For most of her life, Mikayla Tulachka saw Monster Jam trucks as a part of the family. With her father Mitch competing on the circuit, Mikayla and her brother Brandan thought it would be natural for them to get a turn. Brandan joined Monster Jam in 2020 and Kayla started driving in selected events prior to her Monster Jam debut. Mikayla credits both her father and brother for guidance and inspiration. Off the track, the Wisconsin native studied nursing at Northwestern Technical College after her graduation from high school.