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Horsepower Photography: Monster Nationals from the Bryce Jordan Center | 2016

Event: Monster Truck Nationals Venue: Bryce Jordan Center City/State: University Park, PA Date: May 3, 2016 Photography By: Dustin Parks of Horsepower Photography | Visit Horsepower Photography on Facebook. Follow Link >

Monster Truck Lineup

Tail Gator (with driver Doug Noelke), Rammunition (with driver Mat Dishman), Bigfoot 19 (with driver Darron Schnell), Raminator (with driver Mark Hall), and Snake Bite (with driver Vinny Venom).

Gallery

About The Photographer

A fan since 1988, at the age of 3, Dustin became more involved in the monster truck industry in the last decade. Through his website, All About Horsepower, and images at Horsepower Photography, he provides great insight into the sport.

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Monster Truck Car Crushing Event - Rammunition w Driver Mat Dishman - August 5, 2017, Saco, Maine via /r/Autos

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Monster Jam | Bridgeport, CT

Monster Truck Lineup

Grave Digger (driven by Tyler Menninga ), Raminator (driven by Mark Hall), Rammunition (driven by Mat Dishman ), Scooby Doo (driven by Myranda Cozad ), and more to be determined.

*Lineup subject to change without notice.

Essential Links

For complete event details, visit the Monster Jam website. | Visit Monster Jam >

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Monster Jam | Bridgeport, CT

Monster Truck Lineup

Grave Digger (driven by Tyler Menninga ), Raminator (driven by Mark Hall), Rammunition (driven by Mat Dishman ), Scooby Doo (driven by Myranda Cozad ), and more to be determined.

*Lineup subject to change without notice.

Essential Links

For complete event details, visit the Monster Jam website. | Visit Monster Jam >

More Monster Jam Events at the Webster Bank Arena

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Monster Jam | Bridgeport, CT

Monster Truck Lineup

Grave Digger (driven by Tyler Menninga ), Raminator (driven by Mark Hall), Rammunition (driven by Mat Dishman ), Scooby Doo (driven by Myranda Cozad ), and more to be determined.

*Lineup subject to change without notice.

Essential Links

For complete event details, visit the Monster Jam website. | Visit Monster Jam >

More Monster Jam Events at the Webster Bank Arena

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Monster Jam | Bridgeport, CT

Monster Truck Lineup

Grave Digger (driven by Tyler Menninga ), Raminator (driven by Mark Hall), Rammunition (driven by Mat Dishman ), Scooby Doo (driven by Myranda Cozad ), and more to be determined.

*Lineup subject to change without notice.

Essential Links

For complete event details, visit the Monster Jam website. | Visit Monster Jam >

More Monster Jam Events at the Webster Bank Arena

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The Jamboree Season Has New Feeling in New Decade

When the 2019 season came to a close on the jamboree tour, everyone was wondering exactly what Bonnier Corporation had planned as the new decade was nearing.  The season saw many changes over the several months that saw Lima, Bloomsburg, and Indianapolis host events.  Some things looked promising, while others were a struggle.

At the same time, no one could have predicted the unprecedented change that the entire nation faced when the COVID-19 pandemic was officially announced.  What was a great start to an entire monster truck season suddenly came to a sudden halt.  Trucks were in trailers, stadiums were empty, and shows canceled.

As the nation came to grips with a new way of living, even if it was temporary, the wonder of whether the roar and power of the monsters would return kept lingering.

Bonnier Corporation was not going to yield, especially since their season does not begin till mid-June.  At the same time, the company itself has gone under an entire overhaul.  New personnel are in place from the previous season, including a new sanctioning body.  WHR Motorsports oversaw the infield competition for the monsters, tough trucks, and mud bogs.  But, just recently, Bonnier Corporation announced that it would be USAC overseeing the infield action beginning in 2020.  Having experience on dirt and with off-road competition, this is an entire new venture for USAC.

In doing so, they are incorporating some new things for the infield, including new layouts.  The first show alone has a layout that has never been seen at any jamboree.  Along with that, not only will there be the usual mud pit, off-road course for the tough trucks, but now there will also be a mega truck course for teams to run.

