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From: jhawkin@visuallink.com (Jeff Hawkins)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.macho-trucks,alt.answers,news.answers
Subject: The Monster Truck FAQ
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Summary: This FAQ attempts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the sport of Monster Truck Racing, The Vehicles, and pointers for more info.
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Last-modified: 1997/09/09
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Maintainer: Jeff Hawkins <jhawkin@visuallink.com>
Copyright: (C) 1997 J. A. Hawkins
Recent Changes To This Document
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09/09/97 Version 1.05 Audio Month I guess! 8-) I found some `good' info
about audio equipment so I checked what I could and inserted
in the suppliers area! I also added some reading list info into
a new section! This is mostly for the promoters/performers but
you fans might find it interesting background info too! I think
all the truck URLs should be right as of today! Still need more
URLs! Changes noted with a `%' sign! There is some info about
internet Services for Monster Truck Professionals!
08/19/97 We won a award! Along with many other sites! I included a special
Section Excerpt from Truckzone Press as an announcement at the end
of this section!
O8/10/97 Version 1.04 Changes Marked with a `#'! Added a reference for
our first freelance motorsport announcer! This will probably
become a section on its own! Someone asked about how they teams
cut tires so I added that info! Mike West's Outlaw Super Trucks
appeared with us at three shows this week so I added contact info!
07/06/97 Changes this month marked with a `*'. Just added some info
about Dan Patrick and some odds and ends.
06/10/97 Found Grave Digger's New URL. And updated same! Changed URL for
The Virginia Giant.
05/31/97 Received a MTRA rule book and Newsletter, made some changes to
reflect information found there. I added a lot of truck names,
need URL's for them!
04/26/97 fixed a few errors found in the htmlized version
04/13/97 just a little more info and final proof reading
04/06/97 A little added polish
03/02/97 The crude beginnings
--------------- Begin Special Notice ---------------------------------
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 23:21:20 -0400
Subject: Truckzone Press, August 18/19, 1997
Message-ID: <19970819.232127.4470.5.truckzone@juno.com>
X-Mailer: Juno 1.38
From: truckzone@juno.com (Monster Trucks)
------------------------------------
TRUCKZONE PRESS
-----------------------------------
Volume 1, Issue 9
ULTIMATE SITE CHALLENGE AWARD WINNERS!!!!!!!!!
The Awards Banquet was held this past Sunday, August 17, 1997 in our live
chat room. Witnessed by almost all competitors, the awards were
presented to the recipients who earned them most. Rest assured that you
have seen new monster truck material on the Internet and will continue to
do so as the next competition arrives in the Summer of '98.
And now...........the winners!!
BEST SELF-PROMOTION - Ground Pounder Home Page
BEST SPONSOR PROMOTION - Sudden Impact Home Page
OUTSTANDING TRUCK PAGE (1) - Andrew Fielder's King Krunch Page
OUTSTANDING TRUCK PAGE (2) - Ground Pounder, Up, Close, & Personal
OUTSTANDING FEATURE SECTION (1) - Andrew Fielder's Truck Fest Coverage
OUTSTANDING FEATURE SECTION (2) - Monster Truck FAQ
OUTSTANDING FEATURE SECTION (3) - American M/T Thunder Tour of Europe
Page
BEST OVERALL WEB DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - Dane's M/T Madness
BEST WRITING/JOURNALISM - Monster Truck FAQ
BEST OVERALL PHOTOGRAPHY - Monster Truck Emporium
3rd PLACE OVERALL - Sudden Impact Home Page
2nd PLACE OVERALL - Dane's M/T Madness & Ground Pounder (TIE!)
1st PLACE OVERALL - Andrew Fielder's M/T Home Page & Monster Truck
Emporium
*****BEST OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION - Ground Pounder, Up, Close &
Personal***
-------------------- End Special Notice ------------------------------
See also the Subscription Info for Truckzone Press!
A Free mailing List (in the mailing list FAQ) section!
