Jordon Smith backed up his second-place finish in Arlington with the fourth-place finish. She is the daughter of Dennis Anderson and the sister of Adam, Ryan, and Weston Anderson. Youre not a competitor. ", Monster Jam tech officials act as the drivers' eyes in the back of their head. My mom and everybody would go to shows with my dad. Contact Ernest Hooper at ehooper@tampabay.com. Because obviously theres more to her than the fact that shes a rad lady Monster Jam driver. Krysten drives as part of the Triple Threat Series. She is the daughter of Dennis Anderson and the sister of Adam, Ryan, and Weston Anderson. My brother Adam had a ride where, for $5, you could get on the back of a monster truck.". Krysten Anderson | Cameo When complete, the truck weighs 12,000 pounds. The daughter of Dennis Anderson, she grew up around the Grave Digger truck -- one of the most iconic in all of monster truck racing. Height. But while he built the brand, he didnt build strong family ties. ", Monster Jam has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for years. This is the first time Feld Entertainment has staged the Monster Jam World Finals outside of Las Vegas. With Dennis's legendary career, and Adam Anderson being a five-time World Finals champion, the female Grave Digger driver surely has a high bar set for her. With his 2008 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championship, Adam holds the record for youngest titleholder at 22. "Now these people are bringing their kids. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The kinds of stunts performed will truly blow your mind. Letsgetstarted. After five years in the arena series, Anderson made the transition to stadium behind the wheel of Grave Digger, the truck made famous by her father Dennis Anderson, on January 30, 2021. I basically had an idea of it from my dad and my brothers and what they told me and what its like and this and that, but I had never fully understood how complicated they can be until I actually sat in the seat of one. "If Dawn and my dad were racing, I had to say, 'Sorry, Dawn! 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. And her younger brother, Westin, is hoping to pursue a career with Monster Jam once hes old enough. Ryan was a part of the designing process and designing his own truck. Anaheim 2: Triple Crown produces new winners Chase Sexton, Levi Kitchen As eluded to earlier, Krysten had immediate pressure to perform. She served as an issue-advocacy adviser to the YG Network in support of its efforts to develop conservative women activists. 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. I'm a father of 2 little boys that LOVE Monster Trucks. 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. That trick made me pull my hair out.. She developed a passion for all sorts of motorsports such as off-road racing, dirt track racing, pro mega truck racing, and monster trucks, obviously. Ansties runner-up finish elevated him to second in the points, 14 behind Lawrence. Its the same horsepower, but much faster and its meant for more speed and racing through the mud and obstacle course. Its that same scheme, the same name, everything. The monster truck driver has competed in the last three Feld Entertainment Monster Jam World Finals, as well as the All-Star Challenge in 2019. It is a high intensity, fast-paced event that challenges both the drivers and their machines. Howd you do it? Don't miss a story! After finishing last in the opening night with a score of 6.071 to Todd LeDuc and Monster Energy's 9.437, Anderson improved massively in Night 2 and scored a 8.919. One line from the song says, No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried Even though Krystens mom has since come around to career choice and is fully supportive Krysten and her mom both think its very funny when Krysten uses the tag #mamatried on her social media posts as a reference to this song and her moms initial lack of enthusiasm for her career choice. "When we pull up on the line," Anderson says, "we have no idea what's going to happen. Those tricks werent even a thing five years ago. We have the trucks that look like dogs and theyre called Monster Mutt. The shop is very heavily focused on Honda cylinder heads and engine work to the tune of 300+ engines and 1,000 cylinder heads annually! Ive been doing pretty good. Carrying on a family tradition 23| Driver of Grave Digger | Daughter of Dennis Anderson. Her two older brothers, Adam and Ryan, both drive for Monster Jam as well. They had never, ever had a female drive Grave Digger before and they thought who better than Dennis only daughter Krysten. 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. As Orlando hosts the Monster Jam World Finals Friday and Saturday, monster truck legend Dennis Anderson reflects on the legacy his kids carry on. For the latest in womens sports news and features all year round: Bookmark the On Her Turf blog: www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf, Follow On Her Turf on Twitter and Instagram, DAYTONA BEACH, Florida The week began with a question of whether Eli Tomac is untouchable in Daytona Supercross races and it was answered emphatically: He is.Eli Tomac now has seven Daytona Supercross trophies. I was progressing at such a rapid rate, whereas when my dad or my brothers had started, if you rewind 10 or 15 years, the caliber of racing and technical skills and stuff was nothing to where it was when I started. 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. Even after partnering with a promoter and growing the hobby into a fleet of trucks, he worried about where he might be in five or 10 years, fearing he would end up broke and selling everything for parts. Other. The front clip is an old Jeep Willys and its black and blue. Follow @hoop4you. How tall and how much weigh Kristen Soltis Anderson? How quickly I learn and pick up on things. It's just so cool that I get to meet these second-generation fans.". While the North Carolina-based driver says she likes all kinds of music, the genre she never gets tired of is "outlaw country," or classic 1970s and 1980s country featuring a good dose of honky tonk plus classic rock and folk rhythms. She was extremely sought after when shops found out she was, Weve made it a habit to chat with a new Monster Jam driver ever year, and this year we had the pleasure of speaking with Soldier Fortune driver Kayla Blood. Those bodies are all 3D and are really cool. If youve ever watched an interview with the Anderson clan their bond is obvious. My brothers have gotten all their world championships there. Monster Jam Triple Threat Series comes to . Its the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. I couldn't even make it down the track correctly," she says. My brothers, they came out swinging both of them are going on 10 and 15 years of having a really awesome career. Krysten Anderson | Monster Trucks Wiki | Fandom Dean. