Man of Steel is a Dodge RAM monster truck created by FELD Motorsports and owned by DC Comics, based off the 2013 Superman movie, Man Of Steel, and is a successor to Superman. The truck would last for only one season in 2014, being driven by Joey Parnell throughout the year before being retired at the end of the year with the DC Comics licensing expiring.
History[]
In late 2013, Man of Steel was announced to begin competing on the Monster Jam circuit in 2014. It would later debut in 2014, being driven by Joey Parnell for Randy Brown's team, driving the truck one of Brown's chassis. At the end of the first quarter season, Randy Brown would be invited to compete at Monster Jam World Finals XV, to which Randy would drive the Man of Steel truck, with it being on his team. After the World Finals, Randy would continue to drive the truck for the European Tour. At the end of the tour, Man of Steel would be retired following the departure of DC Comics and FELD Motorsports.
World Finals Appearances[]
| World Finals | Year | Driver(s) | Appearance | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Jam World Finals XV | 2014 | Randy Brown | Main field |
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Trivia[]
- Prior to its unveiling, the render for the Man of Steel truck featured a Ford F-150 body style before eventually being changed into a Doge RAM for unknown reasons.
- The toy, when released in 2014, was released as #81, despite the fact that the official line ended at #80, it being a special unannounced release. Unlike the truck, the toy came with a detachable cape.
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