The monster truck racing competition will run the same course as the mega trucks, but also has a lot more options in the infield for their freestyle competition.

As always, the hope is to have a tough field of drivers that will not only race one another hard, but fair, and also put on a show for the crowd when it came time to turn loose in freestyle.  Many of these drivers have not even been in their trucks since early March when the show slate across the country came to a halt.  Drivers are eager to get back behind the wheel, not just for the sake of the fans, but also for themselves since they have to knock a little rust off.

The pandemic has made it a rough few months for the country, and having some type of normalcy could be something everyone could use right now.

So who is going to be hitting the track, and tearing up dirt, when the season officially kicks off?  Here is the 2020 lineup for the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags:

Raminator:  Mark Hall 2020 Ram Power Wagon Shows Attending:  All

One of the major staples of these shows has been some HEMI power, and this year is no exception.  Last year, Mat Dishman poured on the power when he put the Raminator body on his chassis and let loose on the field.  In doing so, he appeared in all but two final rounds all season, winning five of those appearances.

It was one of the most dominating seasons of any Ram truck in recent memory, and he did so after declaring that he was stepping aside from the full-time grind of monster truck action.  He left on a positive note, and even comes by the shop to do some vinyl work for the team.

This year, Mark Hall is bringing his chassis to compete against a strong field of competitors, and is doing so with an entire new Ram body.  As has been tradition with the Hall Brothers, when the real-life trucks get an upgrade in looks, the monster version soon follows.  This year, the team trucks are stocked up with the new 2020 design Rams, and being the leader of the pack for the Hall Brothers, Hall’s truck is standing proud with the new 2020 Power Wagon stance.

Whether he can, or will, equal the success of his then-teammate, will be to be determined.  However, the HEMI power will be tough to beat, something many a competitor has discovered over the years.

General Tire:  Kurt Kraehmer 2020 Ram Rebel Shows Attending:  All

Carrying the title sponsor of the Monster Truck Thunder Drags is a challenge for anyone, but to be called upon to do so as a rookie driver adds that much more pressure.

In 2018, that was what Kurt Kraehmer was tabbed to do when he took over as the lead man in the General Tire monster truck.  Although nervous, he felt confident.  Three years later, he’s shown he can handle the responsibility of carrying such an important name, while also promoting a popular brand of tire.  Kraehmer has become a competitor that when one lines up against in racing, they have to be extremely alert as he’s very quick on the lights.

His freestyle performances have gotten stronger as his experience grew, including many opportunities last season that saw him drag the wheelie bar across the gravel and point the nose of the truck to the sky.  Although one of those wheelies resulted in a rollover, one that initially scared Kraehmer’s wife, Davi, but he recovered and came back soon after to perform a full freestyle as if nothing had occurred.

Kraehmer spent the shortened first-quarter schedule with Feld Entertainment, taking home a few skills challenge victories, and that alone showed that in his short time driving, he’s become quite the wheelman.

The General Tire body is going back on his chassis once more this season, and seeing how much he’s progressed will mean this year could be an enormous one for the young driver.

Xtreme Diesel:  Dave Radzierez 2018 Ram Heavy Duty Shows Attending:  All

Hoping to bring a little smoke to the show, this time for more than just one, is what many consider the original “Diesel Dave” in the XDP team with Dave Radzierez.  After spending a couple years running an alcohol engine in his machine, Radzierez made the swap back to a newer designed, common-rail Cummins power plant.

This newer engine yielded less smoke, better throttle response, and actually an opportunity to run indoors.  But, it also proved to be a hard engine on parts…outside of the engine.

The chassis, drive line, and transfer case among others were being broken left and right, and even Radzierez admitted he was taking away power not for performance, but to try and save parts.  It was far too much than even he anticipated.  Entering 2020, it appeared Xtreme Diesel was going to be doing a few performances during the winter tour, but then Radzierez got an opportunity he could not pass up in taking the wheel of Bigfoot #21 on the Toughest Monster Truck Tour.

