Tank Trap Part 1! - Top Truck Challenge 2013

[@WarpedHorizon]

Fava's run- wow. Didn't think a rig that big stood a chance. Jokes on me- big block power and a long wheelbase work quite well in this challenge. Plus an insane bit of driving.

[@sammor2700]

I live right around here, and I managed to get in and see this last event. It was really spectacular, congrats to the one guy whom I saw make it through made it through. It was really intense.

[@Davidsfoodreview]

Miss the days of no sponsorships on the trucks and not 4 ft tall tires. Although when I was watching these as a kid with the 2000 & 2001 cd’s the tank trap didn’t look nearly as tough as this video does 😂

[@wild97gt]

I love how everyone is just happy being at the competition and not overly concerned with winning. There aren't too many competitions out there like that anymore .

[@Dabber422]

Hats off to the VW team "Varnish Wood" like to see somthing that was put together with the love of the sport and go so far in a challenge like Top Truck Challenge....

[@Jack-wv5oy]

That f350 looks cool to see

[@runeshark22]

gotta love the attitude of these guys! the offroad community in general seems really cool. Minimal "wars" ebtween brands, most people are helpful and willing to give a hand to a driver in need. Even at competitions, they seem to just be happy to be able to do so, talk about how much fun it is, and even a broken part isn't a big deal, they'll just go fix it. And i've seen many times another offroader will stop and offer a hand. And we all know how nice an extra set of hands can be, eh?

[@AF-fn5mn]

Chevy is and always will be the best, but that vw is UNFAIR! That thing is ridiculous! The flex with the lightweight withthe wheelbase omg its the ultimate machine!

[@dangamble8517]

The VW is pretty sweet. Too bad he rolled and didnt finish.

[@anthony-wk7ux]

[@shadowsicksix]

I love seeing the big trucks wreak havoc. Seeing that Big ass red chevy power through like that almost brought a tear to my eye.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

That Crew Cab is an ANIMAL.

[@derrick2888]

the guy with the long red chevy seems to be a cool and funny guy

[@arvopirttila7435]

9999900

[@derrick2888]

+Arvo Pirttilä satan perkele, vittu

[@dozerrn]

sea men

[@alannacogswelloy.77]

sea men juice

[@NOTy0urPUPPET]

That rear steer is pure gold! On a medium wheelbase with good articulation and appropriate clearance I bet adding rear steer could be almost unstoppable.

[@kjr07002]

the dude that was driving even said something along the lines of, "i just wanted to pave a path for the next 6 competitors." implying that yes, he was the only one to make it through so far, there were still 6 more people to go. They didn't spoil the ending, you just didn't pay attention.

[@LawrenceGerman]

This is an event that should be held at least 3x a year. I know some Rock Bouncers who love to give this a shot.

[@mountainxplorer]

Standard bore Chevy 454 with domed pistons about 10.5:1 compression 781 open chamber oval port heads, Comp 280 cam, and a tune port injection setup.

[@trefod]

Aaron Fava Rocks!

[@4xfava]

Thank you

[@meuberepic]

surprised the chev was the only one to finish that. good on that guy.

[@henryoffroad]

Looks like a blast and seems like a positive crew!

[@Ja2808R]

I absolutely love Aaron’s Chevy crew cab, and the VW is 👌too

[@soufang]

"Only person to finish" Happy to blaze a trail for the other six guys He was interviewed when he finished, and he ran before most of the others.

[@nick49669]

That vw is awesome its the beast from the east

[@ratattakkustoms]

East? I live in Eastern WA, so I guess that is true.

[@nick49669]

I meant east Germany lol

[@pauls466]

NICK SMITH its actualy a toyota and that is in the east as well lol

[@nick49669]

Oh I thought that was the vw my mistake Matt still a beast tho

[@renster143]

Paul Smeets its deffinetly a Volkswagen says it up front and on the back also says it when the truck is featured on the show

[@kjorepo]

Jennifer did well. If you are an experienced wheeler you will notice that she has a pretty good sense for picking lines. In this competition there is alot of stress that is put on you when the horn goes off so it is easy to make mistakes that you would not make out on the trail. Plus the videos dont do justice for how large and difficult the obstacles really are. My hat is off to all the competitors.

[@SugarwoIf]

That VW is a well built rig.

[@iJIMBUG]

i litterly said the same thing, "who the hell would take a crew cab off roading!?" and that made me give chevy some props

[@charybe]

Excellent video. I want more of these. Thanks Motortrend.

[@lancefitzgiben]

Thanks MT for putting these videos out here for us all to watch, but for the love of God, let someone else edit the videos next year.

