Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, February 4th, 2013
Guest #1: Dustin Brown, driver of Wolverine
Guest #2: Devin Jones, driver of Barbarian
Guest #3: JR McNeal, driver of Razin Kane
Guest #4: Darron Schnell, driver of Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15
Guest #5: Mike Hawkins, driver of Equalizer
Guest #6: Donald Epidendio, driver of Titan [Read more…]
February 1st-3rd Weekend Results
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Tampa, Florida – Raymond James Stadium – 02/02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
El Diablo – Jean Paul Ruggiero
El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Hooked – Bryan Wright
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Candace Jolly
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
War Wizard – Randy Moore
Wolverine – Dustin BrownSaturday Night – Racing:
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
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St. Louis, Missouri – Edward Jones Dome – 02/02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Darren Migues
Captain’s Curse – Alex Blackwell
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Becky McDonough
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – John Seasock
Iron Outlaw – Joe Miller
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Raminator – Mark Hall
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Scooby Doo – Nicole JohnsonSaturday Night – Racing:
Captain America – Chad Fortune
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
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Houston, Texas – Reliant Stadium – 02/02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Batman – Norm Miller
Big Kahuna – Shane England
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
El Toro Loco – Ryan Huffaker
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grinder – Frank Krmel
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
King Krunch – David Smith
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Megabite – Brad Allen
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Taryn Laskey
Nitro Hornet – Daron Basl
Rod Ryan Show – Rod Ryan
Zombie – Sean DuhonSaturday Night – Racing:
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
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Charleston, West Virginia – Charleston Civic Center – 02/01-03/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Instigator – Paul Breaud
Samson – Allison Patrick
Superman – Joey ParnellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Friday Night – Racing:
Superman – Joey Parnell
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
Saturday Night – Racing:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Superman – Joey Parnell
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Superman – Joey Parnell
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
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East Rutherford, New Jersey – IZOD Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
Shockwave – Bill Braukmann
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Thrasher – Pat SummaFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
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Dayton, Ohio – EJ Nutter Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Hotsy – Mike Miller
Illuminator – Jay Snyder
Krazy Train – Aaron Cromer
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Wrecking Crew – Steve KoehlerFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Friday Night – Racing:
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Night – Racing:
Virginia Giant – Diehl Wilson
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Hotsy – Mike Miller
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
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Rockford, Illinois – BMO Harris Bank Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Mechanical Mischief – Jim Burns
Geter Done – Mitch Tulachka
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
Rap Attack – Dave Rappach
RoboMachine – Shane PhreedFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rap Attack – Dave Rappach
Friday Night – Racing:
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Mechanical Mischief – Jim Burns
Saturday Night – Racing:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
RoboMachine – Shane Phreed
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Mechanical Mischief – Jim Burns
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Fargo, North Dakota – Fargodome – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Dave Radzierez
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Ground Pounder – Steven Hill
Incinerator – Ryan Rice
Iron Man – Morgan Kane
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Rod Schmidt
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Rolling Thunder – Jim BendzickFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Friday Night – Racing:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
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Biloxi, Mississippi – Mississippi Coast Coliseum – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Ground Pounder – Mike Dufrene
Nitemare – Andy Hoffman
Spiderman – Bari MusawwirFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Friday Night – Racing:
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Saturday Night – Racing:
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
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Peoria, Illinois – Peoria Civic Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Hot Wheels Firestorm – Scott Buetow
Hurricane Force – Steve Thompson
Predator – Jeff Cook
Prowler – Lenny Kuilder
Storm Damage – Tim MenteFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Hot Wheels Firestorm – Scott Buetow
TOUGHEST MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – Thunderbird Entertainment / MTX Event Production
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Youngstown, Ohio – Covelli Centre – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Smashosaurus – Dale Gerding
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Toxic – Travis PetriFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Friday Night – Racing:
Toxic – Travis Petri
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
Toxic – Travis Petri
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Toxic – Travis Petri
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Saturday Night – Racing:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
