I really like this event, it's the only track I've ever seen set up this way. I like how the trucks start far apart and come together near the end. Not too short, not so long that the trucks burn up, forcing the drivers to hold back. The turn isn't so sharp that they have to stop to get around it. The turning courses put more of the race in front of you, unlike the long straight courses where they drive off into the darkness. I like it, it's unique.
@TJ-qz6hr
3 жыл бұрын
I just came here to see Bigfoot.
@fernandochaves9665
Жыл бұрын
Bigfoot... If you can't beat it, ban it. I like this kind of course. The driver at the right really has an edge... But the "8" track remains my favourite. Thanks for sharing!
@nathanmcdonald610
8 жыл бұрын
USA-1 really was a one trick pony. It was great in a straight line drag race...One of the best of it's time...However, any turns added to the course and it faltered. The Bigfoot trucks were much more well rounded, generally as fast in the straight away and much better at cornering.
@Arctic_Falcon
8 жыл бұрын
I agree. USA-1 was overrated, and Everett Jasmer's bitterness towards the MT industry and unwillingness to adapt with the times really tarnished its legacy, in my opinion. The truck was only strong in 1988, but not so much after. If not for the somewhat silly points that TNT had, BIGFOOT would have won by a landslide in 1988 (USA-1 joined halfway through the season), and 1990 wouldn't have even been close either. If I remember correctly, BIGFOOT even won a handful of the events it participated in 1989 as well, it might have been in the top ten under a different points system.
@RB26DETTPR
7 жыл бұрын
Orange Crate well, the statement of usa 1 being a straight line racer is true. When turns were added the truck sucked or chose not to participate. Only 2 times usa 1 was shown in a turning course, this race and 1988 Louisville motor speedway race. So I'm sorry bud but a one track truck is not better than a multiple track competitive truck. Mechanically it was awesome but it was limited if track was not traight
@Arctic_Falcon
5 жыл бұрын
If Bigfoot joined halfway in the season and won the championship, yes; they would be saying the same. I don't deny some of the innovations that came from Everett, but he ran out of ideas quickly and couldn't keep up with the times; and turned into a bitter, sore loser instead of putting his head down and working hard. Something else behind the scenes must have been going on for USA-1 to have failed so badly. I mean, they had backing from GM and True Value; while trucks like Carolina Crusher and Equalizer had little to no help and kept up with Bigfoot. BTW, If I remember correctly, the unfinished USA-1 was supposed to have leaf springs, no?
@MisterGravelrama
Ай бұрын
1988 TNT Red Man Monster Truck Challenge (Hypothetical) Points Standings After Race #12: 1 Bigfoot - Jim Kramer/Rich Hoosier 75 2 Gravedigger - Dennis Anderson 33 3 Carolina Crusher - Gary Porter 28 4 Just Showin’ Off - Pablo Huffaker 22 Awesome Kong - Steve/Jeff Dane 22 6 USA-1 - Rod Litzau/Everett Jasmer 21 7 King Kong - Steve Dane/Steve Cain 20 8 Stomper - M.Smith/M.Whitt/G.Mefford 17 9 Clydesdale - Bennett Clark 15 10 King Krunch - Scott Stephens 14 11 Casper - Dale Harris 13 12 No Problem - John Moore 12 Southern Storm - Robbie Giles 12 14 Master of Disaster - Doug Spanier 11 15 Barbarian - Jim Miller 10 16 Rambo - Bill Weaver 6 Mad Dog - Jon Breen 6 Leadfoot - Ron Dennis 6 19 Krimson Krusher - Dale Hancock 4 20 Mad Man - Tom Beitz/Kid Rarig 3 Bearly Tame - Richard/Rick Young 3 Warrior - Lupe Soza 3 23 Gentle Ben - Jim Bowman 2 Renegade - Warren Hudson 2 25 Overtime - Chandler Lloyd 1 Lethal Weapon - Jerry Richmond 1 Playin’ for Keeps - Jesse Birgy 1 Wild Hair - Bob Breen 1
@thedevilsM45
6 жыл бұрын
Its amazing to see that a truck built for speed cannot win against a well balanced truck. Had tnt ran more turning courses history would have been very different
@NotSteveCook
3 жыл бұрын
Was this the first time the U-course configuration was used?
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