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Tom Meents

2024 Truck

Max-D

2024 Tour

Stadium Championship Series East

Hometown

Paxton, IL

Birthday

July 10, 1967

Tom Meents is a veteran competitor of Monster Jam and the most-decorated Monster Jam competitor in history, winning 14 World Championship titles throughout the years at Monster Jam World Finals. A former championship mud racer, Meents has been called upon to perform innovative stunts throughout his career. Known as “The Professor”, Tom helps train upcoming drivers at Monster Jam University. Tom Meents’ racing career ended in 2024. He was honored at the end of the season with the Monster Jam Lifetime Achievement Award.

career highlights

2000 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2001 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2001 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2002 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2002 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2004 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2006 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2008 WOW Factor of the Year
2009 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2009 WOW Factor of the Year
2009 Donut of the Year
2010 Crash Madness of the Year
2011 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2012 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
2012 Crash Madness of the Year
2013 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2013 Save of the Year
2014 Save of the Year
2015 Stadium Save of the Year
2016 Stadium Donut of the Year
2017 Donut of the Year
2018 Donut of the Year
2019 Monster Jam World Finals Two-Wheel Skills Champion
2019 Stadium Championship Series 1 Champion
2021 Extreme Air of the Year
2022 Stadium Series Red Champion
2022 Monster Jam World Finals Skills Challenge Champion
2022 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
2023 Stadium 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
2024 Save of the Year
2024 Monster Jam Lifetime Achievement Award

about

What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Fabricating on mechanical things
Who are your role models?
People who overcome personal difficulties by having a great attitude.
Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I remind myself to always have fun so the Monster Jam fans will enjoy the show.
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
At one time, I wanted to join the Marines. I have a great respect for all military personnel.
What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
The day I started to make a living by driving Monster Jam Trucks.
What is your most prized possession?
My 1972 4×4 Blazer

life on the road

What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
I love to see all the fans I remember. The worst is missing memorable family events.
While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Find amazing spectacular scenic views
How do you keep fit?
I work out with a personal trainer 5 days a week.
What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Ketchup
What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Any different city that I have never seen before

career

How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I followed my unachievable dream as a 10-year-old, and I never gave up.
What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Giving the Monster Jam fans a performance they will never forget
How would you describe your driving style?
Chaotic, destructive, and for the Max-D fans
What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Be ready to work hard, never give up, and drive with your heart.
What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting to brighten the days of people who face difficult challenges
Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
The amazing young talent that I get to work with at Monster Jam University

fun facts

Do you have any nicknames?
Max-D, Mad Man Meents, and Hollywood
What’s your favorite movie?
Any action movie with huge car stunts
What’s your favorite television show?
Monster Jam
What’s your favorite color?
Black
What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Steak
What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Steakhouses
How would your friends and family describe you?
Crazy and caring

Tom Meents Gallery

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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