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Disclaimer
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The author makes no claims as to fitness for any purpose or absence of
any errors, and offers no warranty. Read at your own risk.
jhawkin@visuallink.com (Jeff Hawkins)
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| The Monster Truck FAQ |
---------------------------
Table of Contents
I. GENERAL and INTRO
II. Frequently Asked Questions
III. Reading List
IV. Promoters list
V. Suppliers list
VI. The Trucks
VII. Major WEB SITES
If you own a Monster Truck, Promote shows or are a supplier of parts I
will be glad to list your company name here as space allows.
If you have a WEB Page with Monster Truck Info I'll check it and add a
pointer to it after deciding where it should go. If your page answers
a specific question, write the question out and send it to me with
your URL as a answer. You may include a short textual answer also.
BTW, if you have a Monster Truck or Pulling Truck/Tractor I can create
a WEB Page for you. I will also locate servers to host your page, setup
E-mail systems for you and can even handle your day-to-day mail referring
all important E-mail on for action. Mail can be received while home, in
shop or on the road. Low Fees and solutions that fit your circumstances.
I. GENERAL and INTRO
---------------------
--------------------------
Finding the Latest Version
--------------------------
The latest version of this FAQ will be sent once a month to the
relevant usenet groups.
You can also get the file by anonymous FTP at one of these sites:
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/autos/sport/monster-trucks
ftp://ftp.faqs.org/faqs/autos/sport/monster-trucks
Request this FAQ via e-mail by sending a message to:
mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu
Enter only the line below in body of message.
send usenet/news.answers/autos/sport/monster-trucks
A HTMLized version is available at:
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/autos/sport/monster-trucks
Before You Write...
-------------------
Please make sure you have read the latest version of this FAQ (because
it's faster) before writing to the FAQ author with questions. If your
question isn't answered here or you just don't understand then ASK.
Other Translations of This Document
-----------------------------------
The list below shows the status of the translation work that has been
done or is in progress.
ENGLISH: this version
Please contact the author if you would like to assist in the translation
of this document into another language.
Acknowledgements
----------------
Thanks to the many people who have `bent my ear' asking questions at
various motorsport events. Your questions make up the bulk of this FAQ!
Special Thanks to Penny Chandler of BIGFOOT (R) 4X4, Inc. for allowing
me to use material from The BIGFOOT4X4 WEB page and the many helpful
suggestions.
http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
BIGFOOT (R) is a Registered Trade Mark of Bigfoot 4x4, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri USA
Thanks to Andrew Palochko of `The World of Monster Trucks' for the added
info and for checking over some of my facts.
http://www.truckzone.com
* SAMSON (R) is a Registered Trade Mark of Patrick Enterprises, Inc.
* Laurelville, Ohio USA
John Seasock (Sudden Impact M/T) pointed out I forgot the main question,
"How do ya' get in them things?" Thanks John!
* If you find this document useful, please let your friends know and tell
* everybody "I read it in the Monster Truck Frequently Asked Questions"!
II. Frequently Asked Questions
------------------------------
Q. What is a Monster Truck?
------------------------
A. For the purposes of this FAQ we'll call a Monster Truck a highly
modified four wheel drive vehicle. The most distinguishing
characteristic is the extreme oversize tires.
Most monster trucks are speed and handling enhanced in order to
race similar trucks over obstacle courses usually set up with cars
to run over (crush), dirt ramps to jump, possibly a little water
puddle, and a drag racing style timing system.
Q. What is the MTRA?
-----------------
A. The MTRA or Monster Truck Racing Association is the organization
of Monster Truck owners, drivers, sponsors, promoters, officials
and Fans. This group exists to promote the sport and to provide
safety guidelines for conducting events.
MTRA
6311 N. Lindbergh
Hazelwood, Mo. 63042
Q. Why would someone build a Monster Truck?
----------------------------------------
A. It's a business! Maybe the owner/driver started to build a truck
because the sport seems exciting. Or maybe they own a 4 wheel
drive or performance shop and realize the advertising potential.
