Hurricane Force hit the car stack as the spotlight shone on him. Fonda, NY-The roar of monster trucks returned to Fonda Speedway on October 10 as Versus Monster Trucks wrapped up its 2026 season with an action-packed finale featuring monster truck racing and freestyle, quad racing, Power Wheels competitions, the world-record carrot-jumping Versus Bunny, and a Tough Truck competition presented by the Adirondack Jeep Club. Fans packed the speedway to watch a talented field that included Bottom Feeder Motorsports teammates Crushstation and Lumberjack; Como Motorsports entries Anger Management and Loud and Dirty; and Hurricane Force and Joe Fly. Straight-line racing opened with Hurricane Force defeating Lumberjack by half a truck length, while Anger Management powered past Joe Fly by three-quarters of a truck. Crushstation advanced on a bye after Loud and Dirty suffered mechanical issues before the race. In the semifinals, Crushstation defeated Hurricane Force by a truck length, while Anger Management edged Lumberjack by a bumper in the night's closest side-by-side race. Mechanical problems then struck Anger Management, forcing the truck out of the championship round and bringing Lumberjack back into the finals. That set up a special father-versus-son showdown between Greg Winchenbach in Crushstation and Zach Winchenbach in Lumberjack. When the dust settled, experience prevailed as Greg drove Crushstation to the victory, completing a clean sweep of the racing portion of the event. Team New Jersey took the first heat, but Team New York answered with a Heat 2 victory. New Jersey crossed the line first in the main event, but on-track contact sparked controversy. Team New York issued a captain's challenge, and after officials reviewed the incident, they overturned the decision, giving Team New York the overall victory. During intermission, young fans took center stage in the Kids Power Wheels Races while Versus Bunny thrilled the crowd with a world-record carrot jump. The Adirondack Jeep Club also put on an entertaining Tough Truck competition that kept fans engaged throughout the break. Freestyle competition closed out the evening and delivered some of the season's most memorable moments. Crushstation opened the contest with an aggressive, high-flying attack that set the tone. Joe Fly followed with several strong hits on the car stack before attempting the backflip ramp. The truck nearly completed the rotation but fell short, crashing onto its roof in one of the night's wildest moments. Hurricane Force impressed with a steady aerial assault across the obstacle course, while Loud and Dirty launched itself repeatedly in an all-out effort during its final run of the year. Lumberjack paired big air with dramatic tailgate-dragging landings, keeping fans on their feet throughout. Anger Management closed the freestyle competition with a high-speed attack, soaring over the stacks and building toward a backflip attempt. Unfortunately, the truck lost power heading toward the ramp, ending the run just before the anticipated finale. When the scores were announced, Joe Fly's spectacular performance and daring backflip attempt earned the freestyle victory. As the final engines fell silent and fans exited Fonda Speedway, the 2026 Versus Monster Trucks season came to an exciting close, leaving spectators already looking ahead to what the series will bring in 2027. Gallery

Crushstation and Greg Winchenbach over Lumberjack Zach Winchenbach in the Winchenbach final, with Crushstation clean-sweeping the racing on the day. Gallery

Crushation wins racing bracket over Hurricane Force by a truck length. FONDA, N.Y. — The first show of the Versus Monster Trucks Season Finale rolled into Fonda Speedway on Saturday afternoon, October 10, with a solid crowd on hand for the 12:30 p.m. performance featuring monster truck racing, freestyle competition, quad racing, and family entertainment. The monster truck lineup featured Bottom Feeder Motorsports teammates Crushtation and Lumberjack, driven by Greg and Zach Winchenbach, respectively, along with Como Motorsports entries Anger Management and Loud and Dirty, piloted by Jesse and Perry Como. Steven Thompson drove Hurricane Force, and Jordan Healey drove Joe Fly, rounding out the field. The race opened with Joe Fly defeating Loud and Dirty after taking the holeshot. Lumberjack advanced past Hurricane Force, while Crushtation moved on with a bye run after Anger Management suffered mechanical issues before its opening-round matchup. In the semifinals, Crushtation eliminated Loud and Dirty, while Hurricane Force edged Joe Fly in one of the afternoon's closest races. In the championship round, Crushtation and Hurricane Force lined up for the final showdown. After a side-by-side battle, Crushtation crossed the line approximately one truck length ahead of Hurricane Force to earn the racing championship. The card also featured a Team New Jersey vs. Team New York quad-racing challenge. Team New Jersey won the first two heat races, but Team New York responded when it mattered most and captured the main-event victory. Intermission activities kept fans entertained with kids' Power Wheels races and an appearance by Versus Bunny, home of the world-record carrot jump. The afternoon concluded with the freestyle competition, where each truck could showcase its creativity and ability. Anger Management opened the freestyle portion of the show with an aggressive attack on the course, launching high over the van stack and attacking the obstacles. Joe Fly followed with a smoke-filled, diesel-powered performance that included several impressive, high-flying, crowd-pleasing moments. Loud and Dirty brought an all-out assault to the track with hard-charging runs and kamikaze-style moves, while Lumberjack thrilled fans with a massive sky wheelie off the Jersey barrier, big air throughout the course, and a series of tailgate-dragging wheelies. Hurricane Force kept the momentum going with a solid freestyle effort, highlighted by strong air and an aggressive driving style that won over the spectators. Crushtation appeared ready to challenge for the top spot with several strong opening hits, but electrical issues cut the run short before the truck could build momentum. When the judges finalized their scores, Lumberjack earned the freestyle victory with one of the afternoon's most complete performances. As fans exited the speedway after the matinee, anticipation was already building for the evening's 7 p.m. show, which would officially close out the 2026 Versus Monster Trucks season. After an afternoon filled with close racing, exciting freestyle action, and family entertainment, the crowd left wanting more from one of the Northeast's premier monster truck touring series. Gallery

Anger Management and Jesse Como launch it over the van stack to start freestyle. Gallery