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Monster Truck: Grave Digger Trivia Quiz

10 questions about my favorite monster truck, Grave Digger.

A multiple-choice quiz by vertigo315. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vertigo315

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
548

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1981 when Grave Digger was just a mud bogger, what was its primary color? Hint

Black

Green

Silver

Red

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the original driver of Grave Digger? Hint

Dennis Anderson

Gary Porter

Adam Anderson

Randy Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1987, which tour did Grave Digger primarily compete on in its first year of competition? Hint

Thunder Nationals

Monster Jam

TNT Motorsports

USHRA

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Question 4 of 10

4. What color are Grave Digger's trademark glowing headlights? Hint

Red

Green

Orange

Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2007, Grave Diggers home was Detroit Michigan?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1999, Dennis Anderson won his first Monster Jam championship. What was this for? Hint

Racing

Wheelies

Freestyle

Points

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was originally responsible for the famous paint design of Grave Digger? Hint

Carl Jomes

John Beamon

Fred Bumann

Roger Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2003, Grave Digger won its third Monster Jam points championship. Who was the driver? Hint

Dennis Anderson

Charlie Pauken

Pauble Huffaker

Gary Porter

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1998, the Grave Digger team was sold to which company? Hint

TNT

Clear Channel

Team Meents

ESPN

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what city did Grave Digger first beat Big Foot in competition? Hint

St. Louis

Detroit

Saint Paul

Chicago

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1981 when Grave Digger was just a mud bogger, what was its primary color?

Answer: Red

Grave Digger was originally a mud bogger and was converted to a monster truck in 1986.

2. Who was the original driver of Grave Digger?

Answer: Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson built and drove the original Grave Digger mud bogger as well as the first converted monster truck.

3. In 1987, which tour did Grave Digger primarily compete on in its first year of competition?

Answer: TNT Motorsports

Grave Digger began competing in 1987 on the TNT Motorsports tour against trucks such as Big Foot.

4. What color are Grave Digger's trademark glowing headlights?

Answer: Red

When Grave Digger trucks sit idle, their headlights are off but when they start up and enter competition, they glow bright menacing red in color.

5. In 2007, Grave Diggers home was Detroit Michigan?

Answer: False

Grave Digger's home was in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

6. In 1999, Dennis Anderson won his first Monster Jam championship. What was this for?

Answer: Points

Dennis Anderson won the overall points championship in 1999 in the Monster Jam series. He went on to win his second points overall point championship in 2002.

7. Who was originally responsible for the famous paint design of Grave Digger?

Answer: Fred Bumann

Fred Bumann came up with the orginal famous paint scheme for Grave Digger in 1985 at his shop in Norfolk Virgina.

8. In 2003, Grave Digger won its third Monster Jam points championship. Who was the driver?

Answer: Gary Porter

Gary Porter won his first Monster Jam points championship in 2003, driving Grave Digger #12 to win Grave Digger's third overall championship. Gary has raced a long list of truck over his career including Carolina Crusher, Pure Adrenaline, Spiderman, Ragin Steel, and of course Grave Digger.

9. In 1998, the Grave Digger team was sold to which company?

Answer: Clear Channel

Clear channel, which in turn became what was later known as Live Nation, bought the Grave Digger team in 1998, and moved all its monster truck operations into the Grave Digger shop.

10. In what city did Grave Digger first beat Big Foot in competition?

Answer: Saint Paul

Grave Digger beat Big Foot for the first time in 1987. The show was taped and aired on ESPN, and was considered Grave Diggers first major win.

Source: Author vertigo315

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