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Week Ending: January 21st, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 (Larry Swim), Outlaw (Michael Harper)
Video Type: Fan Video
Courtesy: www.YouTube.com
Description: An incredible race between Larry Swim with Bigfoot Bad Boy and Michael Harper with Outlaw at the Monster Truck Winter Nationals in Belton, Texas.
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Date: January 14th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry
Lineup: Backdraft (Jeremy Slifko), Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), El Toro Loco (Becky McDonough), Eradicator (Andy Slifko), Grave Digger (Randy Brown), Grinder (John Seasock), Martial Law (Paul Strong), Maximum Destruction (Tom Meents), Mechanical Mischief (Jim Burns), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Scarlet Bandit (Dawn Creten), TMNT (Joey Parnell)
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Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Date: January 14th, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry
Lineup: Backdraft (Jeremy Slifko), Bounty Hunter (Jimmy Creten), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), El Toro Loco (Becky McDonough), Eradicator (Andy Slifko), Grave Digger (Randy Brown), Grinder (John Seasock), Martial Law (Paul Strong), Maximum Destruction (Tom Meents), Mechanical Mischief (Jim Burns), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Raminator (Mark Hall), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Scarlet Bandit (Dawn Creten), TMNT (Joey Parnell)
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Episode: MT Unlimited 3.1
Event: Monster X Tour
Venue: Stockton Arena
Location: Stockton, California
Date: January 6th-7th, 2012
Videographer: Colby Marshall
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California Kid – BJ Johnson
El Bandito – Ed Miller
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Rock Star – Bill Payne
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Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, January 16th, 2011
Guest #1: Dan Runte, driver of Summit Bigfoot #18
Guest #2: Doug Noelke, driver of Tail Gator [Read more…]
The “Road to the World Finals” is through the second week of 2012 and Ryan Anderson and Son Uva Digger remain on top of the “Road to the World Finals” after another major stadium freestyle victory in Anaheim this weekend.
Alex Blackwell and Charlie Pauken have vaulted into a tie for the #2 position, a mere 2 points behind Anderson, after strong performances and big wins in San Antonio and Tacoma. Dennis Anderson has moved into fourth after a huge Double Down performance in Atlanta, while Tom Meents rounds out the top 5 coming off a big weekend in Detroit.
The battle to earn a spot in the top 24 is now starting to take shape with Lupe Soza and Jon Zimmer ranked 23rd and 24th, and Darren Migues a scant 2 points back in 25th overall. The race will only continue to heat up after another week of major stadium events this coming weeekend!
Ryan Anderson continues to lead after Week #2 on the "Road to the World Finals"!
Check out the Road to the World Finals unofficial rankings after Week #2 below:
Here is how points were scored in this weekend’s Elite Level events:
1/14 – Detroit, Michigan
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 20
2nd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 15
Semi-Finals – John Seasock – Grinder – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Dan Patrick – Samson – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 15
3rd – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 10
4th – Jeremy Slifko – Backdraft – 5
1/14 – Atlanta, Georgia
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 15
Semi-Finals – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Lupe Soza – Grinder – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Lupe Soza – Grinder – 15
3rd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 10
4th – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 5
1/14 – Anaheim, California
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Carl Van Horn – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 15
Semi-Finals – Kelvin Ramer – Time Flys – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Mark Schroeder – The Felon – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 15
3rd – Candace Jolly – Monster Mutt Dalmation – 10
4th – Dan Rodoni – The Patriot – 5
1/14 – Houston, Texas
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 20
2nd – Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 15
Semi-Finals – Daron Basl – Rod Ryan Show – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Chuck Werner – El Toro Loco – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Neil Elliott – Maximum Destruction – 20
2nd – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 15
Tie 3rd – Chris Bergeron – Brutus – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Daron Basl – Rod Ryan Show – 7.5
1/14 – San Antonio, Texas (Saturday)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 20
2nd – Lee O’Donnell – Iron Man – 15
Semi-Finals – Sean Duhon – Superman – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 20