All the while, he knew his truck was looking to potentially get a major upgrade.  Radzierez was looking to get a new chassis for the new season, one that could handle the power of the new engine, and all the components it takes to make it run.  His current truck has been competing since 2012, and he outright admitted it’s run it’s course.  As to what kind of chassis he’s looking into, he wants a more modern one to handle the abuse he knows he will put it through.

If that becomes a reality, without a doubt, the jamborees will certainly get…Xtreme.

Bad Habit:  Joey Sylvester 1979 Ford F-150 Shows Attending:  All

It’s been a few years since any truck on the jamboree tour has sported a classic style body, as the last was Tim Mente’s Storm Damage that ran a classic Chevrolet square body.  This year, a classic look is coming from one of the newest, and some say most sleek, trucks to come out.

A world-record holder in his own right, it will be the jamboree return of Joe Sylvester in his entirely new Bad Habit Ford “dent side.” The last time Sylvester ran any jamboree event was back in 2007, his second year as a driver, and to say he was a newcomer was an understatement.  But since then, he’s set a world record not once, but twice, before taking a break from the sport on a full-time basis in 2014.

During his time away, Sylvester spent a lot of time running late models and sprint cars in Ohio and western Pennsylvania, before finding his own niche, or nest egg, in a sense when he opened up his coffee shop, High Octane Coffee.  With three locations in eastern Ohio, he is feeling confident in a stable future.  But the itch, and the desire, to be at the wheel never left.

It was 2013 when Sylvester set the world record for the long jump in his prior Bad Habit truck, but this new piece that he debuted last year in Las Vegas is one of the most incredible pieces to come out in recent years.  The classic body with the black, orange, and purple accents stands out among many machines, and every bit of the truck has his own touches, from paint to welding, right down to the smallest details.

Sylvester spent a few weekends already at the wheel of his new machine, but the pandemic brought his winter tour to a halt, and also forced his cafes to go from a dine-in option to strictly drive-thru.  Yet, he is ready to unleash his Ford on his competitors, while also showing the fans that he is quite the barista.

His return to the jamborees will be a lot different than his first experience.  In fact, everyone should be a bit worried.  He has a bad habit, and a heavy right foot.  Could prove key in close races.

Stinger Unleashed:  Zane Rettew 2020 Ford Raptor Custom Shows Attending:  All

It was 2017 when fans last saw a bit of a sting at the jamborees, as Zane Rettew had his then-Stinger 3.0 in attendance.  One year later, that chassis ultimately got a bit of a retirement, when he decided to invest in the parts that he felt would help him compete against the more modern chassis, and more modern competitions.

In the last few years, his field of trucks has expanded from a two-truck operation into a four-truck field of strong equipment.

This year, Rettew invested in an all-new chassis, similar to what Sylvester is running, and has shown to be extremely strong, although not many shows have come for him to compete.  The Stinger chassis he ran in 2018, it is now the one his wife drives (more on that in a bit).  The chassis he ran last season is becoming a new machine, set to debut later this year.  Although he did have to use it as a substitute when he new truck had to go in the engine shop.

The new Stinger Unleashed is the sixth truck in the Stinger lineage, and it looks as though this one is going to last a while.  Rettew is ready to get back to the jamborees after having a strong showing three years ago, this time with an opportunity in equal equipment to his competitors.

Hopefully no one gets stung in the process.

Pretty Wicked:  Lindsey Rettew 1978 Ford Bronco Soft Top Shows Attending:  Bloomsburg, Indianapolis

As mentioned above, Rettew’s team has expanded in vast numbers.  His Stinger 2.0 chassis has become Master of Disaster, one that has been used in a steel wall stunt last year.  The 3.0 chassis has been sold, and Zane’s old chassis is now becoming the new Bearly Tame truck in the stable.

As for the first Stinger Unleashed, that chassis is still running strong.  But now, his “better half” is the one in the seat, with her own identity.

