Friday Night

Sub-freezing temperatures couldn't keep the fans in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from enjoying the show as the U.S. Air Force Reserve presented Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam brought to you by Ford Trucks. The motorized mayhem returned after a successful visit in a new building for 2009.

Action started with U.S. Air Force Reserve wheelstand competition as the field hoped to grab some air. Iron Outlaw led the way, doing a tail-dragging wheelstand that knocked the power pin free, stopping the truck. The scores stayed close throughout the competition, but Bounty hunter showed why the truck was a world champion, earning the 23 and the title.

The Advance Auto Parts donut competition saw some whirlwind turns, led by Bad News Travels Fast and Grave Digger. Bruce Haney took the steering off, hanging it from the right side window. Grave Digger had a high number of turns and the duo ended up with a tie score. The secret judge found favor with Grave Digger's performance and gave him the win.

In racing, Bad Habit thwarted Bad News in the first pairing. A husband-wife match-up saw Iron Outlaw and Bounty Hunter meet in the second heat with Iron Outlaw with a slight win. Grave Digger topped Donkey Kong to complete round one. In the semi-finals, Bounty Hunter returned as fast loser and took advantage with a decisive victory over Bad Habit. Grave Digger earned a trip to the racing finals by stopping Iron Outlaw. In the main, a close race saw Bounty Hunter on top.

The excitement of freestyle gave the fans something to see. Iron Outlaw opened that portion of the show with a strong run that the rest couldn't see to top. Iron Outlaw led after four trucks, but Bounty hunter roared to the floor. after a few jumps, the truck broke a sway bar arm and the judges kept the score down. The final attempt was reserved for Grave Digger, but less than 15 seconds into the routine, electrical problems damaged the batteries and Digger was done. Iron Outlaw endured for the win.

Tulsa fans were dismayed with the dominance of Team Kansas, who swept Team Oklahoma in Quad Wars. Young and old alike enjoyed the appearance of Galactron and Reptar.

Wheelie Competition
Bounty Hunter - 23
Donkey Kong - 22
Grave Digger - 21
Iron Outlaw - 21
Bad habit - 21
Bad News Travels Fast - 20

Donut Competition
Grave Digger - 25
Bad News Travels Fast - 25
Bounty Hunter - 24
Bad Habit - 23
Donkey Kong - 19
Iron Outlaw - 19

Racing
Round 1 - Bad Habit defeated Bad News Travels Fast, Iron Outlaw beat Bounty Hunter, Grave Digger took out Donkey Kong

Semi-finals - Bounty Hunter (fast loser) over Bad Habit, Grave Digger beat Iron Outlaw

Finals - Bounty Hunter beat Grave Digger

Freestyle
Iron Outlaw - 25
Donkey Kong - 22
Bad Habit - 22
Bad News Travels Fast - 19
Bounty Hunter - 15
Grave Digger - 5

Saturday

The house was rocking in Tulsa as the U.S. Air Force Reserve presented the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam broght to you by Ford Trucks put on a Saturday show for the ages. Monster Jam set the new year in motion with hot action.

The U.S. Air Force wheelstand competition opened the show after a good crowd had assembled for the Built Ford Tough Party in the Pits. As they were settling into their seats, competitors hit the ground running as Iron Outlaw put up a sky-high wheelie as first truck on the floor. The 25 looked good until Donkey Kong rumbled in to match the score. The secret judge said Iron Outlaw earned the honor and took the first match-up of the night.

Next up was donut action as scores were close. Bad News Travels Fast was early leader as fans were awed when driver Bruce Haney hung his steering wheel out of the truck. His 27 score lasted until Jimmy Creten waltzed the Bounty Hunter to a score of 28. Grave Digger launched into a long running roll, spinning the truck more than 20 times and earning a perfect 30 and the win.

Side-by-side racing brought Bad News and Iron Outlaw in the first pairing with Iron Outlaw matching a first round win from Friday night. Bounty Hunter met Grave Digger in the second race and Bounty Hunter, determined not to be fast loser again, was up to the challenge. Bad Habit was nipped by Donkey Kong, but Bad Habit's effort got him the cherished pass to the semis. His joy was short lived as Iron Outlaw put him into the pits and moved Outlaw to the finals. Bounty Hunter claimed the win over Donkey Kong, which put husband and wife in the finals. As Iron Outlaw approached the stack for the final, Bounty Hunter nudged her left rear to send a message. The message fell on deaf ears as Iron Outlaw blasted to the finals win. Bounty Hunter limped across the line with a broken axle.

When the Advance Auto Parts Monster Freestyle hit the track, the fans were worked into a frenzy and Iron Outlaw was a big reason. A solid 24 looked good until Bad Habit put it all together. the crew changed shocks and set-up from Friday night and the change worked, but the drivers weren't done. A thrash by the Bounty Hunter crew got the truck into place for freestyle and nothing was left on the table with Bounty Hunter taking the lead with a 26. Grave Digger came to the floor and gave it his best shot but ended up two points short when the tally was done.

Team Kansas completed a two-night sweep of Team Oklahoma in Quad Wars while Galactron and Reptar fought it out in the night's program.

Wheelie
Iron Outlaw - 25
Donkey Kong - 25
Bad Habit - 23
Bounty Hunter - 23
Bad News Travels Fast - 21
Grave Digger - 21

Donut
Grave Digger - 30
Bounty Hunter - 28
Bad News Travels Fast - 27
Iron Outlaw - 22
Bad Habit - 21
Donkey Kong - 19

Racing
Round 1 - Iron Outlaw defeated Bad News Travels Fast, Bounty Hunter stopped Grave Digger, Donkey Kong beat Bad Habit

Semi-finals - Iron Outlaw beat Bad Habit (fast loser from round one) and Bounty Hunter defeated Donkey Kong

Finals - Iron Outlaw defeated Bounty Hunter

Freestyle
Bounty Hunter - 26
Bad Habit - 25
Iron Outlaw - 24
Grave Digger - 24
Bad News Travels Fast - 22
Donkey Kong - 21