In 2020, Krysten broke the World Record for the highest leap in a Monster Truck at 33 feet and 9.6 inches. She cant go on the road without her makeup bag and you would be hard pressed to catch her without her nails done. While Krysten currently leads the Arena Championship Series Central standings, she admits that at first, when she learned that she would be competing alongside drivers such as Tony Ochs (Soldier Fortune Black Ops), Blake Granger (Max-D) and Elvis Lainez (El Toro Loco), she wasn't expecting to. 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. Once the truck had peaked at its highest point and the truck had hadnt started coming down yet, I was like, Oh my God, how high in the air am I right now?, Once it finally started falling and coming back down to earth, I was like, I am still falling right now. It was not a huge surprise, however, since he finished fourth in his first two races at Houston and Tampa. Disney? I could care less about anything else. Anderson was the third of her siblings to follow in her dads tire tracks when she joined the tour in 2016. I hope when it comes time for me to retire Ill have multiple World Championships under my belt.. Its a huge arena and its got even better dirt than Nashville. Last week, Deegan struggled at Arlington on a track that was hard and slick. Where the heck is this ramp? Finally, the rubber touched the dirt and I was like, Oh man, finally I made it. I knew it was pretty big when I felt like I was in the air for three minutes.. I couldnt care less about anything else.. I had to basically catch up to speed from where my brothers had gone 10 or 15 years to where we are now, where we are doing those two-wheel tricks and doing backflips and corkscrews and nose wheelies and bicycles and everything else. But for some reason, I dont know why, the two-wheel skills competition has always been my kryptonite. I love the city of Nashville. 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. Krysten is a rad driver with amazing skills and a solid head on her shoulders. I could hear them every lap going down the frontstretch and I am so excited to be up here in my fourth race.. If I didnt do so well or something, they had no problem telling me the truth about how I did and the truth hurts sometimes. But there were also women who influenced her: Madusa (Debrah Ann Miceli), whom her dad trained when Miceli switched from the world of wrestling, and Dawn Creten, who still drives the Scarlet Bandit. LeDuc goes through the motions of drifting around the crushed cars in the left lane. Im going to guess yes. I try to keep my mind clear, she told ESPN. Krysten fits that bill as well. Her pedigree, skills, and relationship with the fan base set her up to complete a large feat and shes only a few seasons away from being in the rumor mill of World Champion talk. ", "When I pull out on the tracks," she says, "I have no idea what's going to happen. [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. In 2023, she will drive Grave Digger on Arena Tour 1 (West). He may be Dennis' most accomplished child but he is far from the only sibling to take a Grave Digger for a spin. [6], Kristen Lynne Soltis grew up in Orlando, Florida. Carrying on a family tradition 23| Driver of Grave Digger | Daughter of Dennis Anderson Instagram: @krysten.anderson #mamatried #teamdigger She was set to defend her record this spring at the World Finals in Orlando, Florida, but mechanical problems forced her out of the competition, opening the door for her brother Ryan, who set a new. "The most successful people at World Finals just run their own race and pay attention to what's in front of them," she says. Krysten wants to add her name to that list of Monster Jam World Champions as well. Daughter of Monster Jam Hall of Famer Dennis Anderson, Krysten got her chance behind the wheel of a Monster Jam truck in 2017, winning her first Freestyle competition in just her second event. 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. The fans there are crazy. You go into almost a Terminator mode where its no fun and games anymore. I'm in the stands, and I had tears of joy. It is a high intensity, fast-paced event that challenges both the drivers and their machines. [7] In 2014, she made the National Journal's annual Women of Washington list of the 25 most influential Washington women under 35. 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 . Theyve added five competitions and, of course, the popular pit parties will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. I mean Im not even sure what tuna steak is but Im sure she cooks it like a boss. Three of Dennis' children have followed . Hes Dennis Anderson, the guy who created Grave Digger back in 1982 and he drove Grave Digger for 35 years. It is so insane," says Anderson. I realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lot of people. If I sit and think too long, I get nervous and lose my composure, so I just casually put my gear on and let my instincts take over.. 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. They have roll cages and custom-built seats molded to the drivers' bodies, as well as a five-point harness system keeping them strapped in tight. "I was the slowest qualifier last year. She is the daughter of Dennis Anderson and the sister of Adam, Ryan, and Weston Anderson. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Krysten is the only daughter of Dennis Anderson. ", Monster Jam has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for years. Today, you can buy Grave Digger T-shirts, party favors, bowling balls, toys and even bed sheets. My dad has created such a legacy and such an awesome career. When Krysten turned 18 and graduated high school, an opportunity opened up for her to become one of the Grave Digger drivers. Click to reveal 134 lb / 61 kg. Creten was Anderson's favorite, though she was partial to her dad. Ill be one to look out for.. 