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How’d They Do That? Bigfoot’s Long Jump Record

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This isn’t the first time we’ve covered Bigfoot’s Long Jump Record. I won’t spoil it if you haven’t seen the other video, nor will I be bitter about the fact that you haven’t read every single post I’ve made on this blog. I mention the other video because this segment by Popular Science is still very much worth watching. The Motor Trend video was about the birth and workings of the Bigfoot franchise. This video by Popular Science is more on the technical side of things as they take a deep dive into all of the systems on Bigfoot #18. It’s definitely cool to see everything that goes into making one of these trucks work the way they do.


Source: CAR and DRIVER on YouTube

Bigfoot Attempts the Monster Truck Long Jump Record

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I know there’s a lot of stereotypes that link Monster Trucks with a redneck “WOOOOO, Hold My Beer and Watch This!!” mentality. If you go into this video with those stereotypes in mind, you will be surprised. I was. Yes this bit is about a monster truck attempting a long jump record, but that’s just the icing on the cake. The interview with Bigfoot’s owner, Bob Chandler, and Bigfoot 18’s senior driver, Dan Runte, is the real treasure. They talk about the start of what has become a 37 year legacy of motorsports in Bigfoot. It’s an intimate look into what it takes to run the organization and a tribute to the fans that make the whole thing possible. That being said, the long jump is also absolutely incredible. I think the longer it flew through the air, the more my jaw dropped.


Source: Motor Trend on YouTube