Not yet registered? Create a OverBlog!

Create my blog

All about: Bigfoot monster trucks

The origin of the Bigfoot monster trucks dates back to 1975, when an ex-construction worker, Bob Chandler began modifying his 1974 Ford F-250 4x4 pickup. Chandler was a keen off-roader and found that repair shops in the Midwest would often not stock the parts required to mend his frequently used truck. This article explains all about Bigfoot monster trucks.

In the beginning

As a solution to the above-mentioned problem, Chandler and two others set up a shop named Midwest Four Wheel Drive and Performance Center, which is still the Bigfoot Headquarters. The truck acted as a promotional tool for the store, with many accessories attached for the public to see. Fist modification The truck's first major modification took place when Chandler altered the steering mechanism, so that it could be steered on both axles. This idea was proposed by the US Army. This meant that steering was possible on the rear axle. The resulting vehicle was extremely innovative at that time and was dubbed the "4x4x4", a truck with four wheels, four wheel drives, along with four steering wheels. The truck began to make appearances at shows and tractor pulls in 1979 with Chandler using the newly-named "Bigfoot" to demonstrate the vehicle's abilities and also to draw attention to his shop. In 1981, the truck made its first movie appearance when it was used in the film "Take this Job and Shove It". In 1982, Chandler was persuaded by a promoter to use the 4x4 monster truck in a show, where cars would be crushed by the truck for the crowd's entertainment.

Results

Championships Bigfoot has been quite dominant in the world of monster truck racing from the outset. Bigfoot 8 became the World Monster Truck Champion in 1990. Bigfoot was entered as team in 1992, winning the Championship with Bigfoot first and Bigfoot 8 in second. Bigfoot 11, under the name Wildfoot, was victorious in 1993, making it three Championships in succession. Bigfoot 10 finished in second place. Again in 1994, Bigfoot was triumphant, taking the Championship. World record In 1999, Bigfoot set a new world record, recording the longest jump ever seen by a monster truck with a distance of 202 feet. A rule change was introduced in 1995, meaning that the Bigfoot could only enter two teams in the Championship. The trucks finished in first and third. The Bigfoot legacy continues to the present day as the Bigfoot team and trucks continue to dominate monster truck racing.

Same category articles Cars

Where to find a Honda Del Sol for sale

Where to find a honda del sol for sale

Are you interested in buying a honda civic crx del sol? are you wondering where you can find the ideal one? in that case, you don’t have to spend your time visiting honda dealers and browsing through hundreds of magazines and websites. just read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you need to know about buying a honda del sol.
A guide to choosing learner driver insurance

A guide to choosing learner driver insurance

Learners driving insurance are quite hard to get because of its expensive nature. this is because a number of learners are simply “learners” and have not driven a car before, thereby making them a road risk. as a result, the majority of insurance firms are never willing to reduce premiums for new drivers or even provide them with better premiums. this is the case among most insurance companies although there are some firms that will subsidise the rate should you meet certain criteria. this article provides a guide to choosing learner driver insurance.
A guide to buying VW used cars

A guide to buying vw used cars

Are you thinking of buying a vw? are you wondering where you can find the ideal vw? in that case, you don’t have to spend your valuable free time searching, visiting vw showrooms, and browsing through hundreds of magazines and websites. just read the following article and find out all that you need to know about buying vw used cars.
Where to buy a used Honda car

Where to buy a used honda car

Are you thinking of buying a used honda car? are you wondering where you can find the ideal one? in this case, you don’t have to spend your time visiting honda showrooms and browsing through hundreds of magazines and websites. read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you should know about buying a used honda car in uk.