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Grave Digger #18 – Debuted 2003, retired in 2013. Being around the sport since his birth (and Monster Jam since its creation in 1992) gives Anderson a … Dennis Anderson is the charismatic creator and former driver of Grave Digger, which is the most well known monster truck on the Monster Jam circuit. It was rebuilt in 2013 and currently runs as a Grave Digger ride truck. He got a 20 in freestyle, finishing 11th. Currently driven by Adam Anderson. Grave Digger was originally built in 1982 by Dennis Anderson as a mud bogger. Currently driven by Krysten Anderson. Grave Digger #5 – Built in 1991 using a new frame with parts salvaged from #2, including the fiberglass replica body and leaf-spring suspension. He, however, drove Grave Digger at a April 30, 1994 independent show in Honolulu, Hawaii and traveled worldwide for the History Channel series. During the 2018 Season Kickoff on September 18, 2017, he announced his full retirement from driving, however stating that he will remain behind the scenes and in the pits. In 2011, Grave Digger the Legend debuted on the former Taz chassis. The truck is currently owned by Jimmy Durr and known as "Slag Hag". Join Our Newsletter For Great Deals. He was treated at a local hospital. However its team truck Son-uva Digger was delayed after Ryan received an injury early in the year. Drivers Lyle Hancock and Robert Parker have also driven Digger #3. Currently driven by Morgan Kane. He has been driving since 1982 and has built more than 30 versions of the legendary vehicle with the glowing red headlights. Dennis Montague Anderson (born October 24, 1960) is an American former professional monster truck driver. He got a 23 in freestyle, finishing 12th tied With Power Forward. The lights were first used when Anderson was building a transporter out of a school bus and removed the red stop lights. Currently serves as a back-up truck. There are also various pieces of other Grave Diggers hanging throughout the store, all of which have been damaged from various accidents. Anderson moved to Grave Digger 2 in 1989, with a new 1950 Chevy panel van body, while his brother Leslie Anderson drove Grave Digger 1. It was stated by Dennis himself before the encore started that he is not done yet but will no longer compete at the World Finals, quoting, "Last year's world finals was the last time I will compete in, but I'm not going anywhere. The RC World Finals is the largest RC Monster Truck event in the world. His latest injury came in 2017 in Tampa, FL due to his truck shutting off due to an RII malfunction during a backflip attempt. Became Radical Rescue in 2001 before being retired in 2004. Currently driven by Randy Brown. It was heavily damaged in a crash that snapped its frame in late 1990, and retired from full-time competition. In July 2017, Gary Porter retired from monster truck driving after spending 32 years in … He hurt his foot in 2015 in Jacksonville, when his truck rolled his foot slipped off the peddle and hit the frame. One year later, the iconic \"graveyard\" paint scheme, base… The steel body was soon replaced by a fiberglass replica. In 1987, Pauken started driving Excaliber. Anderson continued to drive, being the most visible member of the team, and remained in charge of drivers and of training team members. In 2011, he had lost in round 3 with Bounty Hunter. Grave Digger #10 – Built in 1995 by Pablo Huffaker. Monster Trucks Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Anderson is from Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, where he currently resides. In 2019, he briefly returned to driving in his new King Sling mega truck, though was required to stop a few months later. After realizing they would fit in the headlights of the van, he installed them and the truck has had them ever since. The truck landed directly on the roof causing the roll cage to sink in. The promoter accepted and Grave Digger was an instant success as a car crusher and led Anderson to leave mud bogging and pursue monster trucks instead. His first major injury came in late 1991 when he broke his knee cap after hitting a wall in Rosemont, IL, causing him to miss the 1992 winter season. In freestyle he scored a 31.5 finishing third. Throughout the 1990s, the popularity of the truck grew and forced Anderson to hire other drivers to run other Grave Digger trucks. The legend, the icon, the Grave Digger! Grave Digger #27 – Debuted 2014, retired in 2018. Over the years Dennis has had multiple injuries, some of which have been serious. Grave Digger's origins, the imagery associated with the truck, and the truck's wild reputation, are all considered part of the mystique of the truck and have