Monster Jam Documentary - Triple B Motorsports- A Monster Truck Empire

[@MonsterTalkOfficial]

Hello everyone, After the release of the video I spoke to James Trantina and clarified some things that were either misunderstood or information that I got/represented wrong. Please take the time to read the comment below- Firstly, the situation with Mike Harper and the Carolina Crusher name for TNT was misconstrued. After the purchase of PSM (Paul Shafer Motorsports), Trantina was making sure that other team owners/promoters had an agreement with James if they wanted to run one of his names for an event. At the time of the PSM purchase nothing was set in place between Trantina and Harper for the Carolina Crusher name to be used, but was figured out as the name would be ran later on. Secondly, the Phelps situation involving them not showing up to Zane's event was not the sole reason for Trantina asking the team to stop running their names. Rather it was the final nail in the coffin, essentially Trantina and the Phelps made an agreement to run the names in different regions, but when the Phelps started running shows up in Minnesota and the Mid West/West regions of the USA, this took away opportunities from James to run with promoters due to them not wanting to run two Bearfoots/Monster Patrols. There was also disputes of royalties not being paid which I do not want to get into too much here. Finally, James never lived in his car. As a content creator I am often researching topics that I cover in my videos and reaching out to numerous people in and around the industry and I am bound to make mistakes. That being said I am incredibly grateful for James reaching out and clarifying this and helping correct information. Thank you all for understanding.

[@bigyodatheman]

So when does this video get taken down a corrected one uploaded?

[@bendymemeybruh]

@@bigyodatheman It's not like he's gonna take this down, a follow up video could happen, but this comment clears the foggy air left in the video

[@bigyodatheman]

@@bendymemeybruh He should. It's the right thing to do and shows integrity in journalism. Only a small percentage of viewers are going to bother to read the comments. Or add to the end an update with this message so it isn't missed.

[@bendymemeybruh]

@@bigyodatheman Maybe a add on to the title of this video would be nice, like (Read the pinned comment) or something like that

[@marcosluis201]

Finally someone tells the Triple B Motorsports lore and explains how they became the biggest independent monster truck team.

[@waynenorbreyjr9638]

James has definitely opened up the so-called flood doors cause now he has people coming to him and asking if he wants to buy their truck or trucks. More power to him and I hope that he does the legendary names proud.

[@Band__geek]

I’m still kinda upset that they took some favorited monster jam trucks. Lone wolf looks terrible without a logo on the truck.

[@DCSRacingNetwork]

@@Band__geek It has a new design, It’s on their Instagram and I think it looks awesome

[@aryongoff11]

​@@waynenorbreyjr9638 ... no no and again no

[@Chaos2TheMax2025]

This aged like fine wine

[@loganinnis3117]

It will be awesome to see those names back in Monster jam

[@felklutch5321]

So great to see these old names still trugging along. Monster Patrol was my favorite growing up. Never would miss a show in Syracuse. The 90’s shows at the fairgrounds were the best.

[@armaanbhosale8585]

Im most happy that they brought back one of my favorite monster trucks ever that never gets enough coverage, im ofcourse talking about WILD THANG one of the most awesome and nostalgic monster trucks for many but also one of the most forgotten, Thanks to Triple B they have also brought back many historic names and trucks we shouldnt forget, they have the true spirit of monster trucks, keeping the history alive

[@ericfording3556]

Disney: not bad kid

[@LASTCARonBROCK]

I had no idea this was going on. How exciting to see USA-1, Bear Foot, and especially Carolina Crusher (my favorite) back in action. Well done.

[@tgs2141]

Never knew you were into Monster trucks, have a favourite?

[@LASTCARonBROCK]

@@tgs2141 Thanks! Carolina Crusher for sure - loved those bright neon colors.

[@tgs2141]

@@LASTCARonBROCK I didn’t even realize that you said that in your comment sorry^^; I remember in your Neadue video you liked colourful cars, that would make sense, mine was never a Champion but King Krunch, the playing cars design from 07-11 (I believe) was my favourite

[@MarvelMTs]

Jackson, it’s worth mentioning that many of these online critics have rarely been more than a spectator, basing their criticisms on assumptions and rumors, not facts and evidence. Giving a person a keyboard is different from giving them intelligence.

