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Krysten Anderson in Grave Digger

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Krysten Anderson

2025 Truck

Grave Digger

2025 Tour

Arena Championship Series East

Hometown

Currituck, North Carolina

Birthday

May 16

Daughter of Monster Jam Hall of Famer Dennis Anderson, Krysten got her chance behind the wheel of a Monster Jam truck in 2017, winning her first Freestyle competition in just her second event. In 2022, she became the first ever female Monster Jam series champion by winning the Arena Series Central championship. She was named the winner of the 2022 Rising Star Award.

career highlights

  • 2021 Save of the Year
  • 2022 Arena Series Central Champion
  • 2022 Rising Star of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    When I’m not hanging out with my family, I’m at the beach with my friends or in my hobby shop drawing or painting.
  • Who are your role models?
    My biggest role models would have to be my parents. They are both extremely hard working, supportive, respectable and they have raised me right.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    Call Dad! When I have any questions, I look to my dad. He gives some of the best advice. After I get off the phone with him, I walk the track, scope out the obstacles, strap into my seat, clear my head and have quite time.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I was planning on going to college to study studio art and graphic design. My plan was to pursue a career in Monster Jam as a graphic designer for the Monster Jam trucks!
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
    When I received my Grave Digger jersey with MY name on it.
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My bag full of make up.

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 would be meeting new fans and seeing old ones every weekend. I get to be with my fellow athletes and new friends too. The worst part is being away from home.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    Hang out with the team on my tour.
  • How do you keep fit?
    My fellow athletes keep me motivated on the road by going to the gym with me. While I’m home I go to the gym in town.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    My phone to stay in contact with home and my make up bag because I’m a lady!

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    Monster Jam is all I know. I was born into the sport through my dad. An opportunity opened up for me to drive in 2017 and I took it!
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Getting to carry on my family’s legacy.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    I’m an Anderson… you never know what you’re going to see!
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    No dream is too big. Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t do something because of your gender, age, race, etc., because you can! Work hard, stay focused and follow your heart… it will take you far.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    My dad and brothers, of course.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    My friends and family call me “Krustacean.” When my oldest nephew Wade Anderson was learning how to say my name, he called be “Aunt Krustacean.” His favorite toy for a while was the Crushstation Hot Wheels truck. He knew the name of every Monster Jam truck and every drive by the time he was two so when it came time to say “Aunt Krysten” it came out, “Aunt Krustacean.” It was so funny so we put a ‘K’ on it and it just stuck.
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    That’s tough… I love comedies.
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Ridiculousness or Impractical Jokers – it has to be funny.
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Turquoise blue
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Seafood. My dad makes a mean Carolina shrimp boil.
  • How would your friend and family describe you?
    They would say that I am kind, super funny, down-to-earth, creative and slightly competitive.

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