Dan Runte had been driving Bigfoot trucks for years by this point in 1993. He was hired by BIGFOOT 4x4 in 1988. Humble beginnings, not so much. Get your facts straight Charlie.
For the 1993 season, Bigfoot starts running three trucks in the series. Andy Brass goes from Bigfoot 10 to Bigfoot 11 (Wildfoot) Gene Patterson goes from Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite) to Bigfoot 10 Dan Runte takes over in Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite)
Your off with Gene Patterson goes from Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite) to Bigfoot 10. Gene never drove 8 in competition. 1990: TNT Renegades Monster Truck Challenge ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 8) USHRA Camel series ( John Piant: Bigfoot 4). 1991: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 8, Gene Patterson moves as into Bigfoot 4 as Colt Cobra). USHRA Camel series ( Jim Kramer: Bigfoot 9). 1992: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 10, Gene Patterson takes over Bigfoot 9 from Jim Kramer as Colt Cobra in Snake Bite) USHRA Camel series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 8). 1993: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 11 as Wildfoot, Gene Patterson takes over Bigfoot 10, Dan Runte: Bigfoot 8 as Ricky Rattler in Snake) USHRA Camel series( Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 9. 1994: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot Cruiser 11, Dan Runte: Power Wheels Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 10 as Colt Cobra in Snake Bite) USHRA Camel Series Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14. 1995: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14 as Power Wheels, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15). 1996: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15 as WCW Hulkster/ WCW Stinger. 1997: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15 as Snake Bite.
@@alvinbanksGene did drive 8 in 1991 for one event in the silver dome and ended up getting knocked out and hitting the wall after running over the scales.
Great video! I have some questions... In what year did they start using fiberglass bodies? Did they ever use the actual body? Does any part of the vehicle actually belong to the brand (ford, chevy, dodge) other than the engine (or block engine)?
@@blackfoxhound3197 it started with Bigfoot 8 in 1990 (which also did a newer suspension at the same time) which got banned, everyone else was able to kinda catch up halfway through the 1990 season.
morphman21 yep he's Ricky rattler not sure who else played Ricky rattler if it was just Dan. Or sky Hartley, or the late Dave Harkey had persona's I know gene Patterson was the first colt cobra than Eric meagher, he took over.
Colt Cobra in 1991-1992 was Gene Patterson, Eric Meagher took over in 1994, Sky Hartley wore the mask once before, then Rick Rattler, which was Dan Runte, Petey Python and then now Vinny Venom.
+Dalton Hastings who was Peter Python, I know you know that dalton. and with vinnie venom he had an uncle that had a persona what was his uncles name and who was the driver. And we're there any other Ricky rattler's of was it just Dan runte. As for Sky Hartley and the late great Dave Harkey, what were there persona's did they have one or no
Grave Digger was an invitational truck, sometimes in these events there would be 10 campaign trucks and the promotors need to have at least a 12 truck line up. About Taurus, after 1992 penda season, the owner Jack Willman Sr decided not to continue in the series
15:00 One of the most awesome runs in monster truck racing history.
4:08 the humble beginnings of the greatest Bigfoot driver of all time and one of the top 5 of all time
Dan Runte had been driving Bigfoot trucks for years by this point in 1993. He was hired by BIGFOOT 4x4 in 1988. Humble beginnings, not so much. Get your facts straight Charlie.
@@user-uj3zk2cx8t Calm down dude. Wow.
I love Andy Brass, every time he speaks i start to smile at his midget voice
I'm sure Andy wouldn't take too kindly to being called a midget and you making him sound like some sort of clown. Show some respect you jabroni
Agreed Jootai, His nick name was Squiggy. Army Amrstrong actually called him that on air. Knowledge is power. Nick the prick don't know his history.
Rick Rattler sounds like Dan Runte
Rick Rattler was Dan Runte
Yes I agree bro
Gary Porter looks younger in 93 then he did in 89!
For the 1993 season, Bigfoot starts running three trucks in the series.
Andy Brass goes from Bigfoot 10 to Bigfoot 11 (Wildfoot)
Gene Patterson goes from Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite) to Bigfoot 10
Dan Runte takes over in Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite)
Your off with Gene Patterson goes from Bigfoot 8 (Snake Bite) to Bigfoot 10. Gene never drove 8 in competition.
1990: TNT Renegades Monster Truck Challenge ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 8) USHRA Camel series ( John Piant: Bigfoot 4).
1991: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 8, Gene Patterson moves as into Bigfoot 4 as Colt Cobra). USHRA Camel series ( Jim Kramer: Bigfoot 9).
1992: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 10, Gene Patterson takes over Bigfoot 9 from Jim Kramer as Colt Cobra in Snake Bite) USHRA Camel series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 8).
1993: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot 11 as Wildfoot, Gene Patterson takes over Bigfoot 10, Dan Runte: Bigfoot 8 as Ricky Rattler in Snake) USHRA Camel series( Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 9.
1994: Penda Points Series ( Andy Brass: Bigfoot Cruiser 11, Dan Runte: Power Wheels Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 10 as Colt Cobra in Snake Bite) USHRA Camel Series Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14.
1995: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14 as Power Wheels, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15).
1996: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15 as WCW Hulkster/ WCW Stinger.
1997: Penda Points Series ( Dan Runte: Bigfoot 14, Eric Meagher: Bigfoot 15 as Snake Bite.
@@alvinbanksGene did drive 8 in 1991 for one event in the silver dome and ended up getting knocked out and hitting the wall after running over the scales.
great mustaches
Is that Colt Cobra driving Bigfoot?! ;)
you mean gene Patterson " colt cobra " LOL yah bob is always coming up with new ideas LOL
Nope it was Ricky Rattler aka Dan Runte
@@clterry07 Gene Patterson was Colt in 91/92, but here in 93 Dan Runte was Ricky Rattler in Snake Bite.
Great video! I have some questions... In what year did they start using fiberglass bodies? Did they ever use the actual body? Does any part of the vehicle actually belong to the brand (ford, chevy, dodge) other than the engine (or block engine)?
From what I can collect from watching older shows into the newer age, the conversions started late 80’s early 90’s
@@blackfoxhound3197 Thanks
@@blackfoxhound3197 it started with Bigfoot 8 in 1990 (which also did a newer suspension at the same time) which got banned, everyone else was able to kinda catch up halfway through the 1990 season.
That's dan r in the snake bite
morphman21 yep he's Ricky rattler not sure who else played Ricky rattler if it was just Dan. Or sky Hartley, or the late Dave Harkey had persona's I know gene Patterson was the first colt cobra than Eric meagher, he took over.
Colt Cobra in 1991-1992 was Gene Patterson, Eric Meagher took over in 1994, Sky Hartley wore the mask once before, then Rick Rattler, which was Dan Runte, Petey Python and then now Vinny Venom.
Dalton Hastings
who's vinny venom?
that's a secret.
+Dalton Hastings who was Peter Python, I know you know that dalton. and with vinnie venom he had an uncle that had a persona what was his uncles name and who was the driver. And we're there any other Ricky rattler's of was it just Dan runte. As for Sky Hartley and the late great Dave Harkey, what were there persona's did they have one or no
Whaaa??!!..no grave digger.??!! No Taurus ??!!....two of the faaassstez..are missing oh..well we kno.who woud of came up on top ?? Waaaa
Grave Digger was an invitational truck, sometimes in these events there would be 10 campaign trucks and the promotors need to have at least a 12 truck line up. About Taurus, after 1992 penda season, the owner Jack Willman Sr decided not to continue in the series
Monster Patrol was Taurus
@@themadmerkin Taurus 4* but Taurus 5 still run until 1995