She's obviously been surrounded by the Grave Digger brand since she was a child, but now aims at defining her own name. That led to Anderson winning a Future Farmers of America state competition for troubleshooting engines. Making his debut on a 450, RJ Hampshire had a remarkable weekend and top-10 finish. In 2020, she broke the World Record for the highest leap in a Monster Truck at 33 ft, 9.6 in. Krysten Anderson, 21, has rounded out her first year as a professional Monster Jam truck driver with Grave Digger as her chariot. I think maybe here in a few more years Ill be at a very competitive level. I can be just as good as my dad and my brothers. As eluded to earlier, Krysten had immediate pressure to perform. This was an opportunity that I didnt want to look back at and say, dang, I should have done that.. He put on the after burners and I was trying as hard as I could. Krysten Anderson is Monster Jam's only female Grave Digger driver Todd LeDuc, who drives Mutant Super Soda for Monster Energy and is a veteran Monster Jam participant and world champion, takes some of the newer recruits through Thunder Alley. Second to Grave Digger, its probably one of the more aggressive, meaner-looking trucks. Im not scared, Ill do it. Thrasher with a HUGE get off! That trick made me pull my hair out.. They kept no shortage of tractors and trucks and hot rods on the property, and each required some minor maintenance to get it started. Their love for them seems to have rubbed off on me. Krysten Anderson (Monster Jam/Feld . Thank you so much for your message for my son Lucas. Ultimately her mom came around and is in full support of her daughter's career path. Anderson has known Connor Anapol, pictured in wheelchair, for many years as he's a regular at the Monster Jam events. With annual shows throughout Florida, including two at Tampas Raymond James Stadium, officials believe the states adoration for the motorsport will draw well and create even more fans. This post was originally published on April 15, 2020. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-3-0');But despite being the only daughter, and being raised in the world of monster trucks, Krysten is still decidedly feminine. We have no choice but to learn on the fly and learn these tricks, because if youre not honing these skills in and learning these tricks and doing this or that, then you dont have a dog in the fight, she says. After she has talked to her dad she is able to calm her nerves, clear head and focus on what she needs to do. Krysten is the only daughter of monster truck, Monster Jam and Grave Digger legend, Dennis Anderson. In 2010, her findings were mentioned by Democratic political strategist and commentator James Carville, leading to appearances on television news shows as a guest commentator and political pundit. Family is very important to her and she loves seeing families come together to watch Monster Jam. Howd you do it? NAACP wants reparations for Tampas Black cemeteries that governments stole, Tampa Bay harbor pilots pay raise request stirs storm at Tampas port, Hooters celebrates 40 years with specials and deals at all Tampa Bay locations, Bucs raise ticket prices by 7.5 percent on new season-pass members, State OKs Tampa Bay harbor pilots fee hikes, despite ports objections, Indoors? I didnt even know if I had it in me. Join Facebook to connect with Krysten Anderson and others you may know. Ryan was a part of the designing process and designing his own truck. Kristen and Chris Anderson were married on April 28, 2012. He is now five behind Webb and 10 behind Tomac in a season where none of these three riders have been able to gain a distinct advantage. Standing at 5 feet, 7 inches, just a little taller than the tires on the monster truck she drives and lets fly in stadiums and arenas around the world, she learned the basics of commanding a 12-foot-wide, 12,000-pound vehicle at Monster Jam's training facility in Illinois. When fears of a global coronavirus pandemic ground the world to a halt in early 2020, the automotive industry served as a posterchild for shutdowns, slowdowns, and lockdowns. The first two trucks had already rolled, so Anderson was focused on just not rolling at that point, which stops the time and disqualifies the driver. I can do it now. Anderson was the third of her siblings to follow in her dads tire tracks when she joined the tour in 2016. I had the pressure of being an Anderson and my dad and my brothers had always brought the show home all the time. LeDuc goes through the motions of drifting around the crushed cars in the left lane. Lawrence scored his eighth 250 victory after pulling away from the field. Monster Jam interview with Krysten Anderson and Cynthia Gauthier Im going to guess yes. Her family had a lot of history on that track; she'd seen her dad and brothers competing in that field for nearly two decades. July 18th, 2022. One lap earlier, an aborted block pass almost sent both riders to the ground. Monster truck driver Krysten Anderson's 'outlaw country' playlist Her story is one of legacy: Anderson's father, Dennis, is the creator and original driver of Grave Digger -- one