MONSTER TRUCKS: The Science of Extreme Machines

"Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines" is a new one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them. The exhibit debuted at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, before beginning its five-year, 12-city tour of major Monster Trucks brings together the thrills and spills of motor sports with leading-edge science and technology. science centers and natural history museums across the United States.

Kid-friendly interactive displays demonstrate the scientific principles that give these monster machines their remarkable power and still make them safe for drivers and fans alike.

Visitors can climb into the cab of "Grave Digger"-a superstar of the Monster Jam racing circuit-and watch video of spectacular crashes from actual monster-truck events. Exhibit-goers also can learn real-life stories of the drivers, people as interesting as the vehicles themselves.

Re-created environments include the Monster Jam Theater; a display area featuring a real monster truck and large-screen video of actual truck crashes; the Grave Digger Climb-on; a deconstructed truck drive train and interactive demonstrations of a suspension system in action.

Additional hands-on displays include the 66-inch-high Terra Tire; the Monster Makeover on the artistic creation of truck artwork; Safety First; and an event timeline about the diverse individuals who make it all happen behind the scenes.

Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines is produced by Clear Channel Exhibitions and is sanctioned by Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports.

Now Showing:
Oklahoma City, OK
Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum
October 4, 2003 - September 6, 2004

Upcoming Venue
Detroit, MI
The New Detroit Science Center
January 15, 2005 - May 30, 2005

Past Venues:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois

Lease Information
Call Christi Klingelhefer at 210-599-0045.