Air Force Afterburner
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| Owner and driver information | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Feld Entertainment |
| Driver(s) |
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| Truck information | |
| Year created | 2006 |
| Body style | Cadillac Escalade |
| Engine | 8.9 L Merlin 540 V8 |
The Air Force Afterburner was a monster truck sponsored by the United States Air Force that raced on the United States Hot Rod Association circuit. It was driven by Damon Bradshaw.
History[edit]
The Afterburner debuted in 2006 and was equipped with 66 inches (1.7 m) tires and a 1,465 horsepower (1,092 kW) Merlin 540 engine.[1] Paul Cohen was driver during the 2006 season, and became crew chief in subsequent seasons. Damon Bradshaw took over driving duties in 2007.[1] Afterburner won the Monster Jam World Finals X freestyle championship on March 28, 2009.[2] The truck would retire in 2011, though the Air Force sponsorship remained.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lindsey, Jennifer (January 15, 2007). "Air Force Afterburner thrills monster truck fans at Alamodome". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ "AF Afterburner wins first championship". U.S. Air Force. April 2, 2009. Archived from the original on January 3, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
External links[edit]
Media related to Air Force Afterburner at Wikimedia Commons
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