When most people think of monster trucks, they picture them tearing up dirt-covered tracks, crushing cars beneath their giant tires. But the most extreme monster trucks are capable of so much more than just racing and tricking in the mud. They can even do backflips.
It takes a special kind of truck to be able to pull off a backflip. The vehicle must be incredibly powerful, with a lot of torque in order to generate enough force to propel itself into the air.
It also needs suspension that can handle the pressure of landing after being flipped upside down. And finally, it requires a driver with nerves of steel and an intimate knowledge of their truck’s capabilities.
The first ever monster truck backflip was performed by freestyle motocross rider Jeremy McGrath at Monster Jam World Finals XV in Las Vegas in 2006. He strapped himself into the wheel-wells of Maximum Destruction and took off from a massive ramp built specially for the event. When he hit the peak of his jump, McGrath pulled off a perfect backflip before gracefully landing on all four wheels.
Since then, many other monster trucks have attempted backflips with varying levels of success. One such example is Grave Digger, which has been performing full front flips since 2016. The truck is fitted with two custom ramps and is driven by veteran driver Charlie Pauken at 70 miles per hour before becoming airborne.
So how does a monster truck do a backflip? It takes an incredibly powerful vehicle, skilled driver and custom ramps in order to generate enough force for takeoff and land properly after flipping upside down.
Monster truck backflips are an incredible sight to behold, combining power and skill in one breathtaking stunt.
Conclusion: Monster trucks are capable of performing incredible feats such as backflips thanks to their immense power, skilled drivers, and custom ramps designed specifically for this purpose. While there are many steps involved for a successful flip, it is still an impressive sight when done correctly.
