TheMonsterBlog.com Hall of Champs
Welcome to TheMonsterBlog.com’s Hall of Champs! The TMB Hall of Champs is our way of honoring all of those who have excelled over the years in monster trucks by listing all of the champions crowned in the sport’s history in one place. Additionally, the Hall of Champs also includes a listing of all past winners of the TMB Industry Awards, presented each year to highlight the accomplishments of the very best drivers in the entire sport.
PAST CHAMPIONS – Currently Active Series
USHRA Monster Jam World Finals – Racing
2011 – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
2010 – Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger
2009 – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
2008 – John Seasock, Batman
2007 – John Seasock, Batman
2006 – Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger
2005 – Debra Miceli, Madusa
2004 – Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger
2003 – Brian Barthel, Wolverine
2002 – Tom Meents, Team Meents
2001 – Tom Meents, Goldberg
2000 – Tom Meents, Goldberg
1999 – Brian Womack, Bearfoot
USHRA Monster Jam World Finals – Freestyle
2011 – Jim Koehler, Avenger
2010 – Charlie Pauken, Monster Mutt
2009 – Damon Bradshaw, Air Force Afterburner
2008 – Adam Anderson, Taz
2007 – Pablo Huffaker, Captain’s Curse
2006 – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
2005 – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
2004 – 3-Way Tie: Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction; Debra Miceli, Madusa; Lupe Soza, El Toro Loco
2003 – Jim Koehler, Avenger
2002 – Tom Meents, Team Meents
2001 – Tom Meents, Goldberg
2000 – Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger
Family Events Monster Truck Thunder Drags
2011 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #16
2010 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2009 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2008 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2007 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2006 – Geremie Dishman, Rammunition
2005 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2004 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2003 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2002 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2001 – Mark Hall, Executioner
Monster Nationals – Racing
2011 – Rick Long, E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15
2010 – Rick Long, E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15
2009 – Doug Noelke, Tail Gator
2008 – Doug Noelke, Tail Gator
2007 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2006 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2005 – Mark Hall, Raminator
Monster Nationals – Freestyle
2011 – Bobby Holman, Lucas Oil Stabilizer
2010 – Jocelyn Perrin, High Maintenance
2009 – Jocelyn Perrin, High Maintenance
2008 – Jocelyn Perrin, Lil’ Miss Dangerous
2007 – Andy Hoffman, War Wagon
2006 – Andy Hoffman, Nitemare
2005 – Mark Hall, Raminator
Checkered Flag Productions – Monster Truck Winter Nationals
2011 – Devin Jones, Barbarian
2010 – Larry Swim, Bigfoot Bad Boy #14
2009 – Larry Swim, Bigfoot Bad Boy #14
2008 – Sean Duhon, Traxxas T-Maxx
2007 – Dan Runte, Summit Bigfoot #15
2006 – Brad Campbell, Monster Moose
2005 – Michael Harper, Carolina Crusher
2004 – Michael Harper, Carolina Crusher
2003 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #14
2002 – Rob French, Sniper
2001 – Bobby Holman, Holman’s Beast
2000 – Terry Woodcock, Generation X
1999 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #14
1998 – Bobby Holman, Holman’s Beast
1997 – Bobby Holman, Holman’s Beast
Monster Nation
2011 – Doug Noelke, Tail Gator
