Bringing an extensive racing background with him to the world of Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, it is clear that Louisville’s Derick Anson loves motorsports providing the ultimate thrills for the fans. Anson’s background started in motocross, as well as in drag racing. Anson also participated in one of the most exciting and daring forms of racing, roaring through the intersection in Outlaw Figure 8 races. Anson found a lot of success “cutting the X” and won the Rookie of the Year with his Outlaw Figure 8 car in 2011 at the famous Speedrome in Indianapolis and won the Rookie of the Race award at the one of Figure-8’s most popular races, the World 3-Hour Enduro. Always looking for more exciting rides and more fans to thrill, Anson decided to build his own monster truck. He found immediate success in his new truck and was invited to compete in Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam events. When he’s not in his monster truck Anson continues to race his Outlaw Figure-8 car.

Q&A with Derick Anson

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

Derick Anson:   I built a new truck and ran it for other promoters in 2011 and was then asked by the competition officials to race for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam.

MonsterJam.com: What will you look forward to while on the road touring with Monster Jam?

 Derick Anson:  I’m really looking forward to meeting all the great Monster Jam fans in each city.

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

Derick Anson: I work on my two monster trucks and my Outlaw Figure 8 car.

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

Derick Anson:   Winning the race at my first show.

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

Derick Anson:   No, I’m not superstitious.

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

Derick Anson:   I’m also a roofing contractor.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite food?

Derick Anson:   Spaghetti.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite movie?

Derick Anson:   Top Gun.

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

Derick Anson:   Monster Jam on SPEED.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite color?

Derick Anson:   Black.

TRUCK INFO

Truck Name: Heavy Hitter

Body:  2010 Chevy Silverado

Chassis: Custom 2 inch DOM

Engine size:   500 cubic inch

Transmission:   Bradco. 400

Shocks: Race source 30 and 26 inch Triple bypass

Sponsors:   B & R Speedshop