[@taysonproppy3492]

Yeah but a lot of them are valid. James sends his teams out without any basic spare parts and barely any tools and they miss shows because of it. and it happens all the time. Just this last weekend in Lake Charles Monster Patril missed the second show because it broke a spindle in show one and they didn’t have another. It’s one of the most common parts that breaks. They rarely even have all they tools they need. James needs to spend money on parts, tools, and training, and not trucks. They don’t have a good reputation and for good reason

[@gregorynagy8500]

Interesting story. ALL the best,who drive and Maintain these Trucks. Metro Detroit Loves MonsterTrucks!!! G

[@MinnesotaMotorMadness-ZW]

Really excited for the Future of Triple B motorsports and what's next for them! Also thanks for including some of my videos really appreciate it MonsterTalk.

[@fireheartis1]

Tipple B came to my town with Carolina Crusher, Lone Wolf, Bear foot, and Monster Patrol. Mo ster Patrol has always been my favorite monster truck, and it was awesome seeing it driven again! Bear foot broke down during the show, but it was awesome to see it again. Can't wait to see Tripple B again!

[@monstertruckattitude]

Great video Jackson, Well put together 🤙🏁

[@mercedesbenzisbest]

Please make more videos like this. This was fantastic.

[@mikerogers1984]

Being an independent is tough, from a financial standpoint. Most promoters don't seem to care about the history of the sport, or the names of the trucks coming through the gate. Especially, county fair promoters. All they know, is big tires=asses in the stands. Someone needs to step up at a state fair level. Kinda like the Penda Points Series of the early/mid 90's. Doing BIG shows at the state fairs, and 4 Wheel Jamborees. I saw the show this past year at Indianapolis, and to say it was a HUGE letdown, is an understatement. I really feel that this is where a powerhouse owner/promoter needs to step up. And make it about the fans again. Some of these independent shows are great, but lets be real about it. I don't want to see all the trucks from 1 camp, like 2Extreme. Yeah the Cretens have great equipment, but when they are only racing themselves, the true fans lose interest. Someone please make this happen....

[@reeceboy56]

Wait 15:13 that’s me Omg that’s me! I got featured. Well my comment did, it didn’t get highlighted but I can see it. You know what it’s kinda cool to see the history of Triple B Motor Sports Even though Triple B has been buying out all these names I kinda excited to see what they do with the names

[@crw3673]

Glad to see a lot of the classic monster trucks, I grew up seeing from the late 80's and early 90's live again! Sucks when one company owns all of the trucks. Loved it when all the trucks were independently owned and operated. A lot of intervention was made with the independent owners, trying to get a advantage in racing. Now it seems like you have the same truck underneath and just switch bodies. No real brand loyalty, when it comes to Chevy, Ford, Dodge and GMC. But glad to see the old trucks run again 👍

[@dylanbalsamo7275]

Next up: Triple B motorsports brings back the Donkey kong monster truck with Kraig champion driving

[@monsterjambrony]

Triple B should complete in Monster Jam! Especially with their BKT tires, they would fit right in!

[@bendymemeybruh]

That would be like a dream come true to me

[@rulue8610]

I was the fan of Monster Jam when I was 12. I wish if they put monster truck to be driven on Spa-Francorchamps race track at least once.

[@JoelHardmanfv2006]

Seems like the logical next step would be getting involved with Hot Wheels somehow, unless someone steps up and organizes the independent circuit better. Imagine a show with Bigfoot, Bearfoot, USA-1, Carolina Crusher, and Monster Patrol, talk about nostalgia! Plus, that would be a true competitor to Monster Jam, which would drive both to put out better products.

