Clear Channel Communications stated today that it may form a joint venture that would bring many forms of motorsports and concerts to China, including monster trucks. To read the full story, click here:
Monster Trucks to go to China?
Bounty Hunter and Scarlet Bandit Headed to Vegas
2Xtreme Racing (Team Bounty Hunter/Scarlet Bandit/Iron Outlaw) has sent us the following press release on the team’s qualification for the Monster Jam World Finals; we thank them for their time and effort:
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2005
Checker Schuck’s Kragen Bounty Hunter and Scarlet Bandit a Dangerous Duo.
Both Trucks Qualify for Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas
Phoenix, AZ – In an exceptional, but challenging year for the Checker Schuck’s Kragen backed team, both Jimmy and Dawn Creten have driven their big Ford Expeditions to numerous Monster Jam series wins. Their stellar performance has allotted both trucks a birth in the sport’s most prestigious event – The Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas .
For over two months the team has criss-crossed the country racing in Tacoma, Reno, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Francisco, Sacramento, Boise, Detroit and twice in Houston. In 17 events the team has captured an impressive nine racing wins, numerous final round appearances and laid down freestyle performances that brought 50,000 people to their feet. The sold out Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas is their final destination, where they will compete for the World Racing and Freestyle Championship in front of 36,000 people from all fifty states and nine countries, as well as millions more watching at home on SPEED Channel.
This marks the 4th consecutive trip to the Monster Jam World Finals for Jimmy and the Bounty Hunter. While Dawn inherits the role of rookie, both are top contenders for victory. “The 20 truck field will really make things interesting this year, I’m excited to have finally made it in and I can’t wait to get some practice runs on Friday. The boys better watch out this year!” said an excited Mrs. Creten on Monday. Jimmy is the only driver besides former champion Tom Meents to see the Final round more than one time.
“What makes the World Finals so cool is the fans from all over the country that we see at other events. Our fan base grows by leaps and bounds every year, it really is amazing” said Jimmy Creten on the event. “We’ve come so close on more than one occasion and if all goes well, this will be the year we get the job done.”
For more information on the United States Hot Rod Association and the Monster Jam World Finals please visit http://ww.ushra.com . For information on Bounty Hunter, Scarlet Bandit and Iron Outlaw visit our website at http://www.bountyhunter4x4.com or http://www.scarletbandit.com.
Monster Jam World Finals 6 Lineup Announced; More to Come!
USHRA.com has released the truck/driver lineup for the Monster Jam World Finals 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and their press release is as follows:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2005 USHRA MONSTER JAM WORLD FINALS COMPETITORS ANNOUNCED
Aurora, IL (March 1, 2005) – The U.S. Hot Rod Association (USHRA) announced today the monster trucks that qualified to compete at the coveted 2005 Monster Jam World Finals at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 19.
Considered to be the ultimate monster truck event by both the competitors and spectators, 300+ trucks have spent the past three months battling for the opportunity to compete at the World Finals. The following 20 trucks & drivers were selected.
Avenger – Jim Koehler
Black Smith – Pablo Huffaker
Black Stallion – Michael Vaters
Blue Thunder – Tony Farrell
Bounty Hunter – Jim Creten
Brutus* – Chris Bergeron*
Destroyer – Dan Evans
El Toro – Lupe Soza
An Escalade* – George Balhan*
Grave Digger – Dennis Anderson
Gun Slinger – Scott Hartsock
Hot Wheels – Phil Foster*
King Krunch – David Smith
Madusa – Debra Miceli
Maximum Destruction – Tom Meents
Monster Mutt – Bobby Z
Pastrana 199* – Paul Cohen
Power Forward – Frank Krmel*
Scarlet Bandit* – Dawn Creten*
Superman* – Chad Fortune
*Indicates inaugural World Finals appearance
Tickets to the World Finals are on sale at the Thomas and Mack Center box office and UNLV Ticket Outlets, including: the Galleria at Sunset, Meadows Mall, Boulevard Mall, all Stations Casino and Fiesta properties. Tickets are available on line via UNLVTICKETS.com or phone at 702.739.FANS or 866.4JAM.TIX. For additional information about the USHRA Monster JAM log onto USHRA.com.
We thank USHRA.com for the information. More news will be coming shortly, including a press release from Team Bounty Hunter/Scarlet Bandit!
Anderson Sweeps Jacksonville; El Matador and Digger Win in Oklahoma City
Dennis Anderson and Grave Digger XIX took the racing and freestyle victories tonight in Jacksonville, Florida the first night that all four World Champions were in the same arena. Anderson defeated Jim Jack in Reptoid on the rainy track after Jack took out Tom Meents (Maximum Destruction) in the semifinals. Anderson, Meents, Madusa, and Jim Koehler’s Avenger all had highlight-worthy runs, but Anderson came out on top with a score of 29.
In Oklahoma City, El Matador took the victory over Total Chaos in the finals, and Randy Brown’s Grave Digger won freestyle with a 29 after rolling on a van hit with a broken rear tie rod (photo courtesy Landon Harrison). Photos, updates and more from the first quarter of 2005 are on the way!
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Monster Jam – February 19, 2005
Photos By: Robert Haught
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Metrodome
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: February 19, 2005
Field of Trucks: Devastator (Mark Schroeder), Destroyer (Dan Evans), Eradicator (Andy Slifko), Full Boar (Ed Eckert), Godzilla (Steve Hearly), Grave Digger (Dennis Anderson), Hot Wheels (Rob Knell), Maximum Destruction (Tom Meents), Predator (Allen Pezo), Rolling Thunder (Jim Bendzick), T-Maxx (John Seasock), and Wild Hair (Jason Witte). [Read more…]
Hampton, Virginia – Monster Jam – February 19, 2005
Photos By: Trevor Andrews
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Hampton Coliseum
City: Hampton, Virginia
Date: February 19, 2005
Field of Trucks: Virginia Giant (Diehl Wilson), Monster Patrol, Bearfoot, Obsession, Gun Slinger (Scott Hartsock), Stone Crusher. [Read more…]
Hampton, Virginia – Monster Jam – February 19, 2005
Photos By: Dustin Hart
Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Hampton Coliseum
City: Hampton, Virginia
Date: February 19, 2005
Field of Trucks: Virginia Giant (Diehl Wilson), Monster Patrol, Bearfoot, Obsession, Gun Slinger (Scott Hartsock), Stone Crusher. [Read more…]
St. Louis Monster Jam Recap; Photos Soon
Saturday’s St. Louis Monster Jam was exciting as usual for events at the Edward Jones Dome, with Tom Meents (Maximum Destruction) sweeping racing and freestyle. Meents beat Dennis Anderson (Grave Digger) in the finals after Anderson went up on two wheels in the final turn, making the save but losing the race. Anderson had rolled in introductions but managed to take the fastest qualifying time before his loss to Maximum Destruction in the final. Meents went half of his freestyle run on three wheels, ending with the only rollover of the freestyle competition. More highlights, coverage, and photos are on the way soon.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Monster Jam – February 11, 2005
Photos By: Matthew Stoltz
Event: Monster Jam
Venue:
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: February 11, 2005
Field of Trucks: Madusa, Grave Digger (Carl VanHorn), Safe Auto Minimizer (Chad Tingler), Thrasher (Pat Summa), Eradicator (Andy Slifko), Superman (Chad Fortune). [Read more…]
What’s it Like to Crew for Digger?
AllMonster.com set out to answer that question, and our interview with one of Team Grave Digger’s newest crew members, Dustin Brown, is now available at the link below (taken from USHRA.com) or by clicking the photo above. We thank Dustin for his time.
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