Stone Crusher Dominates in Hampton |
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November 15, 2009-The Stone Crusher team returned to the Hampton Coliseum for it's final event of the year in front of the hometown crowd. Although Friday the 13th is considered a day of bad luck it certainly wasn't one for Steve Sims. Sims started off strong with a second place finish in the wheelie contest behind team mate Mopar Magic. In racing Sims was able to make it to the finals and come away with a win over Randy Brown and Grave Digger. In freestyle, it was a big air assault from the Sims in the tight confines of the Coliseum. The run would score well and come up just one point shy of the win. On Saturday the fans packed the house as a sell out crowd was on hand cheering their hometown hero. Sims once again was strong in the wheelie competition finishing second to Mopar Magic. In racing the Stone Crusher continued to look strong and made it to the final round against El Toro Loco. Sims was able to come away with the win but a bad bounce nearly sent the Stone Crusher over. The truck got up onto the sidewalls but Sims was able to save the truck from rolling over. After the close call in racing Sims let it all hang out in freestyle with great momentum, huge leaps, and even a crossthread of the FMX hill. The run would be good enough for the win edging out Grave Digger by one point. At end of the weekend the Stone Crusher came away with three wins and three second place finishes to close out the season. Now the team is getting ready for first quarter. Check back soon for our 2010 schedule. Also, Facebook users remember to visit our page and become a fan! |
Stone Crusher returns to Wildwood! |
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October 8, 2009-The Stone Crusher returned to the beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey ready to defend its title as the reigning King Of The Beach with a different face behind the wheel. Carl VanHorn stepped in to pilot the Stone Crusher for Steve Sims. VanHorn performed well throughout the weekend putting the truck into the semi-finals for all three shows including a final round appearance Sunday. VanHorn also performed great in freestyle with great momentum and was the only driver to hit the RV stack on Saturday night. "I've always been about performing for the fans so I just wanted to put on a good show," said VanHorn. Be sure to head over to our photo section to check out the great photos courtesy of Steve Parry and Jim Haas. |
Stone Crusher Soars In Charlotte! |
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August 18, 2009-After four years the Stone Crusher team made it's return to the Dirt Track At Lowe's Motor Speedway for the 10th Annual Back To School bash. Former teammate Carl VanHorn took over the reigns of the Stone Crusher for the weekend while Steve Sims was unable to attend the event. VanHorn was excited to be behind the wheel for the first time in six months and there was no rust showing when he took to the challenging crossover track as he qualified second out of the field of ten. In the first round the Stone Crusher took out Brutus by half a truck length in one of the closest races of the night. Once again in the second round Stone Crusher squared off with Brutus after Chris Bergeron returned as a fast loser however VanHorn won with ease. In the semi-finals the teammates faced off as Stone Crusher took out Mopar Magic to make it into the finals against Equalizer. VanHorn came away with the hole shot and remained close but a bad jump on the final stretch sent the truck sideways costing Stone Crusher the win.Following the tough second place finish in racing VanHorn came out charging in freestyle with a great high speed slap wheelie along the backstretch and a huge leap over a van stack. A bad bounce however damaged a four-link bar as VanHorn attempted to go into a donut the rear end of the truck came loose and sent the Stone Crusher on it's lid. VanHorn emerged unscathed however the same could not be said for the truck as all four four-link bars were broken along with the driveshaft and several shocks. For photos from the event head over to our photo gallery and don't forget to check out the Stone Crusher facebook page! |
West Lebanon and Stafford Springs Recaps |
July 28, 2009-The Stone Crusher team made the trek to New York to one of monster truck racing's most legendary venues for their first visit to the Lebanon Valley Speedway. The notoriously difficult front stretch was tough to tame in racing but driver Steve Sims managed to get into the semi-finals Tuesday night. In freestyle Sims was strong delivering great performances in all three shows including a second place effort Wednesday night that had crowd up and cheering.
