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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Monster Truck firm issues statement over 'rip-off' event with just one truck
A Monster Truck company has explained why an event billed as an "adrenaline-pumping action" ended up being slammed as a "rip-off". People flooded to the Wolverhampton event to ultimately find only one truck made an appearance. The "Motorfest" organised by RA Monster Events was hyped up as a weekend filled with "jaw-dropping stunts, heart-racing races, and massive tyre-crushing action". Thrill-seekers and families shelled out £19 per ticket for the two-day spectacle at Wolverhampton Racecourse the previous weekend. Read more: Couple lose 15st with one simple change However, attendees have labelled the event a "flop", with scores of disgruntled customers clamouring for refunds. A statement on RA Monster Event's Facebook page pointed the finger at a former truck partner for pulling out of the event at the eleventh hour. They stated: "The decision to withdraw was made solely by the ride truck operator. "While we respect their right to make their own operational decisions, we must firmly correct the record: our event fully met all agreed safety and operational standards. "RA Monster Events is committed to delivering an unforgettable and safe experience for families across the UK." Footage circulating on social media depicts the lone monster truck struggling to mount just two cars in the central arena. Disappointment also stemmed from a fleeting eight-minute display, while all truck ride-alongs were scrapped due to "operational issues". Bewildered spectators reported that announcers informed them the vehicles had difficulty with the "terrain", despite the area being predominantly level. Patrons recounted how one truck merely looped around what looked like a "dusty car park" before driving away. Local resident Shannon Hipgrave, hailing from Penn in Wolverhampton, forked out £85 for five tickets to bring her two year old son, who adores trucks, and relatives to the show. She expressed her frustration: "We queued longer to get in the place than we stayed there, there was nowhere to sit and we couldn't see a thing. "The event was such a let down, it was an awful experience." Another parent who attended the event with her brood mentioned that the commentators repeatedly excused the trucks' performance, citing their "limited" capabilities due to the terrain. The 43 year old woman, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed her disappointment: "It kept being mentioned by the commentator that the terrain limited them in what they could do." She noted a missed highlight from the event's promotion: "They had advertised a stunt man jumping on fire in the promotional videos, but that didn't occur. I am assuming it was due to it being slightly windy that day, so unsafe." Regarding attempts to get a refund, she said: "It may be worth mentioning also, that on the Saturday we attended, I called the ticket provider to see if we could recoup the money back, and was advised I would have to the events organiser directly." Despite following instructions, her efforts were met with silence: "I submitted a message, as instructed, and have not heard anything back as of yet." She recounted the promises made by the organisers: "The organiser promised several different acts comprising of bikes, stunts, and the biggest act being the monster truck. Also, there was supposed to be ride on monster trucks." However, the reality fell short of expectations: "The acts were quite disappointing, seemed very limited and short." She detailed the lengthy delays between performances: "The wait time for acts to be set up and started ranged from 40 mins, through to the longest wait being over an hour for the finale monster truck act." The climax of the event was underwhelming: "The final act only lasted eight minutes total after waiting over an hour. An announcement was also made to say that there were no ride-on monster trucks." Another anticipated stunt was absent: "There was also no stunt involving a stunt man jumping off a platform on fire, and shown in the promotional video." She disclosed the cost of her experience: "I paid for four tickets at a total cost of £55.30." Stef McArber, who attended the event with their spouse and two kids, was left feeling misled after expecting a demolition derby-style spectacle. The 45 year old recounted their experience: "I felt deceived that the 'show' was portrayed as a lot larger and involved a lot more than it actually did, and that certain things were missing, such as the ride on monster trucks." However, the family's excitement turned to disillusionment when they realised the truck display was a mere eight minutes long and a forklift had to reposition some of the vehicles. McArber expressed their dissatisfaction, saying: "It should've been on grass or tarmac, the ground surface was awful. Its nothing like it was billed." They continued, lamenting the disarray: "It was just a shambles, the kids were really disappointed. "The most disappointing thing was the venue and the lack of organisation. A dusty, dirty carpark essentially." McArber also highlighted the uncomfortable conditions: "Then the heat was unreal, there was nowhere to sit, no real shade and a bottle of water was £2. "We waited so long in the heat between the performances, it was very difficult keeping the kids entertained without spending more money." Describing the anticlimactic end, McArber said: "The worst party of the experience was probably the finale, the monster truck. One truck driving round and round and crushing four cars for around eight minutes. "When it drove off I was expecting