Are you ready to meet the stars of Monster Jam? Theyโre making their way to Manila soon enough, andย all six of them are excited to meet the Filipino fans. Hereโs a quick guide to who you will see on theย 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 Worldย Finals championships under its belt, it remains to be the most recognizable trucks among its roster. Itsย mystical green flames and decorated exterior gives out a menacing vibe to scare off all its competitors.ย Arlington native, Jon Zimmer, is one of the only ones who match the Grave Diggerโs need for speed andย destruction. He has been competing since 2005 and has quickly emerged as a driver who knows how toย go fast and turn in spectacular runs. One of the fastest qualifiers on the sportโs most demanding raceย 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 itย one of the sickest exhibitionists in the competition. Max-D has also won a total of 11 World Finalsย championships, and is most remembered for the double back-flip that etched it into Monster Jamย 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 โRookie ofย the Yearโ in 2000, “Crash Madness” in 2008, โBig Airโ in 2012, “Freestyle of the Year” and “Wheelie ofย the Year” in 2013 and “Save of the Year” in 2014. Together, Elliottโs skills on the wheel and Max-Dโs killerย moves are geared up to take the Filipino audienceโs 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 doesnโt 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, heโs ready to showย Filipinos what he and the Zombie can do.
Competitor: Dragon
Driver: Scott Liddycoat
Thereโs no doubt that the Dragon can scare off anyone in its way with its spikes jutting through its skin,ย long horns curling back atop its skull and angled fins slicing the air. More than its fiery exterior, thisย fearsome beast is pumped to show off all the sizzling stunts and jumps it can do. Manned by Scottย Liddycoat, the Dragon is ready to set fire to the competition. While Liddycoat may be quite new to theย Monster Jam scene, he boasts of an extensive motorsports background, mostly racing on the water.ย Liddycoat has been racing Inboard and Unlimited Hydroplanes for the past 22 years and has baggedย numerous awards. Now, he trades water for flames. Promising to leave a trail of destruction, he isย 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 aย welcoming salute at the 2011 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam World Finals. Its 1950s Willyโs body andย attention-grabbing purple mural design commanded reverence fit for the next generation of the Graveย Digger family. Eventually, it made a mark of its own through a series of high-profile wins, especially inย freestyle competitions. It is no coincidence that the man behind the wheel also hails from a family ofย Monster Jam superstars. Ryan Anderson was destined to chomp and trudge on the racetrack himself.ย His father Dennis Anderson is a legend in Monster Jam while his brother, Adam, has his fair share ofย accolades in monster truck racing. Off the bat, Ryan Anderson won major events in his first year in theย sport. He continues to carry forward the Anderson legacy with the Son-Uva Digger. Hold on tight, thisย 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 toย miss, so is its vibrant orange body. The El Toro Loco can smell the fear of the competitors like an angryย animal, and when you think you have all of its tricks figured, youโll be shocked to see that the ragingย driver unleashing destruction on track is actually a woman. Despite being the only female blood in theย game, Cynthia Gauthier is a driver to be reckoned with. Her dad was a mechanic and became aย consistent influence to her as she learned everything about an engine. More than what meets the eye,ย Gauthier temporarily puts her accounting degree on the side as she tries every adrenaline-pumpingย activity, from dirt-bike racing to monster truck driving. She vows to go crazy with the El Toro Loco andย 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 Jamย history through the world-famous Party in the Pits. This is a rare opportunity to get to know them andย have your official merchandise autographed. The Monster Jam truck drivers won’t leave the arena untilย the very last item has been signed. Are you going to miss out on this shot to live it up with theseย 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