With the 2016 Monster Jam^® season upon us, Feld Motor Sports^® and FOX Sports announced the 2016 Monster Jam television package airing on FS1, which consists of 26 one-hour original episodes of Monster Jam action beginning on Sunday, January 17, and continuing through Sunday, July 10.

Headlining the 2016 Monster Jam television programming will be the 9-city, 10-episode, points-generating Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series, which kicks off at the Atlanta Georgia Dome this Saturday, January 9, and then broadcast on Sunday, January 17. Along with the high-flying Monster Jam action from the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series, other key events throughout the season will be broadcast on FS1 and the FOX Sports Go app, with re-airs on both FS1 and FS2.

The 2016 Monster Jam television shows will provide the greatest Monster Jam action, in addition to taking an even deeper look into the drivers and personalities that make up the greatest stadium and arena-based motorsports series in the world, through the feature-based Inside Monster Jam episodes. From multi-time Monster Jam World Finals^® champions, to the Monster Jam rookies, the 2016 television series will have more features than ever before.

“Monster Jam programming is uniquely entertaining and appeals to a very diverse audience,” said Patrick Crakes, SVP of Programming, Research & Content Strategy. “Highlighting the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series in 2016 creates an even stronger bond between the network, the sport, and its fans.” 

Fans will also receive three hours of Monster Jam World Finals XVII action from Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium, in which three new champions will be crowned - the Young Guns Shootout^TM champion, the World Racing Champion, and the World Freestyle Champion.

Monster Jam will air in over 200 countries in 2016 with international television distribution deals spanning the globe. The global Monster Jam growth is at an all-time high, and the domestic and international television programming is a major component of the brand's growth.

2016 Monster Jam Television Schedule on FS1

(Also available online at www.foxsports.com/MonsterJamTV)

Joining Scott Douglass in the booth for play-by-play commentary of all the Monster Jam action will be color analyst Bob Dillner. Dillner, an auto racing enthusiast joins Monster Jam with 17 years of motorsports broadcasting experience. Along with Monster Jam, Dillner is a regular participant on several racing shows across America, including Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Performance Racing Network, Motor Racing Network and NASCAR Home Tracks Radio.

“I’ve watched Monster Jam for years and am honored to be a part of it,” said Dillner. “I love the racing, the freestyle and the points championship that comes along with all of it. Nothing replaces watching Monster Jam with its power and the energy in sold-out stadiums and arenas, but Scott and I hope to convey as much as possible through the television broadcasts. This is going to be quite the championship battle and going into the season it’s up for grabs.”

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Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series East Tour hit Nashville this past weekend with some serious competition between the athletes.  After the first stop in Tulsa, rookie El Toro Loco driver, Mark List, was looking to keep the top spot in the point standings.

Scooby-Doo driver, Brianna Mahon, was eager to hit the track after an impressive first weekend.  Coming into the weekend with 4 points,  Brianna didn’t hesitate to give the fans 110%.  Brianna spent the entire weekend battling it out with Bari Musawwir (Team Zombie) in Freestyle, Racing, Wheelies, and Donuts.

Bari Musawwir & Team Zombie roared into Tennessee looking to score some serious points.  Starting the weekend with just 2 points and in 7^th place, Bari came out of Nashville with a total of 13 points, accumulating 9 additional points and sliding into the top spot.  Team Zombie holds the lead by 4 points.

Rookie Cole Venard is also one to watch and currently holds the third place spot in the point standings.  In his first year behind the wheel of Grave Digger, Cole has managed to come out on top during Freestyle & ATV heats.  His successes in the various events will keep him in the running for the coveted bid to Monster Jam World Finals XVII.

With 8 more stops to go we’ll be watching all of the athletes from Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series East Tour to see who will make it on the #Road2MJWF. Be sure to get your tickets today!

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Monster Jam® featuring the AMSOIL Series West Tour made its first stop this past weekend in Council Bluffs, with many new and returning athletes competing for points.  Some of the newest athletes include Louisiana National Guard member & El Toro Loco driver, Kayla Blood, and the youngest touring Monster Jam athlete & Blue Thunder driver, Tyler Menninga.

