The Raminator - Fastest Monster Truck
The monster truck speed record has been broken by road-going goliath The Raminator. The truck, sponsored by Ram Trucks, hit 99.10mph on the 3.4mile Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, It broke the previous record of 96.8mph while being driven by nine-time Monster Truck Racing Assocation Driver Of The Year Mark Hall.
The Raminator has been named the MTRA's Truck of the Year a record eight times. The record bid took place at 8.44am on December 15. Crew Chief Tim Hall, who has been named MTRA's Mechanic of the Year five times since 2006, said: "Taking on the challenge of breaking a world record has been an experience we will never forget. We are honored."
The much-sought-after barrier of 100mph is yet to be reached, but it's only likely to be a matter of time before the barrier is broken. Check out a video of the Monster Truck World Record being broken below.