[@wassup1233]

I hope all of these names could go back to monster jam

[@johndoejoeblowshmoe8676]

Thats amazing. I used to sit in my room at night and climb on the roof and imagine being there it was down the road from my house but you could hear them still these trucks are history i cant believe he got so many of them

[@michaelking761]

The problem Triple B has as a promoter is that due to how fractured the independent monster truck market is with a lot more groups like Harper's Monster Truck Wars, Toughest Monster Truck Tour, Monster Truck Throwdown, 2Xtreme Motorsports, All Star Monster Trucks, Checkered Flag Productions, Monster Trucks and too many others to name, all vying for oxygen to be the number 3 promotion to Monster Jam and Hot Wheels. And that is NOT to be meant as a knock on any of those sanctioning bodies or any I didn't mention. The fact is, there are only so many venues and so many shows a given area can run. And I say this as someone that wants to see as many near him as he can. What I do love about James and Triple B is bringing back the names. Often times we groan when Monster Jam makes a new truck or Hot Wheels uses their questionable gimmick names rather than the independent trucks or even make toys of said indies, but what I love about James, Zane and Harper is they bring back names like Outlaw, Bearfoot, Monster Patrol, Texas Stomper, Barely Tame and Master of Disaster. These names mean things to fans like my brother and I who have gone to shows for 30+ years now and getting to introduce my nephews to. That said, I do wish James would tone down his interactions online. I think as an owner it is not a good look for his brand to get in arguments, much less fights with drivers and fans. It makes any owner or driver look Bush league. That said, I cannot complain about James too much other than the name fiasco but to be honest, he is in a tough spot since Paul had relationships with Harper (to an extent) and Phelps where both were allowed to use some names and the use of said names on a show does look bad on him. That said, Zane was mad he needed to scramble for a team to step up when Phelps didn't have the parts in time. Not Phelps' fault especially during a pandemic. Zane should have known a bit better than that.

[@larrysmith2731]

Carolina Crusher sporting a Hemi at 6:54

[@notserp1836]

They out here building a life sized monster truck collection 💀

[@kirknagy6253]

I’d argue they are the largest operation outside of a Feld currently

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

next to Team Bigfoot yeah definitely

[@mikeygeisbert2565]

I'd say James Trantina or Mike Harper have the biggest operations currently in the independent world. Both of them have bought out several teams and names and have about the same number of trucks running for them respectively. They both have a stacked list of names as well. The main difference is that Harper has his own tour to run his trucks on akin to Shafer, while James currently doesn't, but it may happen. It's like we have two operations like Paul Shafer Motorsports from the early 2000's now.

[@kirknagy6253]

@@mikeygeisbert2565 I would definitely put Harper up there too. My only knock on Harper is that at the shows, I feel there is a higher rate of attrition for the simplicity of the track layouts. Granted this is base purely off 2 weekends and may not be a fair enough sample size

[@mikeygeisbert2565]

@@kirknagy6253 Harper's Monster Truck Wars tracks are definitely designed to be very simple yet effective for big air and good freestyles and I think it adds to the retro feel Harper seems to be going for. If you look at previous years for the tour you'll see a similar setup or a Thunder Nationals styled course.

[@jesusesparzashow8634]

I have been talks to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live operators about they are interest Triple B Motorsports that the possibility that companies like Nickelodeon, Universal, Dreamworks, Nintendo, Sega, and much more millionaire/billionaire companies needs to offer independent monster truck teams to promote their characters, WWE Superstars, vehicle brands and more ads to advertise millions worldwide at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

[@alemkassa487]

Triple b motorsports buying trucks like their diecast toys

[@SakicFan]

"We want variety, Not multiples" That's EXACTLY what me and many other fans want, buddy. "When you consider that Todd Leduc spend 2022 pretty much solidifying Blue Thunder as his new identity and now he's driving a heckin' shark" This is EXACTLY how I felt (and still feel) when Cynthia Gauthier moved from Monster Mutt Dalmatian after solidifying that truck as her identity for so long and when Tony Ochs was moved from Soldier Fortune Black Ops when that truck pretty much WAS his identity since 2016. "I understand that you're trying to ensure that the little kids will get to see a shark or a bull no matter the show they go to, But each driver deserves their own identity." All drivers whether they're an up-and-comer or a longtime veteran, deserve to have their own individual truck that they can make their own, Especially Weston Anderson. He deserves his own identity. Him coming to Monster Jam was wasted, And I mean WASTED potential for Grave Digger The Legend to make a possible comeback. Speaking of comebacks, There's so many trucks that are either on an indefinite hiatus or ones that have been retired and fans want to see come back. "Back when Monster Jam was a true competitive sport instead of a market aimed to please a children-only audience." Since when was Monster Jam ever a child-only type of thing? I always did and will view Monster Jam as being a motorsports event for all ages. My parents would sometimes sit down with me and watch some events back when they were easy to watch on TV. While I can somewhat understand why Monster Jam would be wanting to gear towards kids due to the coolness of the 3D Body trucks they have, I get the feeling the kids mostly enjoy Monster Jam due to the drivers they enjoy and just being able to watch a good and enjoyable show at various arenas and stadiums throughout the world. You know, If I ever were to have children of my own, I'm worried that they won't be able to grow up with the Monster Jam that I had the privilege of growing up with because of the way Feld is currently running things. (This Jake Mitchell IV fella is saying all the right things!)

