Your granddad was one, your dad was one, youre going to be one.. Authored by Larry Jewett on July 31, 2018. However, Krysten Anderson is in a league all her own. Despite her instant fame and name recognition in the Monster Jam world she seems very down to earth and approachable. Standing at 5 feet, 7 inches, just a little taller than the tires on the monster truck she drives and lets fly in stadiums and arenas around the world, she learned the basics of commanding a 12-foot-wide, 12,000-pound vehicle at Monster Jam's training facility in Illinois. Her story is one of legacy: Anderson's father, Dennis . It's just so cool that I get to meet these second-generation fans.". Anderson was the third of her siblings to follow in her dads tire tracks when she joined the tour in 2016. I had the pressure of being an Anderson and my dad and my brothers had always brought the show home all the time. He called it the moonwalk you balance the truck on its nose and you put it in first or reverse and ride it forward or ride it all the way backwards. They're the ones who are also holding the RII, a remote ignition interrupter, which means they are able to shut the truck off if they see that it's in a bad situation. Im a pretty talented artist, she admits. After getting dumped by Lawrence, Thrasher was working his way back through the field and running 10th when he crashed a second time. Im not scared, Ill do it. As a professional athlete, youre always under the microscope. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing. My dad has created such a legacy and such an awesome career. I think thats awesome because its all an equal playing field. She multi-talented and draws from a unique background to push herself in motorsports and in Monster Jam in particular. "College would always be there for me, but I wasn't sure how long a seat in a monster truck, especially Grave Digger, would be waiting for me.". "I don't really get a lot of backlash from anyone," she says. I dont try to overthink anything. Im through the roof, Deegan said. I love good food. For some reason, I had such a hard time finding that sweet spot or finding that balancing point. However, shes been surrounded by monster truck culture her entire life. In 2021, she made her Stadium Tour debut at Houston on January 30. After the pit party, Anderson has to get suited up for the race. Its hard talking someone into to giving you a race when youve never been on a 450 before especially here at Daytona, Hampshire told NBC Sports Will Christien. It was not a huge surprise, however, since he finished fourth in his first two races at Houston and Tampa. Not too surprising because as we learned previously, Krysten certainly loves her country music. Krysten's diet is quite intense as she has cut out several things from her diet, including gluten, fish, and dairy products. Tomac looked beatable at the start of the day. My dad has so much history there. "The most successful people at World Finals just run their own race and pay attention to what's in front of them," she says. How tall and how much weigh Kristen Soltis Anderson? Find out why shes a force, Whether its motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. I fell completely in love with it and I put my art portfolio away and I said college would always be there for me and I could always go back, and I might go back one day. I dont even like seafood but I wouldnt totally be willing to hang out with her, listen to some Outlaw Country and chow down on some tuna steak. Yes, someone sleeps with Grave Digger every night. But, even though Dennis Anderson has ended his Monster Jam career, he still has children who followed in the same footsteps who can carry on the family legacy: Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and the newest driver of the three, Krysten Anderson. One line from the song says, No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried Even though Krystens mom has since come around to career choice and is fully supportive Krysten and her mom both think its very funny when Krysten uses the tag #mamatried on her social media posts as a reference to this song and her moms initial lack of enthusiasm for her career choice. 04/25/18. Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas is my favorite stadium. One of Anderson's pre-show rituals is taking some time to herself in her trailer. June 21st-23rd, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena! Thats what I decided to do.. Results and Points after Arlington #SupercrossLIVE #SuperMotocross pic.twitter.com/Jj4Iza7pvx, Arlington: Cooper Webb wins for second time, closes to two of Tomac The Players' Tribune interviews provide unique insights that only the athletes themselves can offer, getting fans closer than ever to the sports they love. In 2010, her findings were mentioned by Democratic political strategist and commentator James Carville, leading to appearances on television news shows as a guest commentator and political pundit. "I realized that my life was different from other little girls around the fourth grade," she says. 291 talking about this. When he told friends he had to hit the road to go perform, they said, You act like youre some kind of rock star.. He possesses a folksy charm that can endear him to an audience of two or a stadium full of what he likes to call concrete crews