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Arena crowd celebrates Bigfoot's birthday

Posted March 22, 2015 11:00 pm

Matt Avery

The original Bigfoot monster truck was built by Bob Chandler in 1975 using the Chandler's family 1974 F-250 pickup. Even after several decades, this retro Bigfoot has no problem roaring into action.

A birthday bash was held this past weekend and the delighted 10,000-pound guest of honor celebrated by revving up and crushing some cars.

The legendary "Bigfoot" monster truck, a jacked-up 1974 Ford F-250 built by Bob Chandler in 1975, is turning 40 this year. A special celebration took place as part of the Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals held at the Sears Centre Arena last Friday and Saturday night.

Three generations of Bigfoot trucks were on hand, including an anniversary edition that was coated in chalkboard paint. Prior to the event, guests of all ages were invited to write a special birthday message on the big-block behemoth.

A birthday cake was also brought out, but before anyone could partake, Rockzilla, a fire-breathing mechanical dragon, devoured it. Judging by all the ear-to-ear smiles on those in attendance and the happy roar of the ground-shaking trucks, no one seemed to mind.

Fans eagerly flocked to meet the drivers at the event's "Pit Party." Josh Gibson, driver of the Anniversary Bigfoot, meets a young admirer and signs a race pennant.

Rockzilla, a mechanical fire-breathing dragon, offered to light the candles on BIGFOOT's cake.

Four-wheeled guests invited to the engine-revving, car crushing party included Rammunition, Raminator, the Lucas Oil Bigfoot and Anniversary Bigfoot.

The "Pit Party" offered spectators a unique opportunity to see the trucks up close and meet their drivers.

Guests had the chance to write a special birthday message on Anniversary Bigfoot, which was coated in chalkboard paint.

The Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals was held at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.

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