After watching his father and brother competing in Monster Jam, Mike Pagliarulo knew it was time to step up in the family operation and get his own truck. He assisted with the team until making his Monster Jam debut in Pensacola at the age of 18 driving his father’s Jester and competing against his brother Nick. Mike is inspired to do his best, especially when lined up against family. He studies videos to help get acclimated to the challenges of Monster Jam and aspires to start adding awards like the rest of the family.
about
- What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
I’m interested in are riding quads and driving side-by-sides. - Who are your role models?
My dad and brother are my role models. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
I retired at the age of 12 from little league baseball after 5 years of playing - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
My favorite memory on the track has to be my debut weekend in Pensacola, FL, driving Jester. - What is your most prized possession?
My pinball machine
life on the road
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
The best thing about being on the road is having the opportunity to travel the world and getting to see things you don’t normally see. The worst thing about being on the road has to be the long-distance drives. - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
If I do get free time on tour, I usually like to sightsee and do new things I don’t normally do in Florida. - How do you keep fit?
Trying to close my eyes when I pass by a fast-food restaurant. But usually I stay fit by being active at least 3 days out of the week. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
My computer: I do all my work by studying videos of past Monster Jam events - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
My favorite city to travel to is Anaheim. It’s a really good place to sightsee and has a lot of good restaurants.
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
My dad, the driver of the Jester monster truck, started as a fan and built our first truck about 8 years ago. That’s really when I wanted to drive a monster truck. We built our second truck for my brother, who drives Kraken, and we just finished the third truck for me. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
My favorite part about competing in Monster Jam is getting to meet all the fans and getting to race against my brother and dad. - How would you describe your driving style?
I would say my driving style is more on the wild side than tame side. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Keep pushing and never give up. Dreams do come true. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
My greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver is getting the chance to race against my brother and dad and also getting the chance to race against the drivers I grew up and watched. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Jon Zimmer, Sr.
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Little Pags - What’s your favorite movie?
Tropic Thunder - What’s your favorite television show?
Regular Show - What’s your favorite color?
Blue - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Chicken wings - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Texas Roadhouse - How would your friends and family describe you?
A comedian, jokester
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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