The costs involved are just too high for most individuals without
a sponsor or a business purpose.
Q. How many Monster Trucks are there?
----------------------------------
A. There are currently 14 trucks in the BIGFOOT fleet alone. You can
see a list of these trucks along with their specifications in the
Team BIGFOOT Section of the Bigfoot home page:
http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
Around the world there are over 500 monster trucks, only 100 or so
of which are full blown racing trucks. Others are exhibition, car
crushers, ride trucks, or promotions vehicles. This includes the
majority in the US. There are several in Canada, England,
Australia, and New Zealand.
Q. How big are those tires?
------------------------
A. 66 inches tall by 43 inches wide with about 10 psi of air. They
weigh about 900 lbs. with rims and (sometimes) tubes. Most of
these tires are run tubeless unless a puncture or other problems
forces a tube be installed.
Q. Where does BIGFOOT get their tires?
-----------------------------------
A. FIRESTONE makes a 66X43X25 Flotation Tire.
http://www.firestone.com
Goodyear is another manufacturer of these tires!
http://www.goodyear.com
# Q. About those tires, I noticed some have the treads cut! How do they
# cut those treads?
# -----------------
# A. Most of the crews have found a `Ginsu' knife blade mounted in a
# `Sawzall' cuts the fastest and easiest. It's still a lot of work!
% Q. How big are those engines?
--------------------------
% A. The engine in a MTRA certified truck must be no larger than 575 cubic
% inches! This refers to the bore or barrel size x the stroke or travel
% length!
% The actual engine displacement calculation formula is:
% Bore in inches (Cylinder Diameter)
% Bore Again
% X Stroke in inches
% --------
% result
% X 0.7854 (Factor to account for the cylindrical shape)
% --------
% result
% X number of cylinders
% --------
% result Engine displacement in cubic Inches
Q. How fast can a Monster Truck go?
--------------------------------
A. BIGFOOT has been driven at over 80 miles per hour. On the quickest
courses, drivers usually can get the truck up to 65-70 mph in a
300-foot span. Typically indoors, drivers max out at 25-30 mph.
Q. How heavy are most Monster Trucks?
----------------------------------
A. Somewhere in the range of 10,000 lbs. For Racing, the bare minimum
is 10,000 lbs, and most trucks will come across the scales at just
about that weight.
Older trucks from the early 80's weighed nearly 20,000 lbs. and
added weight simply because they would look better crushing cars.
However as time evolved and monster truck racing was introduced,
most started using aluminum to replace steel, tubular chassis and
fiberglass bodies to reduce the weight.
% There is a proposal to reduce this minimum weight to 9,500 lbs.
% in 1998!
Q. Who makes these fancy shocks?
-----------------------------
A. One company is Kuster out of California. Also, Knight Stalker's
Steve Combs has built many shocks for the high tech trucks, such
as Carolina Crusher and Grave Digger.
Q. Who makes those four link frames?
---------------------------------
A. Dan Patrick, of Patrick Racing Enterprises, Inc., specializes in
Monster Truck frames and chassis components. Patrick, who also
owns the SAMSON Monster Truck, was instrumental in designing and
building the first ever tubular chassis on Bigfoot 8 back in 1989.
http://www.trader.com/monster/trucks/samson.htm
At a recent event I attended, every truck there but one sported a
Dan Patrick frame. One of the trucks was completely built by Dan
for a owner/driver client.
Q. How do they move a Monster Truck from one place to another?
-----------------------------------------------------------
A. Most often these are hauled in a semi-trailer with all the tools
and spare parts needed to move and repair the Monster Truck. On a
real short run the truck may be `Wide Loaded' on a flat bed trailer.
Q. How do they get a Monster Truck into the semi-trailer?
------------------------------------------------------
A. The crew members remove the big tires and install small tires that
will clear the sides of the enclosed trailers and reduce the
height of the truck to where it will clear the ceiling during
loading and transportation.
Q. HOW DO YOU GET IN THEM THINGS?
------------------------------
A. In most of the new fiberglass body trucks, there is a hatch in the
floor for the drivers to climb up through.