[@DGRWPF]

it's a good thing there aren't many competition like this. the purpose is to win, not just to be there, to be a loser.

[@LEF1RST]

The driver then said 'happy to place a trail for the other 6 guys'. They show the contenders in order of passage genius.

[@lambchop777]

seems like a great car scene, everyone help everyone and no one walk away pissed off

[@SeeSawMassacre]

Announcer- "What does it feel like to be the only person to cross the finish line in the tank trap this year?" Aaron Fava- "Happy to blaze a trail for the other six guys." So he didn't spoil anything.

[@WeBleedGreen1]

Mostly this specific course... not a single dent on it, and then he did this course and is now completely smashed... he did say he was on his like 5th body...

[@Deaththumbs]

2:25 So Sir i realize your trapped in a truck what are your thoughts on the matter?

[@OMGItsWeasel]

it just competed in a gnarly event, its expected. Bodies are just sheetmetal.

[@moabman6803]

How is their no winners or losers as the guy says in the end? Its a competition soooo pretty sure their are winners and losers. If you don't wanna win or lose, a competition probably isn't where you should be.

[@kjorepo]

Actually it was. The voice over was live. The host was running...I repeat...running in front of the competitors commentating live the action as it happened. No sitting in a studio here, just live action without the cuts and clean up. Raw, just like the action.

[@Films4Fun96]

You made it early! Congrats! Here's a balloon. You better feel special!

[@n1ght28]

Aaron Fava for president. Your comments in all the videos are legendary, Do you have a build thread for the truck? What motor/trans is in it?

[@stormcloudnine2]

Damn it guys, you always manage to edit out or skip over the best parts. I would love to see this with more coverage. Sad to see the Spokane guy was DNF. I thought he was the only one with a real shot at making it.

[@pjf03131979]

My Hometown of Hollister California... awesome s.v.r.a. off of ceniga rd. Good MX tracks and lots of trails all over San Benito county... watch out for wild hogs though!!!

[@raymondkel105]

the f-350 is awesome.

[@ziggyaxe]

I agree. These videos were cut up so much that they were hard to follow. I would like to some more continuity next time.

[@MrsGondee]

Seemed like everyone was just trying to have fun, but the announcer insisted it was some sort of super competitive event.

[@pjf03131979]

Your correct. Its is a brake rotor that slows the vehicle at the diff. Instead of the wheels

[@WeBleedGreen1]

Didnt that red chevy CC have a straight body at the beginning?

[@apmaquina]

that is why its so awesome when someone succeeds.

[@Nirvalica]

It would be a 2 hour long video just for these 5 or so trucks if you wanted to see all of it.

[@williamdon3442]

I think top truck should be like a 24 hour timed event with say three 1 hour repairs allowed. Course having all events in one big track. Quickest time wins. Bonus points for no repairs. I think that would be great to see

[@kjorepo]

TTC has been going on for 21 years and I have some extra shirts from the last 9 years. Each year the shirts are different. I dont think I have any larges so check with Four Wheeler Magazine.

[@TechnoDelta]

that little vw, rare, and it was able to do a fantastic job. almost won even.

[@djshadow21922]

I love these videos!!! Wish its was on TV

[@evangaudet]

Its like a sacrificial event for 4x4s.

[@GeauxRilla]

Isn't the host the guy with the green 6x6 in a previous top truck challenge?

[@BLAZEDGODD]

he must of got fuel back, i honestly think he would of won a few more if he had no issues

[@4xfava]

At 3 am prior...all systems go!

[@1quickdub]

That Red Chevy, wow, just destroyed the Trap :D

[@j-cuts9396]

I LOVE that BIG ASS CHEVY!!!!

[@ratattakkustoms]

Not true. I took fourth in the tow test, eighth in the Frame Twister, and second in the mud pit.

[@dumper87]

That poor Chevy. It had some beautiful sheet metal.

[@joshuascoot77]

All the trucks are pretty badass but the articulation that vw is capable of is absolutely ridiculous

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

I can watch this in 1080P. Not sure what your issue is.

[@mountainxplorer]

Hey Aaron I still have some doors laying around and hoods if we can figure out how to get them from here to there, if you're not going to transplant that whole body you got from Jeremy.

[@mountainxplorer]

Josh had issues with his motor. It was steaming when it got warm and after it had been run every day he'd have to drain coolant/water out of his oil pan every night.

[@bkvintagecorp]

that was soooo coool to watch, thank you

[@Gelderzi]

Some pretty awesome trucks!

