Monster Truck Racing Association
In 1989 a training session for inspectors was added as part of the annual meeting.
The MTRA has been innovative in developing and establishing stringent safety guidelines required by all members, some of which include the following:
- Remote Ignition Interrupter (RII) – enables the vehicle to be shut down from a remote location.
- Annual inspections for vehicle certification – keeps vehicles safe for drivers and spectators.
- Certified drivers – drivers must pass a two part dri
To: My fellow Monster Truck Enthusiasts
From : Tim Hall ; MTRA President
RE: MTRA Update
Hello everyone. I wanted to provide a brief update on the state of the MTRA. I fully intended to do this at the end of 2025, but circumstances didn’t allow me to do that. For that, I apologize, and meanwhile time continues to fly by.
The MTRA continues to move along at full speed. Behind the scenes, a lot has been going on. We have had to defend our trademarks, and have spent a lot of resources (time and money) to make sure the MTRA’s trademarks are properly protected. This is something that is very important and had to be done…and now it is. Fortunately the industry continues to entertain tens of thousands of fans safely every week…due largely to all the rules the MTRA has created over the years and that are in play by builders and promoters…both members and non members…around the world.
As many of you know, one of our officers, Marty Garza, has been dealing with some issues, and has been unable to help in his usual capacity. Marty has done more for the MTRA than many of you will ever know. He has been our primary communicator, and with him not able to work in that capacity, admittedly some of the MTRA news has not been as forthcoming as we all would like. But Marty has bigger fish to fry right now, and we wish him the best. We long for the day when he can return to serve the MTRA and the monster truck industry and share with us all what he does so well.
The Board of Directors and I were talking last week about the need to perhaps do another ZOOM meeting. We were kicking around some topics when I was made aware that some people in the industry were also apparently wondering about the MTRA. I guess this proves that minds do think alike…so it sounds like timing is right.
Give us some input. What are some discussions you’d like to see? And while we are at it…how about joining us and stepping up? You know, a lot of you have all kinds of skills that could help the MTRA move forward and improve. We need new blood. Our critics are quick to point out what we are doing/have done wrong…well then step up and help us! I would LOVE to see some younger guys step up to help take the reins. There is a lot of experience in the sport…and we all need to tap in to it to maximize the entertainment value and safety of our sport.
Help keep the organization moving. Don’t just complain. Do something. Step up. The pay is horrible. In fact it doesn’t exist. You better have thick skin, because people that should but don’t support the organization will never hesitate to badmouth you if they don’t like something the organization does. But that’s what it takes. WE NEED HELP.
The board has a meeting scheduled for next week, and we will be discussing a few different topics. Once that happens, we will release more information.
12/09/2024
This is a reminder that the MTRA Year-End Safety Review is tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm CST.
2024 MTRA Year-End Safety Review
Announcing the 2024 Monster Truck Racing Association Year-End Safety Review to be hosted online via Zoom on December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM CST.
This virtual setting will be open to ALL Registered Attendees (both current MTRA members and non-members), allowing everyone within the monster truck community to engage in the discussion of observations made at monster truck events throughout 2024.
As with the previous seminars, this discussion will include a graphical presentation illustrating primary areas of concern. In addition to board members answering any questions in this
regard, this will be an open discussion allowing attendees to share their observations, comments, and suggestions.
Registration for this event is REQUIRED and may be done here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu2hrTspGNP6jVwHwYkvIQn580PXVaGS
We look forward to engaging with everyone with a serious interest in promoting safety within our industry.
Board of Directors
Monster Truck Racing Association
11/27/2024
2024 MTRA Year-End Safety Review
Announcing the 2024 Monster Truck Racing Association Year-End Safety Review to be hosted online via Zoom on December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM CST.
This virtual setting will be open to ALL Registered Attendees (both current MTRA members and non-members), allowing everyone within the monster truck community to engage in the discussion of observations made at monster truck events throughout 2024.
As with the previous seminars, this discussion will include a graphical presentation illustrating primary areas of concern. In addition to board members answering any questions in this
regard, this will be an open discussion allowing attendees to share their observations, comments, and suggestions.
