Raminator Becomes World's Fastest Monster Truck
The Raminator has become the world’s fastest monster truck.
Sponsored by the Ram Truck brand, the Raminator has broken the Guinness World Records record for the “Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck” after reaching 99.10 mph at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, breaking the previous record of 96.8 mph. Behind the wheel of the Raminator during the record-setting attempt was driver Mark Hall.
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Ram is a long time sponsor of the both the Raminator and Rammunition, which have been competing since 2002. The entire line of monster trucks are owned and operated by the Hall Brothers Racing Team based out of Champaign, Illinois. The Raminator has been named Monster Truck Racing Association’s (MTRA) Truck of the Year a record eight times while Mark Hall has taken the title of MTRA Driver of the Year nine times since 1996.
“Taking on the challenge of breaking a world record has been an experience we will never forget,” said Hall Brothers Racing President and Crew Chief Tim Hall. “With the support of Ram and Mopar, we continue to add to our achievements and are honored to now be a Guinness World Records holder.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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