and city slickers.. Hey Krysten, if you ever want to hang out just let me know, okay? Dennis Anderson, the original founder of the Grave Digger truck, created and built quite the following for the black-and-green monster truck throughout his career. I was the slowest qualifier last year. He began the race among the top five and faded a little in the Main event, but no one can take away his first heat win in his first ever start on the bigger bike. Andersons dont settle for a second when they can achieve first. Andersons resilience has paid off. Of course, youre also in the city of Las Vegas, so thats awesome. Its the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Even though Grave Digger and Max D are supposed to be archenemies and the Max D team is our biggest competitor, they do have a really cool scheme on their truck. Id want it to be some kind of spin off of Grave Digger some kind of a pink or purple body that has the same Grave Digger paint scheme. Its easy to understand why her fans love her and why her fellow drivers enjoy being around her as well. Each driver has a custom-fitted, fire-resistant suit to match their truck, complete with helmet, gloves and shoes. I was more into studio art graphite on paper, acrylic on canvas kind of stuff. 334 talking about this. Alright fine, I have another race tomorrow and Im going to do even better, and I usually do.. My dad retired as a World Champion, hes an amazing driver. on April 23-24 Renita Naraine. Height and Weight 2023. That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried.'". We all agree that Krysten sounds dope. Tampa: Cooper Webb gets first 2023 win Deep down, he never believed his kids would enter the sport Weston, his youngest, may soon join in because he spent so much time on the road. Krysten is the third female Grave Digger driver, behind. It's easy to understand why her fans love her and why her fellow drivers enjoy being around her as well. While Krysten currently leads the Arena Championship Series Central standings, she admits that at first, when she learned that she would be competing alongside drivers such as Tony Ochs (Soldier Fortune Black Ops), Blake Granger (Max-D) and Elvis Lainez (El Toro Loco), she wasn't expecting to. Dennis Anderson (center), the original "Grave Digger monster truck driver, poses with his crew and his kids: Ryan Anderson (left), Krysten Anderson and Adam Anderson. Her dad created Grave Digger, the truck she drives. Its definitely a family affair. If you ask me to do 15 backflips in a row, I can do 15 backflips in a row, she says. Saturdays Supercross Round 8 in Daytona: How to watch, start times, streaming Anderson improved massively in Night 2 and scored a 8.919, question of whether Eli Tomac is untouchable in Daytona Supercross races, For the seventh time overall and fifth consecutively, Tomac won the race most riders in the field equates to NASCARs Daytona 500, How they finished for the 450 Main in Daytona, Arlington: Cooper Webb wins for second time, closes to two of Tomac, Oakland: Eli Tomac ties Ricky Carmichael with 48 wins, Houston: Tomac bounces back from A2 crash to win third race of 2023, Anaheim 2: Triple Crown produces new winners Chase Sexton, Levi Kitchen, San Diego: Tomac, Jett Lawrence double down, Anaheim 1: Tomac wins opener for the first time, Dylan Ferrandis crashes in Daytona delaying return, Cooper Webb wins Arlington, closes on Tomac. "I have those butterflies all the way up my throat and down to the tips of my toes. Three of Dennis' children have followed . It has competed on every tour of the Triple Threat series ( Central 2017, West 2018, East 2019) and in the Showdown competition at World Finals 18, 19, and 20. A mega truck is basically the same horsepower blower motor and everything as a monster truck, but whereas the monster truck is about 13,000-14,000 lbs., a mega truck can weigh anywhere between 7,000 to 8,000 lbs. Krysten is the only daughter of monster truck, Monster Jam and Grave Digger legend, Dennis Anderson. The kinds of stunts performed will truly blow your mind. I was a rookie. Our other world champion is Linsey Read in Scooby Doo and shes our freestyle champion. Max Anstie: You cant skip steps Carving just one tire requires over 50 hours of labor, according to Monster Jam. Log in and Edit. From there she planned to pursue a career as a graphic designer for the Monster Jam trucks. From just a few months old until I was about five years old, I would travel on the road with my dad in the tractor trailer. His dreams of being a farmer eventually gave way to his hobby of mud bogging and staging shows at local fairgrounds. She cant go on the road without her makeup bag and you would be hard pressed to catch her without her nails done. "My mom never wanted me to be a Monster Jam driver," Anderson says. As a widely visible and talented female driver, she is showing progress and more gender equality in the world of Monster Jam. in government from Johns Hopkins University in 2009. #NBCSports #NASCAR #NASCARAmer. He loved it so much & was excited to tell you thank you, even if he acted shy Thank you also for taking the time out of your busy day to make it! She is basically Monster Jam royalty.or, if you please, a Monster Jam Kardashian. On Lap 1 of the Main, he cleaned out last weeks winner Nate Thrasher. While Krysten is a much more accomplished