After millicans death, alx danielsson drives the truck during one event as a fillin driver. In 2015, two blue thunder drivers, former driver tony farrell and driver dalton millican tragically pass away. First female canadian monster truck driver has need for speed. Shop parts for your blue thunder monster truck with our easytouse diagrams, manuals, and parts lists. Pictures of remarkable cars, trucks and motorcycles from car shows, car museums and classic car auctions across the u. Former monster truck driver, indiana native killed in tennessee by. As an old school monster truck driver, gary has competed against many other big names from the past and played a big role in the development of the monster truck industry during its early days. Even though the machines are big and loud and the stunts they do can amaze, there have been very few problems with fan injuries or deaths at monster jam shows. Hot wheels monster truck lot fire starter blue thunder mega. Farrell from an suv accident at a concert and millican from a motorcycle accident. My 6yeard old loves this monster truck and uses it all the time. Wate a man was arrested saturday night after he allegedly rammed people with his car as he drove through a concert crowd in scott county, killing former monster truck.
In july, weenk announced he was moving to the blue thunder truck, and the team has not yet announced formal plans for the future of iron outlaw. Let your kids use colors like red, black or green to color it. Monster jams dalton millican, son of nhra racer, killed in. Monster jams dalton millican, son of nhra racer, killed in bike crash. The truck did not compete in 2012 when todd leduc moved to metal mulisha after driving blue thunder in 2011.
Monster truck blue thunder pictures remarkable cars. I did not know tony farrell had been killed,until i read some of the contents,wow. Dennis anderson born october 24, 1960 is an american former professional monster truck driver. Blue thunder is a monster truck owned by feld entertainment, currently driven by matt cody in the monster jam triple threat series.
Each monster jam truck includes a driver molded to the drivers seat plus an exclusive. Buy monster jam, official blue thunder monster truck, diecast vehicle, 1. Named after its female driver, who goes by madusa, this monster truck is adorned in pink with white writing. Blue thunder has competed regularly at the monster jam world finals including an appearance in the racing finals in. Tony farrell, the driver of blue ribbon bandit, wild thang, blue thunder, sting, and grave digger.
He will be remembered for his humor and being able to light up any room he walked in to. Jun 21, 2007 monster jam world finals 4 blue thunder freestyle. Daltons love for monster jam and all of his fellow drivers was infinite. The monster jam truck, with its classic dark blue pickup style frame, has been a fan favorite at monster jam events around the world. Truck driver who spent two days trapped in crashed rig has. Manfreds piece of metal angers doolittle, turner, others ap, 217 5. Blue thunder has competed regularly at the monster jam world finals including an appearance in the racing finals in 2001. Our experienced staff can handle all of your event needs. The driver of the monster truck that crushed the shows promoter and announcer during a performance at the alliant energy center in madison on saturday. Collect all your favorite monster jam vehicles, each sold separately. Bounty hunter featured on they know monster trucks. A while back on my way to cover a show in mexico, i had the honor to visit with gary schott sr. This monster truck is perfect for active boys who are rough on their toys. The first female monster truck driver in canada says shes noticed a recent shift in the sports.
While thunder has the stock bed with the fifth wheel hitch, lightning went a different route. Club online interviewed monster jam competitor jim koehler, who explained that you become a monster truck driver by building or purchasing a truck, entering competitions and winning events. Fifteen months for monster truck stunt that killed 3 nl times. Plus, keep track of your collection with the exclusive collectors poster. Jan 26, 2019 monster jam is one of the most popular of the monster truck series and has shows that travel all over the country. He also created blue ribbon bandit, and also drove sting and grave digger the legend. The stunt driver involved in a monster truck crash that left three people dead and injured many others was sentenced to 15 months in jail at a. Dalton millican first began driving blue thunder in 2015 at the age of 22. Blue thunder is a monster truck that races in the ushra monster jam series. Complete list of power wheels blue thunder monster truck parts. Monster jam is the worlds largest and most famous monster truck t. Remembering 15 members of the nascar community who passed. May 24, 2015 earlier today, the monster truck world lost a true legend.
Monster jam flash race games play free online arcade. Earlier today, the monster truck world lost a true legend. This category is similar to deceased drivers, but also includes announcers etc. A monster truck show promoter, who days earlier touted his events safety record, died after being crushed by one of the trucks during a show in madison, wisconsin, saturday night. Real people who worked with monster trucks who have died. Dalton will be missed and always remembered by all.
