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John Gordon in Megalodon

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John Gordon

2026 Truck

Megalodon

Hometown

Hiram, GA

Birthday

March 13

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

2026 STADIUM SERIES EAST

Champion: Tristan England

Tristan England in JCB DIGatron

POINTS THROUGH May 2, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tristan England / Brandon Arthur /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Camden Murphy /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 475
behind -75
Position 3
name Chris Koehler /
truck Mayhem /
points 438
behind -112
Position 4
name Adam Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 436
behind -114
Position 5
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 417
behind -133
Position 6
name Jamie Sullivan /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 392
behind -158
Position 7
name Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Excaliber /
points 378
behind -172
Position 8
name Cynthia Gauthier /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 375
behind -175
Position 9
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 300
behind -250
Position 10
name Joe Foley /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 292
behind -258
Position 11
name Kevin Crocker /
truck Megalodon /
points 253
behind -297
Position 12
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 180
behind -370

2026 STADIUM SERIES WEST

Champion: Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH May 9, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 538
behind -12
Position 3
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 466
behind -84
Position 4
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Tech Deck Wreck Deck /
points 460
behind -90
Position 5
name Dalton Widner /
truck Shell Shock’ed /
points 451
behind -99
Position 6
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side / Rod Ryan Show /
points 449
behind -101
Position 7
name Cory Rummell /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 401
behind -149
Position 8
name John Gordon / Deidra Garner /
truck Megalodon /
points 343
behind -207
Position 9
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 328
behind -222
Position 10
name Cole Venard /
truck Black Pearl /
points 279
behind -271
Position 11
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 254
behind -296
Position 12
name Kayla Blood /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 252
behind -298

2026 ARENA SERIES WEST

Champion: Armando Castro

Armando Castro in El Toro Loco

POINTS THROUGH May 3, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Armando Castro / Matt Dummer /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1129
behind -0
Position 2
name Ryan Vargas / Geneva Keller /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 1027
behind -102
Position 3
name Matt Cody / Charlie Pauken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 969
behind -160
Position 4
name Tim Hall Jr /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 921
behind -208
Position 5
name Alex Bardin /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 775
behind -354
Position 6
name Carson Williams /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 674
behind -455
Position 7
name Ashley Sanford / Matt Dummer / Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 584
behind -545
Position 8
name Cliff Turner /
truck Velociraptor /
points 441
behind -688

2026 ARENA SERIES EAST

Champion: Jon Zimmer Jr

Jon Zimmer Jr. in Terminal Velocity

POINTS THROUGH May 10, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck Terminal Velocity /
points 831
behind -0
Position 2
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 696
behind -135
Position 3
name Triton Robbins /
truck Krazy Train /
points 627
behind -204
Position 4
name Coty Saucier /
truck Dragon /
points 620
behind -211
Position 5
name Krysten Anderson / Brandon Arthur /
truck Grave Digger /
points 549
behind -282
Position 6
name Montana Robbins /
truck Plane Krazy /
points 540
behind -291
Position 7
name Jon Zimmer /
truck Megalodon /
points 523
behind -308
Position 8
name Loghan Ashline /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 353
behind -478

2026 FREESTYLE MANIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Team Grave Digger: Weston Anderson & Noah Bakken

POINTS THROUGH April 19, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson/Noah Bakken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1699
behind -0
Position 2
name Tony Ochs/TJ Tiffany/Josh Headford /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 1534
behind -165
Position 3
name Fernando Martinez/AJ Rozboril /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1424
behind -275
Position 4
name Chuckie Pauken/Drew Slaugh /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 1257
behind -442
Position 5
name Mikayla Tulachka/Scott Murray /
truck Megalodon /
points 1216
behind -483
Position 6
name Brianna Mahon/Chelsea VanCleave/Gregg Duffy /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 1206
behind -493
Position 7
name Kylie Kent/Cam Sepulveda /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 1018
behind -681
Position 8
name Brandan Tulachka/Chandler Haider /
truck Zombie /
points 1017
behind -682