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Cory Rummell

2024 Truck

Megalodon

2024 Tour

Stadium Championship Series West

Hometown

North Jackson, OH

Birthday

March 15

Cory Rummell literally built his way into Monster Jam, physically assembling his first Monster Jam monster trucks together from scratch. Working as a crew member for Team Scream, the native of North Jackson, Ohio, got his chance to drive in his native state by debuting in Columbus in 2014. Rummell finally broke through into Monster Jam World Finals by winning the Double Down Showdown. In addition to his driving, Rummell was the 2019 Technician of the Year.

career highlights

  • 2018 Double Down Showdown Champion
  • 2019 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2019 Technician of the Year
  • 2022 Breakout Driver of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Mega truck racing, chassis fabrication and racing RC cars.
  • Who are your role models?
    Jim Koehler.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    I just like to pre-check my truck and make sure it’s 100%.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I built my Monster Jam truck from complete scratch. Every weld and tube is from me.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
    Just being able to drive in front of thousands of screaming and happy fans.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My mega truck named GOINGDEEP.

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    The best is being able to drive and compete with the best drivers in the industry. The worst part is having to stay up for several days and nights in a row just to make the next show.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    I don’t have any free time, it’s all about the trucks to keep them well maintained.
  • How do you keep fit?
    Just non-stop moving around and tiring trucks up and down.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    My cell phone because we are on the road for months at a time and it’s the only way to keep in contact with friends and family back at home.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    I would say anywhere in Florida because the stadiums are open ceiling and the time of year we compete, it’s cold everywhere else!

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    Just meeting the right people and working really hard and keeping my mind set on a goal.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Driving, it’s my true passion and I love the thrill of sitting behind the wheel.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Wild, crazy and totally unsuspecting.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Keep your head up and don’t ever forget your end goal. Work as hard as you can to get there.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    I am still working on that. I want to be in the Monster Jam World Finals or win a huge event. NOTE: Cory won the 2018 Double Down Showdown and competed in the field for Monster Jam World Finals XIX
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Jim Koehler. I ask him everything and he teaches me so much.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Just Cory.
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Law Abiding Citizen
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    NCIS
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Neon green
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Pasta
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Very helpful and knowledgeable.

STADIUM SERIES EAST

POINTS THROUGH March 9, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 479
behind
Position 2
name Tristan England /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 434
behind -45
Position 3
name Todd LeDuc /
truck Megalodon /
points 384
behind -95
Position 4
name Tom Meents / Colton Eichelberger / Blake Granger /
truck Max-D /
points 371
behind -108
Position 5
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points 367
behind -112
Position 6
name John Gordon /
truck Bad Company /
points 340
behind -139
Position 7
name Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Black Pearl /
points 277
behind -202
Position 8
name Ryan Disharoon /
truck Shaker /
points 242
behind -237
Position 9
name Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 228
behind -251
Position 10
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 222
behind -257
Position 11
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 187
behind -292
Position 12
name Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck Kraken /
points 131
behind -364

STADIUM SERIES WEST

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 10, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 518
behind -0
Position 2
name Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 467
behind -51
Position 3
name Camden Murphy /
truck Bakugan Dragonoid /
points 438
behind -80
Position 4
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 404
behind -114
Position 5
name Cory Rummell /
truck Megalodon /
points 389
behind -129
Position 6
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 382
behind -136
Position 7
name Chris Koehler /
truck Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points 296
behind -222
Position 8
name Joe Foley /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 288
behind -230
Position 9
name David Olfert /
truck Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points 284
behind -234
Position 10
name Kayla Blood /
truck Soldier Fortune /
points 269
behind -249
Position 11
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 215
behind -303
Position 12
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 185
behind -333

ARENA SERIES CENTRAL

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 17, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1037
behind
Position 2
name Fernando Martinez /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 762
behind -275
Position 3
name Brianna Mahon /
truck Scooby-Doo /
points 753
behind -284
Position 4
name Brandan Tulachka /
truck Just Get Er Done /
points 698
behind -339
Position 5
name Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 685
behind -352
Position 6
name Alex Bardin /
truck Stone Crusher /
points 458
behind -579
Position 7
name Mikayla Tulachka /
truck Megalodon /
points 444
behind -593
Position 8
name Frank Krmel /
truck Zombie /
points 358
behind -679

ARENA SERIES EAST

Krysten Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 17, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Krysten Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 720
behind
Position 2
name Armando Castro /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 706
behind -14
Position 3
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side /
points 620
behind -100
Position 4
name Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck Dragon /
points 618
behind -102
Position 5
name Chad Tingler /
truck Over Bored /
points 424
behind -296
Position 6
name Mark Hall /
truck Raminator /
points 398
behind -322
Position 7
name Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 374
behind -346
Position 8
name Kurt Kraehmer /
truck Rammunition / Hotsy /
points 2145
behind -475

ARENA SERIES WEST

POINTS THROUGH March 17, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1062
behind
Position 2
name Tony Ochs /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 955
behind -107
Position 3
name Dalton Widner /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 926
behind -136
Position 4
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 729
behind -333
Position 5
name Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline /
truck Megalodon /
points 677
behind -385
Position 6
name Berto Treviño /
truck Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points 533
behind -529
Position 7
name Joe Urie / James Calhoun /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 485
behind -577
Position 8
name Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck Velociraptor /
points 432
behind -630