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Paul Jensen

Hometown

Ogden, UT

Birthday

April 17

Began Competing

2003

Paul Jensen has been involved with monster trucks since 2002. It was only a part of a busy lifestyle at that time. Jensen was also starting a construction company and maintaining home health franchises which kept him from the seat. Now, he is a big part of Team Throttle Monster, which fields no fewer than five trucks on the Monster Jam tour. Paul can often be found driving Jurassic Attack.

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Camping, hunting, fishing, dirt bikes, and vacations by the ocean (cruises)
  • Who are your role models?
    My grandpa
  • Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
    I pray before every event for me and my competitors. My gear, belts, helmet etc. all have to go in a certain way, and in a certain order or I start over
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I think a lot of people don’t know that I’ve helped my stepdad Kreg Christensen build over 20 race trucks. I’ve competed in Australia several times, Canada, and Mexico. I started driving in 2002. I somewhat “retired” from driving for several years other than driving in Australia a couple times a year. During that time, I started several companies, including a construction company, and several home health franchises. I always had in the back of my mind that when my businesses were solid, I would build my own trucks and have my own team. I feel like somewhat of a “rookie” on the Monster Jam tour. In a short few years Team Throttle Monsters has grown to six trucks and takes pride in having good equipment and drivers that can compete at the highest levels. We want to win. That’s our goal. I enjoy the success of my teammates as much or more than my own success. They all have the green light to try and win each and every time they compete. We are truly a “team” and enjoy each other’s successes
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    Favorite on-track memories are probably all the places and people I’ve been able to meet over the years. Many fans have become good friends. Favorite off-track memory is probably when my children were born. Especially my daughter. I have two boys, Ashton and Kamdyn, and one daughter McKenzie. Something about having a daughter changed me for the better. I found a piece of my heart I didn’t know existed
  • What is your most prized possession?
    My family, and my integrity

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 being in a new place every weekend and getting to perform on the biggest stage in motorsports. Meeting new people and associating with the other drivers. It’s a family away from home. I don’t really have a worst thing about it
  • While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    We don’t have free time
  • How do you keep fit?
    I work out at our company gym. I also try eating healthy, but I do love comfort food
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    Pepsi Zero
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    Anaheim. It’s one of the first stadiums I ever did back in 2002 or 2003. The first time I pulled in there it was sold out and there were so many camera flashes going off I was start struck. I remember thinking I’m in one of the biggest vehicles in Motorsports. Yet I felt so small at that point in time
  • What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
    Canada and USA

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    My stepdad Kreg Christensen gave me the opportunity to drive
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Competing at the highest level against the best in the world
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    I would say I try to keep big air, momentum, and throw in some wow moments
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Follow you dreams, come up with a solid plan, and keep your sights fixed on your goal. Don’t give up
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    So far it would be displaying at the World Finals in I think 2003 or 2004 and dreaming about competing at the World Finals one day
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    Tom Meents. I admire how he has been able to adapt his driving style to all the changes we’ve seen in the sport, and he’s still one of the best

fun facts

  • Do you have any nicknames?
    BJ Johnson nicknamed me Conan at a Monster Jam show in Pueblo, Colorado. We had two trucks broke and we’re thrashing to get them back together
  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Tombstone
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    Yellowstone or Blacklist
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Blue and silver
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Ribeye steak and king crab
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    Depends on where I’m at. If I’m close to an ocean it’s seafood. If I’m in the Southwest it’s Mexican food
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    I’m not sure. I would hope they would describe me as a loyal friend

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