Perrin Motorsports Turning the Page

(Coopersville, Michigan – Perrin Motorsports PR) – After a season of wins, awards, and success the Perrin Motorsports Team would like to announce the sale of their current monster truck racing operation and a much needed hiatus from racing.

Perrin Motorsports’ roots began in the Michigan mud in the mid 1980’s when founder Jeff Perrin began competing in local mud bogs with his brother, Jim. The two campaigned a red 1950 Chevy pickup called the Bush Hog. After some fun in the mud Bush Hog naturally transformed to a monster truck with full 66” tires in 1986 and began car crushing. Back in the early days, Bush Hog was pulled from show to show with a school bus hauler and an open trailer.

Jeff and Jocelyn Perrin have been thrilling crowds for nearly 25 years.

Now after dazzling millions of fans and touring the states performing to sold-out houses, the Perrin Family is looking forward to some much needed relaxation after 24 years of racing. The husband and wife team was always a force to be known, from the early days and the beginning of Jocelyn’s career in the Bush Hog to winning the prized Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Team of the Year award in March of 2012. Even after thousands of miles and countless hours of travel up and down the road, one thing never changed, the Perrin’s pure love for the sport of monster truck racing.

Perrin Motorsports has always fielded some of the most eye catching trucks in the industry.

It is no doubt that Jocelyn took the spotlight in recent years driving “Slick Willy”, “Lil’ Miss Dangerous”, and most recently, “High Maintenance” but it wasn’t without the endless hours in the shop and the 110% effort behind the scenes given by her husband, Jeff. Anyone who spent time in the pits at any show the Perrins were performing at could tell you about the the smile he had on his face watching the truck fly though the air or watch Jocelyn interacting with her fans.

The Perrins now look forward to having more time for what’s most important – family.

The much needed home time comes highly anticipated by the Perrin’s daughters, Cassie and Natalie who are looking forward to some fun vacations that don’t involve a monster truck show and even some new pets in the future. Both Cassie and Natalie grew up as “monster truck kids” on the road and behind the scenes with the trucks. Many fans might remember the girls riding their quads on the track before the events in the summer.

Perrin Motorsports’ career highlights include winning 3 back-to-back Monster Nationals Freestyle Championships, 2009 MTRA Truck of the Year, 2008 MTRA Sportsman Award, and 2012 Monster Jam Team of the Year. Having started driving in 1990, Jocelyn retires as the most top ranked independent female drivers in the industry.

Saying goodbye is always difficult.

Their career is dedicated to all of the friends, family, fans, and sponsors who kept the team going throughout the years of racing and in memory of those loved ones who were lost on the journey.

“We will miss the sport but look forward to seeing what this new page has to offer.”

Be on the lookout for a special career highlight video coming in December at www.PerrinMotorsports.com.

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown – Monroe, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown
Venue: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Location: Monroe, Michigan
Date: August 3rd, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Megabite (Chris Bergeron), West Virginia Mountaineer (Rich Hilgendorf), Spike (Brad Allen) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown – Monroe, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown
Venue: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Location: Monroe, Michigan
Date: August 3rd, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Megabyte (Chris Bergeron), West Virginia Mountaineer (Rich Hilgendorf), Spike (Brad Allen) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Madness III – Mount Pleasant, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Madness III
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date: July 7th, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Brad Allen), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), West Virginia Mountaineer (R.B. Moler)
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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Madness III – Mount Pleasant, MI 2012

Event: Monster Truck Madness III
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date: July 7th, 2012
Photographer: Michael Harry

Lineup: Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Brutus (Brad Allen), Excaliber (Jon Zimmer), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Ice Cream Man (TJ Tripp), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Samson (Dan Patrick), Razin Kane (JR McNeal), West Virginia Mountaineer (R.B. Moler)
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Monster Truck Radio 07/02/12 – Jocelyn Perrin & Elliott Miller

Monster Truck Radio With Host Ross Z. Bonar & Co-Host Chris Parrish
Date: Monday, July 2nd, 2012
Guest #1: Jocelyn Perrin, driver of High Maintenance
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The Insider: TMB Leaderboard Update – March 2012

(Article By Ross Z. Bonar) – The second edition of the TMB Leaderboard for 2012 is out following the last weekend of competition in first quarter! Based on all of the information gathered through the TMB Results Tracker, we are able to statistically see who the top performing drivers have been so far in 2012. A total of 201 drivers have competed in monster truck events this year with an incredible 137 different drivers scoring a competition win.

