Bigfoot 4 is a Ford monster truck built by Bigfoot 4X4 in 1984. It was the first monster truck to be built from the ground up, specifically for the purpose, as opposed to being modified from a production truck. Bigfoot 4 was long considered to be the work horse of the Bigfoot roster, seeing continuous updates and revisions to its various systems in an effort to keep competitive in racing events, where Jim Kramer, Rich Hooser, Andy Brass, Gene Patterson, John Piant, Lonny Childress and many others drove the truck. Bigfoot 4 was the first Bigfoot to roll over, while being driven by Kramer in Murrayville, Kentucky, in 1986.
One of Bigfoot 4's most iconic moments occurred in 1990 at Louisville Motor Speedway. Bigfoot 8 was banned from TNT competition for being too advanced, so Brass drove Bigfoot 4 and beat Carolina Crusher in the semi-final round in a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Following a major wreck in Nashville in 1990, it was rebuilt as a "hybrid" truck, featuring a partial tubular chassis and many updates to its systems that made it more akin to later trucks. This is credited with the truck's longevity.
Bigfoot 4 was the first truck to sport the alternate Snake Bite body, which was unveiled in 1991.
After its initial retirement from competition in 1998, the team continued to use it as a display truck until 2007 when The truck was sold and became Massive Machine.
The truck has since been sold again, and has been completely restored, making its long awaited return at the 2023 Bigfoot Open House.
On June 15th, 2024, the Snake Bite body was put on the chassis for the 2024 Bigfoot Open House.
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Bigfoot 4 with the 10 foot tall tires at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim California in 1985.
Bigfoot 4 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim California in 1985 doing an encore mud bog.
Bigfoot 4, circa early 1990's.
Bigfoot 4 as Snake Bite, circa 1991.
Bifgoot 4 as Snake Bite, circa 1998.
Bigfoot 4 as Snake Bite, circa 1998.
As Firestone Destination.
After it was sold.
Bigfoot 4 as Massive Machine.
Bigfoot 4, circa 1991.
Bigfoot 4, circa 2005.
Bigfoot 4 with a flat tire at the Louisville Motor Speedway in 1988.
Bigfoot 4, circa 1994.
Bigfoot 4, circa 1990 on the Camel Mud & Monster Series tour.
Bigfoot 4, circa 1995-1996 wearing the Bigfoot Cruiser body.
Bigfoot 4 running as Snake Bite at its debut in Memphis, Tennessee 1991.
Bigfoot 4 at the Bigfoot Bash in Nashville in 1990.
Bigfoot 4, circa 1991, at Roanoke, Virginia.
Bigfoot 4 sporting the Firestone Wilderness body.
Bigfoot 4 as Snake Bite.
Bigfoot 4 as Massive Machine being driven by Gene Patterson.
Bigfoot 4 in 1988 at the Louisville Motorspeedway.
Circa 1991 as Snake Bite.
Circa 2022 under restoration.
The restored Bigfoot 4 in 2023.
Bigfoot 4 next To Bigfoot #5 in 2023.
At the bottom of the pic is Snake Bite running on Bigfoot 4, circa late 1990's.
Bigfoot 4 with the Snake Bite body in 2024.
Bigfoot 4, circa 2005-2007.
Bigfoot 4 running the Hollywood Hogan body.
Circa 2023.
Bigfoot 4 circa late 1990s.
As Firestone Destination.
Bigfoot 4 at Louisville Motor Speedway 1988.
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Bigfoot vs Carolina Crusher Louisville, KY 1990
What is considered by many to be the most iconic monster truck race of all time
Bloomsburg, PA 1988 - BIGFOOT 4 - BIGFOOT Monster Truck
Louisville, KY 1990 - BIGFOOT 4 - Andy Brass - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.
Andy Brass Racing BIGFOOT 4 - January 1989 - BIGFOOT Monster Truck
Early BIGFOOT 4 from Anaheim, CA - ca. 1985 - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.
Fast 80s Straight Line Racing - BIGFOOT 4 - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.
BIGFOOT 4 Video Compilation - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.
BIGFOOT 4 - 1990 Rockford, IL Jamboree - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.
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