After successful runs by the AMSOIL Monster Truck team in California and Calgary, the Texas-Lone Star Raceway in Kilgore, Texas will never be the same. Team AMSOIL drivers Jon Zimmer and Chris “Panda” Ryan left the fans on their feet with memories of AMSOIL Shock Therapy and AMSOIL Excaliber planted firmly in their minds. 
Zimmer was able to take AMSOIL Shock Therapy to racing and freestyle victories, and newcomer Ryan nearly stole the wheelie contest as well.
“I’m really proud of what we did in Texas,” said Zimmer. “I really couldn’t have asked for much more. We beat Bigfoot in racing, and I went for a long time in freestyle. The fans were happy, and with AMSOIL behind me, I feel like anything’s possible when I jump behind the wheel.”
The straight-line racing course provided the added challenge of a roller hill before the final set of cars, and Zimmer’s reactions and Holbrook Racing horsepower were enough to take out the legendary Bigfoot in the finals. From there, it was on to freestyle, where a slight adjustment provided Zimmer with a “wow” moment for the night.
“We’re always looking for an edge, something to provide the fans with more,” said Zimmer. “We changed a few minor things on the front shocks in my truck, and we were able to get the rebound we wanted for slap wheelies.”
Zimmer was able to take AMSOIL Shock Therapy to racing and freestyle victories, and newcomer Ryan nearly stole the wheelie contest as well.“I’m really proud of what we did in Texas,” said Zimmer. “I really couldn’t have asked for much more. We beat Bigfoot in racing, and I went for a long time in freestyle. The fans were happy, and with AMSOIL behind me, I feel like anything’s possible when I jump behind the wheel.”
The straight-line racing course provided the added challenge of a roller hill before the final set of cars, and Zimmer’s reactions and Holbrook Racing horsepower were enough to take out the legendary Bigfoot in the finals. From there, it was on to freestyle, where a slight adjustment provided Zimmer with a “wow” moment for the night.“We’re always looking for an edge, something to provide the fans with more,” said Zimmer. “We changed a few minor things on the front shocks in my truck, and we were able to get the rebound we wanted for slap wheelies.”
Zimmer got exactly the rebound he was looking for after jumping a double-stacked car set during his run, coming up with a huge slap wheelie that balanced the truck on the back wheels fifty feet after he let off the gas.
“Panda got us started with some nice donuts, and I was lucky enough to be able to finish it,” said Zimmer. “Overall it was a great weekend, and we’re looking forward to our next event Montreal.”
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
“Panda got us started with some nice donuts, and I was lucky enough to be able to finish it,” said Zimmer. “Overall it was a great weekend, and we’re looking forward to our next event Montreal.”
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
