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Alex Blackwell
DRIVER INFORMATION
Driver Name: Alex Blackwell
Residence: Elizabeth City, NC
Birthplace: Frackville, PA
Date of Birth: 6/2/73
Years Competing: Competing since 2005
DRIVER HISTORY

Blackwell brings 16 years of motocross experience to the driver's seat. He turned pro in 1998 and rode until an injury forced his retirement in 2002. "I knew I wanted to be involved in motorsports after my motocross career, and monster trucks seemed like the perfect fit," he said. Blackwell's first involvement in the monster truck business came in 1992, when his truck club was asked to coordinate the infield activities at the Bloomsburg (Pa.) Jamboree. Here he met Andy Slifko, owner and driver of the Eradicator monster truck, who lived just a few miles down the road from him. After one of the events, Slifko let him drive the Eradicator over a few cars. He was hooked and started going with the Eradicator crew on a regular basis. Blackwell crewed for Andy's Eradicator for a year and half before taking on the driving duties of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle for Randy Brown Motorsports. He made his professional driving debut at the Monster Jam in Birmingham, Alabama in January, 2005. One of Alex's largest contributions to the monster truck business is his "Gazoo Motor", a rear steer motor that spins 2 ½ times quicker than the typical motor. Blackwell mounted the first motor on the Eradicator in late 2003. Today the "Gazoo Motor" can be found on over 40 of the top monster trucks - including Grave Digger - in the country. In 2005, Blackwell earned the USHRA Rookie of the Year nominee, for this major contribution. Switching to the Bulldozer truck in 2007, he shows lots of promise as a young driver in the business poised to give the veterans a run for their money.


How did you get involved in monster trucks? I lived in Pennsylvania right next to Andy Slifko who owned Eradictaor, I met up with him for a while.
What's the best thing about being a monster truck driver? Meeting people and fans all over the world.
Career highlights? First Win? Minneapolis freestyle, 2007
What is your most memorable moment so far? Minneapolis freestyle, 2007
Describe what it is to be a monster truck driver in one sentence. I don't think that's possible.
Give 4 separate words that describe you. firecracker - moody - short - diligent
What is the best part about signing an autograph for a child? Seeing the smile on their face
What do you do to prepare for a new season? Fix the truck, get evearything ready to get a good start, and work long hours long nights
Whats your favorite stop on the tour? Bangor, Maine
Are you working on anything new right now? Sorry, that's classified information.
Whats the best thing about your truck? The big horns
What gets you pumped to compete? The screaming kids and families in the stands.
Where are the best fans? All over the place in every state and in every country
Best advice to kids who want to become monster truck drivers? Stay in school, listen to your parents, set goals and do your best to achieve them.

Driver history coming soon!
Fun Facts
Favorite Food:
Tacos
Favorite Color:
Blue
Type of Music You Listen to:
Country
Favorite Song:
"How Do You Like Me Now?" by Toby Keith
Hobbies:
Riding Harley-Davidson
Superstitions?
Long bridges
Favorite Movie:
Radio
Favorite TV Show:
Don't have one
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