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Frank Krmel
Frank Krmel
2024 Truck
Zombie
2024 Tour
Arena Championship Series Central
Hometown
Roseville, MI
Birthday
December 20
A fan of Monster Jam® since he was a child, Frank Krmel’s rise through the sport’s ranks is a tribute to his willingness to take on any job at any time, as long as it was advancing him toward his dream of being a full-time Monster Jam driver. His time in the sport of Monster Jam trucks began as volunteer help for Jim Koehler and the Team Scream. It was Koehler who gave Krmel his first chance to drive. From there, Krmel built a reputation as one of the sport’s premier hired guns and a driver who could be counted on to hop into any machine and perform at the highest level. Having driven more than 20 different trucks in his career, Krmel finally got the full-time ride he always wanted when he was tabbed for Donkey Kong in 2007. Then in 2009, he was honored to be selected as the newest driver for the Blue Thunder® team and now he is one of the lead drivers for the Advance Auto Parts GrinderSM Monster Jam truck. Krmel has shown his versatility by becoming an on-camera pit reporter for the Monster Jam World Finals broadcasts, bringing to fans the entire behind-the-scenes scoop at the tour’s biggest event. Frank Krmel returned to Monster Jam in 2023 behind the wheel of Stone Crusher.
career highlights
career highlights
- 2009 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2010 Humanitarian Award
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Attending sporting events, grilling out, spending time with friends and family - Who are your role models?
My dad - Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
I try to relax and get ready for the fun that I am about to have. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I can’t eat oranges. It has to be a texture thing! - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
Snapping Dennis Anderson’s streak of 9 consecutive final round racing wins
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?
The best thing is spending time with technicians and drivers, seeing new places and meeting new fans. There really isn’t a worst thing – I get to drive a Monster Jam truck every weekend! - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Try new local restaurants - How do you keep fit?
I try to eat as healthy as possible and stay very active, either walking or hitting the treadmill. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My laptop and ear buds - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Any city in Michigan. It’s my home state! - What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
I will probably leave some out, but here we go: Canada, France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Chile, Mexico, Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I started volunteering as crew for Scott Stephens (King Krunch) and later, Jim Koehler and Team Scream. Avenger was the first Monster Jam truck I drove. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Great places, great people, and adrenalin. To me, that’s Monster Jam. - How would you describe your driving style?
Clean and calculated - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Pay attention in school, listen to your parents and most of all, don’t be afraid to work hard! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting the opportunity to perform in my hometown - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Jim Koehler
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Frankie - What’s your favorite movie?
Airplane! - What’s your favorite television show?
Seinfeld - What’s your favorite color?
Green - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Crab Legs - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Hooters - How would your friends and family describe you?
Laid back, loves to laugh
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
POINTS THROUGH March 10, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Ryan Anderson /
truck
Son-uva Digger /
points
518
behind
-0
Position
2
name
Adam Anderson / Charlie Pauken /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
467
behind
-51
Position
3
name
Camden Murphy /
truck
Bakugan Dragonoid /
points
438
behind
-80
Position
4
name
Bari Musawwir /
truck
Zombie /
points
404
behind
-114
Position
5
name
Cory Rummell /
truck
Megalodon /
points
389
behind
-129
Position
6
name
Colt Stephens /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
382
behind
-136
Position
7
name
Chris Koehler /
truck
Monster Mutt / Northern Nightmare /
points
296
behind
-222
Position
8
name
Joe Foley /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
288
behind
-230
Position
9
name
David Olfert /
truck
Velociraptor / Rod Ryan Show /
points
284
behind
-234
Position
10
name
Kayla Blood /
truck
Soldier Fortune /
points
269
behind
-249
Position
11
name
Jim Koehler /
truck
Avenger /
points
215
behind
-303
Position
12
name
Mike Christensen /
truck
Vendetta /
points
185
behind
-333
ARENA SERIES CENTRAL
POINTS THROUGH March 10, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Weston Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
899
behind
–
Position
2
name
Fernando Martinez /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
671
behind
-228
Position
3
name
Brianna Mahon /
truck
Scooby-Doo /
points
640
behind
-259
Position
4
name
Brandan Tulachka /
truck
Just Get Er Done /
points
606
behind
-293
Position
5
name
Jamie Sullivan / Joe Dennis /
truck
Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points
565
behind
-334
Position
6
name
Mikayla Tulachka /
truck
Megalodon /
points
391
behind
-508
Position
7
name
Alex Bardin /
truck
Stone Crusher /
points
389
behind
-510
Position
8
name
Frank Krmel /
truck
Zombie /
points
315
behind
-584
ARENA SERIES EAST
POINTS THROUGH February 25, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Krysten Anderson /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
649
behind
–
Position
2
name
Armando Castro /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
630
behind
-19
Position
3
name
Zack Garner /
truck
Wild Side /
points
553
behind
-96
Position
4
name
Coty Saucier / Chelsea Vancleave /
truck
Dragon /
points
550
behind
-99
Position
5
name
Chad Tingler /
truck
Over Bored /
points
383
behind
-266
Position
6
name
Mark Hall /
truck
Raminator /
points
357
behind
-292
Position
7
name
Angelina Nock /
truck
Megalodon /
points
339
behind
-310
Position
8
name
Kurt Kraehmer /
truck
Rammunition /
points
212
behind
-437
ARENA SERIES WEST
POINTS THROUGH March 10, 2024
Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position
1
name
Brandon Vinson / Matt Cody /
truck
Grave Digger /
points
965
behind
–
Position
2
name
Tony Ochs /
truck
ThunderROARus /
points
868
behind
-97
Position
3
name
Dalton Widner /
truck
Jurassic Attack /
points
817
behind
-148
Position
4
name
MJ Solorio /
truck
El Toro Loco /
points
649
behind
-316
Position
5
name
Ashley Sanford / Loghan Ashline /
truck
Megalodon /
points
607
behind
-358
Position
6
name
Berto Treviño /
truck
Monster Mutt Rottweiler /
points
476
behind
-489
Position
7
name
Joe Urie / James Calhoun /
truck
Earth Shaker /
points
431
behind
-534
Position
8
name
Devin Winfield / Jeff Souza /
truck
Velociraptor /
points
399
behind
-566
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