Outback Thunda is a custom 3D horse monster truck owned and driven by Clive Featherby since 2003. He is also the founder of KC's Fireworks Displays Australia, as well as Monster Truck Promotions Australia, which is the team that owns the truck.
History[]
2003[]
Outback Thunda debuts, replacing Broncos Magic on the old Lunatic USA chassis. It was originally going to be the same color as Broncos Magic, but Featherby realized that its dark brown color wasn’t ideal for night shows. As the truck would disappear due to poor venue lighting, making it difficult for spectators to see.
2008[]
The recently purchased Devil's Dodge chassis was used as a second truck. Both versions competed at the South Pacific World Finals.
2009[]
Outback Thunda 1 was rebuilt and updated, such as the implementation of nitrogen shocks. Both 1 and 2 competed at South Pacific World Finals 2. Kreg Christensen was one of the drivers.
2010[]
A third chassis, a former Samson chassis, was bought and imported, and competed at South Pacific World Finals 3.
2011[]
Outback Thunda 3 travelled to North America, making its U.S. debut at Hoffman Estates, Illinois during the Winter Nationals tour, while the Samson truck was turned into Outback Thunda 4 and stayed in Australia. Outback Thunda 1 stopped running completely.
2012[]
Outback Thunda 3 travelled overseas and competed in the U.S again as apart of the 4-Wheel Jamboree. Outback Thunda 2 was converted into a temporary Monster Patrol and Monster Fireworks.
That same year, the original chassis was scrapped.
2013[]
Outback Thunda 4 debuted with a brand-new design in October. Outback Thunda 3's final show was at the Montreal Spectacular before being rebuilt by the Bigfoot shop and shipped back to Australia as the Australian Bigfoot.
2015[]
A teammate named Lil' Miss Thunda debuted.
2016[]
Outback Thunda 4 was sent to China where it was paired with China Dragon for a tour. The trucks ended up being claimed under misappropriation by a Chinese company.
That same year, Outback Thunda 3 was sold.
2017[]
The truck received it fifth chassis, the former Obsession, and an updated design.
2019[]
The truck was temporarily transformed into Mr. Monaro. It returned as Outback Thunda in at the Extreme Sports Festival in UAE.
2020[]
Outback Thunda 5 was sold to Ace Fireworks to become Bear Foot USA.
That same year, Dino Patrol is converted into Outback Thunda 6 which still runs today.
2021[]
Outback Thunda 6 receives a new design.
2023[]
In November, the truck receives a new design with red wall tires.
Chassis list[]
Like Bigfoot, Grave Digger, and Max-D, each chassis is numbered. The following list shows the history of the trucks' chassis.
| Chassis | Debuted | Retired | Maker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Thunda 1 | 2003 | 2011 | Nick Jackson | The old Lunatic USA chassis became Broncos Magic, then the first Outback Thunda in 2003, retired in 2011 and scrapped in 2012. |
| Outback Thunda 2 | 2008 | 2012 | Larry Birch III | Originally Devil's Dodge and converted in 2009. The truck was used for Fuchs Oil at the South Pacific World Finals 3, then was converted into the Crusty Demons and Flash trucks. Last run as The Pirate. |
| Outback Thunda 3 | 2010 | 2013 | PEI | Formerly a Samson chassis from the U.S. Travelled and competed in the U.S. in 2012. Ran as Australian Bigfoot in 2013 until 2015. Currently stored away by a different owner. |
| Outback Thunda 4 | 2013 | 2016 | PEI | Debuted in 2011 as the former Aussie Samson. It got lost in China in 2016. |
| Outback Thunda 5 | 2017 | 2020 | Rick Swanson | Formerly the old Obsession chassis. The chassis was sold to Ace Fireworks and formerly ran as Sharpshooter. It currently runs as Tassie Devil. |
| Outback Thunda 6 | 2020 | KCM | Originally Dino Patrol. Special for being a three-seater truck. |
Trivia[]
- It has also run under the name Electrical Products for one show.
- Outback Thunda is so far the only Australian truck to have competed in North America.
- Its paint design was inspired by the vibrant red hues of the Australian outback.
Gallery[]
