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 won the 2-Wheel Skills Championship at Monster Jam World Finals in 2023, and then swept all three competitions at the Monster Jam Superstar Challenge! He backed that up by winning his sixth series championship in 2024 and the Freestyle Championship at Monster Jam World Finals XXIII.

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

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

Past Points

2024 – 2025 INTERNATIONAL SERIES

POINTS THROUGH October 18, 2024

Position

Name

Truck

Points

Behind

Position 1

name Blake Granger /

truck Max-D / El Toro Loco /

points 252

behind –

Position 2

name Matt Cody /

truck Grave Digger /

points 246

behind -6

Position 3

name Charlie Pauken /

truck Megalodon /

points 246

behind -6

Position 4

name Bari Musawwir /

truck Black Panther ™ /

points 230

behind -22

Position 5

name Brandon Arthur /

truck Iron Man ™ / The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /

points 161

behind -91

Position 6

name Myranda Cozad /

truck Thor ™ /

points 142

behind -110

Position 7

name Bernard Lyght /

truck The Amazing Spider-Man ™ /

points 106

behind -146

Position 8

name Peter Nyman /

truck El Toro Loco /

points 92

behind -160

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 Private: Bad Company /

points 439

behind -221

Position 7

name Cole Venard / Mike 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 Private: Shaker /

points 306

behind -354

Position 11

name Matt Pagliarulo / Mike Pagliarulo /

truck Jester /

points 263

behind -397

Position 12

name Mike 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 Private: 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 Private: 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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