[@masonthompson7778]

Jack Brown is driving the Dirt Crew Dozer on the Toughest Monster Truck Tour for Jerry Beck. Not going to be driving for Triple-B.

[@DCSRacingNetwork]

Great Video Jackson, Keep it up brother 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@stealth.gr4]

Kinda sucks they can't keep any of the trucks up to snuff. Seems like their trucks always break at shows

[@taysonproppy3492]

They send the trucks on the road without proper tools or any spare parts and people that have experience working on them much

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

trucks break all the time lol

[@stealth.gr4]

​@theunhingedgamer3762 well aware of that, but their stuff ALWAYS break on the smallest hits

[@LUNITICWILL]

with all these names and chassis, it's only a matter of time until something video related comes along. weither it's a TV deal or a series on KZbin

[@MTJackinator]

I don’t think I’m ever going to forgive triple b for all the trucks they bought out and now won’t be returning. Especially trucks like ice cream man that was supposed to get a brand new design

[@spinmastermonsterjam9344]

Same

[@06racing]

That's an expensive transport bill.

[@TheRealestHooman]

After how James treated Austin and Logan tweety when they left I don’t think I can be a fan of him.

[@williamseaman176]

The team should purchase Sudden Impact Racing. They haven’t shown their face in the monster truck world since 2017 and owner Brandon Lagarde is nowhere to be seen.

[@NotFuzion]

That would be an amazing idea!

[@kalebmauzy]

I went to both nights of two night show this past summer. Monster patrol and boss gator were there and they were by far the worst trucks mechanical wise. They were beat by miles in racing and hardly had enough power to get air off jumps.Can’t judge the drivers cuz the trucks were literal junk. Hopefully they work on getting their trucks better than just buying all the competition.

[@theskicker8856]

One year later and it’s only got worse lol

[@waynenorbreyjr9638]

Should be a interesting video.

[@elephant12503]

The triple b story how they became the Soviet union of monster trucks 😂

[@BetaRacer24]

With the shit RII of San Diego, Triple B has acquired Tyler Menninga

[@jaunelanders5273]

This should be an episode of American Greed ?! new owners don't think about the fans ?! Owners should just share the nick names.? With the difference of a body style and paint job.. if you get my drift remember is the fans that makes the truck.? Since the Motorsports gone commercial I don't follow the sport like I used to in the '80s early 90s.

[@fuzzysmodshop2221]

It's too bad there was as much incorrect information and photos in this video as there was, it was pretty good otherwise!

[@theskicker8856]

Who else is here after Logan Tweedy left and he said things about Triple B that Mr. James a-hole Trantina didn’t want us to know?

[@OskarasNauseda]

Ryan drove bakugan beacause sonuva digger wasnt ready at the time\

[@ChapmanAutomotive]

When a guy has too much money

[@brianallen35]

Jealous prick!

[@reeceboy56]

Honestly I don’t like the trophy truck design of USA-1 I also don’t like the name change of Xtermigator

[@taysonproppy3492]

US1-1 has a different buddy now and McNeal kept the Xtermigator name so Triple B couldn’t use it.

[@reeceboy56]

@@taysonproppy3492 that doesn’t mean I can’t be upset about the name change

[@bendymemeybruh]

@@reeceboy56 Tbf the xtermigator name was bound to expire, though I can understand where you're coming from as it did sound fitting for a alligator like truck