Lindsey Rettew debuted as a driver last winter, and fans even had an opportunity to decide on what her truck was going to be.  The fans decided on a very appropriate name, especially for what was coming, Pretty Wicked.  The truck had to have some pink in it, and the new wrap certainly had some additions.  But, the truck was getting a look all it’s own.

The body went old school, but with a twist.  Although the nose replicates the dent-side Fords made famous in the 70’s, the actual body is instead a soft top Bronco.  The truck was an immediate hit among adults who love classic trucks, and kids who love bright colors.  It’s been seven years since the field of trucks had a female driver, dating back to Michelle Simpson when she drove Chalkboard Chuck.

It is certainly going to make for a “Pretty Wicked” experience this summer.

Samson:  Rick Steffens 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Shows Attending:  Lima

It is not often that a historic name gets to return to a series that in a sense helped make it’s name.  However, for one weekend, that opportunity will take place.

It was 1999 when the Samson name was last at any jamboree, and piloted by now Hall of Fame inductee Dan Patrick.  One year later, the name was not seen at many of the jamboree shows, and by 2001, was not on the lineup list anywhere.  All the while, Patrick campaigned the same truck that he had been running since the mid-90’s, with it’s powerful engine and still utilizing the rear cantilever suspension that he developed back in his time with Bigfoot when he was involved in developing Bigfoot #8.  He ran that chassis through 2008 when he upgraded his own truck to the newer edition PEI chassis at the time.

That truck is still running today, but has seen a couple new shoes at the wheel.  After Patrick retired, his daughter, Allison, took over driving duties for a while.  But as her career took off elsewhere, it was Rick Steffens taking over the ride, and showing that the Samson arms are still as strong as ever.

He showcased that this winter when he ran the Europe Hot Wheels Tour, as Samson for a few months became the Tiger Shark, and showed even with new skin, the truck was just as strong as ever.

For one jamboree, the Samson machine is getting a chance to showcase the strong arms and power is still there, and could be playing spoiler with a historic name.

The only uncertainty with this season is timing, as all three jamborees are in different states, and each state is trying it’s hardest to reopen it’s economy, and activities for all citizens.  The pandemic has shuttered all kinds of entertainment, but the hope remains that all three jamborees will be happening as scheduled.  The sanctioning body has stated they will work to ensure all three events take place.

It’s a new era for the jamboree, with a new layout for the infield competitions, and a new crew to oversee the action.  The time has come to move away from the pandemic, and get ready for some power.

2020 4-Wheel Jamboree Schedule

A&A Auto Stores 4-Wheel Jamboree Summer Nationals:  July 10-12

Bloomsburg Fairgrounds-Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

O’Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree Fall Nationals:  September 18-20

Indiana State Fairgrounds-Indianapolis, Indiana

O’Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree Ohio Nationals:  October 23-25*

Allen County Fairgrounds-Lima, Ohio

*With the state of Ohio under stay-at-home orders through the end of May due to the pandemic, Bonnier Corporation moved the Ohio 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals from it’s original dates of June 12-14 to late October.  This is the second time in the last 15 years a jamboree has been moved from it’s original dates.  The previous time was the Bloomsburg jamboree in 2006, as it was moved from its normal July weekend to August due to flooding.  All tickets that were sold for the June dates will be honored for the new weekend, and all participant registration will roll over as well.

Fans that are unable to attend the new dates, refunds will be issued.

About The Author

A fan since 1988, at the age of 3, Dustin became more involved in the monster truck industry in the last decade. Through his website, All About Horsepower, and images at Horsepower Photography, he provides great insight into the sport.

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Monster Power: Episode 36 | Indianapolis, IN - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags

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The points are tight at the top, but Matt Dishman in Raminator has a definite advantage having made 6 of 6 final round appearances. With just enough room to make up ground, can either of the top tier Fords make a final stand at Indy?

