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Tony Ochs
Tony Ochs
2024 Truck
ThunderROARus
2024 Tour
Arena Championship Series West
Hometown
Lucinda, Pennsylvania
Birthday
January 17
Tony Ochs is a veteran of the U.S. Army with four combat deployments and a total of five overseas tours. He is a certified Apache helicopter technician. Prior to his Monster Jam career, Ochs was the stunt motorcycle crew chief for Marvel Universe Live! Ochs has proudly represented the military behind the wheel of Soldier Fortune Black Ops. In 2023, he piloted Monster Jam’s newest truck, ThunderROARus.
career highlights
career highlights
- 2019 Arena Freestyle of the Year
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I enjoy ATV riding the most. My whole community lives to ride! I also like to operate equipment and big rigs! I’d love to get into restoring old big rigs. I enjoy pumping iron and playing a video game now and then. Most importantly I love spending time with my little girls! - Who are your role models?
My uncles - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
Anything I can do to relax and calm my nerves. The best driving is done with ice in the veins. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I am a US Army veteran with five tours overseas. I was an Apache attack helicopter crew chief. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite Monster Jam memory would be when Krysten Anderson won the 2022 Arena Championship. To be able to share that moment and celebrate was a very fun and emotional time for all of us. It was as if we were just holding our breath for 15 weeks, and we were finally able to breathe. That was a fun celebration that evening! - What is your most prized possession?
I don’t consider possessions in that light so I’m not entirely sure what to say. My excavator would have to be considered my most prized possession because it has the highest return on investment.
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?
I think the best thing is that I get to discover a new city every week. Sometimes I find myself in a familiar city and it brings back all the memories from the previous year or the year before in that location. I like to find the hidden secret, hole in the wall, ma and pa restaurants with the best food. The only bad things I can think of is when travel arrangements are disrupted due to whatever reason. That really can throw a wrench into my plans. Also, if I get sick, it’s not very fun. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
There isn’t a lot of free time, honestly. Usually, whatever free time I have is used catching up on sleep! - How do you keep fit?
I just built a home gym in my finished basement for convenience. After the birth of my little girls in the last two years, it’s been a real challenge to actually go to my local YMCA. I’m pretty excited about the home gym because I can run in and pump iron or hit cardio at any spare moment without leaving the house. I’m looking forward to the time when I can take both my girls to the YMCA and let them partake in all the fun activities! - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Definitely a noise canceling headset for the airplane rides! Also, I have to have my inflatable cot. Those seem to be a popular valuable item among a lot of people on tour! - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
There are a couple that stick out in my mind just because of the scenery. Spokane, WA, is one of them. Victoria, BC, Canada is another one. Anywhere with beautiful scenery! - What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
I have visited Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Dominican Republic with Monster Jam. I’ve also visited the United Kingdom and Ireland with Feld Entertainment’s Marvel Universe LIVE!.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I started as a start motorcycle technician with Feld Entertainment’s Marvel Universe LIVE! From there, I started my Monster Jam career in the Soldier Fortune Black Ops Monster Jam truck. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite part is seeing all the kids’ faces light up to the sight and sounds of these crazy Monster Jam trucks! Secondly would be getting the opportunity to hang out with all my Monster Jam friends. - How would you describe your driving style?
If you figure that out, you let me know! - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Continue to follow your dream. Set small attainable goals, with the big picture in mind. Set goals and achieve them over and over! That is your key to success! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Sharing in the celebration of the 2022 Arena Championship was by far the best! - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
I say my buddy, Bari Musawwir! The best dude in Monster Jam, hands down, would give you the shirt off his back and never steer you wrong!
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
My family and friends at home have called me Ants since I was born. - What’s your favorite movie?
Top Gun (both of them) - What’s your favorite television show?
Any good war documentary, especially Ken Burns documentaries - What’s your favorite color?
Dark American Walnut! - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
I have so many favorites! Pizza, of course, venison chops, love a good Philly Cheesesteak! - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Whichever one is open after the late event!!! - How would your friends and family describe you?
That depends which ones! Quiet, laid back, and conservative…or loud, boisterous, and opinionated! Depends who you ask! Haha
STADIUM SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 20, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Tyler Menninga /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
593
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tristan England /
truck
JCB DIGatron /
points
535
behind
-58
Position
3
name
Todd LeDuc /
truck
Megalodon /
points
498
behind
-95
Position
4
name
Bryce Kenny /
truck
Great Clips Mohawk Warrior /
points
467
behind
-126
Position
5
name
Tom Meents / Blake Granger / Coty Saucier /
truck
Max-D /
points
431
behind
-162
Position
6
name
John Gordon /
truck
Bad Company /
points
401
behind
-192
Position
7
name
Cole Venard / Mike Pagliarulo /
truck
Black Pearl /
points
345
behind
-248
Position
8
name
Linsey Read / Charlie Pauken / Jamie Sullivan /
truck
Lucas Stabilizer /
points
308
behind
-285
Position
9
name
Ryan Disharoon /
truck
Shaker /
points
286
behind
-307
Position
10
name
Jamey Garner /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
279
behind
-314
Position
11
name
Matt Pagliarulo /
truck
Jester /
points
242
behind
-351
Position
12
name
Mike Pagliarulo / Nick Pagliarulo /
truck
Kraken /
points
194
behind
-399
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
Champion: Weston Anderson
POINTS THROUGH April 21, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1373
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1040
behind
-333
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
1016
behind
-357
Position
4
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
977
behind
-396
Position
5
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get Er Done /
points
936
behind
-437
Position
6
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
613
behind
-760
Position
7
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
582
behind
-791
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
465
behind
-908
ARENA SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH April 21, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
1132
behind
–
Position
2
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1122
behind
-10
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
977
behind
-155
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave / Joe Dennis / Tony Ochs /
truck
Dragon /
points
880
behind
-252
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
686
behind
-446
Position
6
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
593
behind
-539
Position
7
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
572
behind
-560
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition / Hotsy /
points
381
behind
-751
ARENA SERIES WEST
Champion: Matt Cody
POINTS THROUGH April 7, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Matt Cody / Tyler Menninga / Coty Saucier /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
1367
behind
–
Position
2
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
1330
behind
-37
Position
3
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
1275
behind
-92
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
992
behind
-375
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline / Bernard Lyght /
truck
Megalodon /
points
898
behind
-469
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
753
behind
-614
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun / David Olfert /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
628
behind
-739
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
622
behind
-745
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