My Interview with Carl Van Horn, Grave Digger Driver for Monster Jam
I got a chance to interview Carl Van Horn, driver of the legendary Grave Digger . The NJ Monster Jam event at the IZOD is January 30th & 31st, which is coming up quick! Make sure you get your tickets!
What makes your truck better than the other trucks?
It’s Grave Digger – the most popular Monster Jam truck in the world! The fan base alone pushes me to drive as hard as I possibly can every time I compete.
How did you end up in this kind of work?
I started as a technician and worked my way up to Crew Chief, then when another truck was being built, I was tested with four other Crew Chiefs and ended up becoming the next driver.
Do you have any kind of ritual before you perform?
I like to get in my Monster Jam truck a little early so I don’t feel rushed, and also to really sit and focus on things I can do on that particular track.
Any music that you listen to pump you up?
The Grave Digger theme song “Bad to the Bone” pumps me up every time.
What things would he not do because they are too dangerous?
Can’t think of any I haven’t already attempted!
Do you have a favorite place to go and eat in the NJ area?
Steve’s Sizzlin’ Steaks in Carlstadt, NJ – it’s the best!
What do you when you’re not driving the Grave Digger?
I am also a manager at the Grave Digger repair shop, and I enjoy playing and writing country music in my spare time.
About Monster Jam @ the IZOD Center:
Monster Jam will be performing at the IZOD Center on:
Friday, January 30, 2015
7:30 PM
*Pit Party from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2015
2:00 PM
*Pit Party from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
7:30 PM
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the IZOD Center Box Office, by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com or calling 1-800-745-3000.
The event will feature some of the most powerful Monster Jam trucks in the circuit, including Grave Digger®, Crushstation, Stinger, Bounty Hunter®, Iron Outlaw, Storm Damage, Hurricane Force and brand new Dragon.
For more information on Monster Jam, please log onto www.MonsterJam.com. To follow Monster Jam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram log on to www.facebook.com/MonsterJam and www.twitter.com/MonsterJam and www.instagram.com/MonsterJamLive. Subscribe to their YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/MonsterJamLive.
About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz®. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. Official Monster Truck Series only at Monster Jam. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com
