Grave Digger

Grave Digger is a monster truck owned by Feld Motorsports. Active for more than 30 years, there are 8 competing Grave Digger vehicles competing on the Monster Jam circuit.

History
In 1982, Dennis Anderson created his mud racer, Grave Digger. The name came from a smack-talking session he had with his rivals ("I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it."). In 1986 Dennis Anderson started racing monster trucks full time. The truck became super popular, despite lack of sponsorship that trucks like Bigfoot (Which was sponsored by Ford) had. His first major victory was in Saint Paul, Minnesota, against the Bigfoot. In 1989 he switched from a 1951 Ford Panel truck to a 1950 Chevrolet Panel truck. Two years later, he debuted Grave Digger (III), the first four-link Grave Digger.

In 1998, Dennis sold team Grave Digger to PACE Motorsports (now Feld Motorsports). Dispite no longer owning the truck, he is still arguably it's most popular driver.

In 2002, Grave Digger celebrated its 20th Anniversary.

In 2003, Dennis Anderson suffered an injury, keeping him out of World Finals 4.

In 2006, Dennis suffered an injury and his son, Adam, would drive Grave Digger for part of the season in 2007.

In 2007, Grave Digger celebrated its 25th Anniversary.

In 2012, Grave Digger celebrated its 30th Anniversary.

In 2015, three Grave Diggers competed in World Finals 16, with Dennis driving a black and green Grave Digger, Colton Eichelberger driving a purple Grave Digger, and Charlie Pauken driving a green Grave Digger.

Versions
There have been 29 versions of Grave Digger to date. There is no Grave Digger XIII due to superstition about the number 13. The number of the truck is often displayed on the front of the hood.

Championships

 * 1999 Dennis Anderson (Points)
 * 2000 Dennis Anderson (Freestyle)
 * 2002 Dennis Anderson (Points)
 * 2003 Gary Porter (Points)
 * 2004 Randy Brown (Points)
 * 2004 Dennis Anderson (Racing)
 * 2006 Dennis Anderson (Racing)
 * 2010 Dennis Anderson (Racing)

Digger's Dungeon
Digger's Dungeon in North Carolina serves as the official home of Grave Digger. It houses various Feld vehicles from time to time. It features a gift shop and museum of various Grave Digger parts, trophies, and merchandise.