Tie 2nd – Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 12.5
Tie 2nd – Lee O’Donnell – Iron Man – 12.5
Tie 4th – Sean Duhon – Superman – 2.5
Tie 4th – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 2.5
1/15 – San Antonio, Texas (Sunday)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 20
2nd – Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 15
Semi-Finals – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Lee O’Donnell – Iron Man – 20
Tie 2nd – Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 12.5
Tie 2nd – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 12.5
4th – Nicole Johnson – Grinder – 5
1/14 – Tacoma, Washington (Friday)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Dan Evans – Hot Wheels – 10
2nd – Jon Zimmer – Amsoil Shock Therapy – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Dan Evans – Hot Wheels – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 3.75
Tie 3rd – Scott Buetow – Iron Man – 3.75
1/15 – Tacoma, Washington (Saturday Afternoon)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Dan Evans – Hot Wheels – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Scott Buetow – Iron Man – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Jon Zimmer – Amsoil Shock Therapy – 3.75
Tie 3rd – Donald Epidendio – Titan – 3.75
1/15 – Tacoma, Washington (Saturday Night)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Dan Evans – Hot Wheels – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Dan Evans – Hot Wheels – 7.5
3rd – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 5
4th – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 2.5
1/15 – Tacoma, Washington (Sunday Afternoon)
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Scott Buetow – Iron Man – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Scott Sweat – Ice Cream Man – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jon Zimmer – Amsoil Shock Therapy – 10
Tie 2nd – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 6.25
Tie 2nd – Donald Epidendio – Titan – 6.25
4th – Charles Benns – Monster Mutt Rottweiler – 2.5
* The Tacoma, Washington event is unique in that it includes 4 stadium shows in a single weekend. Thus the event receives half the normal points for each individual event to keep it from being too heavily weighted in the overall season standings.
For results from Normal Level events, check out the 2012 Results Tracker January 13th-15th Weekend Results page (drivers earn 5 points for a racing or freestyle win, 2 points for a wheelie or donut win).
Keep following TMB’s “Road to the World Finals” for all the results and current standings each week. Keep in mind this is all unofficial and is just for fun, and enjoy as we track the Monster Jam series all the way to the World Finals in March!
For some time, fans across the country have wondered why the USHRA does not run a public points system of some kind for their Monster Jam series. We are included in the group that would love to be able to follow the standings of such a series each week. We are of the belief that a berth in the Monster Jam World Finals should be earned based on performance throughout the year in both racing and freestyle. Regardless of what portion of the monster truck industry you favor, there is no denying that the Monster Jam World Finals is the biggest and highest profile event our sport has to offer. A chance to compete at this event is a big deal for many drivers out there, and it is our opinion that they should be able to earn their way in. We’re not saying that Feld Motorsports doesn’t pick the World Finalists based on performance currently–we’re simply saying that we don’t know how they make up the field because the process isn’t made public.
So with that in mind, we have created an UNOFFICIAL points system that is simple (although it may seem complicated) and that rewards performance in all Monster Jam events across the country leading up to the World Finals. In our Standings, we will show the cut-off after the 24th truck, indicating that IF entry to the World Finals was based SOLELY on performance, these are the drivers that would be headed to Las Vegas. Keep in mind that this is just for fun and has no actual bearing on the selection of World Finals participants. See below for a breakdown of our points system and our rationale for the decisions we made in creating it.
Elite Level Events
What is an Elite Level event? We define an Elite Monster Jam event as any with a field of 12 of more trucks. We have chosen to award these events the highest amount of points, because these are the highest profile Monster Jam events. These events are the ones held in the major stadiums in front of the biggest crowds, some of which are even televised on SPEED. It is our belief that performance in the highest profile shows should be weighted most heavily toward a World Finals berth because these events are most similar to the World Finals itself. The most points any one driver can score in an Elite Level event (and thus in any event) is 40. If an event meeting all of this criteria holds 3 or more shows over the course of a single weekend, the points for each show are worth half of what is listed below.
