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Tom Meents
Tom Meents
2024 Truck
Max-D
2024 Tour
Stadium Championship Series East
Hometown
Paxton, IL
Birthday
July 10, 1967
Tom Meents is a veteran competitor of Monster Jam and the most-decorated Monster Jam competitor in history, winning 14 World Championship titles throughout the years at Monster Jam World Finals. A former championship mud racer, Meents has been called upon to perform innovative stunts throughout his career. Known as “The Professor”, Tom helps train upcoming drivers at Monster Jam University. Tom Meents will hand over the driving responsibilities of Max-D on Stadium Championship Series East to his son, Colton Eichelberger, for the remainder of the 2024 season.
career highlights
career highlights
- 2000 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2001 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2001 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2002 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2002 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2004 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2006 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2008 WOW Factor of the Year
- 2009 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2009 WOW Factor of the Year
- 2009 Donut of the Year
- 2010 Crash Madness of the Year
- 2011 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2012 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion
- 2012 Crash Madness of the Year
- 2013 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2013 Save of the Year
- 2014 Save of the Year
- 2015 Stadium Save of the Year
- 2016 Stadium Donut of the Year
- 2017 Donut of the Year
- 2018 Donut of the Year
- 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Two-Wheel Skills Champion
- 2019 Stadium Championship Series 1 Champion
- 2021 Extreme Air of the Year
- 2022 Stadium Series Red Champion
- 2022 Monster Jam World Finals Skills Challenge Champion
- 2022 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion
- 2023 Stadium 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
about
about - What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Fabricating on mechanical things - Who are your role models?
People who overcome personal difficulties by having a great attitude. - Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
I remind myself to always have fun so the Monster Jam fans will enjoy the show. - What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
At one time, I wanted to join the Marines. I have a great respect for all military personnel. - What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
The day I started to make a living by driving Monster Jam Trucks. - What is your most prized possession?
My 1972 4×4 Blazer
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?
I love to see all the fans I remember. The worst is missing memorable family events. - While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Find amazing spectacular scenic views - How do you keep fit?
I work out with a personal trainer 5 days a week. - What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
Ketchup - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Any different city that I have never seen before
career
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I followed my unachievable dream as a 10-year-old, and I never gave up. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
Giving the Monster Jam fans a performance they will never forget - How would you describe your driving style?
Chaotic, destructive, and for the Max-D fans - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Be ready to work hard, never give up, and drive with your heart. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting to brighten the days of people who face difficult challenges - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
The amazing young talent that I get to work with at Monster Jam University
fun facts
fun facts
- Do you have any nicknames?
Max-D, Mad Man Meents, and Hollywood - What’s your favorite movie?
Any action movie with huge car stunts - What’s your favorite television show?
Monster Jam - What’s your favorite color?
Black - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Steak - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Steakhouses - How would your friends and family describe you?
Crazy and caring
Tom Meents 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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