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Kurt Kraehmer
Kurt Kraehmer
2025 Truck
Rammunition, Hotsy
2025 Tour
Arena Championship Series East
Hometown
Hoopeston, IL
Birthday
September 18
Kurt Kraehmer made his Monster Jam debut in 2018 as part of the Hall Brothers Racing Team. Kraehmer started with a fill-in ride in Raminator in Salinas, California and drove Hotsy in Tulsa that year. In 2019, he again drove Hotsy before finding his way into the team’s Rammunition in 2020. Kraehmer continues to drive both trucks.
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Graphic design – sketching, drafting and layouts. Rock concerts, exercising, engine building and riding my motorcycle. - Who are your role models?
Carlton Fisk of the White Sox, Bob Chandler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and CM Punk. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I call my wife on the phone, talk with my crew and take a breather. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory is winning a team motor sport event alongside my friend overcoming a two on four deficit to win. - What’s your most prized possession?
My motorcycle. It’s a red, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone.
life on the road
life on the road
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best part about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam is being able to compete amongst my peers and sometimes even my teammates. Not to mention the great Monster Jam fans that I have had the pleasure of meeting. They are the real reason we are all here. The worst thing? Well, I don’t know if there really is a worst thing… but there are challenges. Many times, that means late nights followed by early mornings. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
While on the road I like to be able to have fun with my teammates, crew and the crew chiefs. They make this all possible. - How do you keep fit?
I keep fit on the road by making healthy eating choices, finding time to exercise and always moving. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
I cannot live without some form of music while on the road. I love to jam out when I can. - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
My favorite city to travel to has to be Chicago as that’s where I got my start!
career
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I am making my competition debut in Monster Jam with Hall Brothers Racing driving the Hotsy truck. This is where it will all begin. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
My advice to kids that want to be become a Monster Jam driver is to stay focused in school, learn all the skills a future Monster Jam driver will need along the way and never, ever, for any circumstances give up! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
My greatest memory in Monster Jam hasn’t been written yet. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
I look up to all of the veteran drivers that have seen the sport develop from its early days to where it is today.
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
War Machine and Amazing Kurtis - What’s your favorite movie?
Days of Thunder – it really spurred my desire to race. - What’s your favorite television show?
Scrubs, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Sons of Anarchy - What’s your favorite color?
Blue - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
A good cheeseburger and fries - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Texas Roadhouse - How would your friends and family describe you?
My family and friends would describe me has the funny jokester as well as being very serious when I need to be.
STADIUM SERIES EAST – 2025
Champion: Tyler Menninga
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
629
behind
–
Position
2
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Zombie /
points
619
behind
-10
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Classroom Crusher /
points
551
behind
-78
Position
4
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
503
behind
-126
Position
5
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
484
behind
-145
Position
6
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
434
behind
-192
Position
7
name
Cynthia Gauthier /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
406
behind
-223
Position
8
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Mayhem /
points
373
behind
-256
Position
9
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
365
behind
-264
Position
10
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
329
behind
-300
Position
11
name
Joe Foley /
truck
AXE / Rod Ryan Show /
points
315
behind
-314
Position
12
name
Kevin Crocker /
truck
Megalodon /
points
212
behind
-417
STADIUM SERIES WEST – 2025
Champion: Tristan England
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
589
behind
–
Position
2
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
576
behind
-13
Position
3
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Monster Mutt /
points
547
behind
-42
Position
4
name
Adam Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
460
behind
-129
Position
5
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
451
behind
-138
Position
6
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
437
behind
-152
Position
7
name
Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Excaliber /
points
362
behind
-227
Position
8
name
Cole Venard /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
340
behind
-249
Position
9
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Sparkle Smash /
points
326
behind
-263
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
278
behind
-311
Position
11
name
Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
223
behind
-366
Position
12
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
189
behind
-400
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL – 2025
Champion: Jon Zimmer Jr
POINTS THROUGH May 17, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck
Terminal Velocity /
points
1108
behind
–
Position
2
name
Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1029
behind
-79
Position
3
name
Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Sparkle Smash /
points
1027
behind
-81
Position
4
name
Fernando Martinez / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
965
behind
-143
Position
5
name
Triton Robbins /
truck
Krazy Train /
points
808
behind
-300
Position
6
name
Jon Zimmer /
truck
Zombie /
points
683
behind
-425
Position
7
name
Montana Robbins /
truck
Plane Krazy /
points
618
behind
-490
Position
8
name
Angelina Nock / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
Megalodon /
points
537
behind
-571
ARENA SERIES EAST – 2025
Champion: Blake Granger
POINTS THROUGH May 18, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Blake Granger /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
1158
behind
–
Position
2
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1014
behind
-144
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
968
behind
-190
Position
4
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get-Er-Done II /
points
893
behind
-265
Position
5
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
868
behind
-290
Position
6
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
601
behind
-557
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
429
behind
-729
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer / Dale Benear /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
331
behind
-827
Position
9
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
123
behind
-1035
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
Over Bored /
points
84
behind
-1074
ARENA SERIES WEST – 2025
Champion: Weston Anderson
POINTS THROUGH May 18, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1490
behind
–
Position
2
name
Devin Winfield /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
1133
behind
-357
Position
3
name
Coty Saucier /
truck
Dragon /
points
1128
behind
-362
Position
4
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
1111
behind
-379
Position
5
name
Tim Hall Jr /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
962
behind
-528
Position
6
name
Ashley Sanford / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
Megalodon /
points
852
behind
-638
Position
7
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
670
behind
-820
Position
8
name
Alex Bardin / Carson Williams / Cory Rummell /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
571
behind
-919
2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES
Champion: Blake Granger
POINTS THROUGH February 9, 2025
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Blake Granger /
truck
Max-D / El Toro Loco / Megalodon /
points
346
behind
–
Position
2
name
Charlie Pauken /
truck
Grave Digger / Megalodon /
points
320
behind
-26
Position
3
name
Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
308
behind
-38
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Black Panther ™ /
points
281
behind
-65
Position
5
name
Brandon Arthur /
truck
Iron Man ™ / The Amazing Spider-Man ™ / JCB DIGatron /
points
234
behind
-112
Position
6
name
Myranda Cozad /
truck
Thor ™ /
points
180
behind
-166
Position
7
name
Bernard Lyght /
truck
The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /
points
106
behind
-240
Position
8
name
Peter Nyman /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
105
behind
-241
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