Event: General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Promoter: Bonnier Events | Visit Website Venue: Indiana State Fairgrounds City/State: Indianapolis, IN Date: September 18, 2019 Videographer: © Back Channel Productions | Visit on Facebook and YouTube Monster Truck Lineup: Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), Bad News Travels Fast (with driver Brandon Derrow), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Overkill Evolution Denies a Surprise Spoiler to Close Jamboree Season

All good things must come to an end; a saying that holds true in many different ways.  Just like any season, whether it’s baseball, hockey, or any kind of racing, the final event of the season is both emotional, and in a way exciting.  The final show means no holding back, and letting it all hang out no matter what the result would be.

The 4-Wheel Jamboree season went through the cool spring in Lima, then had to deal with the summer heat in Bloomsburg, and all weekend long has experienced some unseasonably warm weather at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.  The pavement for the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags has been sticky, yet provided excellent grip.

Saturday’s action saw some intense action, and also provided some heartbreak.

At the end of the afternoon show, the Bigfoot team realized their weekend was done.  Mike Miller had a strong run in the Lucas Oil-sponsored Ford Raptor come to a halt after pulling to a stop by the competition stage.  Turns out, the powerful Ford engine had snapped the crankshaft, meaning the truck was down for the count, and needed to head to the shop in Missouri for an extreme surgery.

Still, when Sunday rolled around, a full six-truck field was ready to take to the infield one last time.  Six…with Bigfoot out, isn’t that supposed to be five?

With Foot out for the final day, and unbeknownst to the fans that had attended all weekend, a series of phone calls were made to get in a replacement truck for competition.  The Family Events and WHR Motorsports crews did not have to look far for someone to come in for the final show, and come Sunday morning, a wild-looking monster car was being tired-up for the afternoon show.

A monster car?  The replacement to come in for Sunday’s action was RJ Turner, the young shoe that took over the infamous pro-mod style Willy’s that is called the War Wizard.

As the Sunday show neared, the anticipation was even higher as Turner was getting an early challenge when he matched up against Bad News Travels Fast and Brandon Derrow.  To the surprise of some, the pro-mod monster launched hard off the line and got the victory, heading into the semi-finals against Mike Vaters and Black Stallion, who advanced by knocking off Kurt Kraehmer in the General Tire machine.  The final matchup of the first round stunned many in attendance, as a streak seemed to be in jeopardy.

Mat Dishman lined up the Raminator RAM Heavy Duty against Mike Vaters II in the 2019 Overkill Evolution.  The reigning freestyle champion poured on the Ford power and got the first round victory, just the fourth loss for Dishman all season.

His streak of final-round appearances suddenly was in turmoil, but a reprieve came in the fact he was deemed the fastest loser of the opening round, so his opportunity was still in play.

As the semi-finals approached, Turner stunned the crowd when he caught Vaters sleeping a bit at the line, and suddenly the fill-in driver for the final day was playing the role of spoiler was now in the finals and itching to steal the final season win from the entire field.  Meanwhile a round one rematch was putting a lot on the line for both Vaters II and Dishman.

As they left the line, both stayed even, but as they left the first ramp, Vaters II laid on the loud pedal and unleashed the Roush-Yates power, soaring to the final jump, capturing the victory, and ending the streak of Dishman at eight-consecutive final rounds.

Still, the unofficial 2019 Thunder Drags racing champion had the best season of his career, and having already announced his intention to step aside from full-time driving, it’s quite an accomplishment for the No. 2 driver in the Hall Brothers Racing stable.

In the finals, although both are very good friends in the pit area, as seen on many V2Vids uploads from Vaters II, War Wizard against Overkill Evolution was shaping up to be a very intriguing and extremely interesting face off.  Both lined up, and when the green light came on, they each hammered the throttle, but Vaters II gripped the dirt and poured on the power when the tires hit the asphalt.  One giant leap across the line, even with Turner coming on, and the former freestyle world champion earned his second win of the weekend, and third of the year.  It will certainly be excellent coverage on his YouTube channel once it gets uploaded, because with the win it gave him every reason to just go for broke in freestyle.

