Are you ready to meet the stars of Monster Jam? They’re making their way to Manila soon enough, and all six of them are excited to meet the Filipino fans. Here’s a quick guide to who you will see on the Manila leg of their world tour:
Competitor: Grave Digger
Driver: Jon Zimmer
The Grave Digger has always been a strong competitor in the games. With four Monster Jam World Finals championships under its belt, it remains to be the most recognizable trucks among its roster. Its mystical green flames and decorated exterior gives out a menacing vibe to scare off all its competitors. Arlington native, Jon Zimmer, is one of the only ones who match the Grave Digger’s need for speed and destruction. He has been competing since 2005 and has quickly emerged as a driver who knows how to go fast and turn in spectacular runs. One of the fastest qualifiers on the sport’s most demanding race course, Zimmer is fully decked to take on the Manila stage with the Grave Digger.
Competitor: Max-D
Driver: Neil Elliott
Max-D made every jaw drop with its signature cyclone and insane donuts. Its aerodynamic built makes it one of the sickest exhibitionists in the competition. Max-D has also won a total of 11 World Finals championships, and is most remembered for the double back-flip that etched it into Monster Jam history. Of course, only an agile, talented and experienced driver like Neil Elliott is fit to drive the world-famous Maximum Destruction. Currently, Elliot holds several awards under his belt, such as “Rookie of the Year” in 2000, “Crash Madness” in 2008, “Big Air” in 2012, “Freestyle of the Year” and “Wheelie of the Year” in 2013 and “Save of the Year” in 2014. Together, Elliott’s skills on the wheel and Max-D’s killer moves are geared up to take the Filipino audience’s breaths away.
Competitor: Zombie
Driver: Bari Musawwir
Out of all the trucks that Monster Jam showed to the fans, it was Zombie that ran away with the most number of votes. Debuted in 2013, this truck has been a fan favorite from the beginning, and it doesn’t disappoint either. With its killer moves and twists, Zombie has shown the world how it rose from the grave and emerged victorious. During the Manila leg this year, Zombie will be driven by Bari Musawwir. He debuted in 2010 after the Monster Jam team spotted his natural talent and interest in motorsports. Hailing from a R/C monster truck background, Musawwir impressed the organizers and the fans when he take home the first ever Young Guns Shootout championship in 2012.
Now, he’s ready to show Filipinos what he and the Zombie can do.
Competitor: Dragon
Driver: Scott Liddycoat
There’s no doubt that the Dragon can scare off anyone in its way with its spikes jutting through its skin, long horns curling back atop its skull and angled fins slicing the air. More than its fiery exterior, this fearsome beast is pumped to show off all the sizzling stunts and jumps it can do. Manned by Scott Liddycoat, the Dragon is ready to set fire to the competition. While Liddycoat may be quite new to the Monster Jam scene, he boasts of an extensive motorsports background, mostly racing on the water. Liddycoat has been racing Inboard and Unlimited Hydroplanes for the past 22 years and has bagged numerous awards. Now, he trades water for flames. Promising to leave a trail of destruction, he is driving the Dragon through boulders and over hurdles to win this competition.
Competitor: Son-Uva Digger
Driver: Ryan Anderson
Created to extend the Grave Digger legacy, the Son-Uva Digger was received by the audience with a welcoming salute at the 2011 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam World Finals. Its 1950s Willy’s body and attention-grabbing purple mural design commanded reverence fit for the next generation of the Grave Digger family. Eventually, it made a mark of its own through a series of high-profile wins, especially in freestyle competitions. It is no coincidence that the man behind the wheel also hails from a family of Monster Jam superstars. Ryan Anderson was destined to chomp and trudge on the racetrack himself. His father Dennis Anderson is a legend in Monster Jam while his brother, Adam, has his fair share of accolades in monster truck racing. Off the bat, Ryan Anderson won major events in his first year in the sport. He continues to carry forward the Anderson legacy with the Son-Uva Digger. Hold on tight, this royal pairing might just be our ticket to the future.
Competitor: El Toro Loco
Driver: Cynthia Gauthier
The El Toro Loco is going wild on this leg of the competition. Its massive and menacing horns are hard to miss, so is its vibrant orange body. The El Toro Loco can smell the fear of the competitors like an angry animal, and when you think you have all of its tricks figured, you’ll be shocked to see that the raging driver unleashing destruction on track is actually a woman. Despite being the only female blood in the game, Cynthia Gauthier is a driver to be reckoned with. Her dad was a mechanic and became a consistent influence to her as she learned everything about an engine. More than what meets the eye, Gauthier temporarily puts her accounting degree on the side as she tries every adrenaline-pumping activity, from dirt-bike racing to monster truck driving. She vows to go crazy with the El Toro Loco and gore all that gets on her way.
For die-hard fans of the show, you will even have a chance to meet the greatest drivers in Monster Jam history through the world-famous Party in the Pits. This is a rare opportunity to get to know them and have your official merchandise autographed. The Monster Jam truck drivers won’t leave the arena until the very last item has been signed. Are you going to miss out on this shot to live it up with these daredevil drivers? Ticket prices start at Php 850 only.
Monster Jam is here to blow up the motorsport scene in the country!
Monster Jam in Manila
Contact Number (SM Tickets) | (02) 470 2222
Tickets | www.smtickets.com
Website | www.monsterjam.com.ph
