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Cole Venard in The Black Pearl

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Cole Venard

2025 Truck

Black Pearl

2025 Tour

Stadium Championship Series West

Hometown

Murdo, South Dakota

Birthday

June 24

Long before he got a chance to get into the seat, Cole Venard had established himself in the world of Monster Jam. The long-time crew member started competing as a driver in 2015 when he filled in for Adam Anderson in Orlando. Venard raced at Ocala that year, which led to a full-time position driving for Team Grave Digger the following year. He won his tour championship in his first season and backed it up by winning again in 2017. Venard competes with a prosthetic leg, serving as an inspiration for fans around the globe. He was the 2022 Stadium Freestyle Award winner.

career highlights

  • 2013 UTI Technician of the Year
  • 2016 AMSOIL Series – East Champion
  • 2017 Triple Threat Series West Champion
  • 2022 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2024 Outreach Award

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Riding motorcycles and working on old cars and trucks.
  • Who are your role models?
    My father.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I have a prosthetics leg.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    Winning the Triple Threat Series in 2016 and 2017 and competing at Monster Jam World Finals in 2016.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My baby girl.

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    Best thing is being able to travel and see the world. The worst is being away from my family for so long.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    I like to go see sight-seeing.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Anywhere that’s warm!

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I started in Monster Jam as a mechanic and worked my way up to being a driver.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    The Monster Jam fans are the best in the world.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Like a bumblebee stuck in a fish bowl.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Start out on a quad or a RZR to get the feel of four wheels.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Driving for Adam Anderson in Grave Digger the Legend.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    I have looked up to so many over the years. Everyone has a different style and way about things. I like to take a little from everyone and learn from it.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Hey ole, Coleo
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Days of Thunder & Ace Ventura
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue, black and red
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Steak
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    Outback Steakhouse
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    All over the place and never stops working.

STADIUM SERIES EAST – 2025

POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 299
behind
Position 2
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 288
behind -11
Position 3
name Dalton Widner /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 249
behind -50
Position 4
name Camden Murphy /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 246
behind -53
Position 5
name Armando Castro /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 246
behind -53
Position 6
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 215
behind -84
Position 7
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 189
behind -110
Position 8
name Cynthia Gauthier /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 179
behind -120
Position 9
name Chris Koehler /
truck Mayhem /
points 169
behind -130
Position 10
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 165
behind -134
Position 11
name Joe Foley /
truck AXE / Rod Ryan Show /
points 129
behind -170
Position 12
name Kevin Crocker /
truck Megalodon /
points 104
behind -195

STADIUM SERIES WEST – 2025

Tristan England in JCB DIGatron

POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tristan England /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 266
behind -0
Position 2
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 233
behind -33
Position 3
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Monster Mutt /
points 216
behind -50
Position 4
name Todd LeDuc /
truck Megalodon /
points 209
behind -57
Position 5
name Adam Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 203
behind -63
Position 6
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side /
points 193
behind -73
Position 7
name Cole Venard /
truck Black Pearl /
points 166
behind -100
Position 8
name Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Excaliber /
points 165
behind -101
Position 9
name Kayla Blood /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 122
behind -144
Position 10
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 119
behind -147
Position 11
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 89
behind -177
Position 12
name Nick Pagliarulo /
truck Kraken /
points 77
behind -189

ARENA SERIES CENTRAL – 2025

Matt Cody in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Matt Cody /
truck Grave Digger /
points 409
behind
Position 2
name Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck Terminal Velocity /
points 384
behind -25
Position 3
name Jamie Sullivan /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 373
behind -36
Position 4
name Fernando Martinez /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 370
behind -39
Position 5
name Jon Zimmer /
truck Zombie /
points 246
behind -163
Position 6
name Triton Robbins /
truck Krazy Train /
points 244
behind -165
Position 7
name Montana Robbins /
truck Plane Krazy /
points 224
behind -185
Position 8
name Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 204
behind -205

ARENA SERIES EAST – 2025

Blake Granger in Monster Mutt Dalmatian

POINTS THROUGH February 2, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Blake Granger /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 408
behind
Position 2
name Krysten Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 327
behind -81
Position 3
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 322
behind -86
Position 4
name Brandan Tulachka /
truck Just Get-Er-Done II /
points 319
behind -89
Position 5
name Tony Ochs /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 314
behind -94
Position 6
name Mikayla Tulachka /
truck Megalodon /
points 203
behind -205
Position 7
name Mark Hall /
truck Raminator /
points 199
behind -209
Position 8
name Kurt Kraehmer / Dale Benear /
truck Rammunition /
points 152
behind -256

ARENA SERIES WEST – 2025

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 634
behind
Position 2
name Devin Winfield /
truck Velociraptor /
points 484
behind -150
Position 3
name Coty Saucier /
truck Dragon /
points 473
behind -161
Position 4
name Brianna Mahon /
truck Scooby-Doo /
points 453
behind -181
Position 5
name Ashley Sanford /
truck Megalodon /
points 387
behind -247
Position 6
name Tim Hall Jr /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 379
behind -255
Position 7
name Berto Treviño /
truck Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points 272
behind -362
Position 8
name Alex Bardin / Carson Williams / Cory Rummell /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 241
behind -393

2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Champion: Blake Granger

Blake Granger in Monster Mutt Dalmatian

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