Blood hit the track to take home a few first round wins in her first appearance at Monster Jam, but was unable to earn any points for the weekend.  Menninga was able to advance to the finals in many events, garnering a total of two points at thetwo day event at the Mid-America Center. 

Coty Saucier, the 2015 Young Guns Shootout Champion, and team Monster Energy had a strong weekend, racking up a total of five points for the weekend.   Despite Saucier fighting for the top spot, the fierce competition was between Colton Eichelberger in Max-D and Morgan Kane in Grave Digger. Having swapped rides this season, Kane and Eichelberger found themselves going head-to-head 12 times on Saturday and Sunday,  battling for the highest score in Freestyle, Wheelies, and Donuts.  Team Max-D and Colton Eichelberger currently hold the top spot in the point standings with 13 points.  Team Grave Digger and Morgan Kane aren’t far behind with 9.5 points. 

Check back to see how all of the athletes do next week in Tacoma, WA.  Get your tickets today! 

POINT STANDINGS

Ticket Prices:

Regular Tickets:

Adults & Kids - $92 for all Friday/Saturday combo tickets (Friday and Saturday tickets are not sold individually)
Double Down Packages:
Adult & Kids - $192 per package

***All Tickets and Double Down Packages subject to additional convenience, handling, and shipping charges

Double Down Packages:

The Double Down Package offers you the ultimate Monster Jam World Finals access. Receive the following exclusive benefits when you upgrade to the Double Down Package:

• Entry into the Thursday Qualifying, Young Guns Shootout, and Pit Party & BBQ  
• Sideline Jackpot seats to Friday and Saturday's Monster Jam World Finals XVII  
• Early Entry to the Friday & Saturday Party in the Pits
• Special Double Down T-Shirt 
• Commemorative Double Down credential  
• 2015 World Finals on DVD (one per 4 packages purchased – shipped summer 2016)
• Double Down parking lot for Friday and Saturday's World Finals (while spaces last)  
• Option to renew your seat locations for 2016 during next year's presale.  

Ticket Information:

Double Down packages are only available online UNLVTickets.com or by calling 866-388-FANS.

Regular tickets are available through the Thomas & Mack Center box office, all UNLV Tickets outlets, online at UNLVTickets.com or call 866-388-FANS.

*Double Down Package and Regular ticket quantities are limited and subject to availability

Official Ticket Exchange

Fans can quickly and easily buy and sell Monster Jam World Finals tickets with other fans at the official ticket exchange powered by PrimeSport! Buyers get guaranteed tickets even if the event is sold out.

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Official VIP Travel Packages

Looking to make your experience even more memorable?  PrimeSport has great VIP travel packages available for the Monster Jam World Finals.  Packages may include hotel accommodations, event tickets, VIP pre-event hospitality, roundtrip shuttle transfers, official commemorative souvenirs, and much more! 

Official Travel Packages

For more information on Official Tickets Exchange and VIP Travel Packages, visit PrimeSport.com or call 800.591.9198. 

Special Offers:

Save $15 on Friday/Saturday combo tickets with a discount coupon from participating Las Vegas area Metro PCS locations. See coupon for restrictions. Coupons available starting February 29th.

Stop by participating Las Vegas area Jack In The Box locations for a pass to ride in the Monster Jam Ride Truck during the Friday or Saturday Party in the Pits. See ride pass for restrictions. Event ticket required for entry into the Party in the Pits. Ride passes available starting February 29th.

Party in the Pits

Thursday, 11:00AM-5:00PM
The Thursday Pit Party is only open to fans that purchase the Double Down Package. Fans will be required to show their Double Down pass to enter.

Friday & Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM
Free to all fans possessing a Friday & Saturday event ticket. The Party in the Pits features over 100 Monster Jam trucks and drivers, including all Monster Jam World Finals competitors. Drivers will sign autographs during designated times. Other highlights include interactive displays, various kids’ activities, Graffiti Zone, thrill acts, Monster Jam Ride Truck, photo opportunities, Main Stage interviews and contests, and more. NOTE: Fans will be required to show their event ticket to enter.

