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Armando Castro
Armando Castro
2024 Truck
El Toro Loco
2024 Tour
Arena Championship Series East
Hometown
Whittier, Calif.
Birthday
September 8, 1996
Armando Castro grew up a “super fan” of Monster Jam who attended many events in Southern California. He never gave up on his dreams and began competing in Monster Jam himself in 2017. He is the 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Speedster Racing Champion and was named the 2021 Rising Star of the Year. Outside of Monster Jam, Armando is a registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
career highlights
career highlights
- 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Speedster Racing Champion
- 2021 Rising Star of the Year
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Some of my interests and hobbies include going to my local racetrack and watching some drag or oval racing. I also love spending time with my family and always finding new adventures. - Who are your role models?
My role models would have to be the man himself, Dennis Anderson and Monster Jam World Finals champion Tom Meents. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I have to be listening to music to relax my mind and to get focused. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
A lot of people don’t know that I am an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory on the track would be running down the race lane and feeling the horsepower as I am taking off. My favorite memory off the track would be when fans come up to me and ask for a photo or autograph. - What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession would have to be my certification to becoming an EMT. It was such an accomplishment and something that I hold on to very tightly.
life on the road
life on the road
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best would be traveling around the world and experiencing new places you’ve always wanted to visit and meeting new Monster Jam fans everywhere. The worst thing is being away from my family. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
In my free time I love to sight see and experience new places and foods. - How do you keep fit?
We stay fit by eating right, hitting the gym and always staying active as much as we can. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My phone to stay in contact with my family and my fan to keep me relaxed and cold while I sleep. - What is your favorite city to travel to?
Honestly I would say Las Vegas.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I have always been a Monster Jam super fan and I told myself I would never give up until I had the opportunity to drive for Monster Jam. Here I am now, living my dream. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite thing about competing in Monster Jam would be meeting all of the Monster Jam fans. If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be here. - How would you describe your driving style?
Crazy, big air, fast, edge-of-your-seat and wow! - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Never give up on my dreams. The sky is never the limit and if you want something, you can make it happen. Your future is in your hands and it’s up to you do what you want with it. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
It has to be when I drove a Monster Jam truck for the first time. Feeling the roar and hearing the 1,500 horsepower and vibrations throughout my entire body is something I will never forget. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Being a super fan, I look up to all of the drivers. But in all honesty I would have to say Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents.
fun facts
fun facts
- What’s your favorite movie?
Step Brothers - What’s your favorite television show?
Cops - What’s your favorite color?
Red - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Lasagna - How would your friend and family describe you?
Funny, crazy, outgoing and up for new things.
Armando Castro Gallery
STADIUM SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
571
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
505
behind
-66
Position
3
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
475
behind
-96
Position
4
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points
443
behind
-128
Position
5
name
Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck
Max-D /
points
412
behind
-159
Position
6
name
John Gordon /
truck
Bad Company /
points
393
behind
-178
Position
7
name
Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
321
behind
-250
Position
8
name
Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
279
behind
-292
Position
9
name
Ryan Disharoon /
truck
Shaker /
points
276
behind
-295
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
261
behind
-310
Position
11
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
232
behind
-339
Position
12
name
Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
183
behind
-388
STADIUM SERIES WEST
Champion: Ryan Anderson
POINTS THROUGH March 30, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
584
behind
-0
Position
2
name
Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken / Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
509
behind
-75
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Bakugan Dragonoid /
points
479
behind
-105
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir / Todd LeDuc /
truck
Zombie /
points
442
behind
-142
Position
5
name
Cory Rummell /
truck
Megalodon /
points
426
behind
-158
Position
6
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
407
behind
-177
Position
7
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points
324
behind
-260
Position
8
name
David Olfert /
truck
Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points
321
behind
-263
Position
9
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Soldier Fortune /
points
321
behind
-263
Position
10
name
Joe Foley /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
318
behind
-266
Position
11
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
262
behind
-322
Position
12
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
208
behind
-376
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1285
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
972
behind
-313
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
953
behind
-332
Position
4
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
910
behind
-375
Position
5
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get Er Done /
points
885
behind
-400
Position
6
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
578
behind
-707
Position
7
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
546
behind
-739
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
441
behind
-844
ARENA SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 14, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
2
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1024
behind
–
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
900
behind
-124
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck
Dragon /
points
828
behind
-196
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
610
behind
-414
Position
6
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
535
behind
-489
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
529
behind
-495
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
345
behind
-679
ARENA SERIES WEST
POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1312
behind
–
Position
2
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
1251
behind
-61
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
1198
behind
-114
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
942
behind
-370
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck
Megalodon /
points
853
behind
-459
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
700
behind
-612
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
594
behind
-718
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
591
behind
-721
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