Glossary / General

trophy truck

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A trophy truck is a big, powerful off‑road race car that can go over rough dirt and sand. It’s built to be very tough and fast for long desert races.

Technical Definition

A trophy truck is a high‑performance off‑road racing vehicle built for extreme endurance events like the Baja 1000. They feature large suspension travel, powerful V8 engines, and specialized tires for rough terrain.

Hear It Discussed

"...almost like a trophy truck or trophy car now with a luxury interior. Get this with a screen that slides along the instrument panel from..."
Interior Hits & Misses, High-Speed Autobahn Commute, In The Name Of Research | Episode 1,031 Everyday Driver Car Debate 03:29

"...Trophy Truck teams tsco and did a lot of neat stuff in that universe..."
The Minds Behind Nicole Johnson's Detour (Audio Only) Bring a Trailer Podcast 28:11

"[1975.8s] and have a nice little lunch and get out and bikes and ride [1978.4s] and try not to get run over by a trophy truck flying over your head."
F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley Spike's Car Radio 32:58