What Happened to the Grave Digger Monster Truck?

The Grave Digger Monster Truck has been a beloved part of the Monster Jam circuit for over 35 years. The iconic truck is known for its bright green paint and wild stunts that have made it a fan favorite. But what happened to the Grave Digger Monster Truck?

The Grave Digger Monster Truck was created by Dennis Anderson in 1982. Anderson used a 1951 Ford Pickup as the foundation for his creation, which he then outfitted with oversized tires and shocks to make it capable of taking on dirt and mud tracks. He named it “Grave Digger” in tribute to his father, who worked as a grave digger in North Carolina.

Throughout its more than three decades of being part of the Monster Jam circuit, the Grave Digger has had several drivers at the wheel. But the most successful driver was undoubtedly Anderson himself, who won more than 20 championships during his career behind the wheel of the Grave Digger.

In 2018, Anderson retired from driving and handed over control of the Grave Digger truck to his son, Ryan Anderson. Ryan continued to drive the truck until 2019 when he retired from professional Monster Jam racing due to health concerns. Since then, various other drivers have been behind the wheel of the Grave Digger – most notably monster truck veteran Charlie Pauken – but none have had quite as much success as Dennis Anderson did during his legendary career.

What Happened to The Grave Digger Monster Truck?

The Grave Digger Monster Truck is currently still part of the Monster Jam circuit, but without its original driver Dennis Anderson at the wheel it hasn’t been able to achieve nearly as much success as it had during its heyday. However, with new drivers taking control of this iconic truck each year there’s still plenty of potential for more wild stunts and championships.

Conclusion: The iconic Grave Digger Monster Truck is still part of the Monster Jam circuit today but without Dennis Anderson at its helm it hasn’t had quite as much success as before. However, with new drivers taking control each year there’s still plenty of potential for more wild stunts and championships in its future!

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Karen Watkins