Tom Meents

Professional monster truck driver, competitor

Tom Meents - Professional monster truck driver, competitor
Born

July 10th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional monster truck driver participated in motorsport events since the 1980s. Meents became associated with the Maximum Destruction truck. Achieved multiple championships in the Monster Jam series, showcasing skills in racing and freestyle competitions. Competed in various competitions across North America, gaining recognition in the monster truck circuit.

Won multiple Monster Jam World Finals titles

Drove Maximum Destruction truck

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