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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Watch as monster truck wheel goes airborne, bounces away mid-stunt
Things got a little chaotic and dangerous when a rogue wheel momentarily became the star of a monster truck show. The monster truck "The Veteran," much to the dismay of the crowd, lost a wheel after landing a jump in the last section of a Malicious Monster Truck Tour show, which is a three-day event at Thunderbird Stadium in Bremerton, Washington, on July 20. The Veteran's wheel broke off, bouncing its way across the venue, over a wall, and into the neighboring parking lot, where event attendees parked their vehicles. Footage captured by an attendee shows both the moment leading up to the tire mishap and the moment right after, when the front left wheel of The Veteran, painted red, white and blue, went airborne and bounced its way over the stadium's east wall and into the neighboring parking lot. According to reporting by the Kitsap Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network, the wheel came to a full stop after hitting two vehicles — one of which was completely crushed — and a tree. "There were no injuries," Bill Payne, co-owner and operator of event host Straight Up Racing, told the Kitsap Sun. "But the Kia is probably not going to live." Straight Up Racing, a Port Orchard-based monster truck team, has held the event at the stadium, located inside the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, for five years. 'If we can afford it, then we're going to just do it out of pocket," Payne said. "If it's something that is unreasonable, then we'll turn it into our insurance and hope for the best that we can continue having these events." Watch the moment monster truck 'The Veteran' loses its wheel Michael Groth, who decided to leave the show a little early, was making his way across the parking lot with his son when he heard a loud noise. "We heard a loud pop, and we turned around, and this huge tire was bouncing over the wall, then over a fence and smashed a car," Groth told the Sun. "We were there five or so seconds before." As soon as the coast was clear, Groth went to check if anyone had been inside the vehicle. "It was pretty scary, we got going pretty quick after," Groth told the Sun. Monster truck team releases statement after tire mishap The Port Orchard-based monster truck team formally addressed the tire incident on social media, writing that they wanted to get in front of the situation so fans could hear about what happened from them, not "any uninformed or sensationalized source on TV or online." "Motorsports are unpredictable," Straight Up Racing said in a statement. "The truck involved was running industry-standard wheel restraints. Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition." The group said they "quickly" made contact with both the Kitsap County Fair Board and a fencing company to "collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future." "Accidents happen, even unprecedented incidents such as this & we will always do everything we can to help further the safety of this great sport we all love," the statement reads. "Our backflip ramp Camera captured the most dramatic angle of the incident. We wanted to prove we are hiding from nothing & want to be as transparent & open about it as possible." Contributing: Jessica Baugh/ Kitsap Sun This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Video shows monster truck lose tire mid-stunt
The Independent
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Huge tire flies off monster truck mid-show as shocked spectators watch on
A monster truck's huge tire flew off mid-performance in Washington state, dramatic video from Sunday (20 July) shows. The incident occurred during the Malicious Monster Truck Tour at Thunderbird Stadium in Bremerton. Footage shows the tire coming away from the vehicle as it jumped before rolling away and eventually landing in the parking lot. Event organisers said multiple cars were damaged. "The truck involved was running industry-standard wheel restraints. Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition. We were quickly in contact with both the Kitsap County Fair Board & a fencing company to collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future," they said.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Video shows monster truck wheel fly off mid-performance, damaging multiple cars
A fan's video captured the moment a monster truck's massive tire flew off during a performance in Washington state. The incident occurred at the Malicious Monster Truck Tour, a three-day event at Thunderbird Stadium in Bremerton, Washington. Video shows a huge tire fly off a red, white and blue truck with "Veteran" emblazoned on its side as the vehicle jumped over a ridge. The tire bounced and rolled, eventually flying into the stadium's parking lot at the end of the track. No one was injured in the incident, but multiple parked cars were damaged, event organizers said. One car was directly hit by the tire and was crushed, local media reported. A second vehicle sustained damage as well. Event organizers said on social media that the truck involved was using "industry-standard wheel restraints." Monster truck tires can weigh between 800 and 900 pounds each, according to Popular Mechanics. "Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition," the organizers said in a statement. They said they contacted local officials and a fencing company to "collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future." Tyler Trinchini, who operates the Instagram page Monster Trucks Washington and shared video of the moment, told CBS News he has been to "plenty of monster truck shows" and had "never seen anything like this happen before." "Luckily, my car was not the one that was damaged," Trinchini said. "I'm just very thankful that no one was injured."
