She started competing in Monster Jam in 2016, as a member of the El Toro Loco driving team. “We’re all very competitive.”īefore joining Monster Jam, she served with the Louisiana National Guard, assigned to Camp Beauregard in Pineville, La., from 2009-2014, where her duties included post guard as an MP and administrative duties on the base. “Now there are at least 15 to 20, either contracted or independent,” she says. The point leader earns an automatic bid to the Monster Jam World Finals to compete for the title of World Champion.īlood says when she started competing, there were only 10 women in the Monster Jam competition. They can earn points in Racing and Freestyle events.
Seven different competitions are held, each testing the versatility of the drivers in Monster Jam trucks, Monster Jam Speedsters and Monster Jam ATVs. “Being selected as the first female to drive Soldier Fortune means I just need to keep doing what I am doing.”įans will have a chance to see her in action at Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Feb. “This is a big honor to be driving Soldier Fortune and representing the men and women who have served our country,” Blood said. 5-6, where she took the lead in the series.
She moved to Soldier Fortune on the Triple Threat Series Central, starting with the season opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. The Monster Jam veteran from Lafayette, La., has been recruited for the Soldier Fortune team, the