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Kurt Kraehmer
Kurt Kraehmer
2024 Truck
Rammunition, Hotsy
2024 Tour
Arena Championship Series East
Hometown
Hoopeston, IL
Birthday
September 18
Kurt Kraehmer made his Monster Jam debut in 2018 as part of the Hall Brothers Racing Team. Kraehmer started with a fill-in ride in Raminator in Salinas, California and drove Hotsy in Tulsa that year. In 2019, he again drove Hotsy before finding his way into the team’s Rammunition in 2020. Kraehmer continues to drive both trucks.
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Graphic design – sketching, drafting and layouts. Rock concerts, exercising, engine building and riding my motorcycle. - Who are your role models?
Carlton Fisk of the White Sox, Bob Chandler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and CM Punk. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I call my wife on the phone, talk with my crew and take a breather. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory is winning a team motor sport event alongside my friend overcoming a two on four deficit to win. - What’s your most prized possession?
My motorcycle. It’s a red, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone.
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 part about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam is being able to compete amongst my peers and sometimes even my teammates. Not to mention the great Monster Jam fans that I have had the pleasure of meeting. They are the real reason we are all here. The worst thing? Well, I don’t know if there really is a worst thing… but there are challenges. Many times, that means late nights followed by early mornings. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
While on the road I like to be able to have fun with my teammates, crew and the crew chiefs. They make this all possible. - How do you keep fit?
I keep fit on the road by making healthy eating choices, finding time to exercise and always moving. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
I cannot live without some form of music while on the road. I love to jam out when I can. - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
My favorite city to travel to has to be Chicago as that’s where I got my start!
career
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I am making my competition debut in Monster Jam with Hall Brothers Racing driving the Hotsy truck. This is where it will all begin. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
My advice to kids that want to be become a Monster Jam driver is to stay focused in school, learn all the skills a future Monster Jam driver will need along the way and never, ever, for any circumstances give up! - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
My greatest memory in Monster Jam hasn’t been written yet. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
I look up to all of the veteran drivers that have seen the sport develop from its early days to where it is today.
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
War Machine and Amazing Kurtis - What’s your favorite movie?
Days of Thunder – it really spurred my desire to race. - What’s your favorite television show?
Scrubs, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Sons of Anarchy - What’s your favorite color?
Blue - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
A good cheeseburger and fries - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Texas Roadhouse - How would your friends and family describe you?
My family and friends would describe me has the funny jokester as well as being very serious when I need to be.
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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