2010 – Isaiah Morales, Hot Tamale
AMP Tour Monster Truck Thunder Slam Racing Champion
2011 – Rich Blackburne, Viper
2010 – Rich Blackburne, Viper
2009 – Rodney Tweedy, Bigfoot #10
AMP Tour Monster Truck Thunder Slam Freestyle Champion
2011 – Larry Quick, Ghost Ryder
2010 – Rob French, Twisted Dragon
2009 – Rob French, Twisted Dragon
Lone Star Promotions Monster Trucks Unleashed Tour
2011 – Ben Winslow, Bounty Hunter
2010 – Steven Hill, Monkey’N Around
2009 – Steven Hill, Monkey’N Around
PAST CHAMPIONS – Past Series or Series No Longer Crowing A Champion
Australian Monsters Tour of Destruction – Racing
2010 – Dan Patrick, Samson
2009 – Dan Patrick, Samson
2008 – Dan Patrick, Sony Playstation 3 Motorstorm
Australian Monsters Tour of Destruction – Freestyle
2010 – Jim Koehler, Avenger
2009 – Jim Koehler, Avenger
2008 – Kreg Christensen, Sony Playstation 3 Motorstorm
RSEP Monster Truck Challenge
2009 – Mike Hawkins, Equalizer
2008 – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
2007 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2006 – Chris Bergeron, Brutus
2005 – Jim Koehler, Avenger
2004 – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
2003 – Eric Tack, Bigfoot
2002 – Dan Patrick, Samson
European Monster Truck Racing Promotions
2009 – Nigel Morris, Bigfoot #17
2008 – Drew Thornton, Podzilla
2007 – Nigel Morris, Bigfoot #17
2006 – Nigel Morris, Bigfoot #17
2005 – Rob Williams, Red Dragon
2004 – Ian Batey, Lil’ Devil
2003 – Nigel Morris, Bigfoot #17
Southern Monster Truck Showdown
2009 – Sean Duhon, Cult Energy Activator
2008 – Unknown
2007 – Scott Hartsock, Gun Slinger
2006 – Scott Hartsock, Gun Slinger
Edge Motorsports Monster Madness Canadian World Finals – Racing
2009 – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
2008 – Jon Zimmer, Amsoil Shock Therapy
Edge Motorsports Monster Madness Canadian World Finals – Freestyle
2009 – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
2008 – Bill Payne, Rock Star
AMP Tour Monster Truck Thunder Slam Overall Champion
2008 – Rodney Tweedy, Bigfoot #10
Major League of Monster Trucks
2007 – Dan Runte, Summit Bigfoot #16
MEGA Monster Truck Tour – Freestyle
2007 – Bill Payne, Rock Star
Edge Motorsports Monster Madness Canadian Championship
2007 – Rick Long, Bigfoot #15
2006 – Scott Poirer, Anger Management
2005 – Rick Raab, American Guardian
USHRA Thunder Nationals
2006 – Mike Vaters, Black Stallion
2005 – Mike Vaters, Black Stallion
2004 – Diehl Wilson, Virginia Giant
2003 – Diehl Wilson, Virginia Giant
2002 – Diehl Wilson, Virginia Giant
2001 – Mike Nitzke, Rambo
2000 – Mike Nitzke, Rambo
1999 – Mike Vaters, Black Stallion
1998 – Unknown
1997 – Unknown
1996 – Kirk Dabney, Overkill
1995 – Charlie Pauken, Excaliber
1994 – Charlie Pauken, Excaliber
1993 – Charlie Pauken, Excaliber
1992 – Marty Garza, Extreme Overkill
Paul Shafer Motorsports Points Championship
2006 – James Tigue II, Bearfoot
Paul Shafer Motorsports World Finals – Racing
2005 – Larry Swim, Bearfoot
Paul Shafer Motorsports World Finals – Freestyle
2005 – James Tigue II, Carolina Crusher
Monster Nationals – Overall
2004 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2003 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2002 – Eric Tack, Bigfoot #15
Checkered Flag Productions – Monster Truck Summer Nationals
2003 – Bobby Holman, Holman’s Beast
2002 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #14
Monsters of Destruction
2006 – Rick Swanson, Obsession
2005 – Kreg Christensen, Dragon Slayer
Truxpo Truck Tour ProMT
2002 – Mark Hall, Raminator
2001 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #14
2000 – Eric Tack, Tonka Bigfoot #15
USHRA Motor Madness Points Series
1999 – Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger
