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Chelsea Vancleave

2024 Truck

El Toro Loco

Hometown

Nashville, TN

Birthday

July 6

Chelsea is a rookie competitor in Monster Jam. However, she enters Monster Jam with plenty of motor racing experience. Chelsea graduated Monster Jam University where she got to test drive a Monster Jam truck for the first time. She says she enjoyed learning two-wheel skills and hitting sky wheelies.

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Some of my favorite things to do are hang out on the lake with my friends in the summer, hang out at the racetrack or spend time in the race shop working on my race cars.
  • Who are your role models?
    My parents, they have taught me so much. Between never giving up and always working hard for what you want.
  • Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
    When I race, I like to listen to music to get me hyped up. I’m sure I will do the same thing for my first Monster Jam show to get me in the zone and ready for the show.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    When I was younger, I was a baton twirler and a cheerleader.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    My favorite memory was when I was 12 years old, on father’s day weekend, I won the biggest race of my career at the time. I bought my first race car with all my race winnings that year.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My 1320 Scat Pack Challenger

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    Spending a little time away from home during Monster Jam University was a lot of fun. I got to drive Monster Jam trucks all week, try new restaurants and meet new people along the way. I think the worst thing will be being away from friends and family an extended amount of time, but I’m very excited to see new places.
  • How do you keep fit?
    I keep fit by strength training and conditioning 4 to 5 times a week.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    I would have to say my skincare products and cozy hoodies.
  • Which countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
    I haven’t been out of the country yet, so I’m very excited that in 2023, I get to go to some very cool places.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I applied for Monster Jam six years ago. I was just looking at my emails one day and there was an email sitting in my inbox asking if I was still interested in joining Monster Jam. I couldn’t reply to that email fast enough.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    I have yet to compete in Monster Jam, but during Monster Jam University I really enjoyed learning two-wheel skills and hitting sky wheelies.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    I would say fearless. When I first started at Monster Jam University, I felt timid but when I got more comfortable, I felt fearless.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Never give up! I have dreamed about this since I was a little kid, now to be a Monster Jam driver is unreal. If you have a dream, chase it and don’t ever give up on it.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    So far only going through Monster Jam University, my favorite memory is learning how to drive these Monster Jam trucks. Working with Tom Meents and all the technicians, through the process of learning everything about the trucks.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Tom Meents, his training skills are awesome. I have learned so much from him.

fun facts

  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Home Alone
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Army Green
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Sushi or Mexican food
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Very talkative and outgoing

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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