MONSTER X TOUR – Monster Truck Entertainment
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Abilene, Texas – Taylor County Coliseum – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
American Graffiti – Justin Cluster
Bigfoot Nation #10 – Tim Missentzis
Bucked Up – Brad Keller
California Kid – Kevin Post
Reverse Racer – Ed Miller
Rock Star – Bill PayneFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Racing:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Racing:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Forest County Multi Purpose Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Project X – Rob French
River Rat – Vern House
Scorpion – Kyle CarringtonFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Friday Night – Racing:
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Saturday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
River Rat – Vern House
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
MONSTER TRUCK WINTER NATIONALS – Checkered Flag Productions
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Salisbury, Maryland – Wicomico Civic Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
El Loco Hombre – Shannon Miller
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Towasaurus Wrex – Jeff Bursey
Triple XXX – Chrissy Moler
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. MolerFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Friday Night – Racing:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Racing:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
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Mesquite, Texas – Mesquite Arena – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Heartbreaker – Paul Strong
Outtacontrol – Orville Hill
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Tornado – Tim SowellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
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Friday Night – Racing:
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Friday Night – Freestyle:
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Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
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Saturday Night – Racing:
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Saturday Night – Freestyle:
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Grand Island, Nebraska – Heartland Events Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Dallas Barr
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
El Jalapeno – Jeremy Perry
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Rislone Defender – Zach AdamsFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Friday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Saturday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
KICKER MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – Cycle City Promotions
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Amarillo, Texas – Amarillo Nationals Center – 02/01-02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Airborne Ranger – Joe Cypher
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Predator – Allen Pezo
Pouncer – Ron Nelson
Tuff Enuff – Jack KobernaFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Airborne Ranger – Joe Cypher
Friday Night – Racing:
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Predator – Allen Pezo
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna
Saturday Night – Racing:
Pouncer – Ron Nelson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Predator – Allen Pezo
OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR – Outlaw Monster Trucks
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Stephenville, Texas – Lone Star Arena – 02/02/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Monster Patrol – John Furbee
Reptoid – Jim Jack
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Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
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Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
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Saturday Night – Freestyle:
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TMB’s 2013 “Road to the World Finals” Power Rankings – January Update
One of our most popular features each year on TheMonsterBlog.com is back for 2013, as we once again rank drivers competing in Monster Jam in our “Road to the World Finals” Power Rankings/Unofficial Point Standings. Fans always wonder exactly how USHRA selects its 28 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 some sort of 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 7th 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 Ryan Anderson became the first driver other than father Dennis or Tom Meents to prevail on our “Road to the World Finals”! Who will be tops in 2013? Follow along and let’s find out together!

After one month, “the new guy” to Team Grave Digger, Jon Zimmer, is leading the Road to the World Finals!
Our first rankings for the 2013 season include the early December Minneapolis Monster Jam event and the entire slate of events from the month of January. With all those events in the books, the big surprise is that new Team Grave Digger driver Jon Zimmer is the #1 ranked driver in all of Monster Jam! Zimmer has had a strong start to the season, with a big arena performance to start off the year, two runner-ups in Detroit and freestyle wins in Toronto and Vancouver.
Another driver laying the foundation for one of his best seasons in recent memory is Jimmy Creten in the Bounty Hunter. Creten has put up some big numbers, dominating arena events in Columbus and Uniondale and sweeping two nights of stadium racing in Toronto. The highest Creten has ever finished in our rankings is 3rd back in 2009 – could this be the year that an independent finally manages to finish on top?
Don’t look now however, as the young guns are climbing the rankings. Last year’s Road to the World Finals champ Ryan Anderson has just nailed down two straight double down weekends in Tampa and Orlando, putting Son Uva Digger up to 3rd overall. Former freestyle champs Damon Bradshaw and Adam Anderson have both racked up several stadium wins and they currently round out the top 5.
For the first 5 years we did Road to the World Finals, Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents took the top spot every time. To do it again in 2013, they have some work ahead of them as inconsistency has plagued both drivers to start off the year. Anderson is currently ranked 9th, with Meents in 15th.
