Here is some information on Big Foot 1 and the site for more info: Vehicle = 1974 F-250 Pickup with 1979 body Engine = 640 c.i. Transmission = C-6 automatic Axles = 5 ton military with hardened axle shafts Shocks = 14 BIGFOOT Signature Series Shocks Tires = 66 x 43 x 25 Firestone Flotation Tires Fuel Type = Racing Fuels Height =10'6" Weight = 11,000 lbs * http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/bf1.html
On February 5, 1995, the series inaugural race, then know as the Craftsman Truck Series, was held at Phoenix International Raceway. The race was won by Mike Skinner.
I have a grave digger go kart for sale, It is in brand new condition! Maybe 2 tanks of gas through it. Allways kept inside. E mail me for pics jharley13@sbcglobal.net
monster trucks were invented in late 1970's by bob chandler and his monster truck Bigfoot were the first ones to use a monster truck
Now a days digger trucks are very common.It has now many improved version. The latest grave digger truck named monster grave digger was built not very ago.It may be five years ago.
Source:http://www.i80equipment.com/digger-trucks.shtml
In order to race in the Nascar Cup, Nationwide or Camping World Truck Series, a driver must be 18 years old.
Currently you're looking at around $180,000 to build one from scratch
Kirk Dabney, of Russellville Alabama a 23+ year veteran of monster trucks set the new world record at 84.92 MPH with Maximum OverKill even with the engine stumbling at the end of the quarter mile. It was in Louisiana on November 20, 2009
You can order them online here:
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Ricky Carmichael is currently sponsored by Monster Energyin the Nascar Camping World Truck Series.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Todd Bodine
On April 22, 2011, the Truck Series race in Nashville started at 8:00PM EST.