’Reilly Outlaw Nationals – Miami, OK 2014

Event Information

Event: O’Reilly Outlaw Nationals
Venue: Ottawa County Fairgrounds
Location: Miami, Oklahoma
Date: June 6th-7th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Brad Allen), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), Red Solo Truck (Steven Thompson), River Rat (Steven Snellen), Xtermigator (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

TMB TV: MT Unlimited 4.8 – Monster Truck Show – Washington, MO 2013

Episode Information

Episode: MT Unlimited 4.8
Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Washington County Fairgrounds
Location: Washington, Missouri
Date: August 8th, 2013
Videographer: Colby Marshall

Featured Monster Trucks

Ice Cream Man – Jimmy Walker
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Smashosaurus – Dale Gerding
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke

Featured Links

www.BigDawg4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.JSProductionsLLC.com
www.RazinKaneMonsterTrucks.com

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TMB TV: Highlights – Monster Truck Show – Lincoln, NE 2013

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Lancaster County Super Fair
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Date: August 10th, 2013
Videographer: Rajeana Bonar

Lineup: Barbarian (Devin Jones), Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), Razin Kane (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos – Monster Truck Madness IV – Mt. Pleasant, MI 2013

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Madness IV
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date: July 6th, 2013
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Lady Luck (Jocelyn Perrin), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Samson (Allison Patrick), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), Reckless Drivin’ (Jeremy Hosman)
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The Allen Report: NAPA Final Event Spectacular – Chandler, AZ 2013

(Coverage By Christopher Allen, Photos By Jim Allen)

Weekend Recap

After 30 years of offering a vast variety of motorsports to auto racing fans in the Valley of the Sun, Firebird Raceway in Chandler, AZ, will close. It was decided, however, to put on one more huge show and what better way to close things out on the Saturday before Easter than to do it with monster trucks, jet cars and Robosaurus. The NAPA Auto Parts Final Event Spectacular was a Saturday night only event. The featured monster trucks included: Jimmy Creten in the new Bounty Hunter Silver and wife Dawn Creten, as always, in Scarlet Bandit. Steven Thompson drove Iron Outlaw and Darren Migues flew the Red Baron. Team Bigfoot was in the house courtesy of Dan Runte in Summit Bigfoot #18. Finally, World Finals Young Guns Shootout competitor JR McNeal was in the driver’s seat of Razin Kane and TJ Tripp had Ice Cream Man at the ready.

Before the night’s mayhem began, a tremendous crowd piled in and stood in line to get autographs from their favorite drivers. The sun set and the action on the quarter-mile drag strip heated up. Jet cars versus funny cars started the action with passes down the strip of over 250 mph. This was followed by the finals of the drag racing whose heat races were run earlier in the day. The fans were then treated to Ed “the Outlaw” Jones in his wheel-standing horseless carriage who made a full quarter mile pass in 12 seconds only on his rear wheels.

Then it was time for the Monsters! The competition was to be freestyle and it got bigger and better with each truck. JR McNeal threw down the gauntlet early with a score of 27. Red Baron and Ice Cream Man also gave great efforts, but could only tie the current best score of 27. Scarlet Bandit and Iron Outlaw also excited the crowd with car crushing action but failed to wrestle the lead from the trio holding on to the high score. Dan Runte’s farewell freestyle to one of his favorite places to perform came to an end sooner than expected thanks to a flat tire after hitting the drag strip’s concrete wall. But for years, Jim Creten and The Bounty Hunter had had a lock on the Firebird Champion’s trophy. Over the years, many had tried to take the title from him, but all had failed. This year was no exception as two tremendous jumps threw away the key to that lock. The first jump had bright blue fireworks on either side of him as he entered the drag arena and the second was completely over Iron Outlaw and Red Baron parked side by side. He nailed a perfect 30, making him the Final Champion of Firebird Raceway. An incredible fireworks show followed the Monster Truck action then the stage was set for the car eating, fire breathing madness only Robosaurus can bring.

Up next for us at “The Allen Report” will be a demonstration car crush of the all electric Bigfoot #20 and the unveiling of the Autism Awareness Bigfoot #18 on Tuesday, April 2, which is World Autism Awareness day. Autism is very near to the heart for us at “The Allen Report” and we are very proud to be able to cover this very special event.

We will also be attending the first ever Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super Trucks race just down the road from us in University of Phoenix Stadium. There will be a full field of Monster Trucks providing racing action in addition to the Super Trucks. We will have a report.

Until then, thank you for reading, a very special thanks to Firebird Raceway for 30 years of motorsports action and hosting this great event one more time, enjoy the photos and cheer on!

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TMB TV: MT Unlimited 3.13 – All Star Monster Truck Tour – Fort Smith, AR 2012

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Episode Information

Episode: MT Unlimited 3.13
Event: All Star Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Harper Stadium @ Kay Rodgers Park
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Date: September 29th, 2012
Videographer: Colby Marshall
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Featured Monster Trucks

Darren Migues in “Bounty Hunter”
TJ Tripp in “Ice Cream Man”
Kelly Migues in “Iron Outlaw”
JR McNeal in “Razin Kane”
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Featured Links

www.AllStarMonster.com
www.BountyHunter4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.RazinKaneMonsterTrucks.com
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Monster Photos: Monster Fest – Dacano, CO 2012

Event: Monster Fest
Venue: Colorado National Speedway
Location: Dacano, Colorado
Date: October 5th-6th, 2012
Photographer: John Roberts

Lineup: Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), The Shagman (Jon Zimmer), West Virginia Mountaineer (Kevin Koszala) [Read more…]

TMB TV: Original Series 5.11 – O’Reilly Outlaw Nationals – Miami, OK 2012

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

Episode: Original Series 5.11
Event: O’Reilly Outlaw Nationals
Venue: Ottawa County Fairgrounds
Location: Miami, Oklahoma
Date: June 8th-9th, 2012
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Colby Marshall, Ross Z. Bonar
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Featured Monster Trucks

Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Jay McPherson (Friday) / Jimmy Creten (Saturday)
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Daredevil – Corey Schlichler
Excaliber – Jon Zimmer
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
West Virginia Mountaineer – Kevin Koszala
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Featured Links

www.2XtremeRacing.com
www.Barbarian4x4.com
www.CrashmastersRacing.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.MountaineerMotorsports.com
www.QuickMotorsports.com
www.RazinKaneMonsterTrucks.com
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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Super Sunday – Dacano, CO 2012

Event: Monster Truck Super Sunday
Venue: Colorado National Speedway
Location: Dacano, Colorado
Date: June 17th, 2012
Photographer: John Roberts

Lineup: Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Maverik Monster Trakkar (Ron Duncombe), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), Red Baron (Russell Steeley), The Shagman (Jon Zimmer), West Virginia Mountaineer (Kevin Koszala) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Night of Destruction – Lawrenceburg, IN 2012

Event: Night of Destruction
Venue: Lawrenceburg Speedway
Location: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Date: July 21sth, 2012
Photographer: Chris Parrish

Lineup: Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Razin Kane (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Madness III – Mount Pleasant, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Madness III
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date: July 7th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Brad Allen), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), West Virginia Mountaineer (R.B. Moler)
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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Madness III – Mount Pleasant, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Madness III
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date: July 7th, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Brad Allen), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), West Virginia Mountaineer (R.B. Moler)
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Monster Photos: Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Huntington, WV 2012

Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Date: April 13th-14th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bounty Hunter (JR McNeal), Ice Cream Man (Scott Sweat), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), Toxic (Travis Petri), Wrecking Crew (Steve Koehler) [Read more…]