Driver Tim Mente has extensive motorsports experience that makes him a true competitor for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam. As a teenager Mente started as a drag racer and then moved to competing in demolition derbies and in mud racing. Mente entered the world of monster trucks when he began working on the pit crew for multi-time Thunder Nationals champion Michael Vaters and the Black Stallion monster truck. In addition to competing in Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam competitions, Mente owns a tree service company.

Q&A with Tim Mente:

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

Tim Mente:   My first job in Monster Jam was working on the pit crew for the Black Stallion and Iron Warrior monster trucks.

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

Tim Mente:  At the shows, I enjoy meeting my fans. In between shows – seeing the country and tasting local food specialties.

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

Tim Mente:  Free time? – You’re funny... All joking aside, I stay focused on my other business and spend time with family.

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

Tim Mente:  That’s hard to say…it’s hard to pick exactly one memory. First I’d say it was my very first show and making it to the semi-finals in racing. Also my first cyclone and maybe the first time I beat the guy I used to crew for! There are so many more memories but those are the first ones that pop into my head.

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

Tim Mente:   I just make sure that the equipment is 100% and I also make sure that I study the track to develop a game plan.  

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

Tim Mente:  Run for President of the United States… (haha)

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite food?

Tim Mente: Steak.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite movie?

Tim Mente:  The Blue Brothers.

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

Tim Mente:   Two and a Half Men.

MonsterJam.com: What’s your favorite color?

Tim Mente:   Blue, green and orange – my truck is proof of that…

TRUCK INFO

Truck Name: Storm Damage

Body:  2012 Chevrolet

Chassis: J & B Motor Sports

Engine size:  Stouffer Engines 526 c.i.

Transmission: 2 Speed Power Glide

Shocks: 26” King Bypass Shocks

Sponsors:   J & B Motorsports; Ed’s Transmission & Auto; Ouverson Engineering & Machine; Affordable Railings; Right Way Powder Coating; and Tim Mente Tree Expert.