SUNDAY RESULTS:

Round 1:  Black Stallion def. General Tire; War Wizard def. Bad News Travels Fast; Overkill Evolution def. Raminator

Semi-Finals:  War Wizard def. Black Stallion; Overkill Evolution def. Raminator

Title Round:  Overkill Evolution def. War Wizard

 As the tough truck teams cleared the infield after deciding their event champion and overall season champion, it was finally time to turn the big guys loose on the infield one last time and let the crowd see exactly what they can do when given a chance to show off.

Vaters had a strong afternoon, even getting better at the nose wheelies, and Kraehmer once more showed his ability as he spun a pair of donuts on his General Tire cleats, plus pulled a strong wheelie heading towards the big pit area.  Derrow then rolled out and showed the 20-year old chassis he was piloting was still capable of doing a proud performance.  With family and friends looking on, He again put the wheelie bar on the pavement, almost to the point of wondering if the bar itself was going to break off based on the scraping it was doing.

Dishman then came out for what ultimately would be his swan song performance, the second big-name driver to decide to call it a career this season, with the first being Bigfoot’s Larry Swim who made the decision a few months earlier.  His run was exactly like all the ones he’s previously done, methodical, intense, a couple wheelies, and a dusty set of donuts.

As sad as it is to see him walk away, he did so as a dominant driver, and a constant professional.

The final two runs of the season meant some youth and an extreme amount of talent at the wheel.  Turner came out first and showed the pro-mod body was just that, a body.  Underneath the high-horsepower and modern chassis was taking every hit in stride.  The War Wizard, which hasn’t been run at a jamboree since the 2014 season, was going full-tilt from the first hit to the last, and showed that the newest driver in the War Wizard lineage certainly was up to task.

That left one man to close out the season, one man who has truly walked his way to victory all weekend long.

So, with the Alien Nation watching, out rolled Vaters II slowly to the jammer stack near the stage.  He then walked across, let the back end kick up, and just as he has done all weekend, nose walked down the length of the frontstretch before letting the rear end settle back down, and at that point he went off into what he’s known to do.

There was no worry of whether his tires had enough air to make it through the event, nor if a shock was gonna break a bolt, steering issues or broken parts.  At that moment, it was all about putting on a show for the fans.  The only issue he experienced all weekend was the battery failure on the opening day.  Now, he goes home with another freestyle win, and an overall championship to add to his list of accomplishments.

With that performance, the banners came down, teams loaded up to head out, and the fans made their way to the exit.  The 2019 season has come to a close.  Heading into the off-season, the biggest question will be…what will happen in 2020?  Will the monsters go bigger, or will something else come about?  What trucks, drivers, and track designs will be coming?

There will be a long wait, as the new season is over eight months away.  For now, the jamboree season has concluded, and all that remains are the memories.

FINAL STANDINGS* (9 of 9 Events)-Wins in Brackets *Points are unofficial

Raminator – 1240 [5]

Overkill Evolution – 1040 [3]

Lucas Oil Bigfoot – 800 [1]

General Tire – 480

Bad News Travels Fast – 400

Black Stallion – 440

War Wizard – 120

Xtreme Diesel – 40

BEST TRICK

Overkill Evolution – 2

Bad News Travels Fast – 1

General Tire – 1

FREESTYLE

Overkill Evolution – 7

Lucas Oil Bigfoot – 4

About The Author

A fan since 1988, at the age of 3, Dustin became more involved in the monster truck industry in the last decade. Through his website, All About Horsepower, and images at Horsepower Photography, he provides great insight into the sport.

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Monster Episode 32 | Bloomsburg, PA - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Freestyle | 2019

Episode Information

The final show from the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Freestyle competition at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. After a grueling four show weekend, will we go out with a bang? Find out on this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Venue: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds City/State: Bloomsburg, PA Date: July 14, 2019 Videographer: © Back Channel Productions | Visit on Facebook and YouTube Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), XDP Xtreme Diesel (with driver Dave Radzierez), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Monster Power: Episode 30 | Bloomsburg, PA - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags | 2019