[@kmartnw]

Pretty sure he said there were 6 guys after him

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

I want to see the rig that gets these guys out when they don't make it haha.

[@joma13344]

an excavator

[@bigredc222]

The guy with the chevy crew cab is a great driver but he's going to have to find a new body, that poor truck took a beating.

[@4xfava]

...have a couple on standby...check my vids for an update, thanks.(hopefully running new truck by end of January) And yes, I left home knowing that sight unseen-Tank Trap was gonna own the straight panels and barely dry paint.

[@WookieDrives]

Wrong it's a '79 F-350. F-100s had been out of production a couple years, and they went to a new body style in 1980.

[@benigo15]

Um the guy said that he was blazing a path for the next 6 competitors. Meaning he was the first, but not necessarily the only.

[@baller708]

when he said that he meant so far, so they didnt spoil anything. the driver even said he paved a way for the next six guys, which means they didnt go yet and he didnt know if they would finish

[@mountainxplorer]

He would have, was making good time but the rear steer was cranked to one side when the rear tires were under water and he couldnt see their location and the rear rode the bank up and flopped it. It sent the snorkel under water and had to shut off the motor and winched until the battery went too dead, but it wasn't easily uprighted so they called it there.

[@constantmtn]

Yeah, when he finally got his fuel problems worked out. I would love to see him to the Tow Test again!

[@brianbunting3645]

The chick in the bronco should have never been let in, that truck has so much potential, but all her driver error screws it all up

[@darylhorsley]

Actually the f350 came out of the whole comp with a small dent in the front fender from tank trap and a decent one on the pass side box from squeeze rock in frame twister that's it

[@WarpedHorizon]

I think the DVD has more content. Don't want to give it all away for free.

[@whocareforealakilla]

that's what makes it awesome!

[@Soulception]

that vw is badass

[@Soulception]

well up until that last hole

[@carsonchambers5617]

Next thing you know someone comes out with a big ass vw bug or EVEN A BUS THAT WOULD BE SO FUNNY

[@Soulception]

id be stoked

[@lotriguitarist]

did that dude in the oversized red truck answer just one question he was asked during the whole event?

[@4xfava]

Maybe...

[@1santaever]

lol lets see your truck or suv do what the red chev did you would never get close the holes were swallowing 50 inch tires

[@SoSlo2]

Wow.. The guy with the crew cab Chevy is going to need yet another body after that run..

[@GsNIPeZ]

What's that smoke/gas coming out of the top of the yellow bronco next to the intake?

[@whosedatguy]

CHEVY FOOOOOR LIIIFE !!!

[@AForkSpoon]

I would think it would be much safer to take your seat belt off in these mud pits, if you roll over and fail to get it off then you are just going to be held there under the mud until they can flip you back over, which seems like it takes forever.

[@puppers208]

well it is free...I mean if you want to see the whole thing you can buy it can't you?

[@kjorepo]

Ive got a bunch what size are you and what year?

[@jacksonbriggs8626]

i got a feeling matt and his vw gone win

[@comander402]

GRACIAS ENCANTADO DE ESTOS VÍDEOS AMIGO SALUDOS Y PENDIENTE..?

[@JDLTinAZ]

Wow. That was intense.

[@DeezTricky]

Yea what happened to the other 5 trucks?

[@koolerv8kid]

Of course they could have been talking about "so far." I don't think Motor Trend would let their video editing sink that low.

[@Stuka87]

Pretty sure he meant so far, since he was the 3rd person to go.

[@Zp00kie]

Who the heck is editing these videos, Edward scissorhands?

[@kobepeich981]

Ok Someone please tell me what the spinning thing on the front axle of the Volkswagon is. It looks to me like it could be a brake of some kind

[@GordoTwinke]

+kobe Peich Its an axle break. Instead of having breaks on each wheel and slowing down from the tire its on the pumpkin of the axle and slows down from the axle shafts. It's a lighter, more efficient way of slowing down rigs of this size.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Yep, I have 144 on up to 1080P

[@kjorepo]

Buy the DVD.

[@AForkSpoon]

"what's it like to be the only person across the finish line in the tank trap this year."

[@Shadowsoken]

It would get stuck after hole 2, the tires themselves being WAY too big to get through.

[@mattsmith4063]

Was the editor forced to edit the video down to 13 minutes?

[@OMGItsWeasel]

dont most trucks start out with straight bodies?

[@WeBleedGreen1]

but 3 days ago, he had no dents, now look at it...

[@globaloff-road3601]

Tractor tires are not allowed in the competition.