another one to appear. I couldn't believe that was the end of the 'show'." Reflecting on the cost versus the experience, McArber stated: "We got early bird tickets, £12 each so £36 for the three of us, the 4 month old was free. "But the truck was not impressive at all. There were lots of broken cars all lined up when we arrived. "We were expecting a demolition Derby type experience, lots of noise and crushing cars - our four-year-old was so excited. "Before the monster truck show a forklift started moving the cars out the way. "He moved four to the middle and when the truck finally arrived it drove round and round and over the cars - it was so disappointing and all felt a bit flat." Another mum expressed: "We left before even seeing the one and only monster truck as it was over 40 minutes late and we got fed up of watching them water the ground. "I have requested a refund but heard absolutely nothing back, but reading through past events this is an occurring theme." Robert Cooper shelled out £32 to take his wife and son to an RA Monster event in Great Harwood, Lancashire, in June, but said it was "far from what was advertised". The father voiced that the packed spaces and cramped conditions made him feel unsafe and the stunt shows were absent. He stated: "I graft hard all week and look forward to the weekends with my two-year-old son and doing fun exciting stuff." UK Monster Truck Rides, which provided trucks for the organisers, announced its decision to withdraw from the show and any future RA Monster's shows, alleging the "minimum requirements" were not fulfilled. RA Monster Events is staging shows across the nation in the summer including Tewkesbury, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and St Albans.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘It's a shambles!' Parents slam £55 Monster Truck ‘extravaganza' with lame cars in ‘middle of empty, dusty car park'
A MONSTER Truck event has been slammed a "let down", as attendees demand refunds. Despite promising an "adrenaline-pumping weekend of thrills", attendees were left disappointed by long waits for lacklustre performances. 4 4 4 4 The RA Monster Events' advert promised "jaw-dropping stunts, heart-racing races, and massive tire-crushing action". After paying £19 per ticket for the two-day event at Wolverhampton Racecourse, attendees were underwhelmed by the shows, with some demanding refunds. The event took place in what some visitors described as a "dusty car park", which commentators told audiences was causing issues for the vehicles. Several of the weekend's events were also impacted by "operational issues". One attendee said: "We queued longer to get in the place than we stayed there, there was nowhere to sit and we couldn't see a thing. "The event was such a let down, it was an awful experience." This was after she had spent £85 on five tickets to bring her truck-loving two-year-old to the event. poor display. She said: "They had advertised a stunt man jumping on fire in the promotional videos, but that didn't occur. I am assuming it was due to it being slightly windy that day, so unsafe. After a disappointing first day, she called the ticket provider to ask for a refund on the £55.30 she spent on four tickets. Glastonbury opening ceremony branded a flop by disappointed revellers as fireworks display 'dogged by sound issues' She was told to contact RA Monster Events directly but hasn't heard back. Throughout the weekend, guests were expecting a range of events across bikes, stunts and monster trucks. She said: "The acts were quite disappointing, seemed very limited and short. "I felt deceived that the 'show' was portrayed as a lot larger and involved a lot more than it actually did, and that certain things were missing, such as the ride on monster trucks," she added. The wait time for the acts took upwards of 40 minutes, with over an hour for the finale monster truck show. This finale only lasted eight minutes and featured one truck driving in circles, crushing four cars. In an advert for the event it says the morning session would run from 10am-2pm, and the afternoon session from 4-8pm. The advert also promised monster truck rides, but these were reportedly cancelled on the day. One family was left disappointed by the finale. After a forklift moved cars around, leaving four in the middle of the arena, the monster truck "drove round and round and over the cars - it was so disappointing and all felt a bit flat" an attendee said. He said: "It was just a shambles, the kids were really disappointed. "The most disappointing thing was the venue and the lack of organisation - a dusty, dirty carpark essentially." The attendee said that ground surface impacted the shows, and that it should have been on grass or tarmac. With temperatures soaring to 34C over the weekend, attendees found it difficult waiting around in the heat. The open area lacked shade, and the venue charged £2 for bottles of water. UK Monster Truck Rides, who supplied trucks for the weekend, pulled out of the show and RA Monster's future shows after the "minimum requirements" were not met. A statement on RA Monster Events' Facebook page blamed a former truck partner for withdrawing at short notice. It said: "The decision to withdraw was made solely by the ride truck operator. "While we respect their right to make their own operational decisions, we must firmly correct the record: our event fully met all agreed safety and operational standards. "RA Monster Events is committed to delivering an unforgettable and safe experience for families across the UK." Throughout the summer they will be hosting their Motorfest and Funfair events in towns like Market Rasen, Wolverhampton, Hertfordshire and Great Yarmouth.