On a older truck, the driver would open the door, grab hold of the
seat and door, push off the front tire and pull himself into the
truck. The hatch is definitely easier.
Q. How does the driver steer the rear wheels? Are they hooked to the
steering wheel also?
--------------------
A. No, the rear wheels are not hooked to the steering wheel. On most
Monster Trucks there is a toggle switch mounted where the driver
can operate it with his free hand. The center is off and moving
the toggle in either direction cause the rear wheels to steer more
left or right.
Many of these steering systems also have a second switch to select
a automatic centering capability. When the driver removes pressure
on the steering toggle the wheels will return to a centered
(straight ahead) position.
Finally, when racing most drivers mechanically lock the rear
steering at center position by bolting on a locking bar or
aligning a hole in a locking tab on the steering tie rod with a
corresponding hole on the rear housing.
Q. What kind of fuel do they run in a Monster Truck? Do they run
Nitrous Oxide, too?
--------------------
A. Racing Alcohol is the fuel of choice for most monster trucks. It
runs cooler while producing more horsepower. Nitrous oxide is NOT
allowed by the Monster Truck Racing Association and a monster
truck won't pass Tech. Inspection and will not be certified to
race with an engine injected on it.
Most of these trucks use a little gasoline to start the engine,
either squirting it in by hand through the Blower air intake or
using a auxiliary fuel pump to inject a small amount to the intake
area.
Q. How can I get a ride in a Monster Truck?
----------------------------------------
A. The Virginia Giant, Bigfoot 4x4, and Grave Digger all have trucks
that have been converted to multi-passenger ride trucks. BIGFOOT #2
has a BIGFOOT Body while BIGFOOT #3 appears as the SNAKEBITE! The
Grave Digger Ride-on is a old Ambulance body!
Other monster trucks which have sister ride trucks include
Excaliber, Pure Pride, Eradicator, Shake-A-Paw, and Small Change.
You can take a ride in one of these enormous trucks at various
events like Street Machine Nationals, Fairs, and of course Monster
Truck Races. Performance Motorsports almost always brings the
Virginia Giant to their shows. There is usually a small charge per
person to ride (or is included as part of general admission).
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To see if a "SAFARIFOOT" Truck (Bigfoot or Snakebite) will be in
your area, check out the Appearance Schedule in the Tire Tracks
section of:
http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Grave Digger Ride Truck has its own race course located at
Grave Digger headquarters. Beginning after April 1 of each year,
the Ride Truck is available for rides from dawn till dusk. The
last price I heard was $5.00 per person. Call ahead to be sure.
The Grave Digger Ride Truck can be reserved for birthday parties,
graduations, weddings - you name the celebration, and Grave Digger
will make it a "Monster of a good time!" All reservations are
subject to prior approval, and must be made at least one week in
advance for birthdays, and two weeks in advance for other events.
http://www.webcom.com/shownet/gravedig/ride.html
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Q. What is the killer box?
-----------------------
A. Let's call these by their official name, "Remote Ignition Interrupter"
or `RII'. This is a specialized radio receiver mounted in the truck
and a hand held transmitter tuned to the frequency of the RII. The
transmitter looks like any other `Walkie Talkie' but has the ability
to signal the Receiver with a special code!
The Remote Ignition Interrupter can be used to `interrupt' the
ignition by radio should the truck veer off the track and/or the
driver become incapacitated.
This `RII' attempts to shut off the engine but it doesn't stop or
"brake the truck".
Q. What are the lights in the Windshield for?
------------------------------------------
A. There are two or three lights mounted in the windshield of most
monster Trucks. One tells the track crew and starters when the
engine is actually running. The other two lights tell the track
official(s) who run the Remote Ignition Interrupters which side
the driver has chosen to run his `RII' receiver box on.
You will see a 2" X 2" sticker in the windshield with a number on
it from 1 to 10. This number is the radio channel number. A letter
also may indicate right or left for use during single performances.