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! Nashville to Tampa: Hey, nice Riverwalk you got there. She has 3 brothers. Cooper Webb wins Arlington, closes on Tomac My brothers are World Champions. Only Cory Rummell in a truck named Rage was better the second night with his 9.551. [5] In 2013 Time named Anderson one of the 30 People Under 30 who are changing the world. But, even though Dennis Anderson has ended his Monster Jam career, he still has children who followed in the same footsteps who can carry on the family legacy: Adam Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and the newest driver of the three, Krysten Anderson. Top Rays pitching prospect Taj Bradley makes dazzling debut. Join Facebook to connect with Krysten Anderson and others you may know. Lawrence scored his eighth 250 victory after pulling away from the field. The Players' Tribune interviews provide unique insights that only the athletes themselves can offer, getting fans closer than ever to the sports they love. Krysten Anderson (Monster Jam/Feld . Hey Krysten, if you ever want to hang out just let me know, okay? MONSTER JAM! Photo from Live Nation. Don't miss a story! Another passion that my family has is when were not racing monster trucks we are really into the mud racing or the mega truck racing. "I realized that my life was different from other little girls around the fourth grade," she says. She is basically Monster Jam royalty.or, if you please, a Monster Jam Kardashian. More info/Tickets: www.monsterjam.com I was driving Grave Digger, which is basically the most iconic truck in monster truck history or Monster Jam history. She had never won a competition in her life and she won that night. We all agree that Krysten sounds dope. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. Last year Tomac broke out of a tie with Ricky Carmichael for the most Daytona wins at six, but there was still a record hanging over him. She's the sibling of Adam and Ryan Anderson, both of whom are Monster Jam World Champions, along with their dad. And then she went out and won that part of the competition. Anderson started training in 2016 and had her first live show a year later in Nashville, Tennessee. And if family history tells us anything shes going to make it big. Krysten is the only daughter of monster truck, Monster Jam and Grave Digger legend, Dennis Anderson. [10] They have a daughter named Eliana Christine Anderson, born in June, 2022. The roaring-truck spectacle owes much of its popularity to the elder Anderson, who helped build the sport after coming out of his native Kill Devil Hills, N.C., a perfect name for the rural town that gave birth to Grave Digger. And her younger brother, Westin, is hoping to pursue a career with Monster Jam once hes old enough. Results and Points after Arlington "I was paying attention more to where Tony was and not where I was, and I hit a crushed car and spun out. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [11], Soltis Anderson has a golden retriever named Wallace ("Wally"). Ive grown in leaps and bounds over the span of four years.. 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. My brother, Ryan Anderson, drives a truck called Son Uva Digger, which is a flip off of Grave Digger, but his is a different design. The females compete on the same platform, in the same competition, in the same trucks, with the same amount of time as the males doing the sport. When he arrived at the stadium in Charlotte, N.C., his home state, to finally watch her burn rubber and drag metal across a dirt floor, he offered a bit of advice about how to turn a donut. July 18th, 2022. And, she was also the first female driver for the Grave Digger team. I can do it now. Initially, she wanted to work for Monster Jam designing the trucks instead of driving them. Before the Daytona race, he said the dirt was trickier than he expected. I dont even like seafood but I wouldnt totally be willing to hang out with her, listen to some Outlaw Country and chow down on some tuna steak. Now, even though she's got big shoes to fill, make no mistake, Krysten is already a very talented driver. Read our full article at: https://kid. She's obviously been surrounded by the Grave Digger brand since she was a child, but now aims at defining her own name. The daughter of Dennis Anderson, she grew up around the Grave Digger truck -- one of the most iconic in all of monster truck racing. Starting out as a Triple Threat Series athlete, Anderson had to attend 100 hours of Monster Jam University before competing in any events. They are a very difficult vehicle to control and maneuver and especially do some of the things that we do with them, Anderson says. She has talked often about how grateful she is for her parents and how well they raised her. Carving just one tire requires over 50 hours of labor, according to Monster Jam. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I told the guys we were going to get a holeshot no matter what. 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. Didnt think we would hang on to it, but you know what: just so stoked., Burn it down #SupercrossLIVE #SuperMotocross pic.twitter.com/7qOnss5Nxo. Those tricks werent even a thing five years ago. Is it even in my blood?, I went out there and took to it pretty naturally. Tomac looked beatable at the start of the day. 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. Now he oversees their efforts, unabashedly admitting to living through their performances. Q: Have you done any design work with Monster Jam? My dad has so much history there. We will update Adam Anderson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Anderson's last drive occurred at Raymond James when he got injured trying to perform a backflip in 2017. It was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s (for reference Willie Nelsons music would be considered Outlaw Country), Her mom never wanted her to join Monster Jam, she wanted her to become a veterinarian. Im through the roof, Deegan said. Well send you major developments in the local, state and national sports world as they happen. She served as an issue-advocacy adviser to the YG Network in support of its efforts to develop conservative women activists. After getting dumped by Lawrence, Thrasher was working his way back through the field and running 10th when he crashed a second time. To top it all off, despite growing up with monster trucks in her blood, she had never been behind the wheel of a monster truck until she was 18. Height and Weight 2023. A: Thats hard to pick because they really do have some pretty cool schemes on there. "College would always be there for me, but I wasn't sure how long a seat in a monster truck, especially Grave Digger, would be waiting for me.". "In the song [Haggard] says, 'I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole. Theyre all world champions. On Lap 1 of the Main, he cleaned out last weeks winner Nate Thrasher. I guess when the family business is a mega-successful and mega-cool monster truck its hard to not follow suit. