In previous blog posts, we discussed the American icon known as the monster truck. Yes, this symbol has power, not just in its torque or the way it seamlessly crushes all around it, but the beating heart inside of it. We’re not talking about the motor, but the heart, the heart that we as fans… Read more »
The history of monster trucks is as storied as that of the country it was founded in, America. Monster trucks are as American as apple pie and baseball, and demonstrate the indomitable daredevil spirit that this country is known for. It’s almost as if monster trucks were on the Oregon Trail. Boy, is that quite… Read more »
There are all sorts of Guinness World records out there, many of which actually involve monster trucks. Some are more obvious, such as how fast a monster truck can go. Others are more subtle, such as the first-ever front flip in a monster truck. Last month, the latter was recently attempted and though it wasn’t… Read more »
At SCS Gearbox, we sell a variety of parts for monster trucks, and we are big fans of the vehicles in general. From largescale competitions to the countless monster truck derbies that take place around the country, there is so much to love about these trucks and the events they inspire. That’s why we’re here… Read more »
When your family has lived for an entire generation or more in the same city, and that city has a monster truck show every summer then chances are your family might have created a tradition around going to the show every summer. It’s a common idea, about the same as if a fair came every… Read more »
The summer season is upon us and what a better time than right now to start planning a summer vacation. Hitting the road is easy when you have a destination in mind. With so much to do and just a few months to get to it all, we’d like to suggest something fun for… Read more »
Monster Jam is a live event that sweeps across the country. The thousands of spectators can expect a night of entertainment watching the monster trucks race and crush their much smaller counterparts. This event is great for everyone. The thrill of hearing the roar of engines from the over-sized, spruced up trucks is a true… Read more »
The monster truck, which used to be found in only certain parts of the country, can now be seen everywhere. Typically they were constructed by marrying a pick-up truck style vehicle with huge tires and suspension. They are used in competitions and for entertainment, and stunts can include, jumping, donut, and car crushing. The more… Read more »
Monster truck shows are widely popular across the country. While the entertainment level is always taken up a notch for guest excitement, show coordinators first go the extra mile with safety. At a monster truck event, you can expect strict safety procedure is put in place so as not to disrupt the spectator’s ability to… Read more »
Who would have ever thought hooking things up to a tractor for it to pull would become such a rising form of entertainment? But the truth is that tractor pulling is a highly successful event with popularity across the country. This type of competition has quite a long history and many of the tractors that… Read more »
