10 Things You Need to Know About of Monster Trucks
Some of motorsports vehicles are designed to reach neck-breaking speeds, while others are designed to perform gravity-defying stunts. Monster trucks are a very popular form of motorsports and there are ten things people should know about these trucks.
Cabin
When people look at the cabin of any type of vehicle, they will notice that the driver either sits on the right of left side. However, a monster truck driver actually sits in the center of the cabin. The reason for sitting in the middle is that it allows them to have better vision and remain safer during a crash.
Steering Controls
Every vehicle on the road allows the driver to use the steering wheel to turn the front wheels. The same concept applies in monster trucks; however, there is one major difference. Monster truck drivers have a separate handle that allows them to also turn the rear wheels.
Engine
Monster trucks have an extremely powerful engine, which typically produce around 1,500 horsepower. However, the trucks are extremely heavy and have a top speed of about 80 miles per hour.
Transmission
Most vehicles have an automatic or manual transmission with several gears. However, monster trucks only have two or three gears.
Suspension
Monster trucks are not built on a stock suspension. The materials are extremely strong and they use adjustable shocks to take the big hits.
Tires
Most factory vehicles have 20 inch tires or smaller. Monster truck tires are nearly six feet tall by four feet wide.
Transporting
A monster truck will not fit in a semi trailer in its competition appearance. Instead, they put smaller tires on the vehicle, which makes a perfect fit.
Safety
Monster truck drivers wear a variety of safety equipment and the cabin has a roll cage. The truck can also be shut-off by officials if a crash occurs.
Cabin Entry
Drivers can not open the door of their truck like they would on a passenger car. Instead, drivers enter through a trap door in the middle of the cabin.
Costs
Monster trucks can cost 200,000 or more, making it extremely expensive. Drivers have several sponsors to assist with the bills.The hits keep comin’: 1300 bhp monster truck delivers 50-60 yards per gallon (and fires refrigerators)