Prior to being a Monster Jam driver, Joe Dennis was a performer in Marvel Universe LIVE! where he fought fellow Monster Jam driver Bernard Lyght on stage in the roles of Spider Man and the Green Goblin respectively. Now, Dennis is a Monster Jam University graduate performing in front of thousands of fans in front of crowded Monster Jam arenas, starting his new adventure in Nampa, ID, in October 2023.
about
- What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I love to, sing, skate, dance, DJ, and on off days ride my motorcycle. - Who are your role models?
My dad, my mother, and the rest of my family - Do you have any pre-event rituals you run through?
I love to listen to music so I can get hyped for the event and get some candy in my system. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
You possibly have already seen me on multiple projects on your television screen and didn’t know it. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
Traveling to new places and meeting new people from all across the world - What is your most prized possession?
My beautiful daughter
life on the road
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best thing is to inspire and entertain people from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures and to provide memories for people to take with them for the rest of their lives. - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Play video games and play on my Oculus - How do you keep fit?
I like to go out dancing. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Massage therapy equipment - What is your favorite city to travel to?
Palm Springs, California
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I worked with current Monster Jam driver Bernard Lyght on Marvel Universe LIVE! and he referred me. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Meeting the Monster Jam fans - How would you describe your driving style?
Mysterious and exciting because you never know what you’re going to get - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Believe in your dreams and go for them! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Feeling the energy of the crowd and the sounds of the engine of the trucks - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Tom Meents, Tristan England, Camden Murphy, Bernard Lyght, Bari Musawwir
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Joe D. - What’s your favorite movie?
Armageddon - What’s your favorite television show?
Key & Peele - What’s your favorite color?
Navy blue - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
BBQ ribs and pizza - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Texas Roadhouse - How would your friends and family describe you?
Funny, energetic, passionate, and creative
2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES
POINTS THROUGH October 18, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Blake Granger /
truck
Max-D / El Toro Loco /
points
252
behind
–
Position
2
name
Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
246
behind
-6
Position
3
name
Charlie Pauken /
truck
Megalodon /
points
246
behind
-6
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Black Panther ™ /
points
230
behind
-22
Position
5
name
Brandon Arthur /
truck
Iron Man ™ / The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points
161
behind
-91
Position
6
name
Myranda Cozad /
truck
Thor ™ /
points
142
behind
-110
Position
7
name
Bernard Lyght /
truck
The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points
106
behind
-146
Position
8
name
Peter Nyman /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
92
behind
-160
STADIUM SERIES EAST
Champion: Tyler Menninga
POINTS THROUGH April 27, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
660
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
578
behind
-82
Position
3
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
551
behind
-109
Position
4
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points
511
behind
-149
Position
5
name
Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck
Max-D /
points
483
behind
-177
Position
6
name
John Gordon /
truck
Bad Company /
points
439
behind
-221
Position
7
name
Cole Venard / Michael Pagliarulo /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
385
behind
-275
Position
8
name
Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
342
behind
-318
Position
9
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
315
behind
-345
Position
10
name
Ryan Disharoon /
truck
Shaker /
points
306
behind
-354
Position
11
name
Matt Pagliarulo / Michael Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
263
behind
-397
Position
12
name
Michael Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
214
behind
-446
STADIUM SERIES WEST
Champion: Ryan Anderson
POINTS THROUGH April 30, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
635
behind
-0
Position
2
name
Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken / Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
561
behind
-74
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Bakugan Dragonoid /
points
533
behind
-102
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir / Todd LeDuc /
truck
Zombie /
points
492
behind
-143
Position
5
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
453
behind
-182
Position
6
name
Cory Rummell /
truck
Megalodon /
points
452
behind
-183
Position
7
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points
361
behind
-274
Position
8
name
Joe Foley /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
361
behind
-274
Position
9
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Soldier Fortune /
points
348
behind
-287
Position
10
name
David Olfert /
truck
Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points
343
behind
-292
Position
11
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
286
behind
-349
Position
12
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
240
behind
-395
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL
Champion: Weston Anderson
POINTS THROUGH April 30, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1568
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1207
behind
-361
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
1179
behind
-389
Position
4
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
1165
behind
-403
Position
5
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get-Er-Done /
points
1054
behind
-514
Position
6
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
717
behind
-851
Position
7
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
666
behind
-902
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
544
behind
-1024
ARENA SERIES EAST
Champion: Armando Castro
POINTS THROUGH April 28, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1239
behind
–
Position
2
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1213
behind
-26
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
1088
behind
-151
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck
Dragon /
points
921
behind
-318
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
746
behind
-493
Position
6
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
642
behind
-597
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
617
behind
-622
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
425
behind
-814
ARENA SERIES WEST
Champion: Matt Cody
POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1367
behind
–
Position
2
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
1330
behind
-37
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
1275
behind
-92
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
992
behind
-375
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck
Megalodon /
points
898
behind
-469
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
753
behind
-614
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
628
behind
-739
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
622
behind
-745
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