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Travis Mowery

Hometown

Newport News, VA

Birthday

February 20

Virginia native Travis Mowery joined Monster Jam in 2018 as driver of Zombie for Mente Motorsports. He is a second-generation monster truck driver, having spent his youth as a crew member of his father’s team. Mowery describes his driving style as “hard, aggressive and technical.” He joined Team Throttle Monster at the start of the 2022 season, having previously raced for his father-in-law Darren Migues.

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    I like to spend my free time with family & friends, working in the shop building things, shooting and anything that goes fast!
  • Who are your role models?
    My grandfather Roger, Tyson Fury, Dustin Poirier, and Eminem.
  • Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
    I like to strap in a few minutes early, relax and calm the nerves, say a prayer, and get ready for an awesome event!
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I am a second-generation driver and that I also compete against my wife.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    My favorite memory would be spending two weeks out on the road with my dad racing with him being my crew guy as I was for him when we raced when I was younger.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My family.

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    The best thing about traveling is all the great places you get to see along with the people you meet. The worst would be the mental and physical drain it has on the body.
  • While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    Explore new places and try new food and things.
  • How do you keep fit?
    Eat healthy, stay active and good habits.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    A map or my phone. Technology makes life easier traveling!
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Cardiff, Wales, UK. A lot of unique places and things to do!
  • What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
    Brazil, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, UK, and Canada.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I’ve been a fan for as far back as I can remember. I used to travel when I was younger with my dad and his monster truck and knew that’s what I wanted to do when I got older. Throughout the years I raced RC cars at the Diggers Dungeon with a lot of people involved in the industry while working with teams at shows, helping any way I could putting time in and I eventually worked my way to a driving position.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Seeing all the great people and fans!
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Hard, Aggressive and Technical.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Never give up on your dreams, don’t be afraid to put the work in and stay focused!
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Being a part of the Zombie nation during my 2018 rookie season competing in Stadium Championship 3 with many seasoned veterans finishing 8th out of 14.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Coty Saucier, Tom Meents, The Andersons.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Trav, TMow, TPain.
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Remember the Titans.
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Deadliest Catch.
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue.
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Mexican.
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    Any good Steakhouse.
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Happy, hardworking, honest guy.

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