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. The need for new parts trumped the need for a new roof. One of them is actually considered an arena. That amazing Anderson driving DNA runs through her blood and she knows how to use it. "Now these people are bringing their kids. When her oldest nephew was learning how to say her name her somehow ended up calling her Krustacean instead. Especially me being the first and only female to drive Grave Digger, I feel like I have extra eyes on me., Anderson has heard the questions that surround her new role: How will she do? Why is she driving Grave Digger?. 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. My brother Adam had a ride where, for $5, you could get on the back of a monster truck.". However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. I feel like women in motorsports have a lot to prove or we feel like we have a lot to prove to show that we belong here or that we have a place in motorsports. Not that I dont love Grave Digger. In 2022, she would win Arena Championship Series Central, becoming the first (and so far only) woman ever to win a championship series in Monster Jam. Digger! Jett won this race last year. James Stewarts 50 wins is next on the horizon and no one doubts that will happen in the next few rounds. Krysten Anderson, 21, has rounded out her first year as a professional Monster Jam truck driver with Grave Digger as her chariot. I would be so stupid not to reap the benefits of this path that my dad had paved for me. In 2021, she made her Stadium Tour debut at Houston on January 30. That led to Anderson winning a Future Farmers of America state competition for troubleshooting engines. Houston: Tomac bounces back from A2 crash to win third race of 2023 [7] She graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. Im not thinking about what could happen when I get out there because you never know what could go down while out on the track. Thats what I decided to do.. 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. A lot of times I didn't have as much patience with my family as I did with my fans and, and it took me a little while to realize that, Anderson said. As a teenager, she had dreamed of attending college, but the world of monster trucks caught her attention. When shes not touring she works as a server in her familys restaurant, Diggers Diner. Its got blue flames and its Ryans identity. There are others who struggle with it like I did, but I struggled with that for a really long time getting those skills down and getting that trick down. So like I said, Krysten Anderson is not a name that can be overlooked. Her two brothers, Adam and Ryan, have been driving for nearly a decade as well. If you ask me to do 15 backflips in a row, I can do 15 backflips in a row, she says. Theyre in training.. 5 ft 5 in / 165 cm. Krysten is very family oriented and the whole Anderson clan is super tight-knit. I love good food. However, Krysten Anderson is in a league all her own. She also has aspirations to get behind the wheel of her own monster truck one day. I had a very rough first year, Im not going to lie, Anderson says. Letsgetstarted. For Krysten Anderson, 23, of Currituck, North Carolina, Monster Jam is a family affair. Krysten has no fear sending that 12,000-pound truck off some jumps to get some serious air time. Can you imagine what it would be like to have one of your Monster Jam idols as your waitress??? Q: Aside from Grave Digger, is there another truck on the Monster Jam tour you think has a really cool skin/design? They were going to add another arena tour to the Monster Jam fleet and to our circuit. Every weekend, on the Triple Threat Series that Im on, we could do four, five, even six shows or events in one weekend, so I was getting so much seat time. When I was in high school, I kind of nosed away from monster trucks and motorsports a little bit. The diesel engine and machine shop was founded by shop owner, Cass Choate, after finally becoming fed up with having to rely on others for certain aspects of his work. Hosts: Sarah Jessica and John Cameron. #SupercrossLIVE #SuperMotocross pic.twitter.com/Jj4Iza7pvx, Arlington: Cooper Webb wins for second time, closes to two of Tomac That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried.'". I was like, Man, Ive got to be good because Im an Anderson. "When I think about where Grave Digger started in this tiny North Carolina town, literally up the road from my house, I can't believe it. We didnt get around the first turn too bad, but I just saw an opportunity in the sand section, Lawrence said. In 2022, she would win Arena . To this day, we still love to go out and watch races.. I loved it. "I'm an Anderson -- everyone looks at me the same way they look at Adam, Ryan and my dad. She's a talented artist, can serve up a mean plate of pancakes and, most notably, can handle the 12,000-pound Grave Digger monster truck with ease. He called it the moonwalk you balance the truck on its nose and you put it in first or reverse and ride it forward or ride it all the way backwards. Monster Trucks Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Pro Mega Truck racing has just started to take off in the last couple of years, but its growing immensely.
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