contributed to its continued popularity. In freestyle he scored an 8.5. In 2001, Charlie Pauken was added to the roster of Team Grave Digger drivers and remain… The name came from a trash talking session with his rivals where he boasted "I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it". ABC News' Nicole Phillip talks to Ryan Anderson, driver of monster truck "Son-uva Digger" and son of the driver of the famous "Grave Digger" truck. In 2010, it was announced that Grave Digger the Legend would debut in 2011 together with Son-uva Digger, driven by two of monster truck legend Dennis Anderson's sons, Adam and Ryan, respectively. In 1987 and 1988 Anderson drove the truck primarily at TNT Motorsports races and became a crowd favorite for driving hard despite lacking major funding that better-known teams, like Bigfoot, had. Dennis has raced against his rival Tom Meents four times at the World Finals. Anderson became known for destructive qualifying passes which entertained the crowd but on many occasions put the truck out of competition for the rest of the event. In 2015, he got beat in round one by his former crew chief Dustin Brown in Monster Mutt. In 2002, he drove a few shows in Firemouth, including Jacksonville, where he won racing. Two years later, he debuted Grave Digger 3, the first four-link suspension Grave Digger. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Grave Digger #20 – Debuted 2005, retired in 2013. It was sold in late 1999. In 2008, he had trouble in the turns in qualifying and had to start in the first round. Grave Digger #11 – Built in 1996 as a ride truck. Retired in 2010 following a crash in Philadelphia. Grave Digger #3 – Debuted in 1991. Digger’s Dungeon hosted the 2010 No Limit R/C Monster Truck World Finals, taking place from May 28-May 30. Krysten Anderson has one of the most recognizable last names in Monster Jam history. He got a 30 in freestyle, tying Bounty Hunter for second. First truck to use a steel-tube-framed, four-link-suspension chassis. He crushed some cars, the crowd went wild and the event producer went on to include the Grave Digger in subsequent events. He got a 21 in freestyle. Digger’s Dungeon,[3] located in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, is the official home of Grave Digger. So when "Monster Jam" the folks that own the truck these days, gave "CBS Sunday Morning's" Luke Burbank the chance to actually drive Grave Digger, one of … In 1994, parts, including the original steel body, were used to construct a special truck to allow Dennis Anderson to perform a water crossing charity stunt. He is a 5-time Monster Jam World Champion. In 1998, he sold parts of his interest in Digger's Dungeon (his shop in Poplar Branch, North Carolina) to co-owner FELD Motorsports. His final Monster Jam event was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on January 14, 2017. The name came from a smack-talking session he had with his rivals (\"I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it.\"). He got a 30 in freestyle, finishing second to teammate Pablo Huffaker in Captain's Curse. It was built with a traditional frame and leaf-spring suspension chassis with a fiberglass body. In 1982, Dennis Anderson created his mud racer, Grave Digger, using the body from a 1957 Ford pickup. After the freestyle competition, he brought out two more Grave Diggers for the encore, followed by a performance by rival Tom Meents in Goldberg. Currently serves as a back-up truck, used mostly for international shows. The immense popularity of Grave Digger has made it the flagship truck of Monster Jam, and in some cases monster trucks in general. Retired in 2018. His Grave Digger 20 blew its engine in racing so he used Grave Digger 24 in freestyle. The truck is mounted in a trailer where fans can sit in the cab of the truck. He took two weeks before the World Finals and had surgery in the summer. In freestyle, he posted another 36, finishing second. In those four races Dennis has driven three different Grave Digger trucks (#14, #20 and #30) and Tom has driven three different names (Team Meents, Maximum Destruction and Max-D). Grave Digger #6 – Built in 1991 as the "Street Digger", a. In 1982, Dennis Anderson built Grave Digger 1 as a mud racing truck using a red 1957 Ford pickup truck. Grave Digger #34 – Debuted 2017. Huffaker drove it as Grave Digger from 1993 to 1995. Unlike most monster trucks where the driver must crawl under the body to access the seat, Grave Digger has a swing-out door. In late 1998, Anderson sold the Grave Digger team to Pace Motorsports (now Feld Entertainment). The Grave Digger’s big break came pretty quickly in its career when a monster truck driver failed to appear for a show and Anderson