A lot of people want to know what it's really like to be a stunt
man. Many of your questions about how Tommy got started, what goes into
the preparation before a stunt is executed, and the different types of stunts
Tommy performs are answered in his video, "Beyond the
Impact". Order yours today! Click here
for more details.
Read on for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
How can I get to see you perform live when none of your shows have been
near where I live?
Call your local track and tell them you want to see me perform there!
Tell them about the website so they can check it out for themselves. They
can email me, or call me at
1-800-390-4551, PIN #15. I'd be happy to answer any of their questions.
What's it like to be a stunt man?
People ask me that all the time, and it's always been hard to
describe. Now my answer is easy. The PlayStation2® game called
"Stuntman™" is very cool! Play that game to feel
what it's like. You can't come any closer without actually being a stunt
person! Check out the DVD extras - "Tommy Trubble Interview",
and watch for my crashes throughout the game.
What do you think about just before you jump?
I keep running things over and over in my head. There is a lot to think
about to make the show successful and safe. I concentrate about those
things so much that there isn't time to be nervous just before I race toward the
ramps. I spend time being nervous the days leading up to the jump which
causes me to check and recheck the car, equipment, weather, etc.
What does it feel like when your car leaves the ramp and you're flying
through the air and through the explosions?
It's one of those feelings you can't explain with words, but if I had to, I
would say "Incredible!" There is a distinct sound when I hit the
ramps just before the car is pitched into the air. Most of the time I am
fully engulfed in a ball of flames. I can see all the fire around
me. Coming out of the flames, sometimes I can see the catch cars, and I am
preparing for a violent impact. When the car finally comes to a stop, I
release my five point harness, and get out as quickly as possible. It's
different every time, no matter how much it remains the same. So I always
have to be thinking about different scenarios.
Does it hurt when you crash?
It can. I have been sore for a few days after, but I make it as safe
as possible so I lessen the risk of injury.
What kind of car do you jump?
I use different models, but I like to stay with a mid-size
full frame vehicle.
Do you jump a different car every time?
I never use the same car twice. The cars I crash are only good for one
jump. To
see for yourself, check out the "aftermath" picture on the Amazing
Photos page (third picture down).
What would happen if the car caught on fire?
If I haven't already gotten out of the car on my own, it's up to my safety guy
to pull me out, while the rest of the safety team extinguishes the fire.
What do they use to extinguish the fire?
My safety crew always uses FireAde 2000, the most incredible method of
extinguishing fires I've ever seen. Safety is always the number one
concern for me, and FireAde 2000 impressed me from the first time I saw it
demonstrated. Check it out for yourself on their website.
How big are the crowds you've jumped in front of?
I've jumped in front of a crowd more than 100,000 people. But I've performed in
front of smaller groups, too, and enjoy them just as much.
Are you crazy?
I guess that depends on your definition of crazy.
Are you married?
Now that would qualify as one of my definitions of crazy. Really,
though, who would marry a guy who did this for a living?
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