Q. What do they do at the drivers meetings?
----------------------------------------
A. Usually, there is a drivers meeting before the show, to discuss
the format of the show, any safety issues, and who gives the
signals to move a truck and when. So everybody involved with the
the show knows what is supposed to happen and when.
Q. I know the drivers wear seat belts, helmets and special suits. Can
you elaborate a little on what they have in the truck?
------------------------------------------------------
A. The drivers wear fire resistant suits, gloves, a helmet liner and
shoes. They are held into the seat by a standard 5 way racing harness.
The helmets are racing quality Snell Foundation approved (Minimum
rating is Snell 90). Most drivers also wear Helmet Restraints (Straps
running from underarm to clips on sides of helmet!
Drivers must wear a neck collar and some drivers wear a `kidney belt'
to help absorb the impact compression forces on the spine and neck.
All MTRA certified race trucks must be equipped with a approved
onboard fire retardant system. The vehicle must also have a Halon
or ABC type 2-1/2 lb. (min.) fire extinguisher within the driver's
reach!
Q. How much does a Monster Truck cost?
-----------------------------------
A. Roughly, around $100,000 (not including the engine)! A engine can
cost $40,000 by itself. After that, you have to figure in how much
it costs to maintain the truck throughout the year. The cost of a
vehicle to move the Monster Truck is also a great initial expense.
Q. How long does it take to build a Monster truck?
-----------------------------------------------
A. It can take anywhere from 3 months to a year to build a monster
truck. This varies depending on how much time is put into detail
work and how many people are working on the project.
Q. When will BIGFOOT be appearing in my town?
------------------------------------------
A. For a listing of the most up-to-date BIGFOOT events, check out the
Appearance Schedule in the Tire Tracks section at The BIGFOOT WEB
PAGE:
http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
This schedule is updated every week & has at least one month's
worth of information so that you only get the most accurate
information available. Along with the schedule, you can view
information about the event & get the telephone number of the
promoter putting on the event.
Q. How can I get the autograph of my favorite BIGFOOT driver?
----------------------------------------------------------
A. There are a few different ways to accomplish this. One way is to
attend an event. A lot of times, there is a pit party before the
races where you can meet the drivers & get their autographs. There
is also a autograph table at many events either during intermission
or immediately after the event.
Q. How can I get a Tee-Shirt of my favorite truck(s)?
--------------------------------------------------
A. Check some of the Web pages! Sometimes you can use a Credit Card
over the Web but you might want to fax the card number or use the
telephone instead!
You may order a BIGFOOT picture or t-shirt from the BIGFOOT online
catalog found in the Merchandise section of The Bigfoot WEB Page.
If you want your item autographed, just request that the driver of
your choice sign the item, when placing the order.
http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/merch.htm
Grave Digger has a excellent selection of merchandise. Shirts,
shoestrings, jewelry, and hats. They even have a deck of playing
cards last time I looked.
http://www.webcom.com/shownet/gravedig/order1.htm
Most of the shows have a concession area, and sell all kinds of
mementoes including apparel items. And most trucks have a home
shop and are receptive to fan requests.
Q. Where can I find a large group of pictures and Info in one place on
the Internet?
-------------
A. Try this site. The World's Largest Monster Truck Home Page
http://www.designcraft.com/monster/trucks
Q. Isn't there a computer game? Know any Urls?
-------------------------------------------
A. Check out "Monster Truck Madness" then you can be the driver of
your favorite Monster Truck!
http://www.windows.com/games/monster/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/games/monster/downloads.htm
I haven't tried this out but there is some kind of online game
(over the internet) called `the zone' or something like that. You
* need a Active X enhanced browser like MSIE 2.0 and Windows 95, or
Windows NT!
http://beta.zone.com
And the games home page will even let you download MSIE.
Q. How do I become a BIGFOOT Driver?
---------------------------------
A. To become a BIGFOOT Driver, you must be 25 years of age & have a
current CDL (commercial drivers license). You need to be in good
physical shape, have knowledge of mechanics, electrical & metal
fabrication before you are even considered for the crew. If you
make the crew, you would most likely serve 2 years apprenticeship
to learn to drive.
