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Matt Pagliarulo

2024 Truck

Jester

2024 Tour

Stadium Championship Series East

Hometown

Deltona, Flordia

Birthday

June 9

Matt Pagliarulo took an interest in Monster Jam as a fan first and then a helper of local teams before making the commitment to enter the fray with Tomfoolery Motorsports and his first truck, Jester. Home state shows would hold special meaning for Matt as the truck debuted in Miami in 2015 before hitting the road. In 2020, Matt would win his first stadium Freestyle and event championship, capturing the wins in Tampa. The family-oriented operation has seen sons Nick and Michael also compete in Monster Jam.

career highlights

  • 2017 Rising Star of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Spending time with family, four-wheeling and being around all types of motorsports in general.
  • Who are your role models?
    Anyone that is in the public eye who can balance time with family and friends and can also be a positive role model and mentor to others.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    After strapping in the truck and just before the show starts, I take a moment and say a quick prayer and ask that the drivers, fans, officials and anyone in attendance have a safe show.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    If I told you, then I wouldn’t have anything that people don’t know about me!
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
    Attending the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas for the first time with our own truck.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My family.

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 getting to spend time with the Monster Jam fans. We try and compete with our truck as a family so the worst thing is that some of the shows are too far away and the family is not with us when we compete.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    Experience the local sites and attractions.
  • How do you keep fit?
    Have you seen me? I’m not that fit!
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    My crew guys. They are there when times are tough both on and off the track and traveling down the road. No matter what, they are always there and make the time the best it can be.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Any of the Florida stadium shows.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I started spending more and more time at shows and getting to know some of the drivers, teams and people at Monster Jam. I began to crew for a few times and it was at that point that we decided to build our own truck and start a team of our own!
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    The fans!
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Constantly evolving.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Understand that it’s not as easy as it looks and it’s a lot of hard work to compete competitively in this sport, but if it’s truly something that is in your heart and you want to do it then stick with it and don’t lose sight on your goal because anything is possible.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Driving down Thunder Alley at Monster Jam World Finals for the first time.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Every driver in Monster Jam. I have watched these guys and girls compete for many years. Even now, I look at how they drive and at their driving styles. It helps me adapt what I do to be a better driver.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Pags
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Tommy Boy, The Town, Rain Man and any movie that has a Monster Jam truck in it!
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Survivor
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Anything Italian
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    Any place that has good burgers.
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Perfectionist and detail oriented.

STADIUM SERIES EAST

POINTS THROUGH April 20, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 593
behind
Position 2
name Tristan England /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 535
behind -58
Position 3
name Todd LeDuc /
truck Megalodon /
points 498
behind -95
Position 4
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points 467
behind -126
Position 5
name Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck Max-D /
points 431
behind -162
Position 6
name John Gordon /
truck Bad Company /
points 401
behind -192
Position 7
name Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Black Pearl /
points 345
behind -248
Position 8
name Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 308
behind -285
Position 9
name Ryan Disharoon /
truck Shaker /
points 286
behind -307
Position 10
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 279
behind -314
Position 11
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 242
behind -351
Position 12
name Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck Kraken /
points 194
behind -399

STADIUM SERIES WEST

Champion: Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

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

Champion: Weston Anderson

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH April 21, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1373
behind
Position 2
name Fernando Martinez /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1040
behind -333
Position 3
name Brianna Mahon /
truck Scooby-Doo /
points 1016
behind -357
Position 4
name Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 977
behind -396
Position 5
name Brandan Tulachka /
truck Just Get Er Done /
points 936
behind -437
Position 6
name Alex Bardin /
truck Stone Crusher /
points 613
behind -760
Position 7
name Mikayla Tulachka /
truck Megalodon /
points 582
behind -791
Position 8
name Frank Krmel /
truck Zombie /
points 465
behind -908

ARENA SERIES EAST

POINTS THROUGH April 21, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Armando Castro /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1132
behind
Position 2
name Krysten Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1122
behind -10
Position 3
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side /
points 977
behind -155
Position 4
name Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck Dragon /
points 880
behind -252
Position 5
name Chad Tingler /
truck Over Bored /
points 686
behind -446
Position 6
name Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 593
behind -539
Position 7
name Mark Hall /
truck Raminator /
points 572
behind -560
Position 8
name Kurt Kraehmer /
truck Rammunition / Hotsy /
points 381
behind -751

ARENA SERIES WEST

Champion: Matt Cody

POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1367
behind
Position 2
name Dalton Widner /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 1330
behind -37
Position 3
name Tony Ochs /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 1275
behind -92
Position 4
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 992
behind -375
Position 5
name Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck Megalodon /
points 898
behind -469
Position 6
name Berto Treviño /
truck Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points 753
behind -614
Position 7
name Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 628
behind -739
Position 8
name Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck Velociraptor /
points 622
behind -745
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