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'monstertruckguide_com-box-4','ezslot_8',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-monstertruckguide_com-box-4-0');Outlaw Country music is a subgenre of country music. How fans like to get their racing jam on with Monster Jam I think its a little different for guys and girls. I have had opportunities to create artwork for trucks in other motorsports. If I could be a part of my own designing process, I would love to draw the truck from beginning to end. As. But, after high school, she got a call from Monster Jam asking her if she was interested in attending Monster Jam University. One of Anderson's pre-show rituals is taking some time to herself in her trailer. Now he oversees their efforts, unabashedly admitting to living through their performances. It was a lot of fun and I think its pretty cool to see my artwork on the side of a truck and see it racing and doing really well and winning races. And if family history tells us anything shes going to make it big. Her original plan was to go to college and study studio art and graphic design. ", "Seeing all those people decked out in head-to-toe Grave Digger gear, chanting, 'Digger! Thrasher with a HUGE get off! That amazing Anderson driving DNA runs through her blood and she knows how to use it. I didnt want to look back, I didnt want it to be a big what if,' she told ESPN. Your IP: I was like, man, I dont even know if I have it in me. Meet Krysten Anderson, the first and only female driver of Grave Digger. I was more into studio art graphite on paper, acrylic on canvas kind of stuff. It can be a lot of pressure sometimes, but it fuels me when I have a rough show and Im getting the feedback of it, Anderson said. [11], Soltis Anderson has a golden retriever named Wallace ("Wally"). [Times Files]. To get the third-place result, Sexton had to overcome a fierce battle with Justin Barcia. Krysten Anderson is Monster Jam's only female Grave Digger driver The original Grave Digger remains driven, but he misses driving the truck. My brothers and my dad, as long as their careers have been, theyre always telling me that theyre impressed with me, Anderson said. Two of our world reigning champions right now are women. When her oldest nephew was learning how to say her name her somehow ended up calling her Krustacean instead. Starting out as a Triple Threat Series athlete, Anderson had to attend 100 hours of Monster Jam University before competing in any events. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Join Facebook to connect with Krysten Anderson and others you may know. I hit it nice and square and then I came up in the air and the truck just kept climbing and climbing and climbing. LABPREP, Dennis Anderson rose from the rural backroads of North Carolina to become the famed Grave Digger driver, but looking back, he realizes he could have spent more time with his family. Theres Monster Mutt Dalmatian and Monster Mutt Rottweiler. He remounted and climbed back to 10th at the checkers. Digger! 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? Krysten is very family oriented and the whole Anderson clan is super tight-knit. We will update Adam Anderson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. She recalls thinking at the time, "You know what -- I'm the first Grave Digger to ever be in the Double Down Showdown Field, I'm the first girl to ever drive Grave Digger, my last name is Anderson and I'm in front of the biggest crowd I'll be in front of all year. Jett won this race last year. The daughter of Dennis Anderson, she grew up around the Grave Digger truck -- one of the most iconic in all of monster truck racing. A typical Monster Jam track takes 1,500 hours to build and remove. Im an Anderson everyone looks at me the same way they look at Adam, Ryan and my dad.. #SupercrossLIVE #SuperMotocross pic.twitter.com/Jj4Iza7pvx, Arlington: Cooper Webb wins for second time, closes to two of Tomac [8] She co-hosts a podcast called The Pollsters. Krysten Anderson blonde to the bone and runnin on methanol 1st female to drive Grave Digger. 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. For Krysten Anderson, 23, of Currituck, North Carolina, Monster Jam is a family affair. ", "The red knob is the power -- I pull that out to start the truck. 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. Theres lots of goals, honestly, Id like to accomplish, Anderson says. In 2022, she became the first ever female Monster Jam tour series champion by winning the Arena Series Central championship. "Like in a regular car, the steering wheel controls the front tires, but Monster Truck drivers use the silver toggle on the left to control and turn the rear tires. Advertisement. [8] In 2015, she published The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials are Leading America (and How Republicans Can Keep Up).[7]. My friends from high school would say they always knew I was going to drive, but it's just crazy to me to be here, doing it. Kristen Lynne Soltis Anderson is a Republican pollster, television personality, and writer whose work has appeared in The Daily Beast, [3] Politico, [4] and HuffPost. As a widely visible and talented female driver, she is showing progress and more gender equality in the world of Monster Jam. I love good food. But Anderson still uses the hashtag #mamatried on social media, which her mom thinks is funny. Houston: Tomac bounces back from A2 crash to win third race of 2023 Meet Grave Digger's First Female Driver Krysten Anderson | The I hit neutral kind of randomly and he was able to get by. It makes me so mad because theres some people who pick it up right away. Krysten has no fear sending that 12,000-pound truck off some jumps to get some serious air time. ", On her first race of the night, Anderson was up against Tony Ochs in Black Ops. 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. 334 talking about this. Fittingly, he also broke out of a tie with Carmichael for sole possession of third on the wins list. Krystens pre-show ritual involves calling her dad. on April 23-24 Renita Naraine. And the reason that I'm nervous is because, you know, my boys are the reigning world champions (Adam in racing, Ryan in freestyle). I had the pressure of being an Anderson and my dad and my brothers had always brought the show home all the time. 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. It was a tough morning and I had to take a few belly breaths after the heat but we came back swinging, Anstie told NBC Sports Will Christien. After finishing last in the opening night with a score of 6.071 to Todd LeDuc and Monster Energys 9.437, Anderson improved massively in Night 2 and scored a 8.919. Krysten Anderson (born May 16) is a driver out of Currituck, North Carolina who drives Grave Digger since 2017. Hes been doing that for a few years and I actually named and designed my brothers truck, Bog Hog, and named and designed my dads mega truck King Sling. I [worry] about doing badly -- that is my biggest fear every time in the truck.