John Gordon started driving Bad Company in Monster Jam in 2018, jumping into Scooby-Doo! the following season. In 2019, he won the WOW Factor of the Year award with his Bad Company. Gordon has won multiple Stadium Freestyle events in the past few seasons.
career highlights
- 2019 WOW Factor of the Year
about
- What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Drag racing – how I got started, riding side-by-sides, mega truck racing - Who are your role models?
My grandfather, Charles Hardy - Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
As I’m strapping in, I say a prayer and take a moment of silence to clear my head. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I travel with my truck al the time. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
One of my favorite memories is when I was Ryan Anderson’s crew chief for Monster Jam World Finals when he won racing for the first time. - 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: Seeing different cities and towns and other ways of life The worst: Living out of a suitcase and being away from friends and family, time away from home. - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
It’s always fun to go sightsee in different towns. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Air conditioning - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Salt Lake City is one of my favorites because of the cool scenery – seeing mountains, canyons, rivers, lakes. I’m also really excited to go to Glendale this year. - What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
USA, Netherlands
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I met the Anderson family through mega truck racing and then started traveling as a technician for them. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
The rivalry on the track but the camaraderie in the pits. Everyone is willing to help everybody. - How would you describe your driving style?
Wide-open but with a technician’s point of view, so somewhat conservative. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Set a goal and focus on it. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
My first Freestyle win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
One of my inspirations is Jim Koehler.
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
J. Gor - What’s your favorite movie?
The Accountant - What’s your favorite color?
Orange - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Streak
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 / Mike 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 / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
263
behind
-397
Position
12
name
Mike 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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