We have been talking about doing this event for many years, and thanks to Steve Otis of Otis Concessions, we were able to put it together this year. It was great to meet and talk to many wonderful people while displaying at the festival, as well as being a part of the incredible Blaine’s Blazin’ 4th parade! Thanks to Andy of ALR Trucking, Stanchfield, Minnesota for towing the USA-1 Monster Truck in the parade!

Special thanks to:
Main Motors Chevrolet-Cadillac, Anoka, Minnesota
Route 65 Classics, Ham Lake, Minnesota
Dan Neal’s Auto Repair, Blaine, Minnesota

Monster Truck Destruction Launches December 13th 2012

You can now race all three of your favorite USA-1 monster trucks against many of your other favorites! For more details CLICK HERE to check out the Moster Truck Destruction website!

This will be an exciting event, meeting conservative candidates for local, state, and federal offices- all committed to reducing the size and crushing burden of government at all levels, and then watching USA-1 crush not just cars, but issues that have all but destroyed this Nation!

We finally made it to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, it only took 8 years!

Early in 2005 I was introduced to Bob Bardwell, founder of Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. He and I have attempted to put together an event at the Ranch since then; 8 attempts later we finally made it. Bob is an incredible Christian Patriot and has devoted his life and this ranch as a Christian-based retreat for our ever-serving Military- current and retired, as well as special attention to those disabled, and anyone wanting to enjoy this blessed place.

I finally, after all these years got to personally meet this blessed, giving man of God for the first time. I have been planning a surprise for Bob since first talking to him about doing this event. I want to thank all of his helpers at the ranch who made it possible to get him into the USA-1 monster truck for a ride just before the crush. It was so rewarding to see and hear his excitement inside the cab as we drove over to the crush site and then talk to the crowd from inside the truck as I drove up to the cars. Definitely a God thing!!

Please contact Miracle Lodge for future retreats and to help support this wonderful facility.

Friday July 27th we displayed USA-1 at the Stewie Cruisers Car Show in Stewartville, MN as a promotion for Sturday’s event at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch.

Special thanks to another new friend, Randy Swanson for all the help- not only at this car show, but getting to and doing the Miracles Happen event.

It’s hard to believe how much time has gone by since a bunch of young(er) men let their toys and advertising vehicles grow out of control. From playing in the mud in the 70s, to winning the First National Championship in 1988, and now the Monster Truck Hall of Fame in 2011. What a humbling honor it was to be one of the inaugural class of inductees to the new International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame (IMTMHOF) at the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Musem at the American Heritage Village in Auburn, IN. (Check out the site for the National Military History Center also located in the American Heritage Village complex.)

 The Inaugural Monster Truck Hall of Fame Class. Photo Courtesy of TheMonsterBlog.com

I will never forget this event and all the people who made it happen; primarily Jeff Cook (President and Founder of the IMTMHOF), as well as the rest of the HOF Board. Also, we all should thank Dean Kruse, owner of the American Heritage Villiage for providing a home for the museum. Much to my surprise, the American Heritage Village houses one of, if not the largest collection of WWII and earlier military equipment in the world – THIS IS A MUST SEE!

“The Cap” was presented during my acceptance speech as a surprise for my friend
Mike Krieger and other fans who’ve asked about it for many years.

Jeff Cook presenting “The Hardware” to Everett

A long overdue visit with a great old friend, Master of Ceremonies Army Armstrong.

I met and talked to so many old friends, fans, and competitors, as well as fans who were very young, or not even born yet in those early days. I can’t explain how humbling it is to meet young fans whose parents passed on their love of this sport and what we did years ago.

“Young fan” Chris came all the way from New York.

Saturday afternoon we had a great meeting with monster truck owners and fans discussing the history of this sport. I’m always amazed at things fans remember that I have long forgotten and how they can drag those memories back to life. At the meeting as well as back at USA-1 headquarters during visitor tours I find myself talking for hours in response to questions about the past.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my own “Hall of Famers,” without whom the ’70 (original) USA-1 truck would not have made it to this event, at least not looking as great as it did. They contributed a couple of Saturdays and many evenings cleaning and detailing allowing the ’70 to be present looking as it did in the 80’s. My USA-1 Hall of Famers contributing to the appearance: webmaster and general helper Travis, and Fans, friends and helpers Kris and Emily, Andy, Matt, and Chad.

I’d also like to thank my old friend and competitor Bob Chandler (bigfoot4x4.com), who may not remember, but contributed to the ’70’s appearance. The aluminum wheels on the ’70 had not been used since the last time one was damaged back in the ’80s. Bob generously gave me a couple of used wheels for parts a few years ago, allowing me to reassemble and use these great looking wheels. Bob and I helped each other in many ways in the early years, each contributing our own expertise. That’s what true competitors do because competition is what drives all motorsports.

Thanks also to the many employees and crew members, without whom most of USA-1’s history would not have been as great. It was an honor to have 1988 National Champion driver Rod Litzau and former crewmember Mark Gerard with me at this event.

Special thanks to my wife Pat for putting up with me and this venture for over 35 years!

Most important: Thanks to God for giving me that abilities, strength, and drive to create and run this business for all these years.

 Click here to check out the Museum and Hall of Fame website!

I was recently informed that I had been chosen to be one of the first round inductees in the new International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame. I was very excited and humbled to be chosen to be part of this inaugural group of inductees.

Click here to check out the Museum and Hall of Fame website!

The induction ceremonies are being held November 19th at the International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame in Auburn, IN. I look forward to seeing a lot of people from the industry that I haven’t talked to in years, as well as many fans.

I will also be interviewed on Monster Truck Radio November 7th as part of the “Road To the Hall of Fame” interview series.

Thanks to the folks at the Hall of Fame as well as all my fans!
Everett W. Jasmer

We had a great time at the Crusin’ Cambridge Car Show, part of the downtown Cambridge, MN customer appreciation day. Had a wonderful response from numerous current and retired military as well as a wonderful Christian response. I am looking forward to doing this show again next year!