Racing Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 20
2nd – 15
Semi-Finals – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 20
2nd – 15
3rd – 10
4th – 5
Normal Level Events
What is a Normal Level show? The majority of Monster Jam events held around the country are Normal Level shows. These events are typically held in smaller arenas around the country, consisting of multiple shows held over the course of the weekend (anywhere from 2-5), with fields of anywhere from 5-10 trucks. Looking at the points awarded for these shows, you will notice they are much less than the upper levels. We equate the significance level of an entire 4 show weekend of Normal Level events with the significance of one Elite Level show–thus, the maximum points a driver can earn in racing/freestyle each weekend at a Normal Level event is 40 (this based on the usual maximum # of shows being 4–a couple events being the exception with 5–and an available 10 points per show (10×4=40)). Beginning in 2012, we are also awarding 2 points for wheelie/donut contest wins as that information has become more readily available than when the Road to the World Finals was first started.
Wheelie/Donut Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 2
Racing Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 5
Freestyle Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 5
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Hot Tamale – Troy Rose
King Krunch – David Smith
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Rod Ryan – Daron Basl
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Spike – Jeff Anderson
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
El Toro Loco – Becky McDonough
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Grinder – John Seasock
Martial Law – Paul Strong
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Mechanical Mischief – Jim Burns
Nitemare – Andy Hoffman
Raminator – Mark Hall
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Samson – Dan Patrick
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
TMNT – Joey Parnell
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Detour – Garrett Ladelle
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
M2D Camo Thunder – Andrew Peckhum
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Candace Jolly
Obsessed – Rick Swanson
Obsession – Jim Lenhertz
Predator – Allen Pezo
Pouncer – Ron Nelson
Shocker – Pat Gerber
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Tasmanian Devil – Taryn Laskey
The Felon – Mark Schroeder
The Patriot – Dan Rodoni
Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Batman – Norm Miller
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Morgan Kane
Formula 1 noni Iron Horse – Rob French
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Monster Magic – Bryan Wright
Monster Mutt – Joe Miller
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
War Wizard – Randy Moore
Wildfire – Scott Anderson
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
El Toro Loco – Aaron Basl
Geter Done – Mitch Tulachka
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grinder – Nicole Johnson
Hurricane Force – Steven Thompson
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Maverik Monster Trakkar – Ron Duncombe
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Storm Damage – Tim Mente
Superman – Sean Duhon
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer
Captain USA – Travis Groth
Destroyer – Roger Stidell
Double Trouble – Tyler Groth
Excaliber – Kevin Koszala
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Hot Wheels – Dan Evans
Ice Cream Man – Scott Sweat
Iron Man – Scott Buetow
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Hot Wheels – Dan Evans
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Illuminator – Jay Snyder
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Predator – Dale Mitchell
Prowler – Lenny Kuilder
Triple XXX – Chrissy Moler
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. Moler
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Desperado – Drew Haygood
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Incinerator – Ryan Rice
Instigator – Paul Breaug
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Incinerator – Ryan Rice
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Ground Pounder – Chris Ryan
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Grave Digger – Paul Cohen
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
High Maintenance – Jocelyn Perrin
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
High Maintenance – Jocelyn Perrin
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Grave Digger – Paul Cohen
High Maintenance – Jocelyn Perrin
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Grave Digger – Paul Cohen
Grave Digger – Paul Cohen
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Grave Digger – Rod Schmidt
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Krazy Train – Mark Noto
Rap Attack – Dave Rappach
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Big Dawg – Dale Gerding
Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Toxic – Travis Petri
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Shell Camino – Shelley Kujat
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Toxic – Travis Petri
Bucked Up – Ed Miller
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
California Kid – BJ Johnson
Rock Star – Bill Payne
War Wizard – Robert Parker
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
Rock Star – Bill Payne
General Lee – Travis Thompson
Mad Trax Tank – Chris Whatley
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Sweet Tooth – Dave Rife
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Chalkboard Chuck – Michelle Simpson
E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – Rick Long
Ironman – Joe Nichter
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Star Marshal – Dave Radzierez
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #11 – Darron Schnell
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Ironman – Joe Nichter
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #11 – Darron Schnell
Star Marshal – Dave Radzierez
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #11 – Darron Schnell
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Star Marshal – Dave Radzierez
Star Marshal – Dave Radzierez
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Greg Adams
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
1/2 Pint – Travis Sturges
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges
Viper – Rich Blackburne
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Viper – Rich Blackburne
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Crashmaster – Jeremy Perry
Reptoid – Jim Jack
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Week Ending: January 14th, 2012
Truck(s) Featured: Chalkboard Chuck (Michelle Simpson), E3 Spark Plugs BIGFOOT #15 (Rick Long), Ironman (Joe Nichter), Lucas Oil Stabilizer (Bobby Holman), Star Marshal (Dave Radzierez), VI-COR Bigfoot #11 (Darron Schnell)
Video Type: Family Events Video
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Description: Highlights from the Monster Nationals season opener in Sioux City, Iowa hosted by Doc Riley!
