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Jim Koehler
Jim Koehler
2024 Truck
Avenger
2024 Tour
Stadium Championship Series West
Birthday
July 13
Residence
Columbus, MI
“Mr. Excitement” is one of the veteran competitors in Monster Jam and continues to live up to his nickname! Jim started his career in 1997, building Avenger as a tribute to his father who competed in drag racer with the same name. Jim says driving a Monster Jam truck is like being a superhero “without having to chase criminals.” He advises that it is important to stick to your dreams and, most importantly to enjoy life…and he leads by example. He is a two-time World Freestyle Champion (2003 and 2011) and has won Monster Jam’s Extreme Air award seven times!
career highlights
career highlights
- 2003 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2009 Sportsman of the Year
- 2010 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
- 2011 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2011 Sportsman of the Year
- 2012 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2013 Sportsman of the Year
- 2013 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2014 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2015 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2015 Sportsman of the Year
- 2016 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2017 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2021 Stadium Freestyle of the Year
- 2022 Extreme Air of the Year
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Welding and fabricating, riding four-wheelers, boating and jet skiing. - Who are your role models?
John Force and Dale Earnhardt. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?<
I usually tape things to my cab. A note to motivate me, a coin that I find for good luck or something I received from a fan. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I think by now, everyone knows everything about me. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My newest, favorite memory was when we did an amazing job in racing and freestyle at the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals in a brand-new truck that we build. It was the first weekend it was ever driven. - What’s your most prized possession?
My trucks!
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?
For me, the worst part is being away from home and driving all those miles to every show. The best is seeing the country and meeting all of the great fans and of course, getting to play with all of the Monster Jam trucks. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
What free time? There isn’t any free time on the road. - How do you keep fit?
Hard work keeps me fit. I never sit around. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Clothes and the basics. I’m a guy, I don’t take much to survive.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I built my own truck from scratch and started competing with it. I guess they liked what they saw! - What’s your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
The level of competition. - How would you describe your driving style?
Moderately out of control. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Stay in school, keep out of trouble and follow your dreams. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Winning Sportsman of the Year as many times as I have and my two Monster Jam World Finals championships. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Everyone looks up to Tom Meents and Dennis Anderson but now-a-days every Monster Jam driver inspires me. A lot of these new kids can really drive and some come from great backgrounds and have amazing stories.
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Mr. Excitement - What’s your favorite movie?
The Hangover - What’s your favorite television show?
The Walking Dead - What’s your favorite color?
Green - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Steak and lobster - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
We don’t always eat at the nicest restaurants on the road. Not by choice, nice restaurants don’t have semi-truck parking! - How would your friend and family describe you?
A good guy… I hope!
Jim Koehler Gallery
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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