Week Ending: July 28th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Summit Bigfoot #16 (Larry Swim)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Larry Swim freestyles BIGFOOT at Bristol Motor Speedway!
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Week Ending: July 28th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Summit Bigfoot #16 (Larry Swim)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: Larry Swim freestyles BIGFOOT at Bristol Motor Speedway!
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…]
Event: Back to School Monster Truck Bash
Venue: The Dirt Track @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Date: August 14th, 2010
Host: Chris Parrish
Videographer: Chris Parrish
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Backdraft (Jeremy Slifko), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Mopar Magic (Carl Van Horn), Raminator (Mark Hall), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), War Wizard (Randy Moore) [Read more…]
Event: Back to School Monster Truck Bash
Venue: The Dirt Track @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Date: August 14th, 2010
Host: Chris Parrish
Videographer: Chris Parrish
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Backdraft (Jeremy Slifko), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Isaiah Morales), Mopar Magic (Carl Van Horn), Raminator (Mark Hall), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), War Wizard (Randy Moore) [Read more…]
TMB TV is proud to unveil a brand new series produced in conjunction with our own Chris Parrish and CP Action Art, ActionTracks!! Chris has put together a great new format in a spinoff of TMB’s popular TMB TV series that features great monster truck action, interviews and features.
What better way to debut this new series than by covering one of the summer’s premiere events, the Monster Truck Challenge from Bristol Motor Speedway!! By clicking the link below, you’ll see eight of the top monster trucks in the country do battle in the infield of one of the most famous race tracks in the world.
A big thanks to Chris for his great work on the new series and to the MTC staff for their hospitality, click the link below to enjoy all the action!!
Event: Thompson Metal Monster Madness
Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway
Location: Bristol, TN
Date: July 29th, 2010
Host: Chris Parrish
Videographer: Chris Parrish
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bad Habit (Joe Sylvester), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Gun Slinger (Scott Hartsock), Hotsy Raminator (Mat Dishman), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), War Wizard (Randy Moore) [Read more…]
Well fans, its a huge weekend for monster trucks as two of the biggest events of the summer are happening on opposite ends of the country and TMB is on hand for all the action!!
Tonight the Monster Truck Challenge Back to School Bash returns to The Dirt Track @ Charlotte Motor Speedway as 10 trucks will once again take on the wildest racing course in the history of monster trucks. TMB’s Chris Parrish is on hand filming for what will be Episode #2 of the new ActionTracks series and he’ll have all the highlights as Mike Hawkins in Equalizer looks to win it all for third straight year in Charlotte. He’ll take on Avenger, Raminator, Stone Crusher, Mopar Magic, Backdraft, Brutus, Hot Tamale, War Wizard and Tail Gator – what a lineup! Check out www.CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com for more information on one of the year’s biggest events.
Out west, its the annual Maverik Clash of the Titans at Rocky Mountain Raceway in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah today and tomorrow. Twelve trucks will take on the tricky figure 8 style race course and our own Colby Marshall is on hand for all the fun as he too will be filming for another new TMB TV spinoff video series – stay tuned for more news on that. The lineup will feature drivers who have dominated at RMR before – Dan Runte in Retro-Bigfoot, Jimmy Creten in Bounty Hunter and David Smith in King Krunch. They’ll take on some tough RMR first timers including Jon Zimmer in Amsoil Shock Therapy and Rick Swanson in Obsession who are both expected to contend for victories. El Matador, Ms. Bigfoot, Obsessed, Maverik Monster Trakkar, Excaliber, Iron Outlaw and Captain USA round out the lineup. For more information, check out www.RMRRacing.com as you do not want to miss this event.
Stay tuned to the TMB Facebook page this weekend as Chris and Colby will keep you updated on all the happenings with these two HUGE events!!
TheMonsterBlog.com’s Chris Parrish has been doing great work for the past couple years, with both amazing photography and starting this year, a great video series complete with interviews and features.
Well now Chris has had the chance to refine that video series into an all TMB TV spinoff series, ACTIONTRACKS. The premiere episode of ActionTracks is coming up very soon featuring the huge Monster Truck Challenge event from Bristol Motor Speedway, and Episode #2 will feature MTC from Charlotte. What a way to start a great new series – thanks to Chris for all his hard work and we’re eagerly awaiting the debut of ActionTracks Episode #1 from Bristol Motor Speedway!
