Blue Thunder (truck)
Blue Thunder is a monster truck that races in the USHRA Monster Jam series. It was originally sponsored by the truck division of Ford Motor Company and Live Nation. The truck has several similarities with the monster truck Bigfoot. Some fans saw Blue Thunder as a replacement for Bigfoot in the Monster Jam series. The truck has been moderately successful and won several major events during its existence. However, it has not yet won a championship. Blue Thunder was used by Ford Motor Company for promotional purposes along with competition. The truck is currently driven by Todd LeDuc. The truck did not compete in 2012 when Todd LeDuc moved to Metal Mulisha after driving Blue Thunder in 2011, but as of 2022, he began driving Blue Thunder again due to the Monster Energy truck not operating anymore. With Ford dropping its sponsorship in 2012, the truck was redesigned and brought back in 2013 with veteran driver Dan Evans; former owner/driver of the Destroyer monster truck.
Blue Thunder in Stafford Springs, CT at Stafford Motor Speedway | |
| Owner and driver information | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Monster Jam/Feld Motorsports/Feld Entertainment |
| Driver(s) | Chelsea VanCleave (2023-prsent) |
| Truck information | |
| Year created | 2001 (original), 2013 (revival) |
| Body style | 2010 Ford F-150 |
| Chassis | Carroll Racing Development (CRD) |
| Engine | 540 C.I. Merlin (big block, blown, methanol injected) |
| Transmission | 2-speed Coan |
| Tires | BKT 66"x43"x25" |