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Bennett Clark
| DRIVER INFORMATION |
| Driver Name: |
Bennett Clark |
| Owner of: |
CLYDESDALE |
| Residence: |
Cedartown, GA |
| Birthplace: |
Powder Springs, Ga |
| Date of Birth: |
8/19/56 |
| Years
Competing: |
Since 1977 |
| Marital Status: |
Married - Joy |
| Children: |
Jamie |
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DRIVER HISTORY
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 There are only a few monster truck drivers who can claim they have been in the business longer than Bennett Clark. With 29 years of experience in the Clydesdale monster truck and a few seasons driving Bearfoot, Carolina Crusher, Cherokee Outlaw, and yes, even Grave Digger, this former rodeo champion has had quite a ride as a monster truck driver. Bennett earned a Championship Bull Riding belt buckle in 1978. He was All Around Cowboy that same year.
Some weekends, when I first started with the monster truck, I would take the monster truck to do a show, then go do a rodeo, says Bennett. However, Bennett has never depended on either monster trucks or rodeos to make a living. He always maintained a career in construction with his father.
Joy, Bennett's wife, travels with him to as many shows as she can - she even helps him tire up Clydesdale. However, this year that may be more difficult due to the damage their home suffered courtesy of Hurricane Katrina. Fortunately, the downed trees from the storm missed the monster truck and only damaged their hauler, the garage, and the house! According to Bennett their insurance has covered a good portion of the damage.
Bennett enjoys competing all over the country, but has a special place in his heart for Hampton, Va., "I don't know why I like it so much. I rolled my truck and Joy cracked her ankle. But there is something about it."
This year Bennett hopes to turn over a new leaf. "I've always been about winning and I let my competitive nature take over. I want to have some fun this year. I'm not going to let it get me down if I don't win every race."
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| How did you get involved in monster trucks? |
It's all I ever knew |
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| What's
the best thing about being a monster truck driver? |
Getting to perform for the fans. |
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| Career
highlights? First Win? |
I can't think of anything in particular. |
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| What is your most memorable moment so far? |
I can't think of anything in particular, |
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| Describe
what it is to be a monster truck driver in one sentence. |
You have to absolutely be dedicated to put on a show |
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| Give
4 separate words that describe you. |
Determined - Ambitions - Happy - Socialable |
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| What
is the best part about signing an autograph for a child? |
Seeing the smile on their face. |
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| What
do you do to prepare for a new season? |
Everything I can think of |
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| Whats
your favorite stop on the tour? |
Houston |
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| Are
you working on anything new right now? |
Yes |
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| Whats
the best thing about your truck? |
That I own it |
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| What
gets you pumped to compete? |
The pressure that builds up |
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| Where
are the best fans? |
Florida and Louisiana |
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| Best
advice to kids who want to become monster truck drivers? |
You have to be dedicated and be able to put in long hours |
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Fun Facts |
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Favorite Food: |
Hot Dogs |
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Favorite Color: |
Red |
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Type of Music You Listen to: |
Country |
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Favorite Song: |
He likes Tim McGraw and Big N' Rich |
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Hobbies: |
Deer Hunting, Building Furniture |
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Superstitions? |
"I never walk or drive through a handicapped parking space. I won't sign anyone's cast. I think that's from being in the rodeos." |
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Favorite Movie: |
Tombstone |
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Favorite TV Show: |
Storm Stories on the Weather Channel |
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