Get into the Friday & Saturday Party in the Pits early!
Double Down Fans and fans staying at a host hotel may enter the Friday and Saturday Party in the Pits at 10:30 a.m. when they show their Double Down Credential or host hotel room key at the designated pit party entrance. Each host hotel guest entering early must show a valid room key and may accompany up to four children.

Truck Displays

Coming soon!

Host Hotels:

The Flamingo Las Vegas 

Click HERE to book your rooms in the Monster Jam fan block, or call 1-888-373-9855 and mention group code SFFMS6. Special rates available for fans until Thursday, February 18, 2016 or while supplies last. When booking online, after entering your Check In and Check Out dates, you will be presented with your rooming options at Harrah’s, Flamingo and Bally’s. At that point you may select your hotel of choice.

Bugsy Siegel's desert dream, The Flamingo, has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. This casino and resort offers everything an adventurous vacationer could want including a Wildlife Habitat, a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground, heart-pounding Las Vegas excitement, and delightful culinary experiences from entertaining and romantic to extraordinary.

Click HERE to book your rooms in the Monster Jam fan block, or call 1-800-358-8777 and mention group code SBFMS6. When booking online, after entering your Check In and Check Out dates, you will be presented with your rooming options at Harrah’s, Flamingo and Bally’s. At that point you may select your hotel of choice.

In contrast to Vegas' many theme resorts, Bally's offers a straight-forward and friendly Las Vegas experience. Guests at this high-energy casino can see the gorgeous Jubilee! Showgirls, a large race and sports book, more than 65 table games, a spa and fitness center, tennis courts, pool and many dining options.

Click HERE to book your rooms in the Monster Jam fan block, or call 1-888-786-7389 and mention group code SCIMJF6Special rates available for fans until Friday, February 12, 2016 or while supplies last.

Conveniently located just 3 miles South of Sam Boyd Stadium, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino offers a relaxed alternative to the Las Vegas Strip experience. This Spanish-themed property houses seven restaurants, four bars and a separate food court with a Ben & Jerry's ice-cream shop and a Starbuck's outlet. The casino offers slot machines, table games, a keno lounge, bingo and poker rooms, and a 300-seat race-and-sports book. The Kid's Quest supervised children's club offers play equipment and games, while a 72-lane bowling alley and a 13-screen movie theater entertain the entire family.

PrimeSport Official VIP Travel Packages

PrimeSport has great VIP travel packages available for the Monster Jam World Finals. Packages may include hotel accommodations at the Luxor, event tickets, pre-event hospitality, roundtrip shuttle transfers, official commemorative souvenirs, and much more!
Official Travel Packages For more information on Official Travel Packages, visit PrimeSport.com or call 800.591.9198.

Free Shuttles

FREE shuttle buses are available to Sam Boyd Stadium from The Linq (between Harrah’s and The Flamingo) – The bus boarding location is conveniently located on the Linq Lane bus curb, immediately next to the High Roller Ferris wheel.
Shuttles run each event day from 9:30am until approximately 90 minutes following the conculsion of the event. Following the event, shuttles depart from the West VIP lot of Sam Boyd Stadium and return fans to The Linq bus location.

Monorail
Looking for an easy and affordable way to travel the Las Vegas Strip? Try the Las Vegas Monorail. Trains arrive every 4-9 minutes at their seven stations along Las Vegas Boulevard, including the Linq. For more information visit www.lvmonorail.com.

LINQ Promenade
The LINQ Promenade, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district, anchored by the world’s tallest observation wheel, the High Roller, redefines the iconic Las Vegas experience. Located at the heart of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip across from Caesars Palace, The LINQ Promenade features more than 30 unique retail, dining and entertainment venues, and so much more.

Parking 

Parking is free to all fans. Handicapped parking is available in the West, South and East lots closest to the stadium. Handicap parking is limited.
 

