Batman

Batman
Batman circa 2014
Owner	FELD Motorsports (Truck), DC Comics (Name)
Driver	John Seasock
Body Style	Custom
Engine	540ci Merlin
Transmission	Coan 2-Speed
Tires	66" Terra
Debut	2006
Discontinuation	2014

Batman was a monster truck owned by FELD Motorsports and was driven by John Seasock. He has taken Batman to two Monster Jam World Finals Racing Championships, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. The truck's original driver was Jason Childress who drove the truck in the 2006 season.

History

John Seasock, former driver of Traxxas T-Maxx and Sudden Impact began driving Batman in 2007, that year he would upset Dennis Anderson in the final round at the World Finals. At the end of the 2010 season, Seasock left Batman and began driving for the Advanced Auto Parts Grinder team.

In 2011, Norm Miller began driving Batman.

In 2013, an all new version of the Batman was created. A new grey chassis was constructed, as well as new body design and shape. The yellow from the original body was completely replace by grey.

In late 2013 John Seasock returned to Batman team while Norm began driving the new truck New Earth Authority Police.

It is now retired due to the Marvel/DC license running out, but the license' return in 2017 indicates a possible comeback.

Old body on the new chassis

Trivia

Batman 2006-2012 with silver wings

With black wings

2004 Batman Hot Wheels toy.

Hot Wheels Batman toy prototype

2014 Batman Hot Wheels toy.

Original Batman render

Batman concept art.

The truck's original chassis that was used from 2006-2008 was converted into Grave Digger #22.

During it's first year, the truck was invited to the World Finals where it would lead off the freestyle competition. It broke the front tie rod on the first hit, but did complete it's time. It was placed in the corner for the remainder of the night.

Bari Musawwir drove the truck once in Minneapolis in 2012. He ran the original body on the grey chassis.