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Nick Pagliarulo

2024 Truck

Kraken

2024 Tour

Stadium Championship Series East

Hometown

Deltona, FL

Birthday

August 13

Nick started out working on his dad’s Monster Jam truck, Jester. After a few years, he became crew chief of his dad’s truck. The next step would be into the role as driver in his own nautical-themed truck, Kraken. In 2019, he was the Monster Jam Rookie of the Year. In 2022, Nick captured his first stadium Freestyle win, achieving the feat in the same stadium (Tampa) where his father had won his first stadium freestyle two years previous.

career highlights

  • 2019 Rookie of the Year
  • 2023 Crash Madness of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Bowling, R/C cars and monster trucks.
  • Who are your role models? 
    My parents are probably my biggest role models. They have taught me that responsibility, drive and passion help to achieve my goals in life.
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through? 
    I try to get myself pumped up for the event before it starts by talking to my teammates about what we need to do to win and perform well.
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I am pretty reserved and somewhat quiet outside of Monster Jam.
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    My first overall racing championship in Crown Point, IN after only driving for a few short weeks.
  • What’s your most prized possession?
    My family.

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 with monster Jam is getting to meet all of the great Monster Jam fans and seeing new cities. The worst thing about being on the road every weekend is not being at home or being able to sleep in my own bed and of course spending time with my family.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time? 
    I try to find something to do that involves competing or racing.
  • How do you keep fit?
    Exercise and eat healthy as often as I can. Sometimes that’s hard when we’re on the road.
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam? 
    Clean clothes.
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why? 
    Wildwood, NJ because we got to race on a unique track on the beach. The scenery and people are very nice and the weather is always great that time of year. I also had a memorable and epic race against my dad during that event in 2018.

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam? 
    I started working with my family on our Monster Jam truck, Jester. After a few short years, I became Crew Chief for my dad’s truck and then eventually ended up building my own truck – Kraken.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam? 
    Meeting the fans and getting to compete alongside some of the best Monster Jam athletes.
  • How would you describe your driving style? 
    I’m a relatively new driver so I am still creating my driving style each and every week.
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver? 
    Follow your dreams and never give up until you reach them.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    In my short career as a Monster Jam driver, I would have to say that competing in my fire-ever event in Bridgestone, CT in 2018.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration? 
    All of the Monster Jam drivers give me inspiration and push me to be a better driver.

fun facts

  • What’s your favorite movie? 
    Any of the Fast and Furious movies
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Impractical Jokers
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Cheeseburgers
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat on the road? 
    Chick-fil-A
  • How would your friend and family describe you? 
    Always a character

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

Weston Anderson in Grave Digger

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

Krysten Anderson in Grave Digger

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