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Ryan Anderson

2026 Truck

Son-uva Digger

2026 Tour

Stadium West

Hometown

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Birthday

November 16

Son of Monster Jam Hall of Famer Dennis Anderson, Ryan Anderson has been the primary driver of Son-uva Digger since the truck debuted at the 2011 Monster Jam World Finals. Since then, he has gone on to have a storied Monster Jam career. In 2023, he tied his father Dennis Anderson with four World Finals championships, then surpassed it with the 2025 Lucas Oil High Jump World Championship.

career highlights

  • 2010 Rookie of the Year
  • 2014 Save of the Year
  • 2014 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2015 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2016 WOW Factor of the Year
  • 2017 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
  • 2017 Stadium Tour 3 Champion
  • 2018 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
  • 2018 WOW Factor of the Year
  • 2018 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2019 Stadium Championship Series 2 Champion
  • 2019 All-Star Challenge Freestyle Champion
  • 2019 All-Star Challenge Friday Racing Champion
  • 2019 Stadium 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
  • 2019 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2021 Stadium Championship Series Champion
  • 2021 WOW Factor of the Year
  • 2021 Crash Madness of the Year
  • 2021 Fan Favorite Driver of the Year
  • 2022 Stadium Series Yellow Champion
  • 2022 Stadium 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
  • 2022 Monster Jam World Finals High Jump Champion
  • 2023 Monster Jam World Finals High Jump Champion
  • 2023 WOW Factor of the Year
  • 2023 Fan Favorite Driver
  • 2024 Stadium Championship Series West Champion
  • 2024 JCB Stadium Racer of the Year
  • 2025 Stadium Racer of the Year
  • 2025 Lucas Oil High Jump World Champion
  • 2026 Stadium Championship Series West Champion

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Spending time with my son Race and doing fun things with him that include motorsports and riding ATVs.
  • Who are your role models?
    My dad, Dennis Anderson.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    No real rituals but to do tend to get very tired just before a show. I think it’s more my body saving energy for the beating it’s about to take.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    My debut run in Son-uva Digger at Monster Jam World Finals in 2011.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My house.

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    Best thing is traveling with friends and being able to see the world! The worst is being away from my son.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    I like to go see the sights and I love trying to find cool things that you wouldn’t normally see.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    A rental car to be able to get around to all of the places we go.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Orlando. I have a bunch of friends in the area!

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    My dad, Dennis Anderson!
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Being able to make a whole stadium full of people stand up and yell after I put in a crazy freestyle run!
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Technically out of control.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Ride ATVs, dirt bikes, or anything else you can get your hands on to become a good driver.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Debuting my truck.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    My dad, Dennis Anderson and my brother, Adam Anderson.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Nope
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Minions
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    How it’s Made
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Seafood
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Wild

2026 STADIUM SERIES EAST

Champion: Tristan England

Tristan England in JCB DIGatron

POINTS THROUGH May 2, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tristan England / Brandon Arthur /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Camden Murphy /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 475
behind -75
Position 3
name Chris Koehler /
truck Mayhem /
points 438
behind -112
Position 4
name Adam Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 436
behind -114
Position 5
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 417
behind -133
Position 6
name Jamie Sullivan /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 392
behind -158
Position 7
name Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Excaliber /
points 378
behind -172
Position 8
name Cynthia Gauthier /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 375
behind -175
Position 9
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 300
behind -250
Position 10
name Joe Foley /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 292
behind -258
Position 11
name Kevin Crocker /
truck Megalodon /
points 253
behind -297
Position 12
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 180
behind -370

2026 STADIUM SERIES WEST

Champion: Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH May 9, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 538
behind -12
Position 3
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 466
behind -84
Position 4
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Tech Deck Wreck Deck /
points 460
behind -90
Position 5
name Dalton Widner /
truck Shell Shock’ed /
points 451
behind -99
Position 6
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side / Rod Ryan Show /
points 449
behind -101
Position 7
name Cory Rummell /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 401
behind -149
Position 8
name John Gordon / Deidra Garner /
truck Megalodon /
points 343
behind -207
Position 9
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 328
behind -222
Position 10
name Cole Venard /
truck Black Pearl /
points 279
behind -271
Position 11
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 254
behind -296
Position 12
name Kayla Blood /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 252
behind -298

2026 ARENA SERIES WEST

Champion: Armando Castro

Armando Castro in El Toro Loco

POINTS THROUGH May 3, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Armando Castro / Matt Dummer /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1129
behind -0
Position 2
name Ryan Vargas / Geneva Keller /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 1027
behind -102
Position 3
name Matt Cody / Charlie Pauken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 969
behind -160
Position 4
name Tim Hall Jr /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 921
behind -208
Position 5
name Alex Bardin /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 775
behind -354
Position 6
name Carson Williams /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 674
behind -455
Position 7
name Ashley Sanford / Matt Dummer / Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 584
behind -545
Position 8
name Cliff Turner /
truck Velociraptor /
points 441
behind -688

2026 ARENA SERIES EAST

Champion: Jon Zimmer Jr

Jon Zimmer Jr. in Terminal Velocity

POINTS THROUGH May 10, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck Terminal Velocity /
points 831
behind -0
Position 2
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 696
behind -135
Position 3
name Triton Robbins /
truck Krazy Train /
points 627
behind -204
Position 4
name Coty Saucier /
truck Dragon /
points 620
behind -211
Position 5
name Krysten Anderson / Brandon Arthur /
truck Grave Digger /
points 549
behind -282
Position 6
name Montana Robbins /
truck Plane Krazy /
points 540
behind -291
Position 7
name Jon Zimmer /
truck Megalodon /
points 523
behind -308
Position 8
name Loghan Ashline /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 353
behind -478

2026 FREESTYLE MANIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Team Grave Digger: Weston Anderson & Noah Bakken

POINTS THROUGH April 19, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson/Noah Bakken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1699
behind -0
Position 2
name Tony Ochs/TJ Tiffany/Josh Headford /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 1534
behind -165
Position 3
name Fernando Martinez/AJ Rozboril /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1424
behind -275
Position 4
name Chuckie Pauken/Drew Slaugh /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 1257
behind -442
Position 5
name Mikayla Tulachka/Scott Murray /
truck Megalodon /
points 1216
behind -483
Position 6
name Brianna Mahon/Chelsea VanCleave/Gregg Duffy /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 1206
behind -493
Position 7
name Kylie Kent/Cam Sepulveda /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 1018
behind -681
Position 8
name Brandan Tulachka/Chandler Haider /
truck Zombie /
points 1017
behind -682