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Jim Koehler
Jim Koehler
2024 Truck
Avenger
2024 Tour
Stadium Championship Series West
Birthday
July 13
Residence
Columbus, MI
“Mr. Excitement” is one of the veteran competitors in Monster Jam and continues to live up to his nickname! Jim started his career in 1997, building Avenger as a tribute to his father who competed in drag racer with the same name. Jim says driving a Monster Jam truck is like being a superhero “without having to chase criminals.” He advises that it is important to stick to your dreams and, most importantly to enjoy life…and he leads by example. He is a two-time World Freestyle Champion (2003 and 2011) and has won Monster Jam’s Extreme Air award seven times!
career highlights
career highlights
- 2003 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2009 Sportsman of the Year
- 2010 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
- 2011 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2011 Sportsman of the Year
- 2012 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2013 Sportsman of the Year
- 2013 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2014 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2015 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2015 Sportsman of the Year
- 2016 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2017 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2021 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
- 2022 Extreme Air of the Year
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Welding and fabricating, riding four-wheelers, boating and jet skiing. - Who are your role models?
John Force and Dale Earnhardt. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?<
I usually tape things to my cab. A note to motivate me, a coin that I find for good luck or something I received from a fan. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I think by now, everyone knows everything about me. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My newest, favorite memory was when we did an amazing job in racing and freestyle at the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals in a brand-new truck that we build. It was the first weekend it was ever driven. - What’s your most prized possession?
My trucks!
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?
For me, the worst part is being away from home and driving all those miles to every show. The best is seeing the country and meeting all of the great fans and of course, getting to play with all of the Monster Jam trucks. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
What free time? There isn’t any free time on the road. - How do you keep fit?
Hard work keeps me fit. I never sit around. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Clothes and the basics. I’m a guy, I don’t take much to survive.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I built my own truck from scratch and started competing with it. I guess they liked what they saw! - What’s your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
The level of competition. - How would you describe your driving style?
Moderately out of control. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Stay in school, keep out of trouble and follow your dreams. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Winning Sportsman of the Year as many times as I have and my two Monster Jam World Finals championships. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Everyone looks up to Tom Meents and Dennis Anderson but now-a-days every Monster Jam driver inspires me. A lot of these new kids can really drive and some come from great backgrounds and have amazing stories.
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Mr. Excitement - What’s your favorite movie?
The Hangover - What’s your favorite television show?
The Walking Dead - What’s your favorite color?
Green - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Steak and lobster - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
We don’t always eat at the nicest restaurants on the road. Not by choice, nice restaurants don’t have semi-truck parking! - How would your friend and family describe you?
A good guy… I hope!
Jim Koehler Gallery
STADIUM SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
571
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
505
behind
-66
Position
3
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
475
behind
-96
Position
4
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points
443
behind
-128
Position
5
name
Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck
Max-D /
points
412
behind
-159
Position
6
name
John Gordon /
truck
Bad Company /
points
393
behind
-178
Position
7
name
Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
321
behind
-250
Position
8
name
Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
279
behind
-292
Position
9
name
Ryan Disharoon /
truck
Shaker /
points
276
behind
-295
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
261
behind
-310
Position
11
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
232
behind
-339
Position
12
name
Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
183
behind
-388
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
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1285
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
972
behind
-313
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
953
behind
-332
Position
4
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
910
behind
-375
Position
5
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get Er Done /
points
885
behind
-400
Position
6
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
578
behind
-707
Position
7
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
546
behind
-739
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
441
behind
-844
ARENA SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
2
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
900
behind
-124
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck
Dragon /
points
828
behind
-196
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
610
behind
-414
Position
6
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
535
behind
-489
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
529
behind
-495
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
345
behind
-679
ARENA SERIES WEST
POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1312
behind
–
Position
2
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
1251
behind
-61
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
1198
behind
-114
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
942
behind
-370
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck
Megalodon /
points
853
behind
-459
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
700
behind
-612
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
594
behind
-718
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
591
behind
-721
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