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Nationwide Arena
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Date: January 6th-7th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry
Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bad Habit (Joe Sylvester), Batman (Norm Miller), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Grave Digger (Carl Van Horn), Grinder (Nicole Johnson), Monster Mutt (Joe Miller), Samson (Dan Patrick), Superman (Sean Duhon), Tasmanian Devil (Taryn Laskey)
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Episode: Original Series 5.1
Event: Monster X Tour
Venue: Ocean Center
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: January 6th-7th, 2011
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Ross Z. Bonar
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Fly-N-Hi – Mike Moon Jr.
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Sweet Tooth – Dave Rife
The General – Travis Thompson
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(Saint Robert, Missouri – TMB PR)– TMB TV Presented by E3 Spark Plugs is proud to announce our 2012 January-April Programming Schedule. All three of our major series are returning as the Original Series celebrates its 5th season, while MT Unlimited and ActionTracks enter their 3rd season. We are also proud to welcome back E3 Spark Plugs for another season as the presenting sponsor of TMB TV on TheMonsterBlog.com.
TMB TV is once again presented by E3 Spark Plugs for the 2012 season.
Tune in every Wednesday night for another new episode as we feature action from all the major independent touring series. The schedule is so jam packed that all through the month of February, TMB TV will air new episodes every Thursday night as well! See below for a full programming schedule:
January 11th: Original Series 5.1
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida
January 18th: MT Unlimited 3.1
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from Stockton Arena in Stockton, California
January 25th: Original Series 5.2
– Featuring Toughest Monster Truck Tour action from the Desoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi
February 1st: ActionTracks 3.1
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from City Bank Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas
February 2nd: Original Series 5.3
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California
February 8th: MT Unlimited 3.2
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi
February 9th: Original Series 5.4
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from Compton Arena in Medford, Oregon
February 15th: MT Unlimited 3.3
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Hooker Creek Events Center in Redmond, Oregon
February 16th: Original Series 5.5
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Ike-Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, Louisiana
February 22nd: MT Unlimited 3.4
– Featuring Monster Truck Winter Nationals action from the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
February 23rd: ActionTracks 3.2
– Featuring Toughest Monster Truck Tour action from the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio
February 29th: ActionTracks 3.3
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville, Kentucky
March 7th: Original Series 5.6
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama
March 14th: ActionTracks 3.4
– Featuring Monster Nationals action from The Arena in Corbin, Kentucky
March 21st: MT Unlimited 3.5
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the WNC Agricultural Center in Asheville, North Carolina
March 28th: Original Series 5.7
– Featuring Monster Truck Thunder Slam action from the ASU Convocation Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
April 4th: MT Unlimited 3.6
– Featuring Monster Nationals action from the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Illinois
April 11th: MT Unlimited 3.7
– Featuring Monster Truck Thunder Slam action from ISU Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana
April 18th: Original Series 5.8
– Featuring Monster X Tour action from the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California
April 25th: ActionTracks 3.5
– Featuring Toughest Monster Truck Tour action from the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia
For more information on TMB TV Presented by E3 Spark Plugs, check us out online at www.TheMonsterBlog.com.