With the field expanding to 28 trucks for this year’s World Finals, that opens up a couple more spots for drivers to try and show they merit consideration for an official invite from Feld. Lupe Soza, Chad Fortune and Chuck Werner are currently hanging just inside the top 28, while Steve Sims, Mike Vaters and Norm Miller are just outside. We expect to see some wild competition for those final spots once again this year.
Check out the Road to the World Finals unofficial rankings after January below:
Here is how points were scored in the only Elite Level event held to date:
Week One
12/1 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 20
2nd – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 15
Semi-Finals – Bari Musawwir – Batman – 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 – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 15
3rd – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 10
4th – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Stadium – 5
Week Two
1/4 – Tacoma, Washington
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 10
2nd – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Ben Winslow – Bounty Hunter – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 10
Tie 2nd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 6.25
Tie 2nd – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 6.25
4th – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 2.5
1/5 AM – Tacoma, Washington
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
2nd – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 7.5
Semi-Finals – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 10
2nd – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 7.5
3rd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 5
4th – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 2.5
1/5 PM – Tacoma, Washington
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 10
2nd – Taryn Laskey – Monster Mutt Dalmation – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 10
Tie 2nd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 6.25
Tie 2nd – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 6.25
Tie 4th – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 1.25
Tie 4th – Darren Migues – Iron Outlaw – 1.25
1/6 – Tacoma, Washington
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 10
2nd – Jim Lenhertz – Obsession – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Travis Groth – Captain USA – 3.75
Semi-Finals – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 3.75
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 10
Tie 2nd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 6.25
Tie 2nd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 6.25
Tie 4th – Donald Epidendio – Titan – 1.25
Tie 4th – Darren Migues – Iron Outlaw – 1.25
Week Three
1/12 – Detroit, Michigan
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Neil Elliott – Maximum Destruction – 20
2nd – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 15
Semi-Finals – Chris Bergeron – Brutus – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Frank Krmel – Grinder – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Neil Elliott – Maximum Destruction – 20
2nd – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 15
3rd – Jim Koehler – Avenger – 10
4th – Cam McQueen – Northern Nightmare – 5
1/12 – Houston, Texas
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 20
2nd – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 15
Semi-Finals – Alex Blackwell – Captain’s Curse – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 15
3rd – Lupe Soza – Grinder – 10
Tie 4th – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 2.5
Tie 4th – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 2.5
1/12 – Anaheim, California
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Donald Epidendio – Titan – 20
2nd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 15
Semi-Finals – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Andrew Peckhum – Tropical Thunder – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 20
Tie 2nd – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 12.5
Tie 2nd – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 12.5
Tie 4th – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 2.5
Tie 4th – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 2.5
1/12 – San Antonio, Texas
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – John Seasock – Grinder – 20
2nd – Michael Harper – Outlaw – 15
Semi-Finals – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 20
2nd – John Seasock – Grinder – 15
3rd – Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 10
4th – Devin Jones – Barbarian – 5
1/13 – San Antonio, Texas
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – George Balhan – Mohawk Warrior – 20
2nd – John Seasock – Grinder – 15
Semi-Finals – Allen Pezo – Predator – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Darren Migues – Iron Outlaw – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Chad Tingler – Grave Digger – 20