DOUBLE DOWN FAN PARKING

Thursday - West and South lots.
Friday & Saturday - Reserved parking for Double Down fans will be available in the South dirt lots (based on availability). You will be required to show your Double Down pass on Saturday to park in the designated South lot. Parking will NOT be guaranteed in the South lot if you arrive after 3:00pm.

RV Parking
Free RV parking is available on the day of the events, on a first come, first serve basis. No overnight parking. RV parking is located in the South dirt lot across from gate #16. There will be a directional message board at the entrance of the RV lot.
 

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The spotlight was on rookie Tyler Menninga this past weekend at Monster Jam^® featuring the AMSOIL Series west tour in Tacoma, WA.  This season is Team Blue Thunder athlete’s first year behind the wheel with Monster Jam.

Taking the top spot in Monster Jam Racing twice, Team Blue Thunder crossed the finish line before Team Max-D on Saturday afternoon and Young Guns Shootout Champion Coty Saucier on Saturday evening. Team Blue Thunder and Menninga racked up three points in Monster Jam Racing and Speedster racing at the Tacoma Dome, bumping him up to a total of 5 points for the series.  

Meanwhile, Team Max-D and Team Grave Digger are forces to be reckoned with, taking the top two spots in the point standings.  Colton Eichelberger holds the lead with 25 points, while Morgan Kane is close behind with 19 points.  These two athletes will continue to battle it out throughout the tour to secure their spot at Monster Jam World Finals XVII.

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After its debut two weeks ago, the Monster Jam^® FS1 Championship Series revved its way into Raymond James Stadium this past weekend..  Coming out of the first week, Adam Anderson (Grave Digger^®) had accumulated two points for winning the Freestyle competition, while Dustin Brown (Monster Mutt^® Junkyard Dog) racked up two points for winning the Racing competition.  After all of the action in Atlanta, fans in Tampa were eager to see who would take home the points for the night.

The racing in Tampa was competitive, with Adam Anderson  and Grave Digger holding the fastest qualifying time for the evening.  In Racing, Monster Mutt Junkyard Dog and Dustin Brown would advance to the semi-finals, but faced mechanical issues that would prevent them from gaining any additional points. Damon Bradshaw (Monster Energy^®) and Adam Anderson (Grave Digger) faced off in the Championship Round of Racing, with Damon taking home the hardware and the points for the night.

For the second week in a row, Adam Anderson in Grave Digger wow’d the crowd with his Freestyle run and took home two points and the trophy.  Combine that with his win last week and fastest qualifying time, and Adam holds the lead in the point series with a total of five points.  Becky McDonough (El Toro Loco^®) attempted her first-ever backflip, but was unable to land it.  Max-D™ opened up the Freestyle competition with a new stunt – a sky wheelie over three other Monster Jam trucks!

With all of the competition in Tampa, Orlando will be another important stop on the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series.  Will Team Grave Digger be able to take home the Freestyle hardware for a third week in a row?  Can Dustin Brown end up on top in Racing again?  Or will we see two new event champions  at the Citrus Bowl?  Get your tickets today!

Tune in to FS1 THIS MONDAY at 4pm ET to catch Monster Jam from Tampa.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more exclusive content.

Team Scooby-Doo™ and Brianna Mahon took to the track in Louisville for Monster Jam^® featuring the AMSOIL Series ready for action. Mahon managed to snag both overall event championships on Saturday and Sunday, accumulating an additional 6.5 points from wins in Monster Jam Racing, Donuts, and Wheelies competitions. With these additional points, Team Scooby-Doo closely follows Team Zombie™ in the overall point standings for the East tour. 

Mahon and Team Scooby-Doo weren’t the only ones racking up points while at Freedom Hall, Bari Musawwir and Team Zombie earned three points. Musawwir won the AMSOIL Dominator Round in Speedster Racing both nights, allowing him to continue to hold the lead in the point standings.  Currently in first place with 16 points, Bari will be looking to hang on to his spot at the next stop of the east tour for Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series.

