Tyler Menninga

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Tyler Menninga

2025 Truck

Grave Digger

2025 Tour

Stadium Championship Series East

Hometown

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Birthday

July 1

Tyler Menninga has loved motorsports all of his life. When he had an opportunity to drive a ride truck for Adam Anderson, he took the chance and that launched a successful Monster Jam career. He started competing in Monster Jam in 2016 with Blue Thunder before joining Team Grave Digger. He began winning arena tour championships the following year and continued on to stadium racing. Menninga has gone on to become one of the most decorated active Monster Jam drivers, winning a record-setting seven series championships!

career highlights

2017 Triple Threat Series East Champion
2017 Arena Wheelie of the Year
2018 Triple Threat Series Central Champion
2018 Arena Freestyle of the Year
2019 Triple Threat Series West Champion
2020 Triple Threat Series East Champion
2021 Arena 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
2023 Stadium Championship Series Blue Champion
2023 World Finals 2-Wheel Skills Champion
2023 Stadium Racer of the Year
2023 Superstar Challenge Racing Champion
2023 Superstar Challenge Best Trick Champion
2023 Superstar Challenge Freestyle Champion
2024 Stadium Championship Series East Champion
2024 BKT Freestyle World Champion
2024 Great Clips Stadium 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
2025 Stadium Championship Series East Champion

about

What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I like to fish and work out.
Who are your role models?
Definitely anyone who has helped make this sport what it is now – Dennis Anderson, Bob Chandler, Charlie Pauken and Gary Porter.
Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I like to gather myself and get zoned in.
What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I really like to travel!
What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
It has to be competing in my first show because it was and is still so special to me.
What is your most prized possession?
I don’t really have any.

life on the road

What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best would have to be getting to experience the Monster Jam ride with people I’ve become friends with. The worst is dealing with airports!
While on the road, what’s your favorite thing to do during your free time?
I like to go out and find the best food possible in every city!
How do you keep fit?
I work out seven days a week and do weight training.
What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Music!
What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
So far it’s been San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was so beautiful there.

career

How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
Adam Anderson! He let me come to North Carolina one summer and drive his ride truck. After that, we stayed friends and one thing led to another and with the help of him and my family, here I am!
What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Getting to drive the trucks. I’ve loved motorsports my entire life and have always had a passion for Monster Jam trucks.
How would you describe your driving style?
I try and mix my driving style between a couple of other drivers’. I really like the way Ryan Anderson, Adam Anderson and Coty Saucier drive, so I pretty much try to match that.
What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Work hard and dreams really do come true!
What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting to run down the track in Las Vegas at Monster Jam World Finals in 2016.
Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Dennis Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Adam Anderson, Coty Saucier and Gary Porter.

fun facts

Do you have any nicknames?
No
What is your favorite movie?
Joe Dirt
What’s your favorite television show?
None
What’s your favorite color?
Black
What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Meat! Hamburgers and steak.
How would your friends and family describe you?
Outgoing and funny

Tyler Menninga Gallery

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

Past Points

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