Q. I need to find out exactly how to get to a show! How can I get a
% Map or directions?
------------------
A. Ask the promoter or venue first! If you have or can get the Street
% Address (with number) try Yahoo:
% http://www.yahoo.com
% Navigate to the maps section and fill in the form to search for a
% Map, expand the map if needed and print it out if your printer allows
% that (most do now-a-days)!
Q. Is there a mailing list?
------------------------
A. Yes, TRUCKZONE PRESS!
% To subscribe send a e-mail to:
% truckzone@juno.com
% In the message body enter the command:
% "subscribe truckzone" followed by your e-mail address.
% Also, if you browse the Truckzone Web pages and other Monster Truck
% related pages, see if they send E-mail notification on page updates!
% This may alert you to late breaking news!
% I also run a low volume list from here (Monster Highway BBS) and I'll
% be glad to put your name on it. My list is mostly late breaking news
% and info I think the Monster Truck (Insiders) community should have!
% To post something to it send the message to:
% jhawkin@Hotmail.com
% To subscribe to the list use the same address but use the Subject:
% Subscribe your.email.address@your.ISP.TLD
% P.S.: If you want to start a mailing list, do let me know! If I can
% help you accomplish this, just ask!
Q. How do I `grep' a usenet group?
-------------------------------
A. Wrong FAQ, buddy! But if you want to mail out adverts to `qualified'
% leads, then check out the FAQ about advertising on Usenet!
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/usenet/advertising/howto/part1
% Also if you participate actively in a Usenet Newsgroup, the people
% there may be very interested in a `venture' or a product/service you
% offer. In most business circles it's called networking, right!
Q. How can I find a drivers E-mail address?
----------------------------------------
A. Try the associated Web Pages! Ask others! Check four11.com!
% http://www.Four11.com
% There is also a FAQ that might help! No, I'm not going to give e-mail
% addresses out!
Q. How can our drivers publish a E-mail address, without clogging their
% personal Internet accounts?
---------------------------
A. Rocketmail, Hotmail, Juno, Netaddress, and Cybermail all offer free
% or cheap E-mail addresses! If you have a Web Page, your ISP can often
% give you more addresses on a server and `MX' the addresses to your
% Domain Name or Machine Name at Domain Name! Cybermail and others will
% even forward the mail to another account if needed!
Q. How can our drivers get Internet E-mail while on the road?
----------------------------------------------------------
A. A client package like Net-Tamer can be run on a cheap computer and
% call the home base ISP long distance, grab the mail, and log off in
% a couple minutes. Usually under three! Some ISPs have local numbers
% in the larger cities nationwide also.
% These packages read and answer E-mail offline and can be setup with
% Fax software and modems to send/receive faxes in the field also!
http://people.delphi.com/davidcolston
III. Reading List
------------------
% This whole section is new as of Aug. 31 1997! I'll add to it as I
% go but would love to hear your suggestions!
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10 Copyright myths FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/law/copyright/myths/part1
Discusses some common mis-conceptions about copyright matters!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Recreation Pyrotechnics FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/pyrotechnics-faq
I include this FAQ here because of the safety information contained
but I DO NOT encourage experimentation with Pyrotechnics!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Stagecraft FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/theatre/stagecraft/faq
A lot of simple special effects info and pointers to other documents
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Usenet Advertising howto FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/usenet/advertising/howto/part1
Some of you will want to advertise over Usenet in some manner from
time to time! Here is a great reference about doing it right while
NOT alienating the very people you want to reach!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Emily Post news
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/usenet/emily_postnews/part1
A `Tongue in Cheek' look at Usenet mis-behavior I feel is a
excellent companion to the Usenet Advertising FAQ!
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Joel Furr FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/joel_furr/faq
This FAQ is about Joel Furr and is included here because Joel seems
to represent the zany side of Internet life (IMHO)! He also writes
a lot of the more enlightened FAQ info and contributes to all of
Usenet and the internet!