The Grave Digger team celebrated their 30th Anniversary in style during 1st Quarter as Dennis Anderson, Pablo Huffaker and Gary Porter combined to lead 6 of our 9 statistical categories on the TMB Leaderboard.

See below for the top 10 drivers in each of our statistical categories:

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Total Racing Wins

1) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 20
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 16
3) Larry Swim – Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – 13
4) Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #18 – 12
5) Rick Long – E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – 11
6) Norm Miller – Batman – 10
7) Bari Musawwir – Spiderman – 9
— Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 9
— BJ Johnson – California Kid – 9
— Kyle Doyle – Firestone Bigfoot #14 – 9

Total Freestyle Wins

1) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 25
2) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 24
3) Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 22
4) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 16
5) Jerry Perry – Brute Force – 13.5
6) Chad Tingler – Grave Digger – 12
— Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 12
— Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 12
— Joe Miller – Monster Mutt – 12
— Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 12

Total Combined Racing/Freestyle Wins

1) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 44
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 41
3) Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 29
4) Larry Swim – Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – 23.5
5) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 23
6) Chad Tingler – Grave Digger – 20
7) Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #18 – 19
— Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 19
— Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 19
10) Joe Miller – Monster Mutt – 18

Total Wheelie Competition Wins

1) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 16
2) Greg Winchenbach – Crushstation – 15
— Jerry Perry – Brute Force – 15
4) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 14
5) Larry Swim – Bigfoot Bad Boy #14 – 13
6) Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #18 – 12.5
7) Joe Miller – Monster Mutt – 12
— Cam McQueen – Northern Nightmare – 12
9) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 11
10) Larry Quick – Ghost Ryder – 10

Total Donut Competition Wins

1) Jocelyn Perrin – High Maintenance – 15
2) Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 10
— Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 10
4) Joe Miller – Monster Mutt – 6
5) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 5
— Chris Ryan – Ground Pounder – 5
— Bobby Holman – Lucas Oil Stabilizer – 5
8) Jerry Perry – Brute Force – 4
— Dave Radzierez – Star Marshal – 4
10) Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 3
— Marc MacDonald – El Toro Loco – 3
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Best Racing Win Percentage

1) Kyle Doyle – Firestone Bigfoot #10 – 64%
2) Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #18 – 63%
3) Larry Swim – Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – 59%
4) Rick Long – E3 Spark Plugs Bigfoot #15 – 58%
5) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 57%
6) Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 50%
7) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 48%
8) Neil Elliott – Maximum Destruction – 44%
9) Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 39%
10) BJ Johnson – California Kid – 38%

(A driver must have competed in 15 racing competitions to be listed in this category)

Best Freestyle Win Percentage

1) Jerry Perry – Brute Force – 90%
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 76%
3) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 69%
4) Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 67%
— Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 67%
6) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 64%
7) Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 63%
8) Bobby Holman – Lucas Oil Stabilizer – 60%
9) Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 56%
10) Larry Quick – Ghost Ryder – 52%
— Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 52%

(A driver must have competed in 15 freestyle competitions to be listed in this category)

Best Combined Racing/Freestyle Win Percentage

1) Gary Porter – Grave Digger – 63%
2) Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger – 62%
3) Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 53%
— Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 53%
— Larry Swim – Bigfoot Bad Boy #16 – 53%
6) Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 50%
— Dan Runte – Summit Bigfoot #18 – 50%
8) Bill Payne – Rock Star – 44%
— Randy Brown – Grave Digger – 44%
10) Bobby Holman – Lucas Oil Stabilizer – 43%

(A driver must have competed in a combination of 30 racing and/or freestyle competitions to be listed in this category)

