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The BMW S 1000 XR is the Real Star of “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”

The BMW S 1000 XR is the Real Star of “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”

One week has passed since the opening day of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. The sixth movie in the series is also said to be the final Resident Evil film. At least until the studios decide to make Resident Evil 7: The Quest for More Money. Indeed, the Resident Evil franchise is the most successful video […]

 Aaron Widmar

Porsche & Prejudice: 11 Classic Literature Novels That Would Be Improved by Adding Cars

Porsche & Prejudice: 11 Classic Literature Novels That Would Be Improved by Adding Cars

As an English major, I was subjected to reading and scrutinizing countless works of classic literature–both in my graduate studies and throughout grade school. While I immensely enjoyed some of the renowned prose, many of the books failed to impress me. They all seemed to be lacking something… I eventually realized that there was a common […]

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Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Truck Lovers & Off-Roaders

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Truck Lovers & Off-Roaders

Finding the right gift for a friend or family member can be difficult, whether it’s for a birthday or Christmas. If your recipient owns a truck or a 4×4 vehicle they take off-roading, that hobby may offer you the opportunity to find a practical, thoughtful gift. Here are some of the most-recommended gift ideas for truck […]

 Kyle Johnson

Blu-Ray Review: Fender Bender (2016)

Blu-Ray Review: Fender Bender (2016)

The film Fender Bender is not terribly dissimilar from the only time I was involved in a vehicular collision. I was on my way to work one morning and arrived at the point where the two-lane expressway by my home splits in two directions, which is typically an incredible task for Cincinnati’s hilariously inept drivers […]

 Aaron Widmar

[PHOTOS] 2016 Dragon Con Parade Features Custom Movie & TV Cars

[PHOTOS] 2016 Dragon Con Parade Features Custom Movie & TV Cars

Over Labor Day weekend, downtown Atlanta was packed with visitors for the 30th annual Dragon Con pop culture convention. Attracting over 70,000 attendees this year–and many locals interested in seeing the wide array of costumes–the 2016 convention packed the streets with colorful characters. One of the biggest highlights of the convention every year is the […]

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German City Installs In-Pavement Traffic Lights to Warn Smartphone-Enthralled Pedestrians

German City Installs In-Pavement Traffic Lights to Warn Smartphone-Enthralled Pedestrians

Smartphones are attention-grabbers (as we have discussed before). So many people have begun focusing their attention on their phones while walking around that the young people of Germany have come up with their own word for these shambling walkers: smombie (aka smartphone zombie). This phenomenon can be funny when you see someone walk right into […]

 Kyle Johnson

No Joke: Lincoln Announces Collaboration with Fellow Barber

No Joke: Lincoln Announces Collaboration with Fellow Barber

Whenever an automotive brand announces a new program or initiative on April Fool’s Day, there is cause enough to believe that it is merely an attempt to pull the proverbial wool over one’s eyes. Fortunately, one does not have the same kind of trepidation when Lincoln announces a collaboration with Fellow Barber salons located in […]

 Caitlin Moran

A First-Timer’s Guide to Monster Jam: What to Expect at Your First Monster Truck Show

A First-Timer’s Guide to Monster Jam: What to Expect at Your First Monster Truck Show

When I was told that I had the opportunity to attend a monster truck show for work, I was… a bit hesitant, to say the least. Having never experienced a monster truck show before, I didn’t really know what to expect, and my expectations weren’t exactly the greatest. But boy, was I wrong. Now, after attending—and […]

 Aaron Widmar

Monster Truck Mayhem: Photo Gallery of Monster Jam Shows in Dayton

Monster Truck Mayhem: Photo Gallery of Monster Jam Shows in Dayton

This past weekend, Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series  stopped in Dayton, Ohio, on its East Coast tour, which already has been through Tulsa, Nashville, Louisville, and Milwaukee this year. The News Wheel was there at Wright State University’s Nutter Center when legendary Monster Jam vehicles went head-to-head in explosive competitions. The air at Friday’s […]

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How the Monster Jam Freestyle Event Is Scored