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The Net-Tamer FAQ
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/off-line-readers/net-tamer
This is my (Jeff Hawkins) first FAQ and covers the DOS based Internet
client software called Net-Tamer! Net-Tamer can be run on a cheap
laptop, portable computer, or most any PC to handle Internet duties
while on the road or at home! Makes a excellent mail client for the
crews transporter PC and will grab e-mail for offline reading then
log off to save long distance charges!
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IV. Promoters list
--------------------
Pace Motorsports
http://www.ushra.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Performance Motorsports Inc.
121 Mercedes Ct.
# Winchester, Va. 22603
# Voice: (540)-662-5202 Fax: (540)-662-4332
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Special Events, Inc.
804 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN. 46204-1196
Voice: (317)-236-6522 Fax: (317)-236-6519
THE PROMOTION COMPANY / SPECIAL EVENTS
Specializes in "automotive events that are fun for the whole
family". Automotive and truck events like the 4-Wheel Jamboree
Nationals and the Street Machine Nationals! Also country concerts
and a circus!
http://www.familyevents.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
USA Motorsports
Voice: (913)-384-8930
http://www.usakidsclub.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
VI. Suppliers list
-------------------
Videos
Diamond P http://www.truckworld.com/DIAMONDP
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Games
Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/games/monster/downloads.htm
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Frames and Running Gear
Patrick Enterprises Inc.
28358 Tarlton-Adelphi Rd.
Laurelville, Ohio 43135
Voice: (614)-477-1006 Fax: (614)-332-1157
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Remote Ignition Interrupter
Audiax (216)-392-6800
Total Communication (314)-432-2552
Birch Communication (609)-625-3481
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Tachometers, Meters and Gauges
Autometer
www.autometer.com
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Fiberglass Bodies and Body Parts
GTS
www.gtsfiberglass.com
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Internet Web Page Hosting and E-mail services
Cybermail.net http://www.cybermail.net
jack@cybermail.net
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Internet Web Page Creation and E-mail services
Jeff Hawkins http://www.cybermail.net/~jhawkin
jhawkin@cybermail.net
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Net-Tamer - "Internet in a Thimble"
Integrated Internet Software for Small Laptops upto full Pc systems
David Colston http://people.delphi.com/davidcolston
nettamer@cei.net
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# Freelance Motorsports Announcers
# Ken Dickinson
# Lyndhurst, Va. 22952
# Voice: (540)-943-2104 Fax: (540)-943-8308
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# Outlaw Super Trucks
# Wild West Racing (owner Mike West)
# 22679 Alden Ave.
# Alliance, Ohio 44601
# Voice: (330)-821-3084
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% Robosaurus
% Monster Robots, Inc.
% 72 Jamestown Beach Lane
% Sequim, Wa. 98382
% http://www.coolbiz.com/robo/robo_new.htm
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% Used Audio Equipment, speaker reconing, warranty repairs
% Daddy's Junky Music Stores
% E-Mail: usedbymail@aol.com
% 4 Raymond Avenue
% Salem, New Hampshire 03079
% Voice: (603) 894-6492
Reported to be the World's largest dealer in used musical instruments
with over 7000 items in stock. Monthly catalog available.
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% Microphones
% Electro-Voice
% 600 Cecil St.
% Buchanan, MI 49107
% Voice: (616) 695-6831 Fax: (616) 695-1304
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% Amplifiers, speakers
% JBL Professional
% 8500 Balboa Boulevard
% Northridge, California 91329
% Voice: (818) 893-8411 Fax: (818) 893-3639
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% Amplifiers, speakers
% Peavey Electronics Corp.
% 711 A Street
% Meridian, Mississippi 39301
% Voice: (601) 483-5365 Fax: (601) 484-4278
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% Padded and unpadded heavy Cordura equipment covers
% Tuki Covers
% P.O. Box 2545
% Summerville, South Carolina 29484
% Voice: (800) 344-8854
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% Discount items for retail, promotion and/or Give-away
% Oriental Trading Co.
