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Frank Krmel
Frank Krmel
2024 Truck
Zombie
2024 Tour
Arena Championship Series Central
Hometown
Roseville, MI
Birthday
December 20
A fan of Monster Jam® since he was a child, Frank Krmel’s rise through the sport’s ranks is a tribute to his willingness to take on any job at any time, as long as it was advancing him toward his dream of being a full-time Monster Jam driver. His time in the sport of Monster Jam trucks began as volunteer help for Jim Koehler and the Team Scream. It was Koehler who gave Krmel his first chance to drive. From there, Krmel built a reputation as one of the sport’s premier hired guns and a driver who could be counted on to hop into any machine and perform at the highest level. Having driven more than 20 different trucks in his career, Krmel finally got the full-time ride he always wanted when he was tabbed for Donkey Kong in 2007. Then in 2009, he was honored to be selected as the newest driver for the Blue Thunder® team and now he is one of the lead drivers for the Advance Auto Parts GrinderSM Monster Jam truck. Krmel has shown his versatility by becoming an on-camera pit reporter for the Monster Jam World Finals broadcasts, bringing to fans the entire behind-the-scenes scoop at the tour’s biggest event. Frank Krmel returned to Monster Jam in 2023 behind the wheel of Stone Crusher.
career highlights
career highlights
- 2009 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2010 Humanitarian Award
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Attending sporting events, grilling out, spending time with friends and family - Who are your role models?
My dad - Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
I try to relax and get ready for the fun that I am about to have. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I can’t eat oranges. It has to be a texture thing! - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
Snapping Dennis Anderson’s streak of 9 consecutive final round racing wins
life on the road
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 spending time with technicians and drivers, seeing new places and meeting new fans. There really isn’t a worst thing – I get to drive a Monster Jam truck every weekend! - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Try new local restaurants - How do you keep fit?
I try to eat as healthy as possible and stay very active, either walking or hitting the treadmill. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My laptop and ear buds - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Any city in Michigan. It’s my home state! - What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
I will probably leave some out, but here we go: Canada, France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Chile, Mexico, Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I started volunteering as crew for Scott Stephens (King Krunch) and later, Jim Koehler and Team Scream. Avenger was the first Monster Jam truck I drove. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Great places, great people, and adrenalin. To me, that’s Monster Jam. - How would you describe your driving style?
Clean and calculated - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Pay attention in school, listen to your parents and most of all, don’t be afraid to work hard! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting the opportunity to perform in my hometown - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Jim Koehler
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Frankie - What’s your favorite movie?
Airplane! - What’s your favorite television show?
Seinfeld - What’s your favorite color?
Green - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Crab Legs - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Hooters - How would your friends and family describe you?
Laid back, loves to laugh
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
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
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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