Episode Information

Round six of the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags is on hand. Mat Dishman and Raminator is trying to make a comeback after two days of lost ground. Will the Fords; Bigfoot and Overkill Evolution continue to close the gap or will the Ram charge back? Find out on this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Venue: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds City/State: Bloomsburg, PA Date: July 14, 2019 Videographer: © Back Channel Productions | Visit on Facebook and YouTube. Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), XDP Xtreme Diesel (with driver Dave Radzierez), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Monster Power: Episode 24 | Bloomsburg, PA - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags | 2019

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It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the foot of the Pocono Mountains, and that means it's time for the fifth round of the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags. Christian Norman in Bigfoot broke the Raminator streak that has Mat Dishman in the points lead. Will Mat get back to number one, or will the Ram be left searching for his winning formula? Find out on this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Venue: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds City/State: Bloomsburg, PA Date: July 13, 2019 Videographer: Back Channel Productions | Visit Back Channel Productions on Facebook Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), XDP Xtreme Diesel (with driver Dave Radzierez), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

© 2019 Monster Power | Back Channel Productions | Subscribe on YouTube >

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Monster Power: Episode 22 | Bloomsburg, PA - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags | 2019

Episode Information

The 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Monster Truck Thunder Drags, presented by General Tire returned to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds for the first of three rounds of monster truck racing. Mat Dishman and the Ram Trucks sponsored Raminator is three for three going into Bloomsburg, can he make it to win number four? Find out on this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Venue: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds City/State: Bloomsburg, PA Date: July 12, 2019 Videographer: Back Channel Productions | Visit Back Channel Productions on Facebook Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), XDP Xtreme Diesel (with driver Dave Radzierez), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

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Monster Power: Episode 18 | Lima, OH - Monster Truck Freestyle | 2019

Episode Information

The final freestyle competition at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Lima, OH may prove to be the toughest for the monster truck teams. Where one truck finds an upturn; another may find sudden catastrophe. Catch all of the action in this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds City/State: Lima, OH Date: June 9, 2019 Videographer: Back Channel Productions Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), Bad News Travels Fast (with driver Brandon Derrow), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

© 2019 Monster Power | Back Channel Productions | Subscribe on YouTube >

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Monster Power: Episode 16 | Lima, OH - General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags | 2019

Episode Information

The third and final round of the General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima tends to be the hardest on equipment. Being the last chance of victory before getting back on the road, every competitor is poised for a winning run. Matt Dishman and Raminator has captured victory in the first two rounds here in Lima, and will settle for nothing less than first in round three! Catch all of the high-flying racing action in this episode of Monster Power!

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds City/State: Lima, OH Date: June 9, 2019 Videographer: Back Channel Productions Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), Bad News Travels Fast (with driver Brandon Derrow), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

© 2019 Monster Power | Back Channel Productions | Subscribe on YouTube >

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.

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Monster Power: Episode 14 | Lima, OH - Monster Truck Freestyle | 2019

Episode Information

The grueling pace of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Ohio 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Monster Truck Thunder Drags is beginning to set in for the competitors in Lima. With two freestyle competitions on Saturday, will attrition be the number one opponent of the top dogs?

Event: 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals General Tire Monster Truck Thunder Drags Venue: Allen County Fairgrounds City/State: Lima, OH Date: June 8, 2019 Videographer: Back Channel Productions Monster Truck Lineup: Black Stallion (with driver Mike Vaters), Overkill Evolution (with driver Mike Vaters Jr.), Bigfoot (with driver Christian Norman), Bad News Travels Fast (with driver Brandon Derrow), General Tire (with driver Kurt Kraehmer), and Raminator (with driver Mat Dishman).

© 2019 Monster Power | Back Channel Productions | Subscribe on YouTube >

About Back Channel Productions

Monster and tough truck fans. Be sure to catch new episodes of Monster Power, produced by Back Channel Productions (BCP) on YouTube. Also, check out Monster Power Classics, and catch up on some great old school monster truck action!

Subscribe to Back Channel Productions for new episodes of Monster Power as they cover more monster and tough truck racing action for the 2019 season! Also, catch up on what’s coming up next on Facebook at Back Channel Productions and Monster Power.