Monster Nationals
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Monster Nationals is the name of the monster truck
series run by Image Promotions. The series primarily consists of monster truck racing and freestyle in indoor arena
s. The events typically have only two parallel sets of cars on an empty concrete floor as a race track. The event format is similar to those of the USHRA Thunder Nationals
series, due to owner George Eisenhart being the former director of that series. Trucks currently running in the series include Big Dawg, Lil' Miss Dangerous, Nitemare, Raminator
, and Rammunition. In previous years, Bigfoot
also competed. Unlike its USHRA counterpart, the Monster Nationals series runs indoor arena shows during the winter season and outdoor fairground shows during the summer. Some monster trucks that are new to the Monster Nationals include Tailgator (Doug Noelke's newest creation), Holman's Beast and teammate truck Ironman, and more. Returning trucks to the circuit include War Wagon, formerly owned by Jeff Cook who sold it to Andy Hoffman, and Samson, who ran the outdoor series in 2003 and 2007. The Monster Nationals, along with intense monster truck racing, also features some extreme stunts and performances such as a jet-powered Jeep, a jet-powered recliner, FMX Freestyle, BMX Freestyle, and car-eating transformers.
Monster truck
A monster truck is a pickup truck, typically styled after pickup trucks' bodies, modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels and suspension...
series run by Image Promotions. The series primarily consists of monster truck racing and freestyle in indoor arena
Arena
An arena is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the...
s. The events typically have only two parallel sets of cars on an empty concrete floor as a race track. The event format is similar to those of the USHRA Thunder Nationals
Thunder Nationals
Thunder Nationals is the name of a monster truck series run by the USHRA. The series primarily consists of monster truck racing and freestyle in indoor arenas. The events typically have only two parallel sets of cars on an empty concrete floor as a race track. The series was once independent but...
series, due to owner George Eisenhart being the former director of that series. Trucks currently running in the series include Big Dawg, Lil' Miss Dangerous, Nitemare, Raminator
Raminator (truck)
Raminator and Rammunition are monster trucks that race on the Special Events, Monster Nationals, and Checkered Flag Promotions tours. They are primarily driven by Mark Hall and Geremie Dishman. The team is sponsored by Dodge...
, and Rammunition. In previous years, Bigfoot
Bigfoot (truck)
Bigfoot, introduced in 1979, is regarded as the original monster truck. Other trucks with the name "Bigfoot" have been introduced in the years since, and it remains the most well-known monster truck moniker in the United States. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc. is owned and operated by its creator, Bob Chandler.-...
also competed. Unlike its USHRA counterpart, the Monster Nationals series runs indoor arena shows during the winter season and outdoor fairground shows during the summer. Some monster trucks that are new to the Monster Nationals include Tailgator (Doug Noelke's newest creation), Holman's Beast and teammate truck Ironman, and more. Returning trucks to the circuit include War Wagon, formerly owned by Jeff Cook who sold it to Andy Hoffman, and Samson, who ran the outdoor series in 2003 and 2007. The Monster Nationals, along with intense monster truck racing, also features some extreme stunts and performances such as a jet-powered Jeep, a jet-powered recliner, FMX Freestyle, BMX Freestyle, and car-eating transformers.