was given the opportunity to drive in his place. He currently drives Grave Digger on the Monster Jam circuit. They each have two victories. Adam is the son of Grave Digger creator Dennis Anderson and the older brother of fellow drivers Ryan and Krysten Anderson. Grave Digger #16 – Built 2002 by Pablo Huffaker, retired in 2013. When TNT became a part of the United States Hot Rod Association in 1991, Anderson began running on the USHRA tour and debuted his first four-link truck, Grave Digger 3. Besides the usual gift shop, there are several Grave Diggers located outside on display, including Grave Digger 1. Grave Digger #24 – Debuted 2011, retired in 2016. In 2003, he was unable to compete due to a hand injury prior to the show in the Wachovia Spetrum, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so Pablo Huffaker filled in for the World Finals. Grave Digger #19 – Debuted 2004, retired in 2014. Dennis Anderson was the first inductee in the Monster Jam Hall Of Fame in January 2020 in Tampa, Florida alongside veteran Monster Truck announcer. In 1982, Dennis Anderson created his mud racer, Grave Digger, from a 1957 Ford pickup. He finished fourth in freestyle. This is the Monster Truck Right Side Cagefor the SMT10 Grave Digger Monster Jam Truck from Axial, AXID9055.FEATURESOne-piece molded plastic construction, green in … Currently driven by Charlie Pauken. It was only used until 1992, and it became a display truck. Anderson led the beginning of the season until breakages and disqualifications; he finished 5th. International Monster Truck Hall of Fame inductees, https://monstertruck.fandom.com/wiki/Dennis_Anderson?oldid=122779, 2001 - Grave Digger 14 (encore only: Grave Digger 7 & Grave Digger 12), 2005 - Grave Digger 19 (encore only: Grave Digger 16), 2010 - Grave Digger 20 (won racing) (encore only: Grave Digger 19), 2011 - Grave Digger 20 (racing only) & Grave Digger 24 (freestyle only). In 2000, he was invited to drive Nitro Machine at the inaugural World Finals. Grave Digger #25 – Debuted 2011, retired in 2016. Grave Digger #15 – Debuted 2001, retired in 2009. Retired in 2018 when Dennis Anderson retired, as this was the last truck he personally drove. Grave Digger #31 – Debuted 2016. It was also during this time that "Bad To The Bone" began to be used as the truck's theme song. In 2010, he won the World Championship Racing in the first Grave Digger versus Maximum Destruction final. Despite being a top contender in the TNT Series and the USHRA, Dennis did not bring the Grave Digger name a championship until 1999, almost 11 years after going full blown Monster Truck. The highest ramp jump by a Monster Truck is 10.3 m (33 ft 9.6 in), and was achieved by Krysten Anderson (USA) driving Grave Digger in Bradenton, Florida, USA, on 25 June 2020. Grave Digger #21 – Display truck. This was the first tube chassis Grave Digger and also the first one with coil over shocks as opposed to leaf spring shocks. he made it to the third round for the first time, defeating Black Stallion in Round 1 and Bulldozer in Round 2, but was eliminated by Team Meents in the third round. This gave Dennis internal injuries. The LMT Monster Truck has just thrown down the gauntlet on solid axle monster trucks. Monster Jam, Official Grave Digger Remote Control Monster Truck, 1:10 Scale, with lights and sounds, for Ages 4 and Up 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,412 $90.00 $ 90 . In June 2016, he made his European competition debut in Barcelona, Spain. He scored a 13.5. That year, Anderson won the 2nd USHRA wreck of the year title after he won and rolled over in Lebanon Valley Speedway, racing UFO. ", Monster Jam Hall Of Fame First Inductions TAMPA 2020. It was replaced by Grave Digger 12, well known as the "long wheelbase Digger", which was also the first Grave Digger with purple in the paint job. Firemouth was at the World Finals that year, but Carl Van Horn drove it. This first truck was assembled from salvaged parts, including the body of a red 1952 Ford pickup truck. In 2012, he over turned bye round 2 by Monster Energy. Grave Digger is the most iconic and most popular monster truck in the history of the Monster Jam motorsport. Anderson gained a reputation for an all-or-nothing driving style and quickly became popular at local events. Currently driven by Brandon Vinson. The rebuilt version, nicknamed "Grandma", is on display at the Digger's Dungeon shop. As a result, the Grave Digger vs. Bigfoot rivalry is one of the strongest in the sport, despite the fact that the teams have not raced each other regularly since the late 1990s. The legendary Grave Digger was … Originally retired in 2010 as a Grave Digger after a crash in Wildwood, New Jersey, the truck was refurbished