Tie 2nd – David Smith – Nitro Hornet – 12.5
Tie 2nd – Ben Winslow – Bounty Hunter – 12.5
Tie 4th – Darren Migues – Iron Outlaw – 2.5
Tie 4th – Jeremy Slifko – Backdraft – 2.5
Week Four
1/19 – Tampa, Florida
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 15
Semi-Finals – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Morgan Kane – Iron Man – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 15
Tie 3rd – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Rod Schmidt – Grave Digger – 7.5
1/19 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 20
2nd – John Seasock – Grinder – 15
Semi-Finals – Mat Dishman – Rammunition – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Chris Bergeron – Brutus – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Chad Tingler – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 15
3rd – Becky McDonough – El Toro Loco – 10
Tie 4th – Chris Bergeron – Brutus – 2.5
Tie 4th – Taryn Laskey – Monster Mutt Dalmation – 2.5
1/19 – Houston, Texas
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 20
2nd – Lee O’Donnell – Iron Man – 15
Semi-Finals – Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Lupe Soza – Grinder – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Lupe Soza – Grinder – 20
2nd – Dan Evans – Rod Ryan Show – 15
Tie 3rd – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 7.5
Tie 3rd – Chad Fortune – Captain America – 7.5
1/19 – San Diego, California
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 20
2nd – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 15
Semi-Finals – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 20
2nd – Alex Blackwell – Captain’s Curse – 15
3rd – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 10
Tie 4th – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 2.5
Tie 4th – Candace Jolly – Monster Mutt Dalmation – 2.5
1/19 – Toronto, Ontario
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 20
2nd – Norm Miller – Batman – 15
Semi-Finals – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Todd Leduc – Metal Mulisha – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Cam McQueen – Northern Nightmare – 20
2nd – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 15
3rd – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 10
4th – Todd Leduc – Metal Mulisha – 5
1/20 – Toronto, Ontario
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 20
2nd – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 15
Semi-Finals – Norm Miller – Batman – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Todd Leduc – Metal Mulisha – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 15
3rd – Cam McQueen – Northern Nightmare – 10
Tie 4th – Dawn Creten – Scarlet Bandit – 2.5
Tie 4th – Chuck Werner – El Toro Loco – 2.5
Week Five
1/26 – Indianapolis, Indiana
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 20
2nd – Chuck Werner – El Toro Loco – 15
Semi-Finals – Chris Bergeron – Brutus – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Jimmy Tracey – Higher Education – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 15
3rd – Chuck Werner – El Toro Loco – 10
4th – Frank Krmel – Grinder – 5
1/26 – Orlando, Florida
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 15
Semi-Finals – Scott Hartsock – Gun Slinger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Steve Sims – Stone Crusher – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 20
2nd – Chad Tingler – Grave Digger – 15
3rd – Steve Sims – Stone Crusher – 10
4th – Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 5
1/26 – Phoenix, Arizona
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 20
2nd – Todd Leduc – Metal Mulisha – 15
Semi-Finals – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 20
Tie 2nd – Todd Leduc – Metal Mulisha – 10
Tie 2nd – Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 10
Tie 2nd – Scott Buetow – Hot Wheels Firestorm – 10
1/26 – Anaheim, California
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Donald Epidendio – Titan – 20
2nd – Dan Evans – Blue Thunder – 15
Semi-Finals – Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Andrew Peckhum – Tropical Thunder – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 20
2nd – Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 15
3rd – Dan Evans – Blue Thunder – 10
4th – Dan Rodoni – The Patriot – 5
1/26 – Vancouver, British Columbia
Racing Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 20
2nd – Alex Blackwell – Captain’s Curse – 15
Semi-Finals – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 7.5
Semi-Finals – Cam McQueen – Northern Nightmare – 7.5
Freestyle Finish – Driver – Truck – Points Earned
1st – Jon Zimmer – Grave Digger – 20
2nd – Kreg Christensen – Maximum Destruction – 15
3rd – Alex Blackwell – Captain’s Curse – 10
4th – Kelvin Ramer – Time Flys – 5
For results from Normal Level events, check out the 2013 Results Tracker 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!
