Dubbo set to explode
Wed, 01/09/2010 - 7:20amAfter a two and a half year absence a all new line up of the latest and greatest high flying Mean monsters are heading Back to the central NSW town of Dubbo for the Australia V USA Monster Slam War on wheels featuring the likes of Scooby, Raptors, Outback 3, Batman and the super popular rollover truck making its Central NSW debut Freak show. Also heading into town will be Rex the kid’s favourite rides truck in one of its last appearances before heading back to its Sydney base for a full body transition.
The intense driver rivalry between USA’s Salt Lake city star Kreg Christensen and Sunshine cost Driver Clive Featherby is set to thrill the crowd after the heated battle between the two at the last show in Lismore when Christensen Felt he was robbed by the crowd scoring system and negative comments made on the PA by Featherby afterwards. Kreg a fiercely competitive competitor will certainly thrill the expected capacity Dubbo showground Audience.
Gates open at 3 and action kicks off at the earlier time of 5pm, premium seating is available for a additional $10 per person or if not it is strongly suggested to bring along a blanket or deck chairs as seating is very limited at the showground venue however don’t let this daunt you from what will be the event of the DECADE in Dubbo so be early and don’t miss the greatest show on Wheels.
Pre sale tickets are on sale now from Autobarn Dubbo.
Debut as driver for Paul Shafer Motor Sports
Tue, 10/08/2010 - 6:41pmTonight at Lake County Fairgrounds at Crown Point, Indiana. Clive was driving Paul's own hemi powered Monster Patrol. In reality Clive's racing debut never got past the parade lap and the start line before a fuel pump seized in the motor (or at least this is what they thought). Bruce Hainey, driving Bad News Travels Fast, went on to win Racing in front of a capacity crowd in the small Fairground venue.
In Freestyle it was hoped that all was fixed in the immaculately prepared Monster Patrol, but as Clive hit the first set of Cars the motor died once again through fuel starvation and Clives night was over. A great Freestyle Run from Bruce saw him take out the double from captain USA and third placed west coast chopper truck Cadaver. Clive was bitterly disappointed and is now trying to secure a run for next weekend for the new Dan Patrick truck sitting at Dans place ready to ship to Australia. Clive also confirmed he is definately going to have Dan build him yet another truck that he leaves just in the USA that he can come over to the states and drive a few times a year probably sometimes with a thunda body on and others may talk with Paul and run a Monster Patrol body.
Lismore 24th July 2010 A change of the guard
Wed, 28/07/2010 - 6:23pmThe show at Lismore will go down in history as an end of an era for Monster Trucks in Australia. This show was the last show for Extreme Monster Trucks Australia, with Clive Featherby as owner of the company. The trucks and equipment have now been officially handed over to new owners EMT Events from Sydney. Not only was it Clive’s last show but it was also the Monsters Tour of Destruction name and concept’s last show. EMT Events team are now looking for a new name a new look and new format. Next season Hayden McLeary, USA’s Kreg Christensen, Darrel McLeary will be the headline drivers for the all new show.
A record crowd was in attendance for the winter time show that started at the earlier time because of the cold weather and was appreciated by most, with gates opening at 2.30pm. The usual pit party kicked off the event at 3pm and many of the spectators taking the time to check out the 6 monster trucks, Batman, Scooby Doo, Avenger, Raptors Rampage, Freakshow and the original Outback Thunda. REX the Ride also made its first NSW appearance.
Sky wheelie was the first event with all trucks performing well. Clive and Kreg shared the driving for most of the trucks, with 15 year old Hayden McLeary steering Avenger, which seemed to suite the teenager, with him matching the efforts of the seasoned drivers. 1st was Thunda 2nd Scooby 3rd raptors
Freakshow came out for its hello performance with an impressive wheelie resting upon the wheelie bar and the tires, Kreg having to reverse to get the truck back down again.
The usual side acts, mini bikes, crazy car drop, freestyle MX and demolition derby filled the show.
Freestyle lasting 80 seconds for each truck was next up. Kreg came out with some nice air with Batman.
Scooby Doo with Clive behind the wheel looked to be on a mission and using all the car stacks with cross threads and good air.
Avenger again with Hayden driving showed the skill of the more experienced drivers, clearing the whole car stack on one occasion.
Raptors Rampage next out, Kreg again getting some good air from the car stacks.
Outback Thunda, having been rested for a few months, came out and showed that the truck still has what it takes to match it with the newer trucks. Freestyle was a draw between Scooby and Avenger with Thunda and Raptors tying for the next spot.
Freakshow headed to the field after some more cars were added to one of the car stacks, making it a double stack. Kreg ran the truck around and lined up with the stack. The crowd was standing ready for the back flip attempt. With an even paced run up Kreg gunned the truck up the stack, getting the highest air of the night. The slick conditions of the grass at this time causing toe truck to loose traction on one side of the rear, causing the truck to cork screw landing the truck on its side on top of the stack, Kreg gassed it trying to bring the truck back onto its wheels, but it wasn’t to be. Although no heavy machinery was need to right the truck, the Extreme Team using man power to get it righted. Not to be put off Kreg refired the truck, lined up again for another attempt, again gassing the truck, getting huge air and corkscrewing due to the slick grass landing off the cars on its side. Rex came to the rescue pulling the truck back onto its wheels. Minor damage prevented another attempt.
4 out of the 6 trucks headed out for the train, staying in very close format for the three final jumps of the night.