Registration for this event is REQUIRED and may be done here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu2hrTspGNP6jVwHwYkvIQn580PXVaGS
We look forward to engaging with everyone with a serious interest in promoting safety within our industry.
Board of Directors
Monster Truck Racing Association
This is a short excerpt of closing comments from the most recent MTRA Inspection Process Seminar. Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedule attended. For those of you who were unable to attend, it may be replayed here:
https://youtu.be/krmArpp5mek?si=i-XAH306BIl9qkVB
05/28/2024
2024 MTRA Inspection Process Seminar
Announcing the 2024 Monster Truck Racing Association Inspection Process Seminar to be hosted online via Zoom on June 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM CST.
This virtual setting will be open to all current MTRA members and official Promoter Technical Staff which will allow them to engage and participate in this essential discussion of the many facets of the vehicle inspection process.
As with previous seminars, there will be a graphical presentation covering many aspects of the inspection process. In addition to answering any questions in this regard, there will also be an open discussion period near the end of the seminar for attendees to share their observations, comments, and suggestions.
Registration for this event is REQUIRED and may be performed
here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrduytpj8pHdNUJejzSczr6Mk14fjmv6du
We look forward to engaging with everyone with a serious interest in advancing safety within our industry.
Board of Directors
Monster Truck Racing Association
Promoter meeting is just about to start !! If you registered,we want you with us and want your input !!
03/08/2024
https://youtu.be/78t9j5ig3p0?si=vJ8Gki7zb8fUpKLj
2024 Event Safety Seminar In this presentation the Board of Directors of the MTRA discusses potential concerns regarding event safety and offers some suggestions for how these may be ...
03/07/2024
2024 MTRA Promoter Summit
Announcing the 2024 Monster Truck Racing Association Promoter Summit to be hosted online via Zoom on March 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM CST.
This First-of-its-Kind gathering will be open to ALL Monster Truck Event Promoters (both current MTRA members and non-members) which will allow them to engage in a closed-door discussion of the many aspects of event safety.
This private event is for Promoters Only and Registration is REQUIRED which may be performed here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-uhpzIpE9Q6PvYtMqo6ORlb6Cr47PpP
We look forward to engaging with everyone with a vested interest in improving safety within our industry.
Board of Directors
Monster Truck Racing Association
December 5, 2023
RE: Event Safety
02/28/2024
2024 MTRA Event Safety Seminar
Announcing the 2024 Monster Truck Racing Association Event Safety Seminar to be hosted online via Zoom on March 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM CST.
This virtual setting will be open to ALL Registered Attendees (both current MTRA members and non-members) which will allow everyone within the monster truck community to engage and participate in this essential discussion of the many aspects of event safety.
As with the previous seminar, we will be conducting an extensive graphical presentation covering many aspects of event safety. In addition to answering any questions in this regard, there will also be an open discussion period near the end of the seminar for attendees to share their observations, comments, and suggestions.
Registration for this event is REQUIRED and may be performed
here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-2vpjItG934BDVOQWk-puhZeca5gyTK
We look forward to engaging with everyone with a serious interest in promoting safety within our industry.
Board of Directors
Monster Truck Racing Association
12/18/2023
This is a short excerpt from the 2023 MTRA Safety Seminar focusing on the subject of tire safety and our recommendations on how some concerns may initially be addressed.
Let us know your thoughts on the subject.
2023 MTRA Tire Safety Excerpt This is a short excerpt from the 2023 MTRA Safety Seminar that focuses on the subject of tire safety and our recommendations on how some concerns may initial...
12/15/2023
Here is a link to the full enhanced version of the 2023 MTRA Safety Seminar.
If you find this informative of value, please consider supporting the organization by joining or making a one-time donation at the links below.
Join the MTRA: https://mp.gg/62n0l
Donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mtracingassociation
https://youtu.be/blqMvHyR2vw?si=fg-uXaWkZ6DEd52Q
2023 MTRA Safety Seminar The MTRA's first virtual Safety Seminar covering vehicle safety equipment and inspection. Recorded 12/05/23.If you found this information of value, please co...
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