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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

DRIVER HISTORY

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.


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.

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.

Career highlights? First Win?	In Mineapolis 2004 when I catwalked the truck for the first time

What is your most memorable moment so far?	Being able to be part of every show, I love every minute of it

What is the most important thing about being a monster truck driver.	Making sure that the fans love what we do

Give 4 separate words that describe you.	Big - Funny - Entertaining - Showoff

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

What do you do to prepare for a new season?	I get pumped up and excited just as any fan would

Whats your favorite stop on the tour?	Knoxville, because I get to be with my family the same time as entertaining the crowd

Are you working on anything new right now?	Possibly buiding a new chassis

Whats the best thing about your truck?	It's mine

What gets you pumped to compete?	The friendliness and competitiveness of all the other drivers

Where are the best fans?	Every Monster Jam show

Best advice to kids who want to become monster truck drivers?	Don't cutt yourself short, go for everything you can in life.