The First Monster Truck
Monster trucks have become a huge part of American culture and its entertainment industry. These massive vehicles have been around since the late 1970s, but who was the first monster truck to hit the scene?
There are multiple claims to who was the first monster truck driver, but it is generally accepted that Bob Chandler was the first with his truck “Bigfoot”. It all began in 1979 when Chandler and his team experimented with lifting a Ford F-250 pickup truck and putting 66-inch tall tires on it. After their experiment proved successful, they decided to create racing events where monster trucks could perform stunts and compete against each other.
Chandler’s Bigfoot quickly gained popularity for its performances at car shows and gained national attention when it appeared in a 1981 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. After this, Bigfoot started appearing regularly at monster truck events, fundraising events for charities, and on television shows such as Real People.
Bigfoot eventually became so popular that it spawned copies of itself in the form of other monster trucks such as Bear Foot and USA-1. It has also been used in feature films such as Maximum Overdrive and Super Mario Bros., and has even featured in video games such as Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction.
In short, Bob Chandler’s Bigfoot is widely considered to be the first monster truck to hit the scene back in 1979. Through its record-breaking stunts, appearances on television shows and films, and influence on other drivers, Bigfoot has solidified its place in history as one of the most iconic vehicles ever created.
Conclusion
The first monster truck to hit the scene was Bob Chandler’s Bigfoot back in 1979. Its record-breaking stunts, appearances on television shows and films, as well as its influence on other drivers have made it an iconic vehicle that will be remembered for years to come.