and ran as Grave Digger the Legend in 2011 as a backup truck before being finally retired that year. Grave Digger #36 – Debuted 2018. Fully restored in 2016 by Adam Anderson using the original body, it is on display at Digger's Dungeon. In 1985, he rebuilt Grave Digger as a true monster truck with 66-inch tires and a new 1951 Ford panel truck body; the first version of the iconic graveyard paint scheme appeared a year later and Anderson started racing full time. 00 It was during this time that the reputation for wild passes was developed, and the popularity of the truck increased. Then in late 1992 during a a race at Louisville Motor Speedway when his truck side-slapped a wall, he ended up cracking several of his ribs near his back which has caused recurring problems through his career since it has been aggravated by crashes in New Orleans in 1999 and again sometime later in Bloomsburg. In 1985, he rebuilt Grave Digger as a true monster truck with 66-inch tires and a new 1951 Ford panel truck body; the first version of the iconic graveyard paint scheme appeared a year later and Anderson started racing full ti… He got Grave Digger's first pole, but was eliminated by Tom Meents in the first round. Dennis rarely did the international events until 2016 on the European tour. Rosalee Ramer can jump her Monster Jam truck, Wild Flower, 30 feet in the air. He beat Escalade in Round 2, Blacksmith in Round 3, Bounty Hunter in Round 4, but was beat by Madusa in the finals. There was footage inside the cab of Anderson uttering his famous catch-saying “Yea we turned er over, she’s over, that’s what the people want, that’s what they got, I got a torn up truck!”. With the advent of freestyle, Anderson gained a means by which he could entertain the crowd with wild stunts while also focusing on winning races. You can’t know monster trucks and not know Anderson. Adam Anderson (born December 5, 1985, in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American professional monster truck driver. Today, Grave Digger, no matter which driver is appearing, is traditionally the last truck to freestyle at most events, providing the "grand finale" which caps off the show. On September 18, 2017, Dennis announced his full retirement from Monster Jam, stating however that he would still be behind the scenes and in the pits. Grave Digger is a monster truck racing team in the Feld Entertainment Monster Jam series founded by original driver Dennis Anderson. After Koberna's franchise ended, Pablo Huffaker signed a similar deal, and used his second Jus' Show'N Off truck (a tube-framed truck built in 1991) with the body from #4. There have been a total of 41 Grave Digger monster trucks built. Grave Digger #41 – Debuted late 2019. As a fill in for the truck, a second Grave Digger The Legend was … Later that year at the World Finals, Anderson announced that he will no longer be competing at the World Finals, making Monster Jam World Finals 17 his final World Finals appearance. Grave Digger #40 – Built 2019 as a ride truck for. In freestyle, he posted the first and only perfect freestyle score (in this case, a 40), winning the freestyle championship. My absolute favorite truck of all time; from Dennis Anderson to the rookie: Cole Venard. In 2007, after sitting out most of the season due to a shoulder injury, he debuted Grave Digger 25th Anniversary and beat Escalade in Round 2, Safe Auto Minimizer in Round 3, and Captain's Curse in Round 4, but lost to Batman in the finals. In freestyle, he posted a 36 tying Wrenchead.com for second. Currently driven by Tyler Menninga. The paint scheme, which combines green flames, letters dripping blood, a foggy graveyard scene with tombstones bearing names of competitors, a haunted house silhouetted by a full moon, and a giant skull-shaped ghost, has not strayed far from the first incarnation of the paintwork from 1986. In 2006, he got the pole, and then beat Maximum Destruction in Round 2, Safe Auto Minimizer in Round 3, Hot Wheels in Round 4 and Bounty Hunter for the championship race. A replica of the original configuration using parts saved from the rebuild was assembled to make an appearance at. The corner of the dumpster bent the roll cage down which in turn banged Dennis on the head, he walked away though. In 2003, he suffered two different injuries, first was in new Orleans when his truck pogoed after a large jump and rolled into a dumpster. There is much debate over whether Grave Digger has taken over the title of "Most Popular Monster Truck" from Bigfoot. He was out until World Finals 8, his son Adam filled in for him. Of course, the scale detail doesn't stop there with headers, drivers and LED lights and we've teamed up with Monster Jam for your