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Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, January 9th, 2011
Guest #1: Zane Rettew, owner/driver of the Stinger monster truck (22:00-36:00)
Guest #2: Ryan Anderson, driver of Son Uva Digger (38:00-85:00) [Read more…]
Event: Monster X Tour
Venue: Ocean Center
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: January 6th-7th, 2012
Photographer: Rajeana Bonar
Lineup: Fly-N-Hi (Mike Moon Jr.), Stinger (Zane Rettew), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Sweet Tooth (Dave Rife), The General (Travis Thompson) [Read more…]
One of our most popular features each year on TheMonsterBlog.com is back for 2012, as we once again rank drivers competing in Monster Jam week to week in our “Road to the World Finals” Power Rankings/Unofficial Point Standings. Fans always wonder exactly how USHRA selects its 24 competitors for the annual Monster Jam World Finals, and so do we. We also often wonder just how all the drivers stack up against each other throughout, and at the end of the Monster Jam season. Without a national points system for the Monster Jam series, it is awfully hard to do so as they often run events in up to 10-15 different venues in a single weekend. So for the 6th year in a row, TMB will be operating our “Road to the World Finals” power rankings/unofficial point standings for the Monster Jam series based directly on the results available at MonsterJam.com. This is our way of ranking the drivers based on their performance throughout the season and gives us a good idea of which drivers have most earned a spot in the World Finals, whether they ultimately end up being selected or not.
If you didn’t follow along last year, we’re sure that you have many questions about how we put this together: How does it work? Which events are we including? How are the points awarded? etc. At the bottom of each week’s update, you’ll see the detailed rationale and explanation that should answer most of these questions. Last year Dennis Anderson prevailed in one of the wildest “Road to the World Finals” battles ever as he just edged out son Adam and Tom Meents, both by less than 5 points! Who will be tops in 2012? Follow along and let’s find out together!
Ryan Anderson and Son Uva Digger are out front on the "Road to the World Finals" after week one of 2012!
Our first rankings for the 2012 season include the early December Minneapolis Monster Jam event and this past weekend’s action at arenas all around the country. After being sidelined during the 2011 season due to injury, Ryan Anderson is making it known that he will be the driver to beat in the Monster Jam 2012 season. Son Uva Digger is on top of the standings after nearly doubling-down in Minneapolis to start off the new season, and picking up several wins to start off 2012 in Des Moines. Brother Adam Anderson, who was nearly the 2011 Road to the World Finals winner, is in 2nd after strong showings in Minneapolis, and Tulsa this past weekend. Morgan Kane sits third after winning racing in Minneapolis and picking up a couple wins in Evansville to start off 2012. Gary Porter and Tom Meents round out the top 5 after week one.
The battle for the last spot has yet to take shape after only one week of competition as nine drivers are currently tied for the 21st overall position. Once a couple weeks of the season are in the books, we’ll have a better picture of who is most deserving of a shot at the World Finals in 2012.
Check out the Road to the World Finals unofficial rankings after Week 1 below:
Here is how points were scored in the only Elite Level event held to date:
12/10 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Morgan Kane – Monster Magic – 20
2nd – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 15
Semi-Finals – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 15
Tie 3rd – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 7.5
For results from Normal Level events, check out the 2012 Results Tracker January 6th-8th Weekend Results page (drivers earn 5 points for a racing or freestyle win, 2 points for a wheelie or donut win).
Keep following TMB’s “Road to the World Finals” for all the results and current standings each week. Keep in mind this is all unofficial and is just for fun, and enjoy as we track the Monster Jam series all the way to the World Finals in March!
For some time, fans across the country have wondered why the USHRA does not run a public points system of some kind for their Monster Jam series. We are included in the group that would love to be able to follow the standings of such a series each week. We are of the belief that a berth in the Monster Jam World Finals should be earned based on performance throughout the year in both racing and freestyle. Regardless of what portion of the monster truck industry you favor, there is no denying that the Monster Jam World Finals is the biggest and highest profile event our sport has to offer. A chance to compete at this event is a big deal for many drivers out there, and it is our opinion that they should be able to earn their way in. We’re not saying that Feld Motorsports doesn’t pick the World Finalists based on performance currently–we’re simply saying that we don’t know how they make up the field because the process isn’t made public.
So with that in mind, we have created an UNOFFICIAL points system that is simple (although it may seem complicated) and that rewards performance in all Monster Jam events across the country leading up to the World Finals. In our Standings, we will show the cut-off after the 24th truck, indicating that IF entry to the World Finals was based SOLELY on performance, these are the drivers that would be headed to Las Vegas. Keep in mind that this is just for fun and has no actual bearing on the selection of World Finals participants. See below for a breakdown of our points system and our rationale for the decisions we made in creating it.
