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Colt Stephens

2025 Truck

ThunderROARus

2025 Tour

Stadium Championship Series East

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Birthday

November 30

Monster trucks have been a part of Colt Stephens life from a very young age. His father, Scott Stephens, was among the pioneers of the sport with his King Krunch truck and Colt was right there with his father at every opportunity. Colt was given an opportunity to be a part of Monster Jam with his first shows in Australia in 2014. From there, he seemingly “disappeared”, but in reality, he was the anonymous driver of Doom’s Day until getting the chance to get behind the wheel of the FS1 Cleatus. Colt was then a fixture on the Monster Jam TV scene, but competed in a full season again in 2023 behind the wheel of the new ThunderROARus, giving the truck and Colt their first World Finals win during Freestyle in Nashville, TN. He added to his World Finals tally in 2024, winning the High Jump World Championship.

career highlights

  • 2023 World Finals Freestyle Champion
  • 2024 Lucas Oil High Jump World Champion
  • 2024 Morgan & Morgan Crash Madness of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    I like to spend time at the lake and river in the summer. My hobby is working on anything with a motor. I especially like building and adding accessories to trucks and jeeps.
  • Who are your role models?
    My Paw Paw and father. I hope I can be as successful and hard working as they are.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    I like to be in my truck extra early so I can visualize the track and what I need to do. I even press the pedals and shift gears.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    A lot of people don’t know that I was a commercial diver in the Gulf of Mexico for four years, and that I was the “anonymous” Doom’s Day driver for the last two years.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    I don’t have a specific memory but my favorite memories are of the days when my dad had King Krunch and I was able to travel the country with him in the big rig.
  • 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 being on the road is meeting all of the great new fans and knowing that I am putting a smiling on someone’s face. The worst is being away from my wife and family.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    When I’m on the road, I like to visit all of the local race and four-wheel drive shops to see what’s new and different out there.
  • How do you keep fit?
    I keep fit by doing Crossfit when I can but mostly I work outside digging holes, fixing fences and hauling hay on the farm.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    I was given a necklace when my grandfather passed away that is my good luck charm. I can’t leave the house without it.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Cozumel, Mexico. It’s a great place to kick back and relax and the water is so blue and clear.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    My dad was the owner/creator of the King Krunch Monster Jam truck. I went to my first show when I was just two weeks old. I traveled the country with my dad any time that I could. When we sold the truck, it was like something was missing. In 2013, I was given the opportunity to crew on the King Krunch truck again. When I was at one of the shows, Feld Entertainment approached me and asked if I wanted to drive. I couldn’t believe it! My dream of driving then became a reality.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    My favorite part about competing in Monster Jam is the feeling you get when you’re in front of a packed stadium cheering. Just knowing that I am about to send a 10,000 pound Monster Jam truck soaring through the air is an amazing feeling.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    I would describe my driving style as calculated. I walk the track over and over looking at all of the angles. I like to find big hits with smooth transitions. Then I find the one that’s going to send the truck to the upper deck and hope everyone has their cameras ready!
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Never give up. Keep trying and work hard. You never know what that opportunity you’ve been looking for is right around the corner.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Winning racing in New Orleans in 2016. Since I was driving Doom’s Day I wasn’t able to talk to the fans afterwards though. I can’t wait to be able to thank them all this year!
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Marc McDonald

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    None
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Days of Thunder
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Gas Monkey Garage (Fast N Loud)
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Tex Mex, or anything with a lot of cheese!
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Wide open

STADIUM SERIES EAST – 2025

POINTS THROUGH January 12, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 118
behind
Position 2
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 103
behind -15
Position 3
name Camden Murphy /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 88
behind -30
Position 4
name Dalton Widner /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 85
behind -33
Position 5
name Armando Castro /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 80
behind -38
Position 6
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 77
behind -41
Position 7
name Joe Foley /
truck Axe /
points 64
behind -54
Position 8
name Chris Koehler /
truck Mayhem /
points 63
behind -55
Position 9
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 59
behind -59
Position 10
name Cynthia Gauthier /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 57
behind -61
Position 11
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 56
behind -62
Position 12
name Kevin Crocker /
truck Megalodon /
points 46
behind -72

STADIUM SERIES WEST – 2025

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH January 5, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 59
behind -0
Position 2
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Monster Mutt /
points 59
behind
Position 3
name Tristan England /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 48
behind -11
Position 4
name Todd LeDuc /
truck Megalodon /
points 47
behind -12
Position 5
name Cole Venard /
truck Black Pearl /
points 42
behind -17
Position 6
name Adam Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 39
behind -20
Position 7
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 37
behind -22
Position 8
name Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Excaliber /
points 30
behind -29
Position 9
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side /
points 30
behind -29
Position 10
name Kayla Blood /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 29
behind -30
Position 11
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 24
behind -35
Position 12
name Nick Pagliarulo /
truck Kraken /
points 13
behind -46

ARENA SERIES CENTRAL – 2025

Fernando Martinez in El Toro Loco

POINTS THROUGH January 12, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Fernando Martinez /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 138
behind
Position 2
name Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck Terminal Velocity /
points 130
behind -8
Position 3
name Matt Cody /
truck Grave Digger /
points 128
behind -10
Position 4
name Jamie Sullivan /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 111
behind -27
Position 5
name Jon Zimmer /
truck Zombie /
points 90
behind -48
Position 6
name Triton Robbins /
truck Krazy Train /
points 84
behind -54
Position 7
name Montana Robbins /
truck Plane Krazy /
points 78
behind -60
Position 8
name Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 64
behind -74

ARENA SERIES EAST – 2025

Blake Granger in Monster Mutt Dalmatian

POINTS THROUGH January 12, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Blake Granger /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 119
behind
Position 2
name Krysten Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 114
behind -5
Position 3
name Brandan Tulachka /
truck Just Get-Er-Done /
points 104
behind -15
Position 4
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 93
behind -26
Position 5
name Tony Ochs /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 88
behind -31
Position 6
name Mark Hall /
truck Raminator /
points 70
behind -49
Position 7
name Mikayla Tulachka /
truck Megalodon /
points 54
behind -65
Position 8
name Kurt Kraehmer / Dale Benear /
truck Rammunition /
points 49
behind -70

ARENA SERIES WEST – 2025

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH January 12, 2025

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 249
behind
Position 2
name Brianna Mahon /
truck Scooby-Doo /
points 184
behind -65
Position 3
name Coty Saucier /
truck Dragon /
points 169
behind -80
Position 4
name Devin Winfield /
truck Velociraptor /
points 166
behind -83
Position 5
name Ashley Sanford /
truck Megalodon /
points 142
behind -107
Position 6
name Tim Hall Jr /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 135
behind -114
Position 7
name Berto Treviño /
truck Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points 101
behind -148
Position 8
name Alex Bardin / Carson Williams /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 92
behind -157

2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Blake Granger in Monster Mutt Dalmatian

POINTS THROUGH December 28, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Blake Granger /
truck Max-D / El Toro Loco /
points 330
behind
Position 2
name Matt Cody /
truck Grave Digger /
points 308
behind -22
Position 3
name Charlie Pauken /
truck Megalodon /
points 302
behind -28
Position 4
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Black Panther ™ /
points 281
behind -49
Position 5
name Brandon Arthur /
truck Iron Man ™ / The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points 218
behind -112
Position 6
name Myranda Cozad /
truck Thor ™ /
points 180
behind -150
Position 7
name Bernard Lyght /
truck The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points 106
behind -224
Position 8
name Peter Nyman /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 92
behind -238