of the most iconic monster trucks in the world. Dennis Anderson is one of OGs of Monster Jam and he has built an amazing brand a reputation with Grave Digger and is one of the greatest drivers of all time. I couldnt even make it down the track correctly, she told ESPN in 2018. I always put an immense amount of pressure on myself anyways, and then on top of that, the fans put a lot of pressure on me too. Anderson's resilience has paid off. Im not nearly as flawless or as smooth as my brothers or some of the other senior, veteran drivers who know what theyre doing a little better than I do, but that trick was a thorn in my side for an entire year. Advertisement. Second, or maybe even above that is the Tacoma Dome in Seattle. From just a few months old until I was about five years old, I would travel on the road with my dad in the tractor trailer. It was a great fight. I could care less about anything else. That same emotion will grip Dennis Anderson, 58, Friday and Saturday when he watches three of his four children 21-year-old Krysten, 29-year-old Ryan and 33-year-old Adam compete in the Monster Jam World Finals at Orlandos Camping World Stadium. Im a pretty talented artist, she admits. After the truck is on I pull the black fuel knob to get fuel into the engine and start the truck," says Anderson. Even though he retired in 2017, Anderson's legacy has been carried on by sons Adam and Ryan, and daughter Krysten, all of whom drive versions of Grave Digger. So, I was rushing through a love relationship with them, buying them go-karts, buying them stuff. The Monster Jam truck is considered one of the most iconic and recognizable monster trucks in the world. And, she was also the first female driver for the Grave Digger team. Krysten broke the record for highest monster truck leap in 2020 at 33 feet and 9.6 inches. I can draw pretty well. And around their neck is a specially designed harness that provides stability during impact. "I have those butterflies all the way up my throat and down to the tips of my toes. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',109,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-medrectangle-4-0');With how important family it to Krysten its no surprise that one of the things that drew her to Monster Jam was how family-friendly it was. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'monstertruckguide_com-box-3','ezslot_9',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-box-3-0'); But even though being part of a Monster Jam family dynasty has opened doors for Krysten she had earned her fans an amazing reputation all on her own. Necessity is the mother of all invention, and it certainly played a role in the founding of Choate Engineering Performance. She heads back to her trailer, which hauls Grave Digger around all year, to put on her fire suit, a required part of Monster Jam athletes' outfits since the late '80s. When Krysten turned 18 and graduated high school, an opportunity opened up for her to become one of the Grave Digger drivers. But for right now, I couldnt think of another career in the world that would give a young person at the time 18 and 19 years old the opportunity to travel the world and see the world and drive a professional Monster Jam truck. [7][8] After earning her graduate degree in 2009, she published excerpts from her thesis as articles on Pollster.com and conservative blog The Next Right. My brothers and my dad, as long as their careers have been, theyre always telling me that theyre impressed with me, Anderson said. You cant create a diamond without a little bit of pressure. Anderson is only the third female driver to compete full-time in the Stadium series. Power Rankings after Arlington Krysten Anderson has one of the most recognizable last names in Monster Jam history. I try to keep my mind clear, she told ESPN. It wasnt ideal, but I took it and never looked back. Krysten Anderson carries on family's Grave Digger legacy in Monster Jam I was struggling in practice straight up, Tomac told James Stewart on NBC Sports. ", Growing up, Anderson had her dad and brothers to look up to as successful entrepreneurs and monster truck drivers. We have two women sitting in world championship chairs right now and that hasnt happened in over 20 years. After a year on the Triple Threat Series in small arenas, it was Anderson's time to shine at the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas last month. Grave Digger and Monster Jam have the most passionate and loyal fans amongst motorsports, but they can be pretty painfully honest sometimes. Other. Hes just so damn good here its tough. And you can also tell that they all look up to and love their parents. How fans like to get their racing jam on with Monster Jam She drives Monster Mutt Dalmatian. Hes gotten all of his world championships there. I'm not thinking about what could happen when I get out there because you never know what could go down while out on the track. This shops dedication to quality engine work, its growth, its machining capabilities and its impact in the diesel industry, all make Choate Engineering Performance well deserving of Engine Builders