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Armando Castro
Armando Castro
2025 Truck
El Toro Loco
2025 Tour
Stadium Championship Series East
Hometown
Whittier, Calif.
Birthday
September 8, 1996
Armando Castro grew up a fan of Monster Jam who attended many events in Southern California. He never gave up on his dreams and began competing in 2017. He is the 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Speedster Racing Champion and 2024 2-Wheel Skills World Champion. Outside of Monster Jam, Armando is a registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
career highlights
career highlights
- 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Speedster Racing Champion
- 2021 Rising Star of the Year
- 2024 Arena Championship Series East Champion
- 2024 Great Clips 2-Wheel Skills World Champion
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Some of my interests and hobbies include going to my local racetrack and watching some drag or oval racing. I also love spending time with my family and always finding new adventures. - Who are your role models?
My role models would have to be the man himself, Dennis Anderson and Monster Jam World Finals champion Tom Meents. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I have to be listening to music to relax my mind and to get focused. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
A lot of people don’t know that I am an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory on the track would be running down the race lane and feeling the horsepower as I am taking off. My favorite memory off the track would be when fans come up to me and ask for a photo or autograph. - What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession would have to be my certification to becoming an EMT. It was such an accomplishment and something that I hold on to very tightly.
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 would be traveling around the world and experiencing new places you’ve always wanted to visit and meeting new Monster Jam fans everywhere. The worst thing is being away from my family. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
In my free time I love to sight see and experience new places and foods. - How do you keep fit?
We stay fit by eating right, hitting the gym and always staying active as much as we can. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My phone to stay in contact with my family and my fan to keep me relaxed and cold while I sleep. - What is your favorite city to travel to?
Honestly I would say Las Vegas.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I have always been a Monster Jam super fan and I told myself I would never give up until I had the opportunity to drive for Monster Jam. Here I am now, living my dream. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite thing about competing in Monster Jam would be meeting all of the Monster Jam fans. If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be here. - How would you describe your driving style?
Crazy, big air, fast, edge-of-your-seat and wow! - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Never give up on my dreams. The sky is never the limit and if you want something, you can make it happen. Your future is in your hands and it’s up to you do what you want with it. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
It has to be when I drove a Monster Jam truck for the first time. Feeling the roar and hearing the 1,500 horsepower and vibrations throughout my entire body is something I will never forget. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Being a super fan, I look up to all of the drivers. But in all honesty I would have to say Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents.
fun facts
fun facts
- What’s your favorite movie?
Step Brothers - What’s your favorite television show?
Cops - What’s your favorite color?
Red - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Lasagna - How would your friend and family describe you?
Funny, crazy, outgoing and up for new things.
Armando Castro Gallery
STADIUM SERIES EAST – 2025
Champion: Tyler Menninga
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
629
behind
–
Position
2
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Zombie /
points
619
behind
-10
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Classroom Crusher /
points
551
behind
-78
Position
4
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
503
behind
-126
Position
5
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
484
behind
-145
Position
6
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
434
behind
-192
Position
7
name
Cynthia Gauthier /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
406
behind
-223
Position
8
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Mayhem /
points
373
behind
-256
Position
9
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
365
behind
-264
Position
10
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
329
behind
-300
Position
11
name
Joe Foley /
truck
AXE / Rod Ryan Show /
points
315
behind
-314
Position
12
name
Kevin Crocker /
truck
Megalodon /
points
212
behind
-417
STADIUM SERIES WEST – 2025
Champion: Tristan England
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
589
behind
–
Position
2
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
576
behind
-13
Position
3
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Monster Mutt /
points
547
behind
-42
Position
4
name
Adam Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
460
behind
-129
Position
5
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
451
behind
-138
Position
6
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
437
behind
-152
Position
7
name
Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Excaliber /
points
362
behind
-227
Position
8
name
Cole Venard /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
340
behind
-249
Position
9
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Sparkle Smash /
points
326
behind
-263
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
278
behind
-311
Position
11
name
Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
223
behind
-366
Position
12
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
189
behind
-400
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL – 2025
Champion: Jon Zimmer Jr
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck
Terminal Velocity /
points
1108
behind
–
Position
2
name
Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1029
behind
-79
Position
3
name
Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Sparkle Smash /
points
1027
behind
-81
Position
4
name
Fernando Martinez / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
965
behind
-143
Position
5
name
Triton Robbins /
truck
Krazy Train /
points
808
behind
-300
Position
6
name
Jon Zimmer /
truck
Zombie /
points
683
behind
-425
Position
7
name
Montana Robbins /
truck
Plane Krazy /
points
618
behind
-490
Position
8
name
Angelina Nock / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
Megalodon /
points
537
behind
-571
ARENA SERIES EAST – 2025
Champion: Blake Granger
POINTS THROUGH May 18, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Blake Granger /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
1158
behind
–
Position
2
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1014
behind
-144
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
968
behind
-190
Position
4
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get-Er-Done II /
points
893
behind
-265
Position
5
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
868
behind
-290
Position
6
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
601
behind
-557
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
429
behind
-729
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer / Dale Benear /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
331
behind
-827
Position
9
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
123
behind
-1035
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
Over Bored /
points
84
behind
-1074
ARENA SERIES WEST – 2025
Champion: Weston Anderson
POINTS THROUGH May 18, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1490
behind
–
Position
2
name
Devin Winfield /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
1133
behind
-357
Position
3
name
Coty Saucier /
truck
Dragon /
points
1128
behind
-362
Position
4
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
1111
behind
-379
Position
5
name
Tim Hall Jr /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
962
behind
-528
Position
6
name
Ashley Sanford / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
Megalodon /
points
852
behind
-638
Position
7
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
670
behind
-820
Position
8
name
Alex Bardin / Carson Williams / Cory Rummell /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
571
behind
-919
2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES
Champion: Blake Granger
POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Blake Granger /
truck
Max-D / El Toro Loco / Megalodon /
points
346
behind
–
Position
2
name
Charlie Pauken /
truck
Grave Digger / Megalodon /
points
320
behind
-26
Position
3
name
Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
308
behind
-38
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Black Panther ™ /
points
281
behind
-65
Position
5
name
Brandon Arthur /
truck
Iron Man ™ / The Amazing Spider-Man ™ / JCB DIGatron /
points
234
behind
-112
Position
6
name
Myranda Cozad /
truck
Thor ™ /
points
180
behind
-166
Position
7
name
Bernard Lyght /
truck
The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points
106
behind
-240
Position
8
name
Peter Nyman /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
105
behind
-241
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