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Fox News
Monster truck wheel detaches during show in Washington, destroying multiple cars in nearby parking lot
The "Malicious Monster Truck Tour" certainly lived up to its name during a show in Washington over the weekend. A vehicle parked outside Thunderbird Arena & Stadium in Bremerton was crushed on Sunday after a wheel flew off one of the monster trucks during the show. Video showed the wheel come off the truck before bouncing out of the arena into several parked cars. The tour released a statement confirming that no one was injured as a result of the incident, but that several cars had sustained damage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON "Motorsports are unpredictable. The truck involved was running industry-standard wheel restraints. Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition. We were quickly in contact with both the Kitsap County Fair Board & a fencing company to collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future," the statement read. "Accidents happen, even unprecedented incidents such as this & we will always do everything we can to help further the safety of this great sport we all love." NO CHARGES FILED AFTER MONSTER TRUCK TOPPLES UTILITY POLES, INJURING SEVERAL AT MAINE FAIRGROUND The tour released a video on Facebook that showed another angle of the tire coming loose and launching outside the arena. There were no fans sitting in the path of the dislodged wheel. "Our backflip ramp Camera captured the most dramatic angle of the incident. We wanted to prove we are hiding from nothing & want to be as transparent & open about it as possible." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP According to FOX 13, a 6-year-old boy tragically died in 2009 after being struck in the head by debris from a monster truck at a show at the Tacoma Dome in Washington. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Election 2025: North Kitsap's primary school board race features 2 with teaching past
Three candidates — Seth Hartmann, Debra Strawhun and Leighton Thomas — are listed on the primary ballot for the North Kitsap School Board District 1 position heading into the Aug. 5 election. Edward Wright, currently the District 1 director, is not running for re-election. Strawhun is a career educator who has taught locally (Bainbridge Island, North Kitsap) and who works as a contractor for Bremerton School District. Thomas, a former teacher and Wyoming Department of Education executive, currently works as an education consultant. Hartmann, an U.S. Army veteran and information technology officer, has taught multiple years at the university level. However, on July 10 Hartmann contacted the Kitsap Sun to say that he is no longer actively campaigning for the school board director position due to personal circumstances. His name will still appear on the August ballot, as the time to withdraw has passed. In the District 1 race, the two candidates who receive the most votes in next month's primary will advance to the general election in November. In the District 3 race, which only has two candidates, both Timothy Rovik and Miranda Smallwood will both advance to the general election. The Kitsap Sun asked board candidates to submit answers to a three-part questionnaire ahead of the election. Hartmann's answers will not be publish, at his request. Debra Strawhun Q: What do you feel you would bring to the school board if elected? A: I would bring experience, dedication to the education of children, and a desire to engage with the community. I have years of experience in education as an employee and as a parent. I have held a variety of positions during my career in PK-12 education. Most of those years I have served as a speech and language pathologist but also as a classroom teacher, teacher on special assignment, early childhood coordinator, advisor for regulatory guidance and compliance in special education law, representative on the executive board and bargaining team in the Bremerton Education Association. As a parent, while my three boys were in school, I was the PTA president at Poulsbo Elementary, a member of the Facility Advisory Committee and co-chair of the citizens group that spearheaded efforts to pass the bond that built Kingston High School. Q: Is there a particular reason you are motivated to serve? A: Multiple factors have come together to make this the right time to serve on the school board. I would like to give back to the community that has been so important in the lives of my family. North Kitsap School District gave my children the educational foundation they needed to attend college and develop a career of their choice. I retired from the Bremerton School District in 2021. I am now self-employed and work part time in Bremerton filling unmet needs in special education. I have the time. I have a long-standing interest in how schools operate. Over time I've seen what works well for students, families, teachers and the community. I've seen the swings in educational approaches, curriculum, testing and use of facilities. Those experiences can inform decision