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A monster truck is an automobile, typically a pickup truck, which has been modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels and suspension. They are used for popular entertainment and in some cases they are featured alongside Motocross races, mud bogging, tractor pulls and car-eating robots.

Typically, a monster truck show involves the truck crushing smaller vehicles beneath its huge tires. These trucks can run up and over most man-made barriers, so they are equipped with remote shut-off switches, called the Remote Ignition Interuptor (RII), to help prevent an accident if the driver loses control at any time. At some events, only one truck is on the course at a time, while most feature two drivers racing each other on symmetrical tracks, with the losing driver eliminated in single-elimination tournament fashion.

In recent years, many monster truck competitions have ended with a "freestyle" event. Somewhat akin to figure skating with giant trucks, drivers are free to select their own course around the track and its obstacles. Drivers will often try a 'Donut', also called a Cyclone, which involves spinning the truck in a high speed circle, and maybe even deliberately rolling the truck over. Additional items for the drivers to crush - usually including a motor home - are frequently placed on the track specifically for the freestyle event.

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It's an Action Packed "September to Remember" at Sharon Speedway
See the monster trucks such as "Prowler" and "Predator" and others take to the Sharon Speedway to crush everything in sight. It will certainly be an evening ...
Big wheels keep on rolling
"Monster trucks flying through the air, thousand-pound trucks flying around. There's something for everyone." The event will feature two competitions: ...
Secret plan to set monster trucks free
HUGE freight trucks would roll along suburban streets and across most of the state under a Brumby government plan to ease road congestion. ...
Monster trucks coming to Labor Day parade
By DAYMOND STEER MILFORD ? Most people know the Shriners drive mini-cars in New Hampshire parades, but the Shriners also have mini-monster trucks and they ...

Monster Trucks (Pull Ahead Books) (Paperback) 

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Monster Trucks (Pull Ahead Books)

Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 09/06/2008)

Awesome book for beginning readers. Easy to read text and great photos of all your Monster Jam favorites.

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Monster truck blogs 

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Monster trucks return to Legoland
Monster trucks return to Legoland for an action-packed weekend of breathtaking stunts and thrilling displays. See real life heroes from the Fire & Rescue Service and the RNLI. They ll be joined by classic vehicles of all shapes and ...
Monster Trucks Tons of Fun
Last night the boys went to see the Monster Trucks in Springdale. When they got home at 10:30 Andrew was so excited he couldn't get ready for bed. He wanted to tell me all about it. I think one of the best parts that he like was when ...
Show Related Outlaw Monster Trucks in Twin Falls, Idaho?
Hi, I've heard from someone about a Outlaw Monster Truck show in Twin Falls, Idaho and Jurassic Attack and Maniac being there, the show is on September 13th at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds. Anyone know info on this show? ...
God Provides for Monster Trucks
Anyway last week Timmy told me that the monster trucks were going to be in Springdale. To me that is no big deal at all but to my boys that is almost the best thing that could happen. Right up there with Christmas day. ...

Monster Truck Jam - World Finals 8 - 2007 DVD Video 

Monster Truck Jam - World Finals 8 - 2007 DVD Video

Amazon Price: $29.01 (as of 09/06/2008)

Monster Jam World Finals 8.

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Bigfoot

Bigfoot is regarded as the original monster truck and remains one of the most popular trucks in the United States. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc. is owned and operated by its creator, Bob Chandler.

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Monster truck links 

MonsterTrucks.net - the monster truck homepage
The monster truck home page.
Monster Trucks UK
Monster Trucks UK. The only complete Monster Truck Website produced outside of America. Pictures & information on all your favourite Monster Trucks from all over the world
Monster Truck Racing.com
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GRAVE DIGGER
Gravedigger monster truck.
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