% P.O. Box 2308
% Omaha, Nebraska 68103-2308
% http://www.oriental.com
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V. The Trucks
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Please note! I want to change this section to list trucks by three or
four geographic areas! If you have area Info or want to change or update
a link here please write to me.
I also want to list MTRA Member trucks first, what do you think?
East Coast Area:
Carolina Crusher http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/crusher.htm
Grave Digger http://www.webcom.com/shownet/gravedig
Virginia Giant http://giant.home.ml.org
* West Virginia Mountaineer
Thunder Dog
Boogey Van http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/boogey.htm
UFO http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/ufotech.htm
Virginia Beast http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/vabeast.htm
Sudden Impact http://www.suddenimpact.com
Samson http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/samson.htm
Black Stallion 2000
http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/stallion.htm
Liquidator http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/liquid.htm
Mid West Region:
Bigfoot http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
Bearfoot http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/bearfoot.htm
Snake Bite http://www.bigfoot4x4.com
Unknown or unsorted Yet:
Taurus http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/taurus.htm
Devil's Dodge http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/ddodge.htm
Equalizer http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/equalize.htm
Predator http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/pred.htm
Executioner http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/execute.htm
Monster Patrol http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/monstpat.htm
Dragon Slayer http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/dslayer.htm
Four Wheel Crazy http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/4whcraz.htm
First Blood http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/first.htm
Heartbeat http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/hartbeat.htm
Heartland Express http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/hartland.htm
Mopar Magic http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/mopar.htm
Kimosabe http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/kimotech.htm
Overkill http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/overkill.htm
Playin' for Keeps http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/playkeep.htm
Rocky Mountain Thunder
http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/rockymtn.htm
Whiskey Business http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/whiskey.htm
Wildfire http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/wildfire.htm
Wild Hair http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/wildhair.htm
Spellbound http://www.icontech.com/spellbound
Gunslinger
Towasaurus Wrex
Little Tiger
Phantom Krusher
Woman Warrior
Hercules
Goliath
Excaliber
Dueces Wild
Misbehavin'
Cyclops
Wild Thing
Nitemare
Obsession
Rap Attack
Blown Thunder
Airborne Ranger
American Guardian
American Made 1
AM/PM Boss
AM/PM Rocket
Big Dare
Blown Thunder
Blue Max
Bustin' Loose
California Kid Crusher
Clydesdale
Cyborg
Danger Zone
Dangerous Toy
Deep Fear
Dirty Dancing
Ecology Eliminator
Equalizer
Executioner
Flyin' High
Ground Pounder
Gun Slinger
Hercules
High Anxiety
High Voltage
Hot Stuff
Invader
King Krunch
Little Tiger
Maniac
Mistress
Monster Mash
Monster Patrol
Mopar Magic
Muscle Beach
Orange Krate
Outlaw
Overkill
Pirate Pete
Predator
Reptoid
Roboshark
Rocky Mountain Thunder
Savage Beast
Shocker
Shotgun
Shredder
Skoal Bandit
Smoke Craft Jerky Maker
Super Bus
Survivor
Taurus
Terminator
Thrasher
Trouble Maker
Under Pressure
Undertaker
Unnamed & Untamed
Valvoline Racer
Warrior
War Wagon
Wild Foot
Wild Thang http://www.truckzone.com/trucks/thang.htm
Wild Thing
Wildfire
Witch Doctor
VII. MAJOR WEB SITES
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Motorsports Photography Unlimited
The World's Largest Monster Truck Home Page
http://www.designcraft.com/monster/trucks
# The World of Monster Trucks
# http://www.truckzone.com
# Mother-in-Laws Garage
# http://www.milgarage.com
CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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For FAQ related Questions or help:
Jeff Hawkins
jhawkin@visuallink.com ---------- Middletown, Va. U.S.A.
Internet solutions for The Monster Truck Racing Industry