After West Lebanon the team was off to Stafford Springs to visit another one of monster truck racing's storied summer stops at the Stafford Motor Speedway. Saturday afternoon saw the beginning of the weekend's action and Steve Sims found himself in the finals despite losing in the semi-finals to Randy Brown and the Grave Digger due to engine troubles but Tom Meents was unstoppable and took the win. After racing turned in a solid freestyle performance earning a 23 for his efforts. Just hours later they were back at it for the night show. After a tie for second in the wheelie contest and a first round exit in racing it was onto freestyle. The Stone Crusher was charging hard with big air and good momentum when a jump over the van stack tossed the truck sideways in the air causing the truck roll over hard. Sims emerged unscathed but the same could not be said for the truck. Broken shocks, four-link bars, and damage to the cradle would sideline the Stone Crusher for Sunday's event. This weekend it's back to Virginia for the Stone Crusher for two nights of action at the Augusta Expoland in Fishersville, Virginia. For more info head over to our schedule page to see where the Stone Crusher is headed next! |
Stone Crusher Wins Racing In Syracuse! |
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June 3, 2009-After a little time off the Stone Crusher team returned to action in Syracuse, New York this past weekend. Steve Sims got the sold out crowd fired up early in the wheelie contest with two near vertical leaps that would tie him for second with Grave Digger. In racing Sims was taken out by Aaron Basl and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle but was able to return as a fast loser. That lucky break was all that Sims need as he took out Grave Digger in the semi-finals and would move on to face Tom Meents and Maximum Destruction in the finals. Sims managed to get the whole shot and was able to settle down in the second no-mans land and flew the Stone Crusher to the win. Fresh off the racing win Sims came out in freestyle like a man possesed soaring over the obstacles. A cut tire would end his run prematurely scoring a 24 for a third place finish. Next weekend the team travels to Calvert City, Kentucky for a two show weekend. For more info visit our schedule page.(Thanks to Jason Miller for the photo) |
Stone Crusher Kicks Up Sand At Home |
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May 27, 2009-It was a short trip to the Oceanfront for the Stone Crusher team as they geared up for a four show weekend infront of four sellout hometown crowds for this year's Monsters On The Beach. With thousands of hometown fans chearing him on Steve Sims turned in some of the best freestyles of the weekend with huge air and slinging sand up and down the beach. Special thanks go out to our local sponsors Bank Of Hampton Roads, Beach Ford, and Eastern Truck & Accessories. Also don't forget to check out our updated schedule and photo galleries! |
Florida Show Recaps - Monsters On The Beach This Weeekend |
May 7, 2009-After a few weeks off after the World Finals the Stone Crusher team was back in action starting off in Naples, Florida for an exciting three show weekend. Steve Sims was Mr. Consistent this weekend making it to the semi-finals in all three shows including one final round and was in the top three all weekend in both freestyle and wheelies. From Naples it was onto Ocala for another weekend in sunny Florida. It was another awesome weekend of shows for the Stone Crusher yielding good results. On Saturday night Sims stole the show racking up wins both the wheelie contest and freestyle. Now the team is heading back home for some fun time in the sand as it's time for this year's Monsters On The Beach. For more information on this weekend's event visit www.beachstreetusa.com/. |
World Finals Recap - 2009 Monster Jam Team Of The Year Award |
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March 29, 2009-The 2009 World Finals have come and gone and it was an interesting weekend for the Stone Crusher crew. The action kicked off Friday night in practice but not the way driver Steve Sims intended. While coming down the straight-away the truck got out of shape tagging the bus stack for freestyle flipping the truck over violently. Sims was able to walk away however the Stone Crusher needed several repairs. The crew thrashed throughout the night and were able to get the Stone Crusher ready for the event Saturday night. With the crash Friday night Sims was seeded 24th in the field and had to face Madusa in the first round. It was a close race with Madusa narrowly coming away with the win. After being knocked out early in racing Sims came out in freestyle looking for redemption attacking the track from the start with several huge jumps. Problems with the rear-stearing and a flat tire couldn't stop Sims as he pushed the truck to it's limits before a wild crossthread manuver sent the truck onto it's lid. The run would score a 26 putting Stone Crusher into a 3-way tie for fifth place with Safe Auto and Nitro Circus. Although Stone Crusher didn't pick up any trophies Saturday night the Monster Truck Unlimited (Stone Crusher and Mopar Magic) team came away with the team of the year award at Sunday's awards banquet. This is the second year in a row the team has picked up the award and are looking forward to many more. Now the winter season is through with it's time to head outdoors for some awesome summer shows. Head on over to our schedule page to see where the Stone Crusher is headed next.(Thanks to Chris Cleveland for the photo) |
Stone Crusher Recieves World Finals X Invite in Biloxi! |
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March 9, 2009-It was a big weekend in Biloxi for the Stone Crusher team as Steve Sims received his invitiation to this year's Monster Jam World Finals. Sims came out looking to prove to the fans in Biloxi he deserved his invitation and backed it up well. On Friday Sims made it to the finals against Pablo Huffaker and the Grave Digger before coming up just short of the win. Then in freestyle Sims tied for second with Marc McDonald and Safe Auto. Saturday saw a great start as Sims managed to tie with Grave Digger for the freestyle win in the afternoon event before closing out a solid weekend later that night. Now the team gets some well deserved downtime to prepare for the Monster Jam World Finals in just a few weeks.(Thanks to Prentiss Adams for the photo) |
Stone Crusher Rocks Jacksonville! |