choice of a Grave Digger or Son-Uva-Digger body. In 2013, he beat Bad Habit in Round 1 and got a 24 in Freestyle. Krysten Anderson – Currently driving Grave Digger #34, Randy Brown – Currently driving Grave Digger #39, Morgan Kane – Currently driving Grave Digger #33, Tyler Menninga – Currently driving Grave Digger #36, Charlie Pauken – Currently driving Grave Digger #38, Brandon Vinson – Currently driving Grave Digger #41, This page was last edited on 7 January 2021, at 18:54. # DieselBrother Discovery # MonsterJam Considered one of the most famous and recognized monster trucks of all time, Grave Digger serves as the flagship team of the Monster Jam series, with seven active Grave Digger trucks being driven by different drivers to allow a truck to appear at every Monster Jam event. Grave Digger #28 – Built by Pablo Huffaker in 2014. In 2004, he returned, and with a bang, by winning the racing championship by defeating Team Suzuki in Round 1, King Krunch in Round 2, Bounty Hunter in Round 3, and Blacksmith in the finals. Grave Digger #4 – This truck was operated from 1991 to 1993 by Jack Koberna as part of a franchise agreement for West Coast events. In 2016, he beat Monster Mutt in Round 1 but was defeated by Max-D in Round 2. Now a display truck. Grave Digger #9 – Built in 1994 as a ride truck, it was sold and is now the ride truck Extinguisher. Grave Diggers 4, 5 and 8 were built to suit this purpose, and were never driven in any major capacity by Anderson. Ten years later, he sold the monster truck and joined team Grave Digger. Retired in 2013. He is the creator, team owner, and former driver of " Grave Digger " on the USHRA Monster Jam circuit. Grave Digger #35 – Debuted 2017. Later in the year he broke his wrist in a non-driving accident and missed part of the 2003 season, including World Finals 4. Grave Digger #33 – Debuted 2017. Parts were removed for the restoration of #2, and the frame was sold. Grave Digger #23 – Debuted 2011, retired in 2017. In 1984 Anderson rebuilt the truck as a true monster truck using a 1951 Ford panel van body originally sporting a silver and blue paint scheme. Grave Digger #22 – Originally ran as the Batman monster truck from 2006 to 2008 before becoming Grave Digger #22. Grave Digger #37 – Debuted 2018. In 1984, Anderson rebuilt the truck as a true monster truck, replacing the red pickup body with a 1951 Ford panel truck in a blue and silver paint scheme. In 2009, he was eliminated in the first round by Air Force Afterburner. The truck received its name when Anderson, amicably retorting trash talking from his fellow racers about the truck's salvaged parts, said, "I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it." 1. Retired from competition in May 2018 when Huffaker retired as a driver. In 1993, Dennis Anderson and Grave Digger #7 were heavily featured on the TV series Monster Wars. Perhaps the most visible trademark is the red headlights which glow menacingly whenever the truck is in competition. Anderson competed in his final event on January 14, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Used as a display truck as part of. There are seven trucks currently competing. Dennis Anderson is one of OGs of Monster Jam and he has built an amazing brand a reputation with Grave Digger and is one of the greatest drivers … Later that tour he would win freestyle in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the wheelie contest in Stockholm, Sweden. Currently on permanent display at Digger's Dungeon. After the competition, Dennis Anderson, Randy Brown, Charlie Pauken, Chad Tingler, and Rod Schmidt got behind the wheels of their five Grave Digger trucks and hit the field at the same time for the show's encore. Grave Digger #12 – Debuted in 1996. Grave Digger 3 Grave Digger 3 was a Chevy monster truck built by Dennis Anderson that debuted in 1991. Receive updates and special offers right in your inbox. Grave Digger #38 – Debuted 2018. Over 40 different Grave Digger monster trucks have been built since the original back in the early 1980s. The truck became super popular, despite lack of sponsorship enjoyed by other trucks. This was helped by Bigfoot not racing for points in the 1989 championship, leaving Grave Digger as the most popular truck on the tour. Currently on display at Digger's Dungeon. Grave Digger #2 – Built in 1989 from a 1950 Chevrolet panel van, which became the model for all subsequent Grave Digger bodies. In 2011, he moved into one of the Grave Digger trucks alongside his father. Grave Digger #8 – Debuted in 1992, retired in 2005. Dennis Anderson's final freestyle run at Tampa 2017. 