About TMB’s Road to the World Finals:
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
January 25th-27th Weekend Results
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Orlando, Florida – Citrus Bowl – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Hooked – Bryan Wright
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Iron Man – Morgan Kane
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Rod Schmidt
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
War Wizard – Randy MooreSaturday Night – Racing:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
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Indianapolis, Indiana – Lucas Oil Stadium – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Grinder – Frank Krmel
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Megabite – Brad Allen
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Candace Jolly
Wolverine – Dustin Brown
Wrecking Crew – Steve Koehler
Zombie – Sean DuhonSaturday Night – Racing:
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
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Anaheim, California – Angel Stadium of Anaheim – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Blue Thunder – Dan Evans
Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Aaron Basl
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Iron Outlaw – Darren Migues
Mohawk Warrior – George Balhan
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Taryn Laskey
Obsessed – Rick Swanson
Obsession – Jim Lenhertz
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
The Patriot – Dan Rodoni
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Tropical Thunder – Andrew PeckhumSaturday Night – Racing:
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
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Phoenix, Arizona – Chase Field – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Dave Radzierez
Batman – Norm Miller
Big Kahuna – Shane England
Devastator – Mark Schroeder
El Diablo – J.P. Ruggiero
Geter Done – Mitch Tulachka
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Ground Pounder – Steven Hill
Hot Wheels Firestorm – Scott Buetow
King Krunch – Daron Basl
McGruff – Rod Wood
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Nitro Hornet – Sky Hartley
Robo Machine – Shen Phreed
Shocker – Pat GerberSaturday Night – Racing:
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
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Vancouver, British Columbia – B.C. Place – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Captain USA – Travis Groth
Captain’s Curse – Alex Blackwell
Destroyer – Roger Stidell
Detour – Garrett Ladelle
Double Trouble – Tyler Groth
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Maniac – Don Frankish
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Time Flys – Kelvin Ramer
Western Renegade – Barry ParkinSaturday Night – Racing:
Maximum Destruction – Kreg Christensen
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
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Uniondale, New York – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum – 01/25-27/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
El Toro Loco – Becky McDonough
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Grinder – John Seasock
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
Storm Damage – Steve ThompsonFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grinder – John Seasock
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
Saturday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Sunday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
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Greenville, South Carolina – BI-LO Center – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Hotsy Raminator – Mike Miller
Nitemare – Andy Hoffman
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Superman – Joey ParnellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Superman – Joey Parnell
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Superman – Joey Parnell
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Hotsy Raminator – Mike Miller
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
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Louisville, Kentucky – Freedom Hall – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Incinerator – Ryan Rice
Iron Warrior – Trey Meyers
Samson – Dan Patrick
Scooby Doo – Nicole JohnsonFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR – All Star Motorsport Productions
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West Valley City, Utah – Maverik Center – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Equalizer – Brandon Budd
Maverik Monster Trakkar – Ron Duncombe
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd (Friday) / Travis Sturges (Saturday)
Toxic – Travis Petri
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam SturgesFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Equalizer – Brandon Budd
Friday Night – Racing:
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam Sturges
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Toxic – Travis Petri
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Toxic – Travis Petri
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Red Solo Truck – Travis Sturges
Saturday Night – Racing:
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Equalizer – Brandon Budd
MONSTER X TOUR – Monster Truck Entertainment
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El Paso, Texas – El Paso County Coliseum – 01/25-27/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
American Graffiti – Justin Cluster
Bucked Up – Travis Ybarra
California Kid – Kevin Post
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Reverse Racer – Ed Miller
Rock Star – Bill PayneFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Sunday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Sunday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Sunday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
