Boogey Van--In a motorsport filled with colorful paintjobs and impressive fiberglass appendages, the Boogey Van stands out. What makes it so special?"It's the only van on the circuit, and it's driven by a woman," says owner/driver Pamela Vaters. "The Boogey Van doesn't run right when men drive it!"A pioneer in the world of monster truck racing, Pamela got her start in 1984 working as crew chief for Black Stallion, her husband Michael Vaters's monster truck. In 1992, after eight years of traveling with her husband, she decided the time was right to start driving.It should come as no surprise that Pam's favorite opponent is Black Stallion 2000, driven by her husband.Her most memorable monster truck moment: "My first points race. I qualified in sixth position. In my first round, I took BIGFOOT out of the competition!"Pam's words of advice to women who are interested in pursuing monster truck racing as a career: "First, you have to have an open mind because all your competitors are men. Second, if it's your dream, I say chase it! If you don't, you'll never forgive yourself."Pam also has some words of advice for Monster Truck Madness drivers of any gender: "Always remember: When you're behind the wheel for a drag race, aim straight. If you lift, you LOSE!"Boogey Van Fast FactsOwners Pamela and Michael VatersDriver Pamela VatersHometown Hagerstown, Maryland, USAVehicle Body 1995 Ford Aerostar vanEngine 572 c.i. Ford SVO engineFrame Custom-built chassis by Michael VatersTransmission C-6 transmission with a 24-inch drop ProFabAxles P-106 with Rockwell planetariesShocks Custom-built (with 36 inches of travel) by Michael VatersHeight 12 feetWidth 12 feet, 4 inchesWeight 10,232 pounds (including the driver!)Tires Goodyear Terra tires, size 66 x 43 x 25Sponsors M30 Hand Cleaner, KC Hilites, Valvco Cincinnati, House of Kolor Paints
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