How the Monster Jam Freestyle Event Is Scored

One of the most exciting events during Monster Jam shows is freestyling. Each monster truck driver takes his or her truck through the course, smashing their way around—and through—obstacles. These obstacles can be anything from a dirt jump to a bus or camping caravan. Each Monster Jam driver must entertain the masses, out-performing their competition […]

 Caitlin Moran

Bari off the Track: A Look into a Monster Truck Driver’s Life

Bari off the Track: A Look into a Monster Truck Driver’s Life

Bari Musawwir is known mostly as the Zombie truck driver in Monster Jam’s East Coast Tour. At the time of this post, Bari is leading the Monster Jam pack in points, showcasing just how great of a driver he is—but there’s more to Bari than just monster trucks. A Love of Graphic Design Off the track, Bari […]

 Aaron Widmar

Driver Bari Musawwir Discusses 2016 Monster Jam Tour Coming to Dayton

Driver Bari Musawwir Discusses 2016 Monster Jam Tour Coming to Dayton

Zombie truck driver Bari Musawwir discusses the road leading to Dayton, Ohio

So far this year, the 2016 Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series has been through Nashville, Tulsa, Louisville, and Milwaukee. This season has been full of exciting moments, especially for Zombie truck driver Bari Musawwir. In an exclusive interview with The News Wheel, Musawwir told us about his team’s highlights this month. “Definitely sweeping two out of […]

 Vicki Widmar

Bari Musawwir: From RC Racer to Monster Truck Driver

Bari Musawwir: From RC Racer to Monster Truck Driver

Bari Musawwir is well-known as the driver of the Zombie truck in the East Coast tour of the Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series, but he still fondly remembers his first vehicle, a red 1987 Jeep Cherokee. When asked if he used his first car to practice off-roading, he’ll admit, “Not on purpose, no. But I went off […]

 Aaron Widmar

Our Q&A Interview with Monster Truck Driver Bari Musawwir

Our Q&A Interview with Monster Truck Driver Bari Musawwir

The driver of the crowd-favorite Zombie monster truck speaks to The News Wheel

Although monster truck racing may have begun with a “country boy” reputation, the high-power motorsport is starting to cross boundaries and break stereotypes thanks to the efforts of people like Bari Musawwir. The first African-American monster truck driver, Bari didn’t grow up in motorsports but instead approached it after studying graphic design in college. Now, a decade into […]

 Caitlin Moran

The History of Monster Trucks

The History of Monster Trucks

For the past few decades, monster trucks have been entertaining the masses, crushing other vehicles, and taking dirt jumps to the extreme. These gargantuan vehicles have become known for their over-sized tires, customized bodies, and freestyle tricks—but monster trucks weren’t always what they are today. So, how did these hulking, destructive trucks come to be? Well, it all started with […]

 The News Wheel

Bari Musawwir, Monster Jam’s First African-American Driver, Aims to Inspire

Bari Musawwir, Monster Jam’s First African-American Driver, Aims to Inspire

Bari Musawwir isn’t like most monster truck drivers. Rather than having a background in motorsports, Bari was discovered due to his advanced skills at driving remote controlled (RC) cars. In addition, he is the first African-American driver in the history of Monster Jam. “It took me four years from being discovered to being hired professionally, so […]

 Aaron Widmar

A Beginner’s Guide to Monster Trucks

A Beginner’s Guide to Monster Trucks

Frequently asked questions on America's most monstrous motorsport

You’ve probably seen advertisements for monster truck shows on television, but unless your dad took you to a show when you were young, you’re probably not too familiar with monster trucks. These highly-customized vehicles with over-sized tires have a reputation for their destruction, but there’s a lot more to them than crushing cars. Here are […]

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US Road Signs Catching Star Wars Hype

US Road Signs Catching <em>Star Wars</em> Hype

Everyone knows that this weekend is a big deal for Star Wars fans around the world.* The seventh installment in the storied film franchise, The Force Awakens, will finally enter theaters to be loved (or hated) by millions. This means that there is Star Wars mania absolutely everywhere, from cereal boxes, to Saturday Night Live, […]