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Fayetteville, North Carolina – Crown Center Coliseum – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Project X – Rob French
Scorpion – Kyle Carrington
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Triple XXX – Chrissy Moler
Walking Tall – Maxie Broaddus
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. MolerFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Walking Tall – Maxie Broaddus
Friday Night – Racing:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Friday Night – Freestyle:
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. Moler
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Saturday Night – Racing:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Triple XXX – Chrissy Moler
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Gonzales, Louisiana – Lamar-Dixon Expo Center – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Boogey Van – Mike Barnes
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
River Rat – Vern House
Stinger – Zane RettewFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Friday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
MONSTER NATIONALS – Family Events
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Madison, Wisconsin – Alliant Energy Center – 01/25-27/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Chalkboard Chuck – Rick Busca
Ironman – Joe Nichter
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Raminator – Mark Hall
Star Marshal – Cody HolmanFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Friday Night – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Donut Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
MONSTER TRUCK WINTER NATIONALS – Checkered Flag Productions
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Sioux Falls Arena – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Dallas Barr
El Loco Hombre – Shannon Miller
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Outtacontrol – Orville Hill
Rislone Defender – Zach AdamsSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Racing:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
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Ardmore, Oklahoma – Hardy Murphy Coliseum – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Ground Pounder – Mike Dufresne
Heartbreaker – Paul Strong
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Tornado – Tim SowellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Friday Night – Racing:
Heartbreaker – Paul Strong
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Heartbreaker – Paul Strong
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
Saturday Night – Racing:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
KICKER MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – Cycle City Promotions
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Farmington, New Mexico – McGee Memorial Coliseum – 01/25-26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Airborne Ranger – Joe Cypher
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Predator – Allen Pezo
Pouncer – Lenny Kuilder
Tuff Enuff – Jack KobernaFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Friday Night – Racing:
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Predator – Allen Pezo
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna
Saturday Night – Racing:
Predator – Allen Pezo
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna
OUTLAW MONSTER TRUCK SPECTACULAR – Outlaw Monster Trucks
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Eagle Pass, Texas – Eagle Pass Rodeo Arena – 01/26/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
El Jalapeno – Jeremy Perry
Malicious – Gabriel Montoya
Monster Patrol – John Furbee
Reptoid – Jim Jack
Temper Tantrum – Amy PerrySaturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
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Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
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Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
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Saturday Night – Freestyle:
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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Winter Nationals – Loveland, CO 2013
Event: Monster Truck Winter Nationals
Venue: Budweiser Events Center
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Date: January 19th, 2013
Photographer: John Roberts
Lineup: El Loco Hombre (Shannon Miller), Ghost Ryder (Larry Quick), Malicious (Gabriel Montoya), Nasty Boy (Ronnie Sturges), SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 (Larry Swim), Unnamed & Untamed (Travis Sturges) [Read more…]
January 18th-20th Weekend Results
MONSTER JAM – Feld Entertainment
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Tampa, Florida – Raymond James Stadium – 01/19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad News Travels Fast – Brandon Derrow
El Toro Loco – Marc MacDonald
Grave Digger – Rod Schmidt
Grinder – Frank Krmel
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Hooked – Bryan Wright
Ice Cream Man – TJ Tripp
Iron Man – Morgan Kane
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Monster Mutt Rottweiler – Chris Lagana
Razin Kane – JR McNeal
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Stone Crusher – Steve Sims
War Wizard – Randy Moore
Wolverine – Dustin Brown
Zombie – Sean DuhonSaturday Night – Racing:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Son Uva Digger – Ryan Anderson
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Houston, Texas – Reliant Stadium – 01/19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bad Habit – Joe Sylvester
Barbarian – Devin Jones
Bounty Hunter – Ben Winslow
Captain America – Chad Fortune
El Toro Loco – Ryan Huffaker
Grave Digger – Pablo Huffaker
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Grinder – Lupe Soza
Iron Man – Lee O’Donnell
Iron Outlaw – Darren Migues
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Nitro Hornet – David Smith
Predator – Allen Pezo
Pouncer – Robert Parker
Outlaw – Michael Harper