(Bristol, TN) Ask Joe Sylvester and he will agree Bristol Motor Speedway is the perfect place for a monster truck freestyle session. He returns to the July 29 Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness as the defending freestyle champion.
In just five short years, Sylvester has turned himself into one of monster truck racing’s up-and-coming freestyle stars.
“Last year (at Bristol), was great, especially for the first year,” he said. “I won freestyle last year, so I’m hoping to repeat that. The truck is working better and we have another season under our belt. I’m ready to come back and put on a good show.”
Sylvester’s success in freestyle probably can be attributed to the fact that he sees it as an opportunity to showcase the abilities of himself and his truck, named Bad Habit.
“Freestyle absolutely is my favorite,” Sylvester said. “It allows the drivers more creativity and allows us to show our personality a little more on the track. It is good for our sponsors too, because we have a few minutes where you are the only truck out there. Everyone on television and in the stands is looking at one truck. From a sponsor standpoint, that is really cool. I think freestyle is where it is at with the trucks…I try to concentrate my game on freestyle.”
Even more impressive than his freestyle skills, the 26-year-old from Boardman, Ohio is the youngest owner/operator in the monster truck business. An acute business sense helped him achieve his goal of racing monster trucks.
“Since I was a kid,” he explained, “I’ve been around vehicles and machinery. I started running machinery when I was five. I’ve always liked monster trucks since I was a kid. I’ve raced cars, bicycles, motorcross. I did freestyle on bikes and quads. I decided I wanted to move on and monster trucks were the next thing I wanted to do.
“I worked with Randy Moore from Bristol. He helped me get my feet wet. I went to college for a few years. My family is involved in business with a construction company, and I’ve got a business mind. I was able to propose a business plan to the bank and was able to get the funding for a professional monster truck team. I bought a used monster truck team. I’ve got a different hauler now, and I built a new truck last year.”
Sylvester completely funds the business himself. He also drives the monster truck and the transporter. Not only does he work on the truck, he completely built it. With such a hands-on knowledge of the sport, Sylvester knows exactly what it takes to keep the machines running at the top of their game.
“It is a never ending battle,” he said. “The way we drive is hard on the trucks. You have to plan ahead to make sure you have spare parts on the trailer and back at the shop. The more fabricating and things you know how to do yourself helps. It is more cost effective and you don’t have to rely on anyone else.
“We build our own parts, we keep up on maintenance and we go over the truck with a fine tooth comb every week. If something looks like it is about to break, we replace it before it becomes a problem.”
Fans will have a chance to see Sylvester’s handiwork up close during the pre-race pit party at Monster Truck Madness.
“There is no other sport that offers something like that where fans have that hands-on experience with the drivers,” he said about the pit party. “It is cool to meet our fans and talk to them and answer their questions. It helps them relate to us and realize we’re all just regular guys trying to put on a good show for them.
“In today’s economy, people work hard for their money and they want to see a quality show. That is all part of the show we give them. We like to be personal with our fans and see what they are about and let them see what we are about.”
Sylvester has experienced much success in his relatively brief career, and he offered a few words of advice to kids hoping to find themselves in the same place.
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it,” he said. “Keep your head up and keep a positive mental attitude. Don’t let drugs or alcohol get in the way of your goal, because that stuff will only hinder your performance and hold you down like a boat anchor from accomplishing your goal. Keep a positive outlook. When someone talks down to you, let it go in one ear and out the other. As long as you are willing to work and not let anything stand in your way, you’ll accomplish it. It is a mental thing.”
Eight of the biggest names in monster truck racing come to town for a show that will be just exciting as the ones on television. Trucks currently scheduled to appear are War Wizard, Avenger, Brutus, Equalizer, Gun Slinger, Tailgator, Raminator and Bad Habit.
Fans will see the trucks go head to head in racing, followed by freestyle. For those that want to get even closer to the action, the pre-race pit party allows fans to come to the infield of the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” to meet the drivers, get autographs and pose for pictures next to the trucks. Merchandise from the drivers also will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Coupons for $5 off adult admission tickets purchased on the day of the event will be available at Thompson Metal Services in Kingsport, Roadrunner Convenience Stores, and area Fas Mart locations. Children 10 and under are only $5.