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘It's a shambles!' Parents slam £55 Monster Truck ‘extravaganza' with lame cars in ‘middle of empty, dusty car park'
The lacklustre finale featured an eight minute display FESTIVAL FURY 'It's a shambles!' Parents slam £55 Monster Truck 'extravaganza' with lame cars in 'middle of empty, dusty car park' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MONSTER Truck event has been slammed a "let down", as attendees demand refunds. Despite promising an "adrenaline-pumping weekend of thrills", attendees were left disappointed by long waits for lacklustre performances. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The event promised an 'adrenaline-pumping weekend of thrills' Credit: Facebook 4 The finale featured a monster truck driving over four cars Credit: SWNS 4 Some attendees have asked for refunds on their £19 tickets Credit: SWNS 4 The dusty field wasn't a suitable setting according to attendees Credit: SWNS The RA Monster Events' advert promised "jaw-dropping stunts, heart-racing races, and massive tire-crushing action". After paying £19 per ticket for the two-day event at Wolverhampton Racecourse, attendees were underwhelmed by the shows, with some demanding refunds. The event took place in what some visitors described as a "dusty car park", which commentators told audiences was causing issues for the vehicles. Several of the weekend's events were also impacted by "operational issues". One attendee said: "We queued longer to get in the place than we stayed there, there was nowhere to sit and we couldn't see a thing. "The event was such a let down, it was an awful experience." This was after she had spent £85 on five tickets to bring her truck-loving two-year-old to the event. Another said that commentators used the terrain as an excuse for the poor display. She said: "They had advertised a stunt man jumping on fire in the promotional videos, but that didn't occur. I am assuming it was due to it being slightly windy that day, so unsafe. After a disappointing first day, she called the ticket provider to ask for a refund on the £55.30 she spent on four tickets. Glastonbury opening ceremony branded a flop by disappointed revellers as fireworks display 'dogged by sound issues' She was told to contact RA Monster Events directly but hasn't heard back. Throughout the weekend, guests were expecting a range of events across bikes, stunts and monster trucks. She said: "The acts were quite disappointing, seemed very limited and short. "I felt deceived that the 'show' was portrayed as a lot larger and involved a lot more than it actually did, and that certain things were missing, such as the ride on monster trucks," she added. The wait time for the acts took upwards of 40 minutes, with over an hour for the finale monster truck show. This finale only lasted eight minutes and featured one truck driving in circles, crushing four cars. In an advert for the event it says the morning session would run from 10am-2pm, and the afternoon session from 4-8pm. The advert also promised monster truck rides, but these were reportedly cancelled on the day. One family was left disappointed by the finale. After a forklift moved cars around, leaving four in the middle of the arena, the monster truck "drove round and round and over the cars - it was so disappointing and all felt a bit flat" an attendee said. He said: "It was just a shambles, the kids were really disappointed. "The most disappointing thing was the venue and the lack of organisation - a dusty, dirty carpark essentially." The attendee said that ground surface impacted the shows, and that it should have been on grass or tarmac. With temperatures soaring to 34C over the weekend, attendees found it difficult waiting around in the heat. The open area lacked shade, and the venue charged £2 for bottles of water. UK Monster Truck Rides, who supplied trucks for the weekend, pulled out of the show and RA Monster's future shows after the "minimum requirements" were not met. A statement on RA Monster Events' Facebook page blamed a former truck partner for withdrawing at short notice. It said: "The decision to withdraw was made solely by the ride truck operator. "While we respect their right to make their own operational decisions, we must firmly correct the record: our event fully met all agreed safety and operational standards. "RA Monster Events is committed to delivering an unforgettable and safe experience for families across the UK." Throughout the summer they will be hosting their Motorfest and Funfair events in towns like Market Rasen, Wolverhampton, Hertfordshire and Great Yarmouth. The Sun has approached RA Monster Events for comment.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did The Rock almost try to end Stone Cold Steve Austin's life on WWE television ?
