Through Monster Jam trucks, Adam Anderson is living the dream. The dual Monster Jam World Finals Champion has continued the family legacy, hopping behind the wheel of his father’s truck GraveDigger and travelling the world with his sons at his heel.
Today the Kid Bucket List is sitting down with Adam to talk about Monster Trucks, travel and how being a father has added a new lens to the adventures he undertakes.
Hi Adam. Thanks for speaking with us today. We can’t wait to hear a little bit about Monster Jam Trucks and travel. Firstly, where are you right now?
Right now I’m in the United States in my home state of North Carolina and I’m packing my bags for a Monster Jam show in New York, flying out in the morning.
With the upcoming Monster Jam Australian Tour due to hit our shores this October, we’re curious about whether you will have any moments to explore Australia and which places are on your Bucket List?
I’m very excited to be returning and as far as exploring l love to do that. I would have to say the Great Barrier Reef is one to knock off the bucket list.
Your son must be around three years old now. Does he travel with you full time? Do you have any advice for parents hoping to hit the road with their kids in tow?
I love my little buddy Wade more than anything and wish he could travel with me full time but it’s very difficult. I do bring him along some times and thank goodness for the trucks to keep him occupied. I also have another son that just turned one and they’re crazy so I let Mom take care of them.
While Monster Jam travels much of the world, which country would you love to take it that is yet to experience a tour?
I would have to say Africa just because that’s one continent that Monster Jam hasn’t been too. Also I would love to see a Nile crocodile.
Monster Trucks are in your blood. You grew up watching your dad, Dennis Anderson, a four time Monster Jam World Finals Champion, really create the monster car competition. I believe you were hooked from the very first time you jumped cars in front of an audience. Does your son show an interest in Monster Cars already? Is it a legacy you hope he continues?
My son is so obsessed with Monster Jam it’s almost overwhelming but when he gets older he can do whatever he wants. If he were to drive it would be awesome to have third generation Monster Jam driver.
Lastly, where is your favourite family travel destination?
My favorite family destination that I would love to bring my family to would have to be the Australia Zoo… it was awesome.
Thanks for speaking with us Adam. We look forward to seeing you in the pits when Monster Jam hits Sydney.
General public tickets for the world’s premiere of Monster Jam – Expect the Unexpected are on sale NOW with the show roaring into ANZ Stadium Sydney at 7.00pm 22 October, 2016. The show will feature four unique Monster Jam driver competitions – Monster Jam Wheelies, Racing, Donuts and to return.
The 2016 lineup includes a number of fan favourites, with ‘Grave Digger’, ‘Monster Mutt Dalmatian’ and ‘Max-D’ back to tear up the track, alongside new additions ‘Alien Invasion’, ‘Pirates Curse’ and the yellow ‘El Toro Loco’.
Tickets for Sydney are available directly through Ticketek: www.Ticketek.com.au/MonsterJam.com or call 132 849.
Thanks to Monster Jam we have 2 x Family Passes including Pit Passes to giveaway. Click on the image below for details
