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Ed Eckert
| DRIVER INFORMATION |
| Driver Name: |
Ed Eckert |
| Owner of: |
FULLBOAR |
| Residence: |
Newaygo, MI |
| Birthplace: |
Detroit, MI |
| Date of Birth: |
5/10/65 |
| Years
Competing: |
Since 2001 |
| Marital Status: |
Single |
| Children: |
1 daughter - Melanie |
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DRIVER HISTORY
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 Ed started at 35 years of age. He was a fan for 14 years and would go to all the Jamborees and Thunder Nationals, dreaming one day that he be able to compete himself one day. Later, Ed built his own show truck. Once he was given the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a monster truck and he felt the hoarsepower, he just wanted one for himeself..so he got one. Prior to monster truck racing he owned and operated an auto repair shop, which he currently continues to do. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident with a deer set him back a little. He broke his right arm in 4 places and his left leg in 3 places. Luckily he could rely on a good backup drive, Ryan Fales. His career highlight was racing in Minneapolis Metrodome some time back. He got 1st place in freestyle and 4th place overall. During that show he catwalked on tailgate for 50 yards which is impressive considering how heavy it is with the leaf spring it has. He has no specific stop on the Monster Jam series, he likes everywhere he goes that has fans and he is given the opportunity to entertain people. What makes him stand out compared to other monster truck drivers is his willingness to win. He really enjoys racing against Larry Jaruzel (Prowler) because they both have egos and they mess with each other a lot and talk trash but outside of all this they are really good friends. The advice he would give to others is to apply yourself 110% at everything you do.
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| How did you get involved in monster trucks? |
I used to show trucks at the jamborees, and saw the monster trucks competing and became compelled. |
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| What's
the best thing about being a monster truck driver? |
The thrill of jumping the truck in the air and the adrenalin rush. Making the kids happy is always the best though. |
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| Career
highlights? First Win? |
In Mineapolis 2004 when I catwalked the truck for the first time |
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| What is your most memorable moment so far? |
Being able to be part of every show, I love every minute of it |
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| What is the most important thing about being a monster truck driver. |
Making sure that the fans love what we do |
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| Give
4 separate words that describe you. |
Big - Funny - Entertaining - Showoff |
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| What
is the best part about signing an autograph for a child? |
The way that they look at you like you're above all people. It makes it all worth while that you affect people that way |
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| What
do you do to prepare for a new season? |
I get pumped up and excited just as any fan would |
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| Whats
your favorite stop on the tour? |
Knoxville, because I get to be with my family the same time as entertaining the crowd |
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| Are
you working on anything new right now? |
Possibly buiding a new chassis |
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| Whats
the best thing about your truck? |
It's mine |
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| What
gets you pumped to compete? |
The friendliness and
competitiveness
of all the other drivers |
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| Where
are the best fans? |
Every Monster Jam show |
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| Best
advice to kids who want to become monster truck drivers? |
Don't cutt yourself short, go for everything you can in life. |
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Fun Facts |
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Favorite Food: |
Chicken and steak |
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Favorite Color: |
Blue |
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Type of Music You Listen to: |
Country |
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Favorite Song: |
Redneck yacht club |
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Hobbies: |
boating, 4 wheeling, Monster Trucks |
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Superstitions? |
None |
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Favorite Movie: |
All Steven Segal movies |
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Favorite TV Show: |
Cops |
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