The crank sensor can be used in combination with a similar camshaft position sensor to monitor the relationship between the pistons and valves in the engine, which is particularly important in engines with variable valve timing.
Monsters of Rock also competed the following year in the Ultimate Music Challenge 3: Battle of the Cover Bands at Viejas Casino in Alpine, California on July 8, 2009 winning second place and a $8,000 cash prize.
Released in August 1988, the album reached #6 on the US charts, while the band was busy blowing headliners Van Halen off the stage during the Monsters Of Rock tour before embarking upon their first headline worldwide arena tour.