Rookie, Cole Venard, of Team Grave Digger^®, is also in the race for a bid to Monster Jam World Finals XVII.  He currently holds third place in the point standings, with a total of 10 points.  Venard took home the hardware in Louisville for the Freestyle and Wheelies competitions, earning him an additional 3.5 points at this stop.

Stay tuned for the latest news coming out of Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series to find out who will ultimately take the two elusive Monster Jam World Finals XVII spots!

Monster Jam^® featuring the AMSOIL Series in Salt Lake City was a weekend full of competition between the athletes.  The battle for the coveted Monster Jam World Finals XVII spot is between Morgan Kane, Colton Eichelberger, and Young Guns Shootout Champion, Coty Saucier..  Between Friday and Saturday, 20 of the 24 possible points were snagged by Team Grave Digger^®, Team Max-D^™ and Team Monster Energy^®.

On Friday night, Kane scored a total of 4.5 points, with wins in Monster Jam Racing, Wheelies, ATV heats, and Freestyle.  Coming out of intermission, Team Grave Digger held the lead by only one point, but after earning two points in the second half from Freestyle, they ended up on top for the night. 

On Saturday afternoon, Team Monster Energy could not be beat.  Saucier snagged the points for Monster Jam Racing, Speedster Racing, and Wheelies.  These wins  accounted for 75% of the available points in the first half.  In the second half, he didn’t score in Donuts, but earned two more points in Freestyle for a total of five points, clinching the title of overall event champion for the weekend.  This is Coty’s first overall event win for the series.

During the last competition in Salt Lake City, Morgan Kane hit the track with a vengeance.  Kane edged out Saucier by just one point, taking the win in both the Wheelies and Freestyle competition to end up on top.  Team Monster Energy held the lead in the first half and accumulated two points, but not enough to beat Team Grave Digger. 

The action continues for the west series next week in Sacramento, as the eight Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series athletes hit the dirt at Sleep Train Arena.  Get your tickets today and stay tuned for the latest news!

By Larry Jewett

At the Nutter Center in Dayton, Team Zombie™ and Bari Musawwir took another step  toward clinching the title of East Tour champion for the 2016 Monster Jam® featuring the  AMSOIL Series. The 2012 Young Guns champion scored in two of the three Monster Jam Racing competitions and added a pair of Freestyle victories to stretch out the advantage over second place. The eight points awarded for the competition was one of the best showings of the season. He has extended his speedster racing record to 31-5 on the season.

Cole Venard and Team Grave Digger® moved into second place in nearly every competition, bypassing Bailey Shea andTeam Scooby-Doo™, who managed to win a pair of ATV heats . Grave Digger  dominated in Monster Jam Racing, then added points by winning in the Speedster obstacle course.

Close racing and tightly judged performances were demonstrated this weekend as the athletes put their best efforts on the line. This latest show gave a good indication of just how tight the competition is as seven drivers scored points in the weekend competition.

With five weeks of competition remaining, the  tour has reached the halfway point. The tour championship carries an important invitation to the Monster Jam World Finals XVII presented by NGK Spark Plugs held on March 17-19 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

There are more  points on the line as the series heads to the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. next week.  Details can be found at http://www.monsterjam.com/events/kansas-city-mo

This weekend at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, the 2015 Young Guns Shootout Champion Coty Saucier, Monster Jam® veteran Morgan Kane, and rookie Tyler Menninga proved they were going to battle it out until the end.

Friday night started off strong for Grave Digger® driver Morgan Kane. With 1 point for both Monster Jam Racing and Speedster Racing, he earned a perfect score of 40 during the freestyle competition. On Saturday, Kane snagged points for Wheelies and Freestyle racking up 3.5 points for the night and taking the night’s overall championship.  Team Blue Thunder^®& Tyler Menninga held their own along with athletes Kayla Blood, Tyler Groth, and Coty Saucier by bringing home one point each on Saturday night.

