Growing up on a farm Karl was driving vehicles of various different sizes from an early age, moving on to a career driving Heavy Plant Machinery. He saw Monster Trucks appearing at Truckfest in the UK and his passion for the Sport began.

After customising a Toyota Hi-Lux to make a street legal monster truck and attending modified car shows for many years when a Monster Truck Racing Series began in the UK in 2003 both Karl and his wife Jenny were interested in helping out as track and tech officials. A discussion with a Ride Truck Owner Dave Crosland led to a partnership deal to build a race truck. In November 2003 Dave made the decision to take a job abroad and left the project to Karl and Jenny.

Slingshot debuted in 2004 with a modest 600 BHP petrol engine but Karl proved all the doubters wrong by giving it everything the Truck had and not only competing against Blown Alcohol Engines but beating them in Racing and especially in Freestyle.

In 2005 Karl was given the chance to run in Arnhem, Holland as part of the Monster Jam Europe Tour. Being around such awesome Monster Trucks and Drivers made Karl realise he wanted to improve his Truck to allow him to compete at the same level and so after a year between shows we returned to Arnhem with a much improved Slingshot. During this down time Karl was given the opportunity to drive the Airforce Afterburner at the Monsters on the Beach show in Virginia Beach, USA and driving such a well set-up Monster Truck gave him a lot of insights on how he wanted to develop Slingshot.

2006 saw Karl taking part in the Monster Jam Europe Tour again and with the added experience he has gained through 2007 Karl looks forward to making his mark and becoming a force to be reckoned with in the future.

How did you get involved in monster trucks?

Started out as a Tech Official in UK Shows, then took the step to build our own Monster Truck.

What's the best thing about being a monster truck driver?

Getting to travel all over the world and meet fans from so many different places.

Career highlights? First Win?

First Event Win was a double, Racing and Freestyle in 2005 at the Orsett Showground.

Career highlights include driving the Airforce Afterburner in Virginia Beach in 2006, my first bus jump with Slingshot in Arnhem, Holland in 2005, winning the UK Rookie of the Year Award in 2004.

What is your most memorable moment so far?

Arnhem 2006 my first show with the new Slingshot competing against Drivers that I have admired for so many years

What is the most important thing about being a monster truck driver?

Giving a good show for the fans and having fun out there.

Give 4 separate words that describe you.

Crazy - Ambitious – Caring - Hardworking

What is the best part about signing an autograph for a child?

The smile on their face, knowing and seeing the excitement they feel.

What do you do to prepare for a new season?

Check every nut and bolt on the Truck.

Whats your favorite stop on the tour?

I'm looking forward to Cardiff in 2007 as it's a new venue.

Are you working on anything new right now?

We are always trying to improve Slingshot.

What’s the best thing about your truck?

That we built it ourselves and that the whole family have been involved.

What gets you pumped to compete?

Sitting in Slingshot ready for Intros hearing the fans going wild.

Where are the best fans?

All over the world I have met so many great fans they don't come from one place but they all have Monster Trucks running through their veins.

Best advice to kids who want to become monster truck drivers?

Make sure to get a good education first, then follow your dreams and work for them if you are committed then the hard work you need to put in doesn't seem as hard.