Monster Jam will return to the Resch Center March 21-23, bringing with it high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts as 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill.
The world’s best drivers will tear up on the dirt as they battle for the championship in four competitions — racing, skills, donuts and freestyle.
Read on to learn more about some of the drivers featured in the show:
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I got hooked up with Mike Vaters and the Black Stallion Team back in 2007. I started out crewing, working my way to crew chief for a few years. In 2012, I got my first opportunity to drive in some events. In 2014, I went full time driving and did my first Monster Jam event in the fall of 2014!
What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Follow your dream! I was once that kid in the stands dreaming of it. I worked hard for it and had the right opportunities that I ran with! If you set your goals and fight for them, you can achieve a lot.
What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
Monster Jam has been my passion since I was a kid, when my dad first introduced me to it. Once those trucks caught my eye, there was no turning back. It quickly became my life’s goal to become a Monster Jam driver. As I grew up, I couldn’t get enough of it, and when I hit 18, I decided to soak up everything I could about the industry. I didn’t just study it; I jumped in, volunteered working on the trucks or doing event prep, made some cool friends, and believe it or not, ended up trying out and getting trained by none other than Tom Meents and his fantastic coaching team. It’s been an insane journey thus far.
What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
When I could look my parents in the eyes and say, “All the late nights, sacrifices and support you’ve given me, it wasn’t in vain. I made it.” Their dedication and love are what got me here, and I’ll never forget that.
How would you describe your driving style?
I’d say it’s a mix of smooth technical moves, spiced up with a healthy dose of jaw-dropping moments. It’s all about keeping the crowd (and myself) guessing.
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I started racing go-karts at nine years old, moved up to stock cars at eleven, followed by pro-trucks on asphalt and now super late models. I have competed with an independent monster truck team in smaller shows, and I’m a student at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
How would you describe your driving style?
In four words it’s “Pedal to the Metal”. I am not afraid to whip this 12,000-pound Monster Jam truck around and jump sky high! I’ve been told I’ve got a little bit of a lead foot.
What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
As I’m entering my rookie season in Monster Jam, my favorite memory has to be getting the phone call that I had been selected as a driver. Not because of me, but because of all the hard work my dad and family put in to get me to this point.
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Every woman who has been a driver! Being in a male-dominated sport, I will always root for and look up to the girls!
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I come from a long line of daredevils. My grandparents were brought over to America thanks to Ringling, and that is how they met. I also became a professional waterskier at the young age of 12!
What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
The adrenaline rush that you get from being on the track and in front of the fans.
What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
How would you describe your driving style?
Technical. I like to try and keep the truck in control but still look good.
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I got my first chance to compete in Monster Jam as a fill in driver in a truck I had never driven before called Earth Shaker. Later that year, I had gotten a call to come back but in my own truck, and I knew it was game on from there knowing what my truck was capable of.
While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
During my free time on the road, I always like to discover what food that city is known for and find a restaurant to go and try it.
Who are your role models?
My father is my biggest role model in life. He taught my brother and I everything we know about Monster Jam trucks and then taking it to the next level.
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
My father has been doing it for 25 years so I was born into it.
What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
Definitely being able to watch my dad growing up and now being able to compete in Monster Jam.
What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
Best: Being able to travel from city to city and see all the different sites and different people. Worst: The constant being on the road can get tiring at times but when you’re with great friends, it makes it go by easy.
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