While Kane claimed the championship both Friday and Saturday, Coty Saucier took home an overall win on Sunday with a stellar performance. Team Monster Energy took home wins in Monster Jam Racing, Freestyle and Speedster Racing. In his first year behind the wheel, Menninga showed fans that he was in it to win it  by not only bringing home 2 points on Sunday for wins in the Metro PCS ATV Main Event and the Speedster Obstacle Course Racing AMSOIL Dominator Main Event, but for also making it to the semi-finals in Monster Jam Racing all weekend long. Is a Monster Jam Racing win on the horizon for Team Blue Thunder?

Check back to see how all of the athletes do next week in Spokane, WA and get your tickets today!

Full Point Standings & RESULTS

Full Point Standings & RESULTS

Full Point Standings & RESULTS

Full Point Standings & RESULTS

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LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2016) – Luck was in the air tonight on St. Patrick’s Day as Monster Energy and Damon Bradshaw solidified the number one seed for tomorrow night’s World Racing Championship by racing to the Double Down fastest qualifying time at Monster Jam World Finals® XVII presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Bradshaw’s qualifying time of 15.815 set a Monster Jam World Finals record as the fastest recorded time on the Sam Boyd Stadium track.

“I’m very excited for my team,” said Monster Energy driver, Bradshaw. “My crew works so hard to give me a good truck, and I am honored to drive it and to do what we do for these fans. I’m ready to go racing tomorrow! We feel very confident, and the odds are against us since the fastest qualifier rarely wins the racing championship, but it has been done before. I think we’re going to make it happen!”

The luck continued for DragonTM, driven by Scott Liddycoat, who took home the 2016 Young Guns ShootoutTM Championship. With the win in the 16-truck Young Guns Shootout field, Liddycoat will be the 32nd competitor in this weekend’s World Racing and Freestyle Competitions.

“Wow! Anyone of these guys could run in the big show tomorrow night, but we won so we will give it our best shot,” said Liddycoat. “In the semi-final round we had a rear steer problem, but my crew guys are amazing and got it fixed. Without them we wouldn’t be standing here.”

The sixth annual Young Guns Shootout saw many exciting rounds of racing with some of the top picks to win it all being eliminated in dramatic fashion. The final round pitted Monster Jam’s youngest athlete, Tyler Menninga, and Blue Thunder® against the field’s oldest competitor, Liddycoat, in a battle of the ages. In a photo finish, Dragon raced to victory by only a few tenths of a second.

Monster Jam World Finals Double Down Racing Qualifying Times

1. Monster Energy, Damon Bradshaw – 15.815
2. Grave Digger®, Morgan Kane – 15.899
3. Son-uva Digger®, Ryan Anderson – 15.924
4. Grave Digger®, Adam Anderson – 15.940
5. Metal Mulisha, Todd LeDuc – 16.000
6. Max-DTM, Tom Meents – 16.018
7. FS1 Cleatus, Neil Elliott – 16.176
8. Monster Energy, Coty Saucier – 16.180
9. Gas Monkey Garage®, BJ Johnson – 16.255
10. Monster Mutt®, Charlie Pauken – 16.264
11. Bounty Hunter, Jim Creten – 16.267
12. Monster Mutt® Junkyard Dog, Dustin Brown -
13. Northern Nightmare®, Cam McQueen – 16.322
14. Doom’s DayTM – 16.337
15. VP Fuels’ Mad Scientist®, Lee O’Donnell – 16.380
16. Alien InvasionTM, Chad Tingler – 16.453
17. ZombieTM, Bari Musawwir – 16.463
18. El Toro Loco®, Marc McDonald – 16.474
19. Mohawk Warrior®, George Balhan – 16.518
20. Soldier FortuneTM, Chad Fortune – 16.530
21. Grave Digger®, Dennis Anderson – 16.614
22. Titan, Donald Epidendio – 16.635
23. Team Hot Wheels® Firestorm®, Scott Buetow – 16.665
24. Lucas Oil Crusader®, Linsey Weenk – 16.724
25. Monster Mutt® Dalmatian, Candice Jolly – 16.746
26. Scooby-Doo, Nicole Johnson – 16.809
27. Grave Digger®, Cole Venard – 16.834
28. Avenger, Jim Koehler – 16.873
29. Max-D™, Colton Eichelberger – 16.894
30. Madusa®, Brianna Mahon – 17.065
31. Overkill Evolution, Mike Vaters II – 17.128

Today, for the first-time-ever, Monster Jam gave fans a front row seat by announcing seven of the annual award winners during the Pit Party and inside Sam Boyd Stadium..   