Image via WWE The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin is considered one of the greatest rivalries in WWE history. The two megastars defined the 'Attitude Era' as the two prominent stars with their starpower, captivating personalities and impressive feud. They fought back and forth in the late 1990s which garnered a lot of attention. Moreover, there was even a time when The Final Boss tried to end Austin's life with one of the most dangerous stunts. The Rock and Steve Austin had a remarkable rivalry in WWE history Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock had been feuding in the late 1990s over the WWE championship. At the time, the company had introduced the Smoking Skull belt to resonate with Austin's onscreen Texas Rattlesnake. The Rock had possession of the title and once called out Austin on a bridge to fight. The Great One continued to mock The Bionic Redneck throughout the night on Monday Night RAW. Austin finally arrived at the scene in his Monster Truck and immediately began to brawl with his formidable rival. Initially, Austin had the upper hand, but The Rock hit him with a long pipe. He then threw Austin over the bridge. As the six-time WWE Champion hung for dear life, The Rock showed no mercy and punched him in the face, leading to Austin falling into the river. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 100? Insira essa fruta na sua dieta Saúde Nacional Undo Adding insult to injury, The Final Boss threw his Smoking Skull belt as well. On the following edition of RAW, The Rock held a funeral for Steve Austin as a mockery and also revealed himself to be wearing the Smoking Skull belt. While the fans thought they saw the end of the Toughest SOB in WWE, it was not true. Austin drove his Monster Truck straight into the ringside and began to brawl with The Rock. He tossed The Great One into the grave that was present there and began to celebrate until Rock's cohort, Shane McMahon, hit him with a shovel to end the segment. This was one of the most memorable segments in the feud between Steve Austin and The Rock. The duo met each other multiple times throughout their careers and are considered an important part of the success of professional wrestling. Also read: Was Nikki Bella Right in Her Decision to End Relationship with John Cena? Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Global News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Play more, pay less – top toy & game deals
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Why settle for boring when you can bag the best toys and games and save big? We've rounded up the most exciting, imagination-sparking finds at prices that'll make your wallet cheer. Whether you're shopping for birthdays, holidays, or just because, these deals bring the fun without the fuss. Let the games begin – without breaking the bank! Taco vs Burrito Get ready for a wild food fight where tacos battle burritos – and every card brings a deliciously silly surprise! Easy to learn in just 3 minutes, Taco vs Burrito is a fast-paced, strategic card game filled with crazy ingredients and hilarious action cards. $19.97 on Amazon (was $35.99) Story continues below advertisement Mochi Squishies Tiny, squishy, and irresistibly adorable. With 100 unique designs, each mini squishy features a different cuddly animal in bright, kawaii-inspired colours and shapes – perfect for helping kids learn through hands-on play. $26.99 on Amazon (was $39.99) Construction Monster Truck Toys Zoom, flip, and roar into action – these mighty little trucks are built for big adventures and endless giggles, no batteries needed. $18.99 on Amazon (was $29.99) Water Marbling Paint for Kids Watch their eyes light up as they swirl, drop, and create magical marbled masterpieces. This all-in-one marbling kit includes safe, non-toxic pigments, tools, and easy instructions – making it perfect for kids and adults to explore mess-free, mesmerizing water art. $16.99 on Amazon (was $29.98) Story continues below advertisement Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Kids Headphones Safe sound, kid-friendly and perfect for little listeners – the JBL Jr460NC keeps volume under 85dB to protect young ears, with Active Noise Cancelling for better focus, a built-in mic for easy chatting, and up to 20 hours of battery life. $69.98 on Amazon (was $99.98) Razor A2 Kick Scooter Zoom into fun with a scooter as bold and bright as your little adventurer! Crafted from tough aircraft-grade aluminum, it folds easily, glides smoothly on 98 mm urethane wheels, and features a rear fender brake plus a new wheelie bar for extra thrills. $49.2 on Amazon (was $68.92) Floating Mat Perfect for lakes, beaches, pools, and water parks, this oversized floating mat brings endless summer fun for the whole family. Made from 1.3-inch thick, tear-resistant, UV-resistant 3-layer XPE foam, and reinforced with durable nylon mesh, it's designed for long-lasting use, enhanced stability, and no tearing! $159.99 on Amazon (was $199.99) Story continues below advertisement Kids Bouncy Castle Encourage outdoor play with this all-in-one inflatable bouncy castle. Includes two exciting tunnels, a thrilling climbing wall, obstacle poles for dodging fun, a huge trampoline-style jumping zone, and two super-fun slides. At 35 per cent off, it's the perfect toy for summer fun! $368.98 on Amazon (was $569) You may also like: Little Daisy Kids Bike – $179.98 PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set – $46.61 Foldable Dog Pool – $47.59 Outsunny Kids Sandbox with Canopy – $156.60 Remote Control Car for Kids – $33.58