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March 4, 2009-After last weekend a somewhat rough weekend in Tampa the team traveled to Jacksonville for one of the biggest stadium events of the year. In racing Steve Sims had a tough draw early with a loss against Tom Meents and Maximum Destruction in round one. In freestyle Sims looked to redeem himself and came out on fire. Nothing on the floor was safe as Sims put the Stone Crusher through it's paces flying over the stacks. Sims not only filled the regulation clock but went well beyond the bonus time before rolling the truck after attempting to crossthread the FMX hill earning fifth place finish in freestyle. This weekend the team will be in Biloxi, Mississippi for a three show weekend at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Also, don't forget to check out our photo gallery and our YouTube clip of the week.(Thanks to Stephanie Cotnnoir for the photo) |
Stone Crusher Returns To Tampa! |
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February 24, 2009-The Stone Crusher returned to Tampa for the second time after last year's muddy monsoon of an event. With good weather and a packed house of Monster Jam fans it was a great night for racing. In the first round Sims faced off against the legendary Dennis Anderson and Grave Digger. The two were neck and neck over the first two passes over the cars but Anderson narrowly edged out Stone Crusher for the win. In freestyle came out and attacked the course early taking on the giant FMX hill getting huge air and upon landing throwing the truck into a weird bounce. Sims was able to save the truck however an obvious stearing problem would end his efforts early. Next weekend the team will be heading north to Jacksonville for another stadium event.(Thanks to Lisa Otto for the photo!) |
Hometown Weekend in Hampton |
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February 16, 2009-Steve Sims and the Stone Crusher were close to home this weekend with four action packed shows at the Hampton Coliseum. It was a great showing for the Hampton Roads native starting the weekend off on Friday night with a close loss in the final round against team mate Ricky Ownley and Mopar Magic. Freestyle saw the beginning of a weekend long big air showdown between Sims and reigning World Finals Freestyle Champion Adam Anderson. In all four freestyle competitions from the weekend Sims was putting the truck into orbit with huge launches over the obstacles on the floor. When the dust settled Sunday evening Sims came away with one racing win, one freestyle win, and one wheelie contest win along with several second place freestyles. Next the team is once again off to Florida for another stadium event in Tampa, Florida. |
Stone Crusher Wins Racing in Miami - Strong Performance in Charleston |
February 10, 2009-It's been a busy two weeks for the Stone Crusher team since our last update. Things kicked off in Miami with qualifying, where Steve Sims looked strong in posting the fourth-fastest time. Sims would then take out Gun Slinger, Escalade, and teammate Mopar Magic, setting up the finals against Blue Thunder. Sims remained deadly consistent and was able to pick up an easy win after Blue Thunder spun out. Looking to sweep the event, Sims put the Stone Crusher through it's paces in freestyle, putting down a great run that was scored a 31, just one point shy of the victory.After Miami, the team traveled to Charleston, West Virginia for a three-show weekend inside the Charleston Civic Center. Sims had a solid weekend, picking up two wheelie contest wins, a final round appearance in racing Friday night, and two second-place freestyles on the wekeend. This weekend, the team is coming home for a four-show weekend in Hampton. For more information on the shows, head to our Schedule page. We'll have updates and photos throughout the weekend, so be sure to stay here for all your Stone Crusher news! |
Stone Crusher Flies High in Orlando! |
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January 28, 2009-Last Saturday night the Stone Crusher rocked the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida in front of a packed house of Monster Jam fans. Steve Sims started the night off in qualifying with a solid time of 28.88 seconds on the gigantic course. In the first round, Sims recieved a bye run after teammate Mopar Magic was had breakage in qualifying. He then took out Glenn Logan in Cowboy and George Balhan and Escalade. The final round matched up the Virginia native against the legendary Dennis Anderson in Grave Digger with an extra lap added to the already long course. Anderson and Sims were neck and neck until the final turn when the Stone Crusher spun out costing him the race. Disapointed with the close racing loss Sims came out charging in freestyle atacking the course with a huge air assault. When the dust settled Sims recieved a score of 22 for his efforts. This weekend the team will be in Miami, Florida visiting Dolphins Stadium. For more information on this weekend's event visit our schedule page. Don't forget to check out our weekly YouTube clip or our latest photos in the photo gallery!(Photo By: Bryan Wagner) |
Welcome To The All New StoneCrusherMonsterTruck.com! |
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January 21, 2009-Welcome to the new-look Stone Crusher web site! We still have a few pages in progress, but most are functioning. Those that aren't soon will be. Since our last update Stone Crusher and company visited the cities of Montgomery, Alabama and Detroit, Michigan. In Montgomery Steve Sims and Stone Crusher were on a tear racking up six wins in the course of the weekend with two racing wins, two freestyle wins, and a donut contest win in the three shows.Sims looked to carry the momentum to Detroit's Ford Field in front of a packed house. In the first round Sims took out fastest qualifier Linsey Weenk in Blue Thunder showing the Ford executives in attendance that Blue Thunder wasn't the only big blue Ford in attendance. In freestyle Sims came out fast pushing Stone Crusher hard however a steering issue midway through his run hampered his efforts. It didn't hold him back for long as Sims flew the truck over the huge stacks on the floor much to the joy of the Michigan fans. For now the team is gearing up and getting ready to head south for this weekends event in sunny Orlando, Florida at the legendary Citrus Bowl. For more information on this event head over to our schedule page. For now, check out the new site and please pardon any bugs. We're still hard at work to bring all the news, photos, videos, and information for you the fans! |
