Growing up in one of America’s hot beds for racing, Bryan Wright was raised in Grandy, North Carolina, and developed a love for motorsports. He raced quads for five years, winning the 2005 and 2006 ATVA Championships. Away from monster trucks Wright’s trade is land development where he owns a grading and clearing business. Wright got his entry into Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam by starting out as a crew member for Grave Digger driver Chad Tingler and says that he realized right away that he had found something that he truly loved and had a passion for. From there Wright says it was about meeting the right people and he was introduced to monster truck owner/driver Steve Sims. Sims was able to get Wright to join his growing team where he became a crew member for Stone Crusher and Monster Magic. When Sims adjusted his driver roster and put Monster Magic driver Morgan Kane in the second Stone Crusher, Sims then offered Wright the driving position for Monster Magic starting in the 2012 season, and Wright quickly accepted the exciting new assignment.

Q&A with Bryan Wright

MonsterJam.com: How did you get started competing on the Monster Jam circuit?

Bryan Wright: Through mutual friends I met Steve Sims, then I quickly became a crew member for Stone Crusher and Monster Magic, and now I’m a driver for Monster Magic starting the 2012 season.

MonsterJam.com: What do you enjoy doing while on the road with Monster Jam?

Bryan Wright: It's great to interact with the kids, fans, drivers and other crew members.

MonsterJam.com: What do you do with your free time?

Bryan Wright: I like to hunt, ride quads, and I enjoy boating.

MonsterJam.com: What is your greatest memory as a monster truck driver?

Bryan Wright: When I got that call from Steve Sims telling me that I had the driver’s seat for Monster Magic.

MonsterJam.com: Do you have any pre-show rituals that you run though?

Bryan Wright: Not really yet, just taking a moment to myself while I buckle up.

MonsterJam.com: If you were not competing on the Monster Jam tour, what career path would you follow?

Bryan Wright: I would probably be in land development. I love running heavy equipment and machinery.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite food?

Bryan Wright: Steak.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite movie?

Bryan Wright: Days of Thunder.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite television show?

Bryan Wright: Anything on Discovery.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite color?

Bryan Wright: Orange.

TRUCK INFO

Truck Name: Monster Magic

Body: Dodge

Chassis: Dan Patrick

Engine size: 540

Transmission: Power Glide

Shocks: Coans

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