Most Wins In Fields of 10+ Trucks

1) Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger – 12
2) Tom Meents – Maximum Destruction – 8
— Neil Elliott – Maximum Destruction – 8
4) Ryan Anderson – Son Uva Digger – 7
5) Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger – 6
6) Carl Van Horn – Grave Digger – 5
7) Adam Anderson – Grave Digger The Legend – 4
8) Jim Koehler – Avenger – 3
— Alex Blackwell – Wolverine – 3
— Linsey Weenk – Lucas Oil Crusader – 3
— Damon Bradshaw – Monster Energy – 3
— Jimmy Creten – Bounty Hunter – 3
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Great job to all of the drivers on their outstanding performances thus far in 2012. Stay tuned to the TMB Results Tracker to find out what went down at events all around the country and watch for another Leaderboard update later this season!

(Photo By Chris Parrish)

Perrin Motor Sports Named 2012 Monster Jam Team of the Year

(Coopersville, MI – Perrin Motor Sports PR) – With humble beginnings playing in the mud in Michigan over 25 years ago, we never imagined we would be honored with such an award in Las Vegas (2012 Monster Jam Team of the Year). We could not have received this without all the support & encouragement from our sponsors, family & friends from coast to coast. You all made it happen!

Jocelyn Perrin led all Monster Jam drivers in donut competition wins with 15 in her High Maintenance machine, and the Perrin Motor Sports team was named 2012 Monster Jam Team of the Year!

We at Perrin Motor Sports would like to thank Feld Motor Sports for allowing us to be a part of their family & to participate at the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam series!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
– AAA SLING for suspension limit straps & equipment needed to keep the truck secured for traveling down the road
– AB SPRING SERVICE for 20 years of chassis help & semi maintenance
– AUTO-MASTERS for the high-performance racing parts needed & the special account terms
– BOB CURTISS TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS for keeping our tractor/trailer running up & down the road
– CONCUSSION MOTORSPORTS for the awesome new chassis & for putting your faith in us
– ELLIOTT MILLER for the many years of dedication to our team, the hours of video work & website work keeping the fans informed
– JOHN ROZEGNAL for providing Wix Filters
– KNIGHT STALKER ENTERPRISES for the state-of-the-art shocks & many hours of phone calls dialing them in
– MASON DYNAMICS for the rear-steer pumps provided over the years
– MEEKHOFF TIRE for helping us keep the rubber to the pavement
– MORE POWER ENGINES for the many years of dedication providing great engines & a special thank you to Duane Parker for tuning the engine at our shop;
– PRECISION WIRE for laser & waterjet cutting of parts on the truck
– RAAP SIGNS for being great neighbors that quickly provide decals & our cool wheel covers
– RBK FASTENERS for every nut & bolt provided over the years
– THE SHOP BODY SHOP for keeping the ’41 Willy’s fiberglass body looking great
– THE SCREEN PRINT DEPT for keeping the Perrin Motor Sports team always looking so good from the awesome new racing suit to the crew shirts for the crew & the apparel available for the fans
– TOM SIDERIUS for Amsoil lubricants keeping the truck roaring
– WELLER AUTO/TRUCK PARTS for drive line, rear end & hydraulic parts provided for over 20 years
– WEST MICHIGAN TRANSMISSIONS for the gear-grabbing transmissions
– ZR GRAPHICS for making the truck stand out with lite-up graphics, sweet truck wrap design & the personalized pit party paraphernalia.

Special thanks to the following for your influence & support:
– To our special friend, Mike West, for encouraging us to be the performers we are today! Your friendship, encouragement & advice “when to commit” has been greatly appreciated!
– To our team working after hours at the shop: Jeremy Hosman, Matt Trout & Mark Ricord!
– A special thank you to Jason Twite, Chris Parish, Jason Eskola, Rob & Penny Cartwright, Tate Thackston for the “extras” you do for us throughout the year!
– We couldn’t forget the countless miles up & down the road with our career-long friends Mark Schroeder, Andy Hoffman, & the Koehler crew!
– To the internet guys for helping us look good & sending us such great photos!
– To our employers at The City of Grandville & MultiCam Great Lakes Inc for allowing us to thrill the fans each weekend!
– Particularly, to our family & friends who help with the girls & our pets while we are out on the road…you are all very much loved & appreciated!
– Last but not least, all the FANS! You are the reason we do what we do…you make it all possible & worth the commitment! Your support over the last 25 years has been absolutely amazing!

THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!

For more information on Jocelyn Perrin and the High Maintenance monster truck, visit us online at www.PerrinMotorsports.com!

Monster Photos: Monster Jam – Detroit, MI 2012

Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Date: March 3rd, 2012
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Aftershock (Bob Robbins), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bad Habit (Joe Sylvester), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Grave Digger (Charlie Pauken), Grave Digger The Legend (Adam Anderson), Grinder (Frank Krmel), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Hot Wheels (Dan Evans), Maximum Destruction (Kreg Christensen), Metal Mulisha (Brian Deegan), Spike (Jeff Anderson), Superman (Sean Duhon), War Wizard (Randy Moore), Wolverine (Alex Blackwell), Wrecking Crew (Steve Koehler)
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Monster Photos: Monster Jam – Dayton, OH 2012

Event: Monster Jam
Venue: EJ Nutter Center
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Date: March 16th, 2012
Photographer: Chris Parrish

Lineup: Amsoil Shock Therapy (Jon Zimmer), Bad Habit (Joe Sylvester), El Toro Loco (Becky McDonough), Grave Digger (Chad Tingler), Grinder (John Seasock), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Nitemare (Andy Hoffman), Spiderman (Bari Musawwir)
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Monster Photos: Monster Jam – Wheeling, WV 2012

Event: Monster Jam
Venue: WesBanco Arena
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Date: February 25th, 2012 (2 shows)
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Aftershock (Bob Robbins), Batman (Norm Miller), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Instigator (Paul Breaug), Monster Mutt (Joe Miller), Virginia Giant (Diehl Wilson)
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Monster Photos: Monster Jam – Evansville, IN 2012

Event: Monster Jam
Venue: Ford Center
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Date: January 6th-7th, 2012
Photographer: Chris Parrish

Lineup: Amsoil Shock Therapy (Jon Zimmer), Bounty Hunter (Darren Migues), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Iron Man (Scott Buetow), Iron Outlaw (Ben Winslow), Monster Mutt Rottweiler (Charles Benns), Stone Crusher (Morgan Kane)
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Monster Photos: GasGuzzy.com Fall 4×4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge – Auburn, IN 2011

Event: GasGuzzy.com Fall 4×4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge
Venue: American Heritage Village
Location: Auburn, Indiana
Date: October 15th, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: High Horse (Eric Howe), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Mud Monster I (John Nowacki), Nitecrawler (Andy Hoffman), Predator 1 (Allen Pezo), Predator (Lenny Kuilder), Shotgun Harry (Jeff Cook), The Hawk (Jeff Cook) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown – Monroe, MI 2011

Event: Monster Truck Summer Throwdown
Venue: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Location: Monroe, Michigan
Date: August 5th, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Amsoil Shock Therapy (Jon Zimmer), Avenger (Jim Koehler), Bounty Hunter (Ben Winslow), Brutus (Chris Bergeron), Excaliber (Kevin Koszala), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: GasGuzzy.com 4×4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge – Auburn, IN 2011

Event: GasGuzzy.com 4×4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge
Venue: American Heritage Village
Location: Auburn, Indiana
Date: June 11th, 2011
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Lineup: Adam’s Off Road Performance, Excaliber (Tim Bush), High Horse (Eric Howe), High Maintenance (Jocelyn Perrin), Iron Reaper (Rick Romanini), Nitecrawler (Andy Hoffman), Predator 1 (Lenny Kuilder), Predator (Allen Pezo), Shotgun Harry (Andy Hoffman/Jeff Cook), Tall Cool 1 (Rick Romanini), The Hawk (Jeff Cook), Uncle Slam (Ricky Romanini) [Read more…]