making. My program administrator credential helped my understanding of budgets, finances and strategies for making difficult decisions. Q: Discuss one or two issues within your school district you'd like to see the board address over the next couple years. A: Three issues come to mind. 1. Facilities. A replacement of Pearson Elementary needs to be a priority because of the health and safety concerns that must be addressed. I would support a bond to address that need. Listening sessions with voters and consultation with the facilities advisory committee would be needed to determine the level of support in the community and other building needs that should be addressed by a bond. A bond could be a hard sell in light of the failure of the 2024 bond and with declining enrollment in the district. If not a bond, levy dollars? 2. Support for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs. That would look like a counselor/interventionist with a specialty in behavior management at each school. All staff trained in trauma-informed instruction so environments can be created and triggers recognized before outbursts occur. A social emotional learning (SEL) program implemented school-wide. These supports would benefit individual students as well the entire school environment. 3. Expansion of the district's career pathways program. An increase in the number of career and technical education (CTE) offerings, the facilities to support the growth as well as possible expansion to middle school would benefit students and their families. Leighton Thomas Q: What do you feel you would bring to the school board if elected? A: If elected, I will bring commitment, broad experience and expertise, and a spirit of curiosity to the North Kitsap School Board. I care deeply about kids and have spent my career — and my free time — working to support them, whether through teaching, coaching youth running groups, or serving on local boards. I began my career in human capital strategy, helping organizations design policies and systems to meet their current and future workforce needs. In 2009, I made a career-switch to public education and became a classroom teacher. Since then, I've served in roles across the education system, including state-level leadership. I understand the complexities of public schools from multiple perspectives — and I bring empathy because I've lived those challenges. I also bring academic expertise: I hold a doctorate in education policy and leadership and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. I've spent years both working in and alongside schools and studying how to make them better. But just as important as my experience is my mindset: I approach this work with curiosity and a commitment to listening. I believe in asking hard questions, engaging the community, and making decisions grounded in what's best for all of our students. Q: Is there a particular reason you are motivated to serve? A: I am motivated to serve because I believe North Kitsap Schools should be every family's first choice when choosing where to send their children to school. I have young children and plan to be part of this community for the long term. When I ask, 'Where can I help?' — the answer is always kids and schools. When I learned my district seat was open, it felt like a call to action. I am motivated to strengthen trust between the community and our school board. I've heard a consistent message: people want more transparency and more opportunities to be heard. I'm a connector by nature. If elected, I'll hold monthly listening sessions and stay rooted in community conversations as we shape the future of our schools, together. Q: Discuss one or two issues within your school district you'd like to see the board address over the next couple years. A: Our district is facing declining enrollment, and not just due to housing costs or birth rates. We need to stay curious about why some families are choosing other districts or leaving public education altogether. This trend has major implications for our funding, staffing, and long-term planning. Every student who leaves takes resources with them —but every student we bring back brings funding, energy, and opportunity. We need to ask: Why are families leaving/choosing other districts? What do they need to stay? The answers should shape how we respond. That means listening closely to students and educators, and taking meaningful action — both within our existing structures and through creative new options. That might mean expanding CTE programs or offering flexible, part-time options for homeschoolers. We should be looking at models that work in other districts, and exploring how to make them work for us too. North Kitsap has incredible strengths: excellent educators, stable finances, and an invested community. We are small enough to be nimble and bold enough to lead with innovation. I want to help build a future where families are proud to choose North Kitsap — and excited to stay. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: North Kitsap school board election features 2 teachers in primary Solve the daily Crossword