To purchase tickets in advance, please visit the BMS ticket office located on the first floor of the Bruton Smith administration building or call (423) 989-6900. For more information, check out www.BristolMotorSpeedway.com.
(Bristol, TN) Bristol Motor Speedway prepares for a high-flyin’, car-crushin’ good time during the Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness on Thursday night, July 29.
Eight of the biggest names in monster truck racing come to town for a show that will be just exciting as the ones on television. Trucks currently scheduled to appear are War Wizard, Avenger, Brutus, Equalizer, Gun Slinger, Tailgator, Raminator and Bad Habit.
After two rounds of qualifying, the trucks will line up to race each other through a course filled with crushed cars, ramps and anything else Speedway officials can throw at them. The trucks will race until only one is left standing as the overall champion.
If the racing action is not enough to get the adrenaline pumping, the massive machines will roar back onto center stage for everyone’s favorite event, freestyle.
Fans will see Bristol’s very own Randy Moore try to defend his house against “Mr. Excitement” Jim Koehler and the rest of the field as they tackle the obstacles to see who can cause the most mayhem and destruction.
Kids young and old will enjoy watching these 10,000 pound behemoths defy gravity and cause a little carnage in Thunder Valley.
For those that want to get even closer to the action, the pre-race pit party allows fans to come to the infield of the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” to meet the drivers, get autographs and pose for pictures next to the trucks. Merchandise from the drivers also will be available for purchase.
In addition, the Team FMX freestyle motocross team will put on a stunning display of awesome jumps and stunts just like the ones seen on TV. The routines are always a crowd-favorite and the Team FMX riders always are happy to put on an amazing show for their screaming fans.
New to this year’s event is a junk car burn down. A jet car, chained to an old junker, will turn on the afterburners and torch the car until it melts to the ground. The evening ends with a fireworks show to light up the skies above BMS.
The Monster Truck Madness Pit Party begins at 6 p.m. and takes place on the backstretch. Racing action begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Coupons for $5 off adult admission tickets purchased on the day of the event will be available at Thompson Metal Services in Kingsport, Roadrunner Convenience Stores, and at area Fas Mart locations. Children 10 and under are only $5.
To purchase tickets in advance, please visit the BMS ticket office located on the first floor of the Bruton Smith administration building or call (423) 989-6900. For more information on the event, check out www.BristolMotorSpeedway.com.
Event: Back to School Monster Truck Bash
Venue: The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Date: August 15th, 2009
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographer: Ross Z. Bonar, Rajeana Bonar, Chris Parrish
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Mopar Magic (Ricky Ownley), Raminator (Mark Hall), Samson (Dan Patrick), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), War Wizard (Randy Moore) [Read more…]
Event(s): Thompson Metal Monster Madness & Prairieland Monster Nationals
Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway & Champaign County Fairgrounds
Location: Bristol, Tennessee & Champaign, Illinois
Date: July 25th-26th, 2009
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographer: Ross Z. Bonar
Lineup (Bristol): Bad Habit (Joe Sylvester), Equalizer (Isaiah Morales), Heart Breaker (Kaila Savage), Ragin Rebel (Brandon Budd), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Tim Hall), Samson (Dan Patrick), War Wizard (Randy Moore)
Lineup (Champaign): Bar’s Leaks Eliminator (Greg Adams), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Rislone Defender (Zach Adams) [Read more…]
Event: Monster Truck Challenge
Venue: Nashville Superspeedway
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Date: August 23rd, 2008
Host: Kyle Doyle
Videographer: Colby Marshall
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Brutus (Steve Koehler), El Matador (Daron Basl), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Troy Rose), King Krunch (David Smith), Mopar Magic (Carl Van Horn), Raminator (Mark Hall), Samson (Dan Patrick), Stone Crusher (Steve Sims) [Read more…]
Event: Monster Truck Challenge
Venue: Gateway International Raceway
Location: Madison, Illinois
Date: July 26th, 2008
Host: Kyle Doyle
Videographer: Colby Marshall
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten), Brutus (Steve Koehler), Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Hot Tamale (Troy Rose), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Summit Bigfoot #16 (Dan Runte), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke) [Read more…]
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