All my 5 year old wanted for christmas was a monster truck. Tony farrell, the driver of blue ribbon bandit, wild thang, blue thunder, sting, and grave digger the legend, lost his life in a tragic. With ford dropping its sponsorship in 2012, the truck was redesigned and brought back in 20 with veteran driver dan evans. Monster jams dalton millican, son of nhra racer, killed. Monster truck speed coloring page the monster truck coloring page is the right choice for children. He also drove sting at monster jam world finals 2 in the same year. Fan favorite monster truck blue thunder appeared for the first time in 2001, making the monster jam world finals ii in its inaugural season. Monster truck thunder slam amp live events 01091009. Get ready to rumble in the monster jam blue thunder monster truck.
Remembering 15 members of the nascar community who passed away in 2015. The truck has also a stacked driver list from its past including monster jam superstars like linsey weenk, tony. Jan 25, 2009 the driver of the monster truck that crushed the shows promoter and announcer during a performance at the alliant energy center in madison on saturday did not see the victim, who had left a track. The truck has several similarities with the monster truck bigfoot. Truck driver found alive after 2 days trapped in crashed rig in b. Dalton millican of blue thunder passed away monster jam. Anderson is from kill devil hills, north carolina, where he currently resides. It is sponsored by the truck division of ford motor company and live nation. What are some of your most favorite trucking movies. Aug 03, 2015 it is with profound sadness that we share the news that monster jam athlete, and friend to everyone here at feld motor sports, dalton millican passed away late last night. Dalton millican died on august 12, 2015 of a singlevehicle motorcycle crash at age 22. Monster jam driver dalton millican, the 22yearold son of nhra top. The 2nd largest promoter of monster trucks in the united states.
It was originally sponsored by the truck division of ford motor company and live nation. Monster truck driver didnt see victim in fatal accident. The following stories are the most recent transmissions from wire sources. This is an ongoing list of current and former monster trucks with their drivers. Most monster truck drivers begin their careers on the day they finish building their own custom trucks. Blue thunder huge officially licensed monster jam removable. Monster jam driver dalton millican, the 22yearold son of nhra top fuel racer clay millican, was killed in a singleperson motorcycle accident on wednesday night. The truck is well made and takes all the abuse a young boy can give it. Hot wheels monster jam blue thunder diecast vehicle, 1. Hes had it at the beach, in the pool, everywhere in our house, and all over the backyard.
Also, less than a six months before his death, millican and blue thunder. Buy hot wheels monster jam blue thunder heavyduty hauler at. Put your passion on display with a giant blue thunder huge officially licensed monster jam removable wall decal fathead wall decal. The 6yearold puyallup boy who died after being struck in the head by a metal object at a monstertruck show at the tacoma dome was a kids kid who loved trucks and dirt.
Former monster truck driver, indiana native killed in. Authentic monster truck styling features big, rugged tires for offroad driving thrills on grass and hard more. Our friends over at bradford helped us custom build a flatbed that gives the lightning that true work truck feel. Find blue thunder monster truck stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Play this free online arcade racing game at flash race games. Blue thunder inside monster truck rallies pictures.
Funeral home officials say farrell owned a trucking company and was also a former monster truck driver who drove blue thunder. Monster jam, official blue thunder monster truck, diecast vehicle. Since this story was published, grave digger driver cole venard has left monster jam. Pablo huffaker in blue thunder hammers down on that action as he. Truck driver who spent two days trapped in crashed rig has died, family confirms. Tony farrell was a driver from north vernon, indiana. May 24, 2015 tribute video to a great monster truck driver.
Mar 21, 2017 our list of the top 10 trucking movies. Dick trickle, a former nascar driver whose largerthanlife personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nations small tracks, died thursday of. He is the creator, team owner, and former driver of grave digger on the ushra monster jam circuit. Farrell first garnered fame with wild thang and drove the truck through 2001 when he joined feld motorsports. Dalton millican was a monster truck and former atv driver out of tennessee who is. Net the best part prices and ship speeds on the net.
The birth of monster truck madness in the early 1980s, there was no such thing as a monster truck. Each official monster jam truck includes a driver molded to the drivers seat. This is the story of two friends turned rivals who created a billiondollar. Former monster truck driver, indiana native killed in tennessee. Crush cars, jump over ramps and have some more fun with your blue thunder dome monster truck in this top view game. Blue thunder is a monster truck currently racing in the ushra monster jam series. The truck started out as a sponsor for built ford tough for more than a decade, before being turned into a full time monster jam concept truck in 20. Blue thunder debuted on january 6, 2001 at the houston astrodome in houston, texas. A water tender driver assigned to the nuns fire in sonoma and napa counties died in the rollover crash, according to. All graphics are printed on clear commercial grade vinyl and backed in highly opaque white ink for a high quality graphic we are now proud to offer custom color and. Blue thunder freestyle monster jam world finals xiv youtube. He was famous for driving blue thunder and creating the wild thang truck.