Here is some information for you to use if you have purchased a Monster Truck Car Crush for your event.
Where to find Crush Cars
Usually a phone call to a local wrecking yard will result in getting the cars donated to you but we have seen them run as high as $100 per car in some areas. Some wreckers have even gone as far as, well, lets say 'reducing their used car inventory'.
Number of Cars Required
We prefer 4 to 8 cars. However as a last resort the exhibition can be executed on 2 cars. Always try to get full sized cars. Midsize is acceptable. Compacts are not. Station wagons can only be used when the Monster Truck is driving over large quantities (4 or more).
Condition of cars
Cars can be damaged on the sides, but must not be so seriously damaged in the front or rear that they do not have a truck lid or engine hood anymore. Cars should have some method of holding them in place whether that means placing the car in park or in gear. All cars must have motors and possible tyres in the boots of cars. Protect your parking lot be placing 3/4 plywood under the cars.
Things to remove
The battery Must be removed. The petrol tank must be drained. We recommend that the radiator also be drained to avoid spillage on your grounds. We also strongly recommend removing the glass or breaking it into the car prior to the performance.
Performance Area
AMTRA RECOMMENDED CAR CRUSHING PERIMETER (MINIMUMS)
Space requirements
We request a 100' x 150' perimeter (minimum of 80' x 120' for safety). We prefer the area to be roped off or use caution tape for crowd control. Please make sure that you have enough employees or security people (at least 4) on hand to insure that your spectators stay a safe distance away from the vehicles. It is crucial to keep the area clear in the direction the Monster Truck is running!
Just ask
Monster Trucks such as Outback Thunda prides itself on having the best and safest drivers and equipment in the business. But remember that you can never be too careful. If you have any concerns about the exhibition just ask the Monster Truck driver for his or her help.
Crush Vehicle Placement
Our crew will gladly assist you while placing the cars for the show. But it is very simple. Place all the cars facing the same direction - all front ends on the same side.
If you are using only 2 cars
The Monster Truck will drive over them lengthwise from one end to the other leave about a 1/2 meter gap between the cars so they are wide enough for a Monster Truck to drive on them.
If you are using more than 2 cars (preferred)
Place the two largest cars you have on the ends. Mid-size and station wagons should always be in the middle. Have the cars touching door to door. The Monster Truck will drive across them sideways - just like they do at all the other race circuits.