driver today than she was, there are still stunts she struggles to perfect during shows. The original Grave Digger remains driven, but he misses driving the truck. I love good country music, but the arena itself has really nice dirt in it and its a very large venue. James Stewarts 50 wins is next on the horizon and no one doubts that will happen in the next few rounds. My dad and my brothers have competed in the Tacoma Dome, so my family has a lot of history there. They kept no shortage of tractors and trucks and hot rods on the property, and each required some minor maintenance to get it started. I'm nervous as hell, you know, Dennis Anderson said. She was a little nervous about how she would be received and there were a few mixed reactions but overall she has been accepted and adored by the fans. But, maybe hands down the coolest venue that Ive ever got to compete in, and Im really proud that I got to compete in it before Monster Jam stopped going there, is the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Krysten didnt set out to drive for Monster Jam. The monster truck driver has competed in the last three Feld Entertainment Monster Jam World Finals, as well as the All-Star Challenge in 2019. They had never, ever had a female drive Grave Digger before and they thought who better than Dennis only daughter Krysten. She heads back to her trailer, which hauls Grave Digger around all year, to put on her fire suit, a required part of Monster Jam athletes' outfits since the late '80s. So when asked about her favorite songs, Anderson says Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" sticks out to her the most. It was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s (for reference Willie Nelsons music would be considered Outlaw Country), Her mom never wanted her to join Monster Jam, she wanted her to become a veterinarian. Its just something that me, my dad and my brothers all had common ground on, she says. Racing down those lanes, its such unique racing. Monster Trucks Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Theyve added five competitions and, of course, the popular pit parties will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. I think that it would be really cool if before I retired, I could have an opportunity to drive my own truck. When I was in high school, I kind of nosed away from monster trucks and motorsports a little bit. ", Monster Jam tech officials act as the drivers' eyes in the back of their head. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. Krysten has many young girl fans that look up to and admire her. Over a stupid donut?. I remember being in the bottom of the rig playing with my monster trucks. Shes a drag racer and clutch specialist for her grandfathers NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car team, Jim Dunn Racing. It is a big production, but none of it is staged. But, even though Dennis Anderson has ended his Monster Jam career, he still has children who followed in the same footsteps who can carry on the family legacy: Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and the newest driver of the three, Krysten Anderson. My dad built Grave Digger in the shop. Creten was Anderson's favorite, though she was partial to her dad. "If Dawn and my dad were racing, I had to say, 'Sorry, Dawn! But the truck driver possessed an innate sense for business. She recently got the opportunity to make a jump for a Guinness World Record on June 25, 2020. Is it even in my blood?, I went out there and took to it pretty naturally. A: Its really tight between two arenas. I leveled the truck out and it started coming down. Fittingly, he tied the King Richard Petty for the seven wins in his sports iconic race. Find out more about this up and coming diesel drag racing star. For Krysten Anderson, 23, of Currituck, North Carolina, Monster Jam is a family affair. I could make the first hit and I could roll over and it could all be over right there. Most Monster Jam trucks have the driver seated in the center of the vehicle so they can best see the track and for weight distribution. I have those butterflies all the way up my throat and down to the tips of my toes. Theyre excellent drivers. Last week, Deegan struggled at Arlington on a track that was hard and slick. She ultimately followed in both her father and two brothers' footsteps to become the first female driver of the truck. Initially, she wanted to work for Monster Jam designing the trucks instead of driving them. Update: Dylan Ferrandis return to racing delayed after Daytona Media Day RJ Hampshire to debut in Supercross 450 class at Daytona. Anderson is only the third female driver to compete full-time in the Stadium series. After earning podium finishes in his first two races, Max Anstie struggled in the Triple Crown format in Arlington, but still finished among the top five. It was a lot of fun and I think its pretty cool to see my artwork on the side of a truck and see it racing and doing really well and winning races. The fans there are crazy. That trick made me pull my hair out.. I'm in the stands, and I had tears of joy. Weight. We have two women sitting in world championship chairs right now and that hasnt happened in over 20 years. High school field? Digger!' While theres no doubting Krystens drive and passion for Grave Digger and Monster Jam