and Autolites 2022 Americas Best Diesel Engine Shop award. Transmission Coan 2-Speed Tires 66" 2nd Generation BKT Grave Digger 34 is a CRD monster truck owned by FELD Motorsports and was driven by Krysten Anderson from 2017 to 2021. In 2020, Krysten broke the World Record for the highest leap in a Monster Truck at 33 feet and 9.6 inches. Truck Line-up: Grave Digger (Krysten Anderson), Max-D (Blake Granger), Megalodon (Jack Brown), EarthShaker (Tristan England), Zombie (Joe Urie), Monster Mutt Dalmatian (Kristen Hope), El Toro . You can witness Super Bowls, attend the World Series or root for your favorite college every fall Saturday, but nothing quite compares to watching one of your children compete at a high level in sports. To this day, we still love to go out and watch races.. In 2022, she would win Arena . Anaheim 1: Tomac wins opener for the first time, How to Watch Daytona Supercross Building a truck takes nine months. Its just something that me, my dad and my brothers all had common ground on, she says. And the reason that I'm nervous is because, you know, my boys are the reigning world champions (Adam in racing, Ryan in freestyle). Only Cory Rummell in a truck named Rage was better the second night with his 9.551. Anderson started training in 2016 and had her first live show a year later in Nashville, Tennessee. But these question were far from her mind when Anderson climbed up into the most famous truck in the stadium at Houston. Find out why shes a force, Whether its motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. Houston: Tomac bounces back from A2 crash to win third race of 2023 My brothers have gotten all their world championships there. Whenever I was in any big competition or was on TV in interviews, I would always thank my fans for every nut and bolt on my truck and every shingle on my roof and I wasnt BS-ing them when I said that. It could be the best freestyle I've ever done, it could be the best race I've ever had, and that's what makes it so exciting for the fans and for the crowds. In 2021, she made her Stadium Tour debut at Houston on January 30. His dreams of being a farmer eventually gave way to his hobby of mud bogging and staging shows at local fairgrounds. A typical Monster Jam track takes 1,500 hours to build and remove. '", At Anderson's first World Finals in 2017, she was nervous. Their truck is this futuristic-looking truck. Eli Tomac extends contract Everyone in the family thought it was extremely funny and so the name stuck. The kinds of stunts performed will truly blow your mind. Krysten Anderson made history as the first woman to drive the Grave Digger full time. Tomac grabbed the holeshot by inches, but Webb took the early lead, but he could not shake the points leader. ", On her first race of the night, Anderson was up against Tony Ochs in Black Ops. Krysten's diet is quite intense as she has cut out several things from her diet, including gluten, fish, and dairy products. [8] As a senior, she interned at The Winston Group, an opinion research and political communications firm based in Washington, D.C.[7], After graduation in 2005, she accepted a full-time position with The Winston Group, where she focused on the youth vote and education reform. I mean Im not even sure what tuna steak is but Im sure she cooks it like a boss. After earning podium finishes in his first two races, Max Anstie struggled in the Triple Crown format in Arlington, but still finished among the top five. Letsgetstarted. My dad and my brothers have competed in the Tacoma Dome, so my family has a lot of history there. Even though Grave Digger and Max D are supposed to be archenemies and the Max D team is our biggest competitor, they do have a really cool scheme on their truck. Ryan and Adam Anderson are also wildly successful Monster Jam champions as well. Theres no female, theres no male. Women in Motorsports: Krysten Anderson - Engine Builder Magazine They needed a Grave Digger driver. In 2017, Anderson competed on the Triple Threat Series, a 10-city tour that challenged athletes in their ability to handle Monster Jam trucks, ATVs and Speedsters. Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas is my favorite stadium. Despite her instant fame and name recognition in the Monster Jam world she seems very down to earth and approachable. Height. I was really involved with my art and I was taking AP-level art classes and putting together an art portfolio because I was actually interested after high school in going to college and pursuing a career and degree in graphic design. (@SupercrossLIVE) March 5, 2023. "The kids in my class took a field trip to my house because we had a huge monster truck shop and gift [store] attached to it. No more nerves, no more butterflies. "I think that really helped me get past my rookie nerves and build my confidence. Krysten Anderson - Facebook They also go to take rides of her brothers ride truck. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! We didnt get around the first turn too bad, but I just saw an opportunity in the sand section, Lawrence said. Krysten Anderson ready for 'dogfight' at Monster Jam World Finals