Monster Jam Awards Recipients

Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series – East Coast: Cole Venard, Grave Digger

Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series – West Coast: Morgan Kane, Grave Digger

Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series: Adam Anderson, Grave Digger

Rising Start of the Year: Zane Rettew, Stinger

Arena Donut of the Year: Cynthia Gauthier, Monster Mutt Dalmatian

Save of the Year: Cam McQueen, Northern Nightmare

Rookie of the Year: Rosalee Ramer, Wild Flower

For more information on Monster Jam World Finals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, log on to www.MonsterJam.com. Updates will be posted all weekend long on www.Facebook.com/MonsterJam, www.Twitter.com/MonsterJam and www.instagram.com/MonsterJamLive.

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Grave Digger® Crowned the 2016 Monster Jam World Finals® XVII Racing Champion

LAS VEGAS (March 18, 2016) – Monster Jam World Finals® presented by NGK Spark Plugs saw Grave Digger® driven by Morgan Kane battle his way through the 32-Monster Jam truck bracket to become the 2016 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion. This is Kane’s first stadium racing championship win since 2011 in Minneapolis where he beat out Ryan Anderson and Son-uva Digger®. The win also brought the Monster Jam World Finals hardware back to the Grave Digger team that last saw the trophy when Dennis Anderson won a championship in 2010.

Fans were on their toes when Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly lined up at the BKT starting line against her husband, Neil Elliott driving FS1 Cleatus in the first round of competition. This race marked the first time in Monster Jam World Finals history with that a husband and wife raced against each other, and Elliott drove away with the win. The most exciting race of the second round came when Max-DTM, driven by Tom Meents, and Anderson [Dennis] driving Grave Digger® raced down Thunder Alley with the most chaotic finish of the night. Meents was able to make it to the finish line first after saving the truck from flipping over before the race jump.

All of Sam Boyd Stadium was shocked when last night’s fastest qualifier, Damon Bradshaw, was unable to start in the quarter final round against his teammate Coty Saucier due to mechanical issues with his truck. Saucier went on to battle the reigning Monster Jam World Finals Racing champion Todd LeDuc in Metal Mulisha in the semi-final round, with LeDuc becoming victorious. Friends off the track and competitors on the track, Anderson [Ryan] in Son-uva Digger and Kane in Grave Digger lined up to compete for the last spot in the final racing round. Kane, the current Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series champion, left his friend in the dust as he reached the finish line first.

After a slight scare with Grave Digger not starting due to a mechanical issue, the Grave Digger crew was able to get Kane to the starting line for the final round of racing against Metal Mulisha and LeDuc. Kane and Grave Digger edged out the reigning World Racing Champion to take home this year’s hardware and to etch his name in the record books.

“This is the year of Grave Digger,” said Kane. “We got the win, and I’m taking it all the way back to North Carolina. We are not stopping now. There are so many guys that help us out to be ‘Bad to the Bone,” and we all deserve this. I can’t wait to hold this trophy, thank you everyone who packed this house tonight. We love you!”

“Congrats to Morgan Kane, you’ve been hot all year long,” said Anderson [Dennis]. “These new young guns are amazing, the Monster Jam World Finals are the biggest and the best and Grave Digger is still a part of it!”

Kane drove a newly-designed Grave Digger truck tonight, which was inspired by the limited edition Halloween Grave Digger Hot Wheels® die-cast toy.

