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Jim Koehler

2024 Truck

Avenger

2024 Tour

Stadium Championship Series West

Birthday

July 13

Residence

Columbus, MI

“Mr. Excitement” is one of the veteran competitors in Monster Jam and continues to live up to his nickname! Jim started his career in 1997, building Avenger as a tribute to his father who competed in drag racer with the same name. Jim says driving a Monster Jam truck is like being a superhero “without having to chase criminals.” He advises that it is important to stick to your dreams and, most importantly to enjoy life…and he leads by example. He is a two-time World Freestyle Champion (2003 and 2011) and has won Monster Jam’s Extreme Air award seven times!

career highlights

  • 2003 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
  • 2009 Sportsman of the Year
  • 2010 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2011 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
  • 2011 Sportsman of the Year
  • 2012 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2013 Sportsman of the Year
  • 2013 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2014 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2015 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2015 Sportsman of the Year
  • 2016 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2017 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2021 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
  • 2022 Extreme Air of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Welding and fabricating, riding four-wheelers, boating and jet skiing.
  • Who are your role models?
    John Force and Dale Earnhardt.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?<
    I usually tape things to my cab. A note to motivate me, a coin that I find for good luck or something I received from a fan.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I think by now, everyone knows everything about me.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    My newest, favorite memory was when we did an amazing job in racing and freestyle at the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals in a brand-new truck that we build. It was the first weekend it was ever driven.
  • What’s your most prized possession?
    My trucks!

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    For me, the worst part is being away from home and driving all those miles to every show. The best is seeing the country and meeting all of the great fans and of course, getting to play with all of the Monster Jam trucks.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    What free time? There isn’t any free time on the road.
  • How do you keep fit?
    Hard work keeps me fit. I never sit around.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    Clothes and the basics. I’m a guy, I don’t take much to survive.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I built my own truck from scratch and started competing with it. I guess they liked what they saw!
  • What’s your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    The level of competition.
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Moderately out of control.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Stay in school, keep out of trouble and follow your dreams.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    Winning Sportsman of the Year as many times as I have and my two Monster Jam World Finals championships.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Everyone looks up to Tom Meents and Dennis Anderson but now-a-days every Monster Jam driver inspires me. A lot of these new kids can really drive and some come from great backgrounds and have amazing stories.

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    Mr. Excitement
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    The Hangover
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    The Walking Dead
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Green
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Steak and lobster
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    We don’t always eat at the nicest restaurants on the road. Not by choice, nice restaurants don’t have semi-truck parking!
  • How would your friend and family describe you?
    A good guy… I hope!

STADIUM SERIES EAST

POINTS THROUGH March 9, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 479
behind
Position 2
name Tristan England /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 434
behind -45
Position 3
name Todd LeDuc /
truck Megalodon /
points 384
behind -95
Position 4
name Tom Meents / Colton Eichelberger / Blake Granger /
truck Max-D /
points 371
behind -108
Position 5
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points 367
behind -112
Position 6
name John Gordon /
truck Bad Company /
points 340
behind -139
Position 7
name Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Black Pearl /
points 277
behind -202
Position 8
name Ryan Disharoon /
truck Shaker /
points 242
behind -237
Position 9
name Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 228
behind -251
Position 10
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 222
behind -257
Position 11
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 187
behind -292
Position 12
name Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck Kraken /
points 131
behind -364

STADIUM SERIES WEST

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 24, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 553
behind -0
Position 2
name Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 482
behind -71
Position 3
name Camden Murphy /
truck Bakugan Dragonoid /
points 456
behind -97
Position 4
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 429
behind -124
Position 5
name Cory Rummell /
truck Megalodon /
points 404
behind -149
Position 6
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 396
behind -157
Position 7
name David Olfert /
truck Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points 312
behind -241
Position 8
name Chris Koehler /
truck Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points 309
behind -244
Position 9
name Joe Foley /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 301
behind -252
Position 10
name Kayla Blood /
truck Soldier Fortune /
points 293
behind -260
Position 11
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 234
behind -319
Position 12
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 198
behind -355

ARENA SERIES CENTRAL

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 24, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1176
behind
Position 2
name Fernando Martinez /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 883
behind -293
Position 3
name Brianna Mahon /
truck Scooby-Doo /
points 856
behind -320
Position 4
name Brandan Tulachka /
truck Just Get Er Done /
points 793
behind -383
Position 5
name Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 790
behind -386
Position 6
name Alex Bardin /
truck Stone Crusher /
points 510
behind -666
Position 7
name Mikayla Tulachka /
truck Megalodon /
points 500
behind -676
Position 8
name Frank Krmel /
truck Zombie /
points 400
behind -776

ARENA SERIES EAST

Krysten Anderson in Grave Digger

POINTS THROUGH March 24, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Krysten Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 856
behind
Position 2
name Armando Castro /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 831
behind -25
Position 3
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side /
points 738
behind -118
Position 4
name Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck Dragon /
points 721
behind -135
Position 5
name Chad Tingler /
truck Over Bored /
points 510
behind -346
Position 6
name Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 439
behind -417
Position 7
name Mark Hall /
truck Raminator /
points 435
behind -421
Position 8
name Kurt Kraehmer /
truck Rammunition / Hotsy /
points 290
behind -566

ARENA SERIES WEST

POINTS THROUGH March 24, 2024

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1179
behind
Position 2
name Dalton Widner /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 1063
behind -116
Position 3
name Tony Ochs /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 1049
behind -130
Position 4
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 827
behind -352
Position 5
name Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck Megalodon /
points 760
behind -419
Position 6
name Berto Treviño /
truck Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points 602
behind -577
Position 7
name Joe Urie / James Calhoun /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 521
behind -658
Position 8
name Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck Velociraptor /
points 480
behind -699