Rod Ryan Show – Rod Ryan (Racing) / Dan Evans (Freestyle)Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger The Legend – Adam Anderson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grinder – Lupe Soza
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San Diego, California – Qualcomm Stadium – 01/19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Big Kahuna – Shane England
Captain’s Curse – Alex Blackwell
Detour – Garrett Ladelle
Devastator – Mark Schroeder
El Diablo – Jean Paul Ruggerio
Grave Digger – Charlie Pauken
Hot Wheels – Scott Buetow
King Krunch – Daron Basl
Lucas Oil Crusader – Linsey Weenk
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Candace Jolly
Obsessed – Rick Swanson
Obsession – Jim Lenhertz
Terminator – Gary Schott
Time Flys – Kelvin RamerSaturday Night – Racing:
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Monster Energy – Damon Bradshaw
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Minneapolis, Minnesota – H.H.H. Metrodome – 01/19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Black Stallion – Mike Vaters
Brutus – Chris Bergeron
El Toro Loco – Becky McDonough
Geter Done – Mitch Tulachka
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
Grinder – John Seasock
Hotsy Raminator – Mike Miller
Iron Warrior – Mike Vaters II
Mechanical Mischief – Jim Burns
Megabite – Brad Allen
Mohawk Warrior – Joe Miller
Monster Mutt Dalmation – Taryn Laskey
Rammunition – Mat Dishman
Robo Machine – Shen Phreed
Rolling Thunder – Jim Bendzick
Spiderman – Bari MusawwirSaturday Night – Racing:
Spiderman – Bari Musawwir
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Chad Tingler
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Toronto, Ontario – 01/19-20/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Aftershock – Bob Robbins
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Batman – Norm Miller
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
El Toro Loco – Chuck Werner
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
Hurricane Force – Steven Thompson
Instigator – Paul Breaud
Krazy Train – Aaron Cromer
Maximum Destruction – Neil Elliott
Metal Mulisha – Todd Leduc
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Rap Attack – Dave Rappach
Scarlet Bandit – Dawn Creten
Storm Damage – Tim Mente
Wrecking Crew – Steve KoehlerSaturday Night – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Northern Nightmare – Cam McQueen
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Bounty Hunter – Jimmy Creten
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Jon Zimmer
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Sacramento, California – Sleep Train Arena – 01/18-20/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Destroyer – Roger Stidell
El Toro Loco – Dan Rodoni
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Play’n 4 Keeps – Tony Canedo
Scooby Doo – Nicole Johnson
Shocker – Pat Gerber
Titan – Donald Epidendio
Tropical Thunder – Andrew PeckhumFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
El Toro Loco – Dan Rodoni
Friday Night – Racing:
Tropical Thunder – Andrew Peckhum
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Destroyer – Roger Stidell
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Sunday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Sunday Afternoon – Racing:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
Sunday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Carl Van Horn
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin – BMO Harris Bradley Center – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Dave Radzierez
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Higher Education – Jimmy Tracey
Samson – Allison Patrick
Superman – Joey ParnellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Dave Radzierez
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Dave Radzierez
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Crushstation – Greg Winchenbach
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Randy Brown
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North Little Rock, Arkansas – Verizon Arena – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Fatal Attraction – Jeff Murphy
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Incinerator – Ryan Rice
Monster Mutt – Whit Tarlton
Nitemare – Andy HoffmanFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Nitemare – Andy Hoffman
Friday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
Full Boar – Ed Eckert
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Saturday Night – Racing:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Grave Digger – Gary Porter
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Albany, New York – Times Union Center – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Predator – Jeff Cook
Prowler – Lenny Kuilder
Triple XXX – Chrissy Moler
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. MolerFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Friday Night – Racing:
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Friday Night – Donut Contest:
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. Moler
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Predator – Jeff Cook
Saturday Night – Racing:
Eradicator – Andy Slifko
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
West Virginia Mountaineer – R.B. Moler
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Backdraft – Jeremy Slifko
MONSTER NATION – Frontier Rodeo Co. / MTX Event Production
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Bossier City, Louisiana – CenturyTel Center – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Smashosaurus – Dale Gerding
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Toxic – Travis PetriFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Red Solo Truck – Brandon Budd
Friday Night – Racing:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Saturday Night – Racing:
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
MONSTER X TOUR – Monster Truck Entertainment
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Bakersfield, California – Rabobank Arena – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bucked Up – Travis Ybarra