Elite Level Events
What is an Elite Level event? We define an Elite Monster Jam event as any with a field of 12 of more trucks. We have chosen to award these events the highest amount of points, because these are the highest profile Monster Jam events. These events are the ones held in the major stadiums in front of the biggest crowds, some of which are even televised on SPEED. It is our belief that performance in the highest profile shows should be weighted most heavily toward a World Finals berth because these events are most similar to the World Finals itself. The most points any one driver can score in an Elite Level event (and thus in any event) is 40. If an event meeting all of this criteria holds 3 or more shows over the course of a single weekend, the points for each show are worth half of what is listed below.
Racing Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 20
2nd – 15
Semi-Finals – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 20
2nd – 15
3rd – 10
4th – 5
Normal Level Events
What is a Normal Level show? The majority of Monster Jam events held around the country are Normal Level shows. These events are typically held in smaller arenas around the country, consisting of multiple shows held over the course of the weekend (anywhere from 2-5), with fields of anywhere from 5-10 trucks. Looking at the points awarded for these shows, you will notice they are much less than the upper levels. We equate the significance level of an entire 4 show weekend of Normal Level events with the significance of one Elite Level show–thus, the maximum points a driver can earn in racing/freestyle each weekend at a Normal Level event is 40 (this based on the usual maximum # of shows being 4–a couple events being the exception with 5–and an available 10 points per show (10×4=40)). Beginning in 2012, we are also awarding 2 points for wheelie/donut contest wins as that information has become more readily available than when the Road to the World Finals was first started.
Wheelie/Donut Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 2
Racing Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 5
Freestyle Finish – Points Awarded
1st – 5
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
Batman – Norm Miller
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Grinder – Nicole Johnson
Monster Mutt – Joe Miller
Samson – Dan Patrick
Superman – Sean Duhon
Tasmanian Devil – Taryn Laskey
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Samson – Dan Patrick
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Tasmanian Devil – Taryn Laskey
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Batman – Norm Miller
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Avenger – Jim Koehler
El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grave Digger The Legend – Rod Schmidt
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Candace Jolly
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Raminator – Mark Hall
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Thrasher – Pat Summa
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Raminator – Mark Hall
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Raminator – Mark Hall
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
El Toro Loco – Becky McDonough
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Grinder – John Seasock
Shockwave – Bill Braukmann
TMNT – Joey Parnell
Grinder – John Seasock
TMNT – Joey Parnell
Grinder – John Seasock
Grinder – John Seasock
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Grinder – John Seasock
Grinder – John Seasock
Grinder – John Seasock
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jon Zimmer
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
High Maintenance – Jocelyn Perrin
Iron Man – Scott Buetow
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
Stone Crusher – Morgan Kane
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Stone Crusher – Morgan Kane
Stone Crusher – Morgan Kane
Iron Outlaw – Ben Winslow
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Charles Benns
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Aaron Basl
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Captain America – Chad Fortune
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Hot Wheels – Dan Evans
Predator – Allen Pezo
Prowler – Lenny Kuilder
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Mopar Magic – Bryan Wright
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
El Matador – Daron Basl
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
King Krunch – David Smith
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Wolverine – Alex Blackwell
Fly-N-Hi – Mike Moon Jr.
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Sweet Tooth – Dave Rife
The General – Travis Rife
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Stinger – Zane Rettew
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Stinger – Zane Rettew
El Bandito – Ed Miller
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
California Kid – BJ Johnson
El Perro Loco – Rod Wood
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Rock Star – Bill Payne
California Kid – BJ Johnson
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Firestone Bigfoot #10 – Kyle Doyle
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Daredevil – Corey Schlicher
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Maverik Monster Trakkar – Ron Duncombe
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – Larry Swim
Daredevil – Larry Quick
Odyssey Batteries Bigfoot #15 – Rick Long
Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Odyssey Batteries Bigfoot #15 – Rick Long
Odyssey Batteries Bigfoot #15 – Rick Long
Outlaw Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Crashmaster – Jeremy Perry
Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Geter Done – Mitch Tulachka
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Temper Tantrum – Amy Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Tie – Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Tie – Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Formula 1 Noni Iron Horse – Rob French
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Reptoid – Jim Jack
Wildfire – Kyle Carrington
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Formula 1 Noni Iron Horse – Rob French
Formula 1 Noni Iron Horse – Rob French
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