Scarlet Bandit is a 2005 Ford Expedition monster truck owned by 2Xtreme Racing, and driven by Dawn Creten, wife of team owner and Bounty Hunter driver Jimmy Creten. Since the truck's debut in 2000, Dawn has become one of the most famous female monster truck drivers in the industry. The truck has also been a staple of many leagues, including Monster Jam, where the truck competed in three Monster Jam World Finals, and also been featured in merchandise and video games.
History[]
Scarlet Bandit debuted in 2000 under Dawn Creten, serving as the successor to 2Xtreme. Dave Woodcock would also drive the truck when Dawn was pregnant, example being in the late 2000's.
In 2001, the truck received a new PEI chassis, as the previous would be converted into Bear Foot. Jimmy Creten would drive the truck for the first half of the year while Jay McPherson piloted Bounty Hunter.
In 2002, Scarlet Bandit would debut an all-new design, featuring a Ford Expedition body with the iconic cowgirl character on the sides.
In 2003, Brian Manson drives Scarlet Bandit for one show.
In 2004, Scarlet Bandit would debut an updated paint scheme. In Phoenix, she beat her husband in the racing finals.
In 2005, Dawn and the truck would be invited to compete in their first Monster Jam World Finals. Later that year, the chassis would run as Iron Outlaw for select shows in which Dawn would be unable to compete in.
In 2006, Dawn would go on maternity leave, resulting in the Scarlet Bandit name being shelved for the season. The truck’s chassis would be converted into Iron Outlaw full-time.
In 2007, Scarlet Bandit would return to full-time competition, with a brand-new chassis and paint scheme. The truck would then be invited to compete at World Finals VIII.
In 2008, Scarlet Bandit would again be invited to compete in World Finals IX. Dawn and the truck would finish 2nd in freestyle with a score of 36, right behind Adam Anderson and Taz.
In 2010, Scarlet Bandit would be featured as the first of ten trucks as part of the encore performances at World Finals XI. The truck would also run as Iron Outlaw for select shows that season.
In 2014, Trent Montgomery would fill-in for Dawn as she would fill-in for an injured Candice Jolly in London, Ontario.
In 2017, Scarlet Bandit would debut an all-new design. Dawn and the truck would compete in the FS1 Championship Series West.
In 2018, Scarlet Bandit would compete in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 3, where it finished last in the standings. Preston Pérez would also drive the truck for select shows in the summer. The truck also competed in the first two events of Stadium Championship Series 2 in Tampa and Orlando.
In 2019, Scarlet Bandit competed in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 1. During the season, Dawn and the truck would win their first overall event championship in the league in Little Rock. The truck would also debut a new paint scheme at the Monster Jam World Finals XX pit party.
In 2020, Scarlet Bandit competed in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series Green. After the series prematurely ended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scarlet Bandit competed in select shows for the remainder of the season, specifically as part of the 2Xtreme Monster Truck Series.
In 2021, Kristen Hope drove the truck as a fill-in.
In 2024, the chassis would replace the one Hot Tamale was using by the end of the year. Kory Kinal drives the truck in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In 2025, the truck gets a new chassis.
World Finals appearances[]
| Year | Driver | Results | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dawn Creten | Qualifying: 13th (18.97) | Racing: defeated in round 1 by King Krunch | Freestyle: 6th (25) | |
| 2007 | Qualifying: 6th (16.53) | Racing: defeated in round 2 by Captain's Curse | Freestyle: 9th (24) | ||
| 2008 | Qualifying: 9th (16.97) | Racing: defeated in round 1 by Superman | Freestyle: 2nd (36) | ||
| 2010 | Encore only | ||||
Video game appearances[]
- Monster 4X4: Masters of Metal (Planned, but cancelled)
- Monster Jam (video game)
- Monster Jam: Urban Assault
Gallery[]
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Miscellaneous[]
Merchandise[]
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