Monster Truck Wheel Flies Out of Bremerton Arena, Damages Multiple Cars

During a high-flying stunt at a monster truck event in Bremerton, Washington, the truck named "The Veteran" lost its left-front wheel after landing a jump, causing the 645-pound tire to bounce over the arena's wall into the parking lot. The runaway wheel crashed into multiple vehicles, completely crushing a black Kia Spectra and hitting other cars and a tree, though no injuries were reported. Event organizers from Straight Up Racing, who run the event, pledged to cover the damages and are evaluating whether to handle costs directly or through insurance. The incident was captured on video and shared widely, prompting the organizers to commit to improving safety measures to prevent similar accidents. Spectators described hearing a loud pop just before the wheel flew into the parking lot. The event has been held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds for five years, and organizers emphasized their dedication to the sport's safety moving forward.