Cynthia Gauthier grew up in Quebec, Canada and started competing in Monster Jam in 2015. Formerly a professional motocross rider, Cynthia describes herself as a “certified adrenaline junkie.” Cynthia was the 2018 Monster Jam Rising Star of the Year and, in 2019, she won the inaugural Monster Jam High Jump World Championship.
career highlights
- 2016 Arena Donut of the Year
- 2018 Rising Star of the Year
- 2019 Monster Jam World Finals High Jump Champion
- 2023 Save of the Year
about
- What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I am a certified adrenaline junkie. I’m a pretty diversified person in life because I can go from riding motocross to a yoga class in the same day. I love to be outside on my mountain bike, go-kart, longboard or whatever else it may be that has an engine. I also enjoy being in the water on my paddleboard or wakeboard. I spend a lot of my time doing Crossfit to stay strong and healthy. I love trying new things and set new goals in each sports. - Who are your role models?
Shirley Muldowney and Ashley Fiolek. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
Before each show, I talk to my crew guy on the radio and we sing a song and we find out it always give some good result out on the track. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I love to operate heavy equipment after each Monster Jam show and I love to weld with my Lincoln Electric equipment. - What is your most prized possession?
My family will always be the most prized possession I have. Nothing could ever replace what they mean to me.
life on the road
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best thing is definitely being able to travel all around the world, see new cultures, try new food and getting to meet all the Monster Jam fans around the world. The worst part is definitely to be far from home and to miss all those family moments. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
I love to try new gyms, new restaurants and any other activities. I really enjoy getting out and exploring and get to know more about to culture of my destination. - How do you keep fit?
After being severely injuring my knee and shoulder after a motocross accident, I learned really fast the importance of having a strong and healthy body, especially when you practice extreme sports. So, in the last couple of years, I been doing a lot of Crossfit and other training to not only put me on the best shape but to push my limit every day to be the best of myself. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My GoPro or iPhone to be able to capture those awesome memories while I’m on the road. - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
This is a hard question for me because I love so many cities in this world.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I was racing Motocross at the Pro level when I got injured two years in a row. The injuries were bad enough that after my surgery recovery I had to make a cross on my motocross schedule. So I got the chance to start travelling with a Monster Jam truck team for a year and got to work on the truck a little bit to learn more about the sport. But it is after my first Monster Jam World Final in Las Vegas that I promised myself one day it would be me on that track racing. And after showing my excitement and my motivation on becoming the first Canadian women driver for Monster Jam I got my opportunity in the Maple Leaf Tour in 2015. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite thing is definitely be the driving part but I would say that the influence we get on kids is the best part for me. When I see a little girl tell me how much she looks up to me and how she wants to become a driver later in life is the most rewarding thing. We even get to do some special visits to sick kids in the hospital to put a smile on their face and those moments are the best part of my job for sure. - How would you describe your driving style?
My driving style is reflecting the way I feel most of the time. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
I would say everything is possible in life. You just need to put your mind to it and work really hard to get to your dream and never give up. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
I have had so many good memories in two years already but I would say my first show is always be the best moment for me. It was a non-dirt show in the smallest area possible in New Hampshire and during my first past of racing over a crush car, I went upside down and I found a way with a good reaction to save it and I won the race. The crowd was so excited and loud after this victory my heart was pumping so fast, but the smile on my face was so big. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
There are so many good drivers out there but Coty Saucier as in my mind is one, has taken one of the most impressive paths in the industry.
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Frenchy - What’s your favorite movie?
Night at the Roxbury - What’s your favorite television show?
I don’t watch much TV - What’s your favorite color?
Red - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Chocolate and poutine - How would your friend and family describe you?
Someone with a lot of energy, who smiles all the time and that never gives up on her dreams.
Cynthia Gauthier Gallery
STADIUM SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
571
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
505
behind
-66
Position
3
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
475
behind
-96
Position
4
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points
443
behind
-128
Position
5
name
Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck
Max-D /
points
412
behind
-159
Position
6
name
John Gordon /
truck
Bad Company /
points
393
behind
-178
Position
7
name
Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
321
behind
-250
Position
8
name
Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
279
behind
-292
Position
9
name
Ryan Disharoon /
truck
Shaker /
points
276
behind
-295
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
261
behind
-310
Position
11
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
232
behind
-339
Position
12
name
Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
183
behind
-388
STADIUM SERIES WEST
Champion: Ryan Anderson
POINTS THROUGH March 30, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
584
behind
-0
Position
2
name
Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken / Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
509
behind
-75
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Bakugan Dragonoid /
points
479
behind
-105
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir / Todd LeDuc /
truck
Zombie /
points
442
behind
-142
Position
5
name
Cory Rummell /
truck
Megalodon /
points
426
behind
-158
Position
6
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
407
behind
-177
Position
7
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points
324
behind
-260
Position
8
name
David Olfert /
truck
Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points
321
behind
-263
Position
9
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Soldier Fortune /
points
321
behind
-263
Position
10
name
Joe Foley /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
318
behind
-266
Position
11
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
262
behind
-322
Position
12
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
208
behind
-376
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1285
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
972
behind
-313
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
953
behind
-332
Position
4
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
910
behind
-375
Position
5
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get Er Done /
points
885
behind
-400
Position
6
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
578
behind
-707
Position
7
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
546
behind
-739
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
441
behind
-844
ARENA SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
2
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
900
behind
-124
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck
Dragon /
points
828
behind
-196
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
610
behind
-414
Position
6
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
535
behind
-489
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
529
behind
-495
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
345
behind
-679
ARENA SERIES WEST
POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1312
behind
–
Position
2
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
1251
behind
-61
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
1198
behind
-114
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
942
behind
-370
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck
Megalodon /
points
853
behind
-459
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
700
behind
-612
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
594
behind
-718
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
591
behind
-721
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