USA Motorsports
1998 – Eric Meagher, Firestone Wilderness Bigfoot #15
1997 – David Morris, Equalizer
Special Events PENDA Points Series
1997 – Eric Meagher, Snake Bite #15
1996 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot #14
1995 – Dan Runte, Bigfoot Power Wheels #14
1994 – Andy Brass, Bigfoot Cruiser #11
1993 – Andy Brass, Wildfoot #11
1992 – Andy Brass, Bigfoot #10
1991 – Gary Porter, Carolina Crusher
USHRA Monster Wars – East Division
1994 – David Morris, Equalizer
USHRA Monster Wars – West Division
1994 – Jack Wilman, Taurus
USHRA Monster Wars
1993 – Fred Shafer, Bearfoot
USHRA Camel Mud & Monsters
1992 – Fred Shafer, Bearfoot
1991 – Jack Wilman, Taurus
1990 – Fred Shafer, Bearfoot
TNT Motorsports Monster Truck Challenge
1990 – Andy Brass, Bigfoot #4
1989 – David Morris, Equalizer
1988 – Rod Litzau, USA-1
Special Events Triple Crown Championship
1990 – John Piant, Bigfoot #8
1989 – Unknown
1988 – Steve Hess, Nitemare II
International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame
The International Monster Truck Museum & Hall of Fame was started in 2010 by Jeff Cook and founding board members Allen Pezo, Army Armstrong, Bob Chandler and Ross Bonar. The International Monster Truck Museum is located inside the Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum in Auburn, Indiana. Each year the IMTM will induct 5 of the sport’s most influential personalities into its Hall of Fame. The first class was inducted in 2011, honoring the 6 originals of the sport.
Class of 2011
Bob Chandler – BIGFOOT 4×4
Jeff Dane – King Kong
Dan Degrasso – Beast 4×4
Everett Jasmer – USA-1
Fred Shafer – Bearfoot
Jack Willman – Taurus
Monster Truck World Records
Longest Jump: Joe Sylvester, Bad Habit – 208 feet – Columbus, PA 2010
Longest Slap Wheelie: Linsey Weenk, Iron Outlaw – 602 feet – Pomona, CA 2006
Fastest Speed (MPH): Randy Moore, Aaron’s Outdoors – 91.88 – Bristol, TN 2011
TheMonsterBlog.com Industry Awards
2010
Team of the Year – Team BIGFOOT
Driver of the Year, Racing – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
Driver of the Year, Freestyle – Charlie Pauken, Grave Digger
Rookie of the Year – Ryan Anderson, Monster Mutt
Most Improved Driver of the Year – Mike Barnes, War Eagle
Move of the Year – Cam McQueen, Nitro Circus (Jacksonville, FL)
2009
Team of the Year – 2Xtreme Racing
Driver of the Year, Racing – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
Driver of the Year, Freestyle – Pablo Huffaker, Grave Digger
Rookie of the Year – Chris Baker, El Toro Loco
Most Improved Driver of the Year – Darren Migues, Bounty Hunter
Move of the Year – Larry Quick, Ghost Ryder (Bradford, VT)
2008
Team of the Year – 2Xtreme Racing
Driver of the Year, Racing – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
Driver of the Year, Freestyle – Jimmy Creten, Bounty Hunter
Rookie of the Year – Darren Migues, Bounty Hunter
Most Improved Driver of the Year – Steve Sims, Stone Crusher
Move of the Year – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction (Woodstock, GA)
2007
Team of the Year – Team Meents
Driver of the Year, Racing – Mark Hall, Raminator
Driver of the Year, Freestyle – Pablo Huffaker, Grave Digger
Rookie of the Year – Mitch Tulachka, Geter Done
Most Improved Driver of the Year – Marc MacDonald, Safe Auto Minimizer
Move of the Year – Sam Sturges, Unnamed & Untamed (Chandler, AZ)
2006
Team of the Year – 2Xtreme Racing
Driver of the Year, Racing – Mark Hall, Raminator
Driver of the Year, Freestyle – Tom Meents, Maximum Destruction
Rookie of the Year – Adam Anderson, Taz
Most Improved Driver of the Year – Linsey Weenk, Iron Outlaw
Move of the Year – Dan Runte, Summit Bigfoot (Wildwood, NJ)