Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines FACT SHEET
WHAT: "MONSTER TRUCKS: The Science of Extreme Machines" is a new one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them.
WHY:To help kids of all ages discover the science behind building and
driving monster trucks. Family-friendly interactive displays
demonstrate the scientific principles that give these monster machines
their remarkable power and still make them safe for drivers and fans
alike.
EXHIBIT SIZE: 5,000 - 6,000 square feet
HIGHLIGHTS:
Blue Thunder -a Real Monster Truck. The monster machine is just one aspect of this
open exhibit area. Visitors can see a real monster truck up close, view
amazing video sequences of spectacular crashes and learn "monster
lingo"-the language of monster trucks.
Grave Digger Climb On -Would-be drivers can experience the thrill of climbing up into the cab
of Grave Digger, a superstar of the monster-truck racing circuit.
Shock It to Me! -Visitors discover how the complex suspension system of a monster truck
helps man and machine safely survive when they launch themselves off a
ramp 30 feet into the air.
Pump It Up! - Visitors can turn a massive Terra Tire (66 inches high, 43 inches wide, 800 pounds) using a planetary gear.
Monster Makeover -Photos, illustrations and a video describe the processes, tools and
people behind the creation of unique monster-truck artwork. A series of
cartoons describes how artists create 3-D truck bodies.
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