1. In 1989, he built Grave Digger 2, which switched to a 1950 Chevrolet panel truck body that has been used for all subsequent Grave Diggers. Driving may scare 98 Rock's Anderson, but very little scares Monster Jam's Anderson. The name came from a trash talking session with his rivals where he boasted "I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it". He scored an 11 in Freestyle while fellow Grave Digger teammate Charlie Pauken won freestyle. In 2014, Grave Digger got defeated in the semi-finals by his son, Adam. Used solely for international shows. In 2001, he lost in the first round to his own teammate, Pablo Huffaker (who was driving Blacksmith.). Grave Digger #32 – Originally built in 2011 as "Grave Digger: The Legend", a retro-themed truck driven by Adam Anderson through the 2015 season, it was renamed and numbered in 2016 when Adam Anderson joined the Grave Digger team full time. In freestyle, he got a 33, finishing second. Then in December of 2006, he injured his wrist again after his truck smacked hard into an ATV roller and his wrist smacked into a roll bar inside the cab. Considered one of the most famous and recognized monster trucks of all time, Grave Digger serves as the flagship team of the Monster Jam series, with seven active Grave Digger trucks being driven by different drivers to allow a truck to appear at every Monster Jam event. He got a 25 in freestyle. TNT recognised his rising popularity and began promoting Grave Digger heavily, especially for races on the Tuff Trax syndicated television series. 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(PEI), Cohen-designed ("in-house built"), Carroll Racing Development (CRD), and Racesource, 1999 Monster Jam Points Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #12), 2000 Monster Jam World Freestyle Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #7), 2002 Monster Jam Points Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #14), 2003 Monster Jam Points Champion (Randy Brown – Grave Digger #18), 2004 Monster Jam Points Champion (Gary Porter – Grave Digger #12), 2004 Monster Jam World Racing Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #19), 2004 World Monster Truck Racing League Championship (Gary Porter – Grave Digger #12), 2006 Monster Jam World Racing Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #20), 2010 Monster Jam World Racing Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #20), 2010 Monster Jam Points Champion (Dennis Anderson – Grave Digger #20), 2016 Monster Jam Amsoil Series East Champion (Cole Venard – Grave Digger #31), 2016 Monster Jam Amsoil Series West Champion (Morgan Kane – Grave Digger #25), 2016 Monster Jam FS1 Series Champion (Adam Anderson – Grave Digger #32), 2016 Monster Jam World Racing Champion (Morgan Kane – Grave Digger #25), 2016 Monster Jam World Freestyle Champion (Adam Anderson – Grave Digger #32), 2017 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series East Champion (Tyler Menninga – Grave Digger #23), 2017 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series West Champion (Cole Venard – Grave Digger #31), 2017 Monster Jam Stadium Tour Champion (Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger #27), 2017 Monster Jam Arena Tour Champion (Pablo Huffaker – Grave Digger #28), 2017 Monster Jam Arena Tour Champion (Randy Brown – Grave Digger #29), 2018 Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 2 Champion (Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger #27), 2018 Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 3 Champion (Morgan Kane – Grave Digger #33), 2018 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Central Champion (Tyler Menninga – Grave Digger #32), 2018 Monster Jam World Racing Champion (Adam Anderson – Grave Digger #35), 2019 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series West Champion (Tyler Menninga – Grave Digger #36), 2019 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Central Champion (Brandon Vinson – Grave Digger #31), 2019 Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 2 Champion (Adam Anderson – Grave Digger #35), 2019 Monster Jam Arena Championship Series Champion (Randy Brown – Grave Digger #39), 2020 Monster Jam Stadium Series Yellow Champion (Charlie Pauken – Grave Digger #27), 2020 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series East Champion (Tyler Menninga – Grave Digger #36), 2020 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series West Champion (Brandon Vinson – Grave Digger #31), 2020 Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Arena Champion (Randy Brown – Grave Digger #39), Grave Digger #1 – The original truck was first built as a mud racing truck from a 1957 Ford pickup, then rebuilt as a true monster truck in 1985 using a 1951 Ford panel van body. 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