Friday, March 18 Monster Jam Awards Recipients

Stadium Donut of the Year: Tom Meents, Max-D

Arena Wheelie of the Year: Gary Porter, Carolina Crusher

Stadium Wheelie of the Year: Charlie Pauken, Grave Digger

Extreme Air of the Year: Jim Koehler, Avenger

2017 Monster Jam World Finals XVIII (March 23-25) tickets will go on-sale this summer. Check out www.MonsterJam.com for ticket renewal and on-sale information and dates.

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LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2016) - In a night that saw the track beating the truck more than not, the Monster Jam World Finals® presented by NGK Spark Plugs crowned Grave Digger® and Adam Anderson the new World Freestyle champion. By winning this championship, Anderson etched the Grave Digger team in to the record books as they won every major championship in 2016 - both Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series, the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series, the 2016 World Racing championship and now the 2016 World Freestyle championship.

Tonight's 32-truck field pinned 10 former champion drivers representing 15 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle titles against each other to fight for the hardware. It was a battle of the Grave Digger drivers as Monster Jam World Finals rookie Cole Venard started the night putting Grave Digger in the hot seat. Fifteen drivers later, Dennis Anderson knocked Venard out of the competition. While Anderson [Dennis] enjoyed the hot seat domination for the next nine trucks, it was his oldest son, Adam, who would eliminate his father from the contest, ultimately winning the title.

"It's good to be back," said Anderson [Adam]. "We've loved you for 30-40 years. We've had the best year and all the hardware is going back to North Carolina with Team Digger! Next year is the 35th Grave Digger anniversary, and there's no telling what's going to happen. I can't wait! Thank you to all of Monster Jam fans for coming out."

2016 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion – Adam Anderson and Grave Digger
Photo Credit: Eric Stern

Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Results
1. Grave Digger, Adam Anderson: 33
2. Monster Energy, Damon Bradshaw: 32.5
3. Grave Digger, Dennis Anderson: 31.5
4. Team Hot Wheels® Firestorm®, Scott Buetow: 30.5
5. Son-uva Digger , Ryan Anderson: 30.5
6. Grave Digger, Cole Venard: 30.5
7. Metal Mulisha, Todd LeDuc: 29.5
8. Northern Nightmare®, Cam McQueen: 29
9. El Toro Loco®, Marc McDonald: 28.5
10. Soldier FortuneTM, Chad Fortune: 25.5
11. Alien Invasion, Chad Tingler: 25.5
12. Madusa®, Brianna Mahon: 24.5
13. Overkill Evolution, Mike Vaters II: 24.5
14. Monster Mutt®, Charlie Pauken: 24.5
15. Titan, Donald Epidendio: 23.5
16. Grave Digger, Morgan Kane: 23
17. ZombieTM, Bari Musawwir: 23
18. FS1 Cleatus, Neil Elliott: 22.5
19. Max-DTM, Tom Meents: 21.5
20. Max-D, Colton Eichelberger: 20
21. Scooby-DooTM, Nicole Johnson: 19
22. VP Racing Fuels’ Mad ScientistTM, Lee O’Donnell: 19
23. Mohawk Warrior®, George Balhan: 19
24. DragonTM, Scott Liddycoat: 18.5
25. Lucas Oil Crusader®, Linsey Weenk: 17.5
26. Monster Mutt® Junkyard Dog, Dustin Brown: 15.5
27. Monster Energy, Coty Saucier: 15.5
28. Monster Mutt® Dalmatian, Candice Jolly: 14.5
29. Doom’s Day: 14.5
30. Bounty Hunter, Jim Creten: 14
31. Gas Monkey Garage®, BJ Johnson: 13
32. Avenger, Jim Koehler: 12

Saturday, March 19 Monster Jam Awards Recipients
Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series Champion: Adam Anderson, Grave Digger
UTI Technician of the Year: Steven Thompson, Hurricane Force
Arena Freestyle of the Year: Bari Musawwir, Zombie
Stadium Freestyle of the Year: Neil Elliott, Max-D
Wow Factor of the Year: Ryan Anderson, Son-uva Digger

2017 Monster Jam World Finals XVIII (March 23-25) tickets will go on-sale this summer. Check out www.MonsterJam.com for ticket renewal and on-sale information and dates.

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