California Kid – Kevin Post
Captain USA – Travis Groth
Double Trouble – Tyler Groth
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Rock Star – Bill PayneFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Friday Night – Racing:
Firestone Bigfoot #14 – Kyle Doyle
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
Saturday Night – Racing:
Captain USA – Travis Groth
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Rock Star – Bill Payne
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Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippi Coliseum – 01/18-20/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Amsoil Shock Therapy – Jeremy Brady (Sat/Sun only)
Ballistic – Mac Plecker
Ground Pounder – Mike Dufrene (Sat/Sun only)
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Project X – Rob French
River Rat – Vern House
Scorpion – Kyle Carrington
Summit Bigfoot #10 – Tim MissentzisFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
River Rat – Vern House
Friday Night – Racing:
River Rat – Vern House
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Project X – Rob French
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Summit Bigfoot #10 – Tim Missentzis
Sunday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Summit Bigfoot #10 – Tim Missentzis
Sunday Night – Racing:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
Sunday Night – Freestyle:
Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson
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San Angelo, Texas – Foster Communications Coliseum – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
American Graffiti – Justin Cluster
Boogey Van – Mike Barnes
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Reverse Racer – Ed Miller
Stinger – Zane RettewSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Reverse Racer – Ed Miller
Saturday Night – Racing:
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 – Kevin Koszala
MONSTER NATIONALS – Family Events
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Champaign, Illinois – U of I Assembly Hall – 01/19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Chalkboard Chuck – Rick Busca
Ironman – Joe Nichter
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Raminator – Mark Hall
Star Marshal – Cody HolmanSaturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Racing:
Raminator – Mark Hall
Saturday Night – Donut Contest:
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Lucas Oil Stabilizer – Bobby Holman
MONSTER TRUCK WINTER NATIONALS – Checkered Flag Productions
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Belton, Texas – Bell County Expo Center – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Bar’s Leaks Eliminator – Dallas Barr
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
El Jalapeno – Jeremy Perry
Heartbreaker – Paul Strong
Outtacontrol – Orville Hill
Rislone Defender – Zach Adams
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron SchnellFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
Friday Night – Racing:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Brute Force – Jerry Perry
Saturday Night – Racing:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 – Darron Schnell
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Loveland, Colorado – Budweiser Events Center – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
El Loco Hombre – Shannon Miller
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Malicious – Gabriel Montoya
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Unnamed & Untamed – Sam SturgesFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Friday Night – Racing:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Friday Night – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Afternoon – Wheelie Contest:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Saturday Afternoon – Racing:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Afternoon – Freestyle:
Ghost Ryder – Larry Quick
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Nasty Boy – Ronnie Sturges
Saturday Night – Racing:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
SPEED Energy Bigfoot #19 – Larry Swim
LONE STAR MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – Lone Star Promotions
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Alvarado, Texas – Diamond W Arena – 01/18-19/13
Truck/Driver Lineup:
Clydesdale – Bennett Clark
McGruff – Rod Wood
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Tuff Enuff – Jack KobernaFriday Night – Wheelie Contest:
Strait Jacket – Kevin King
Friday Night – Racing:
McGruff – Rod Wood
Friday Night – Freestyle:
McGruff – Rod Wood
Saturday Night – Wheelie Contest:
McGruff – Rod Wood
Saturday Night – Racing:
McGruff – Rod Wood
Saturday Night – Freestyle:
Tuff Enuff – Jack Koberna
TMB TV: Original Series 6.1 – Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Southaven, MS 2013

Episode Information
Episode: Original Series 6.1
Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Landers Center
Location: Southaven, Mississippi
Date: January 11th-12th, 2013
Host: Ross Z. Bonar
Videographers: Ross Z. Bonar, Danny Maass
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Featured Monster Trucks
Equalizer – Mike Hawkins
Red Solo Truck – Troy Rose
Smashosaurus – Dale Gerding
Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte
Tail Gator – Doug Noelke
Toxic – Travis Petri
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Featured Links
www.BigDawg4x4.com
www.BIGFOOT4x4.com
www.E3SparkPlugs.com
www.EqualizerRacing.com
www.ToxicMonsterTruck.com
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Monster Photos: Toughest Monster Truck Tour – Southaven, MS 2013
Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Landers Center
Location: Southaven, Mississippi
Date: January 11th-12th, 2012
Photographer: Danny Maass
Lineup: Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Red Solo Truck (Troy Rose), Smashosaurus (Dale Gerding), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), Toxic (Travis Petri) [Read more…]