What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Anything that has an engine has my interest. Other than Monster Jam trucks, powersports is a passion of mine, whether it’s working on them or for recreational use.
Who are your role models?
My father is my biggest role model in life. He taught my brother and I everything we know about Monster Jam trucks and then taking it to the next level.
Do you have any pre-event rituals you run through?
My pre-event ritual consists of making sure my truck is 110 percent for every event. As a person, I am always calm and collected so I am mentally ready for competition on seconds’ notice.
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
One thing that people don’t know about me is that I eat, sleep and breathe Monster Jam trucks. Even when I am not at an event or in the shop, I am always watching videos and doing research on how to make my truck better in any way.
What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory is when the brand new BKT tires and wheels went on my truck for the first time along with a brand new body.
What is your most prized possession?
As of right now, my most prized possession is an older Mack semi that was donated to me by a good friend of mine right before he passed away. Since then, I have rebuilt and restored the entire truck because it sat for over ten years. Now it is back on the road hauling Monster Jam trucks every weekend.
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 being on the road is seeing new fans and new places every weekend while doing what I love the most. The worst part about being on the road is not being home to see friends and family.
While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
During my free time on the road, I always like to discover what food that city is known and find a restaurant to go and try it.
How do you keep fit?
I stay fit by constantly staying active but pushing the 66-inch BKT tires around is the best workout there is.
What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
On the road traveling I definitely cannot go without my work boots, which is my footwear of choice for comfortability and durability. Also, my laptop is a must on the road since it’s basically the key to my Monster Jam truck where I monitor the engine.
What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
So far, my favorite city to travel to has been Chattanooga, TN. I have always liked the weather there compared to western New York.
career
How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I got my first chance to compete in Monster Jam as a fill in driver in a truck I had never driven before called Earth Shaker. Later that year, I had gotten a call to come back but in my own truck, and I knew it was game on from there knowing what my truck was capable of.
What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite part about competing in Monster Jam is when the theme song is on right before introductions. It always gets me pumped up.
How would you describe your driving style?
I would describe my driving style by saying I am a precision driver. I may not always be the ‘Kraziest’ but every move I make, I try and perfect it.
What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Learn as much as you can about how Monster Jam trucks work/perform, and that will make you a better driver.
What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
My greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver is seeing all the returning die-hard fans that follow you everywhere.
Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
I look up to ALL the Monster Jam drivers for inspiration because each person has a different way of driving that I take into consideration to fine tune my skills.
fun facts
Do you have any nicknames?
An occasionally used nick name I have is T-ma.
What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is Real Steel.
What’s your favorite television show?
I like to watch Gunsmoke with my grandfather.
What’s your favorite color?
A toss-up between green and blue
What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Cheeseburgers
What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Chick-Fil-A
How would your friends and family describe you?
Quiet and observant