Engineering:Firestarter Mini Monster Truck
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| Year created | 2008 |
| Body style | 1940's Seagrave Fire Engine |
| Engine | 3.0 V6 |
| Tires | 35" Super Swampers |
Firestarter is a 1/3 scale exhibition monster truck conceived and completed in 2008 by Firestarter Racing of Essex County, Ontario.[1]
The vehicle, the body of which is based on the actual firefighting pumpers manufactured by Seagrave Fire Apparatus in the 1930s, possesses all the characteristics of a full-scale monster truck. Specifications include a 3.0 V6 engine, rear steering, Knight Stalker nitrogen shocks, a dual chain drive and 35" Super Swamper tires. Engineer Steve Combs of KS Enterprises, Inc. who initially developed the nitrogen charged shock, was instrumental as a consultant in the suspension setup. Steve currently calibrates and makes shocks for such major monster trucks as Grave Digger.
Firestarter made its public debut on January 17, 2009, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Driven for major motorsports promoter Feld Entertainment, Firestarter appeared at Monster Jam and was recorded for broadcast by Speed Channel. In addition, Firestarter completed several summer dates driving for Chris Arel Motorsports and the Monster Spectacular in both 2009 and 2010, and is currently driving with Monster Jam with bookings running into 2012.
See also
- Monster truck
- List of monster trucks
- Mini monster truck
References
- ↑ http://www.firestarterracing.com/ Official Firestarter Racing home page
External links
- Still Photo Of Firestarter At Ford Field In Detroit, MI
- Video Of The Vehicle Performing At Monster Jam
- Factory Demonstration Video
- Still Photo Of Firestarter At The WFCU Centre In Windsor, Ontario
- Video Of Firestarter Performing At The Monster Spectacular
- Newspaper Article On Firestarter And Its Creator, Douglas Papak As It Appeared In The Windsor Star On May 14, 2009
- Newspaper Article On Firestarter As It Appeared In The Sarnia Observer On June 11th, 2009
- Video Of Firestarter Being Introduced At The SSEC (Sarnia Sports And Entertainment Centre) On June 19th, 2009
- Video Of Firestarter Performing At The SSEC For Chris Arel Motorsports And The Monster Spectacular
- Newspaper Article On Firestarter And Its Creator, Douglas Papak As It Appeared In The London Free Press On March 5th, 2010
- Video Of Firestarter Performing For Monster Jam in London, Ontario, Canada
- Magazine Article On Firestarter And Its Creator, Douglas Papak As It Appeared In Windsor Life Magazine On May 2nd, 2011
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