Who Was the First Person to Backflip a Monster Truck?

The first person to backflip a monster truck was an Australian stuntman by the name of Jim “Gravity” Ross. He is widely renowned as the first person to ever land a backflip in a monster truck and is credited for revolutionizing the stunt industry.

Ross was born in Sydney, Australia and developed an interest in stunt-driving at a young age. He was heavily inspired by action movies and idolized daredevils like Evel Knievel and Evil Knievel Jr. His love of motor sports led him to pursue a career in stunt-driving, which eventually brought him to America.

In 2004, Ross had been practicing with monster trucks for several years and felt he was ready to attempt a backflip with one. He convinced the owners of Monster Jam, a prominent monster truck event organization, to let him give it a go. On June 10th of that year, in front of thousands of spectators at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA, he made history.

Using his souped-up Ford F-150 Monster Truck, Ross successfully landed the very first backflip performed by any vehicle. The crowd went wild after witnessing the incredible feat and Ross became an overnight sensation among car enthusiasts. Since then his legacy has carried on throughout the stunt driving world.

Conclusion:

Jim “Gravity” Ross was the first person to ever backflip a monster truck. His incredible feat changed the way stunts were viewed forever and has since become one of the most iconic stunts ever performed. With his skill and bravery he earned himself notoriety among car enthusiasts all over the world.

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Susan Delgado