competition, she did at one point have other thoughts about her future career. And with that, the most famous ride in the sport has its first full-time, female driver. With this win, Hunter joined his Jett Lawrence as the only brothers to win this race as the 250 East points leader stood on the sidelines to watch. One of the main goals that Id like to accomplish is to retire with at least one world championship under my belt. Man this is special. Its a huge arena and its got even better dirt than Nashville. Height. Krysten Anderson blonde to the bone and runnin on methanol 1st female to drive Grave Digger. He put on the after burners and I was trying as hard as I could. Following a disappointing round in Arlington when he barely earned an overall podium, Hunter Lawrence decided he would not wait for the race to come to him. Monster truck driver Krysten Anderson is following in the footsteps of her father, David Anderson, the original driver and creator of Grave Digger. As Andersons, we have a certain level of expertise for driving, Krysten told NBC Sports. She has said that she could eat seafood every dayand she makes a mean tuna steak. When he arrived at the stadium in Charlotte, N.C., his home state, to finally watch her burn rubber and drag metal across a dirt floor, he offered a bit of advice about how to turn a donut. Click to reveal Those bodies are all 3D and are really cool. Living on the East Coast in North Carolina gives her easy access to some of the best and freshest seafood in the country. Those are my two main goals; to retire with a world championship and maybe retire in my own truck.. "When I think about where Grave Digger started in this tiny North Carolina town, literally up the road from my house, I can't believe it. "Once I had a bad spill and it was time, that was The Man knocking on the door and saying, Hey, old guy, you better back it down and chill out and live life.' I'm a father of 2 little boys that LOVE Monster Trucks. "The only time I ever really get nervous in the truck is right before I'm about to go out," Anderson says. I was really involved with my art and I was taking AP-level art classes and putting together an art portfolio because I was actually interested after high school in going to college and pursuing a career and degree in graphic design. As eluded to earlier, Krysten had immediate pressure to perform. Krysten wants to add her name to that list of Monster Jam World Champions as well. You want me to go do some kind of insane jump or something like that. In a level of talent that almost matches her driving skill, she can sing almost every Hank Williams Jr. song from memory. Keep it up, Krysten! Your IP: Adam Anderson, Krysten Anderson and Ryan Anderson carry on the Monster Jam legacy created by their father, the original Grave Digger Dennis Anderson. Im not thinking about what could happen when I get out there because you never know what could go down while out on the track. In 2020, she broke the World Record for the highest leap in a Monster Truck at 33 ft, 9.6 in. [8] She co-hosts a podcast called The Pollsters. Its just us. Starting out as a Triple Threat Series athlete, Anderson had to attend 100 hours of Monster Jam University before competing in any events. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-3-0');But despite being the only daughter, and being raised in the world of monster trucks, Krysten is still decidedly feminine. The next night, she finished second in the Freestyle Competition. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. And, like I mentioned earlier many people are looking to her as a new beginning for Monster Jam, not just with more female drivers but more female fans as well. I was like, Oh, this is big, this is big, this is big. It just kept climbing. When Krysten turned 18 and graduated high school, an opportunity opened up for her to become one of the Grave Digger drivers. Its got blue flames and its Ryans identity. It was rough for me being an 18 or 19-year-old girl on the road by myself, racing my dads truck and I had all this pressure on me. Ill be one to look out for.. Her height is 5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm (1.75 m), and her weight is only 57 kg or 126 pounds. They also go to take rides of her brothers ride truck. Only Cory Rummell in a truck named Rage was better the second night with his 9.551. Jordon Smith backed up his second-place finish in Arlington with the fourth-place finish. This ended up pushing him into retirement earlier than expected. To this day, we still love to go out and watch races.. That led to Anderson winning a Future Farmers of America state competition for troubleshooting engines. Adam has won five Monster Jam World Championships. She's obviously been surrounded by the Grave Digger brand since she was a child, but now aims at defining her own name. I had to basically catch up to speed from where my brothers had gone 10 or 15 years to where we are now, where we are doing those two-wheel tricks and doing backflips and corkscrews and nose wheelies and bicycles and everything else. It was something that we always loved to do. July 18th, 2022. [8] After Mitt Romney lost the 2012 youth vote, she co-developed a guidebook outlining strategies for the Republican Party to garner more votes from young people. Adding her name to the Guinness Book of World Records has proven that Krysten has become a more well-rounded driver since her rookie days, and she has her eyes on becoming one of the top women in the sport and one of the top drivers in Monster Jam period. Event after event, weekend after weekend, so many failed attempts to get these complicated two-wheel tricks down. I designed both of those pro mega trucks. After five years in the arena series, Anderson made the transition to stadium behind the wheel of Grave Digger, the truck made famous by her father Dennis Anderson, on January 30, 2021. Facebook gives people the. ", "The red knob is the power -- I pull that out to start the truck. Only Cory Rummell in a truck named Rage was better the second night with his 9.551. Feld Motor Sports. For the third consecutive week and the fourth time overall, the top three in points stood on the podium together. Thank you sooo much Krysten for the video for Dean! Praise from ones competitors is always valuable; its more impactful when it comes from family especially when ones family has the skill and reputation of the Andersons. I would be so stupid not to reap the benefits of this path that my dad had paved for me. The first two trucks had already rolled, so Anderson was focused on just not rolling at that point, which stops the time and disqualifies the driver. Spinning in a circle may be the simplest of all tricks in the monster truck world, but one tip got her on track. She has 3 brothers. After finishing last in the opening night with a score of 6.071 to Todd LeDuc and Monster Energys 9.437, Anderson improved massively in Night 2 and scored a 8.919. It wasnt ideal, but I took it and never looked back. This is Dad and Dad's got to win. Subscribe to our free Breaking Sports News newsletter. I couldn't even make it down the track correctly," she says. RJ Hampshire to debut in 450s As a teenager, she had dreamed of attending college, but the world of monster trucks caught her attention. Safety is a big priority and Anderson says she never feels at risk when on the track. Building a truck takes nine months. No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried. Growing up Krysten and her mom would often sing the song Mama Tried by Merle Haggard. You cant know monster trucks and not know Anderson. I try to keep my mind clear, she told ESPN. All I can say is I love you Daytona.. Two of our world reigning champions right now are women. "The kids in my class took a field trip to my house because we had a huge monster truck shop and gift [store] attached to it. In four seasons shes advanced to the sports biggest stage where she gets to face off against the most qualified drivers and prove why shes the right Anderson to inherit the Grave Digger seat. Krystens pre-show ritual involves calling her dad. I think maybe here in a few more years Ill be at a very competitive level. Anderson has cohosted two live media blogs: The Week In Blog for Bloggingheads.tv and Wilshire and Washington for Variety. To get the third-place result, Sexton had to overcome a fierce battle with Justin Barcia. Last year Tomac passed Webb late in the 2022 Daytona Supercross race and denied him the win, so the early lead was incredibly important. He had a huge foot in the door for me. It is so insane," says Anderson. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She is the daughter of Dennis Anderson and the sister of Adam, Ryan, and Weston Anderson. Their truck is this futuristic-looking truck. And you can also tell that they all look up to and love their parents. College would always be there for me, but I wasnt sure how long a seat in a monster truck, especially Grave Digger, would be waiting for me.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'monstertruckguide_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-banner-1-0'); I literally said, Yes, out of nowhere, Krysten told The Daily Orange. Her two brothers, Adam and Ryan, have been driving for nearly a decade as well. Even though he retired in 2017, Anderson's legacy has been carried on by sons Adam and Ryan, and daughter Krysten, all of whom drive versions of Grave Digger. She got her drag racing license before she got her regular license, and that tells you everything you need to know about Johnna Dunn. In his fourth 250 East start, Haiden Deegan scored his first career podium. Worcester, MA - Feb. 15-17 - DCU Center. Ryan was a part of the designing process and designing his own truck. Its got these big, silver, aggressive-looking spikes on it and its got this crazy 3D, mechanical monster coming out of the side of it. Ive got to be good because Im driving Grave Digger and everybody wants Grave Digger to do good. The 2021 Monster Jam season looks different than years past, in part because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has affected every part of racers, teams, and fans daily lives, but also because Krysten Anderson has inherited the famous Grave Digger monster truck. I was consistently getting beat by a second there, but when the lights come on here the track comes to me and I really find my flow again., With this win @EliTomac passes @RickyCarmichael for 3rd on the All-Time wins list , Monster Energy 450 Main Event LIVE fueled by @Amazon#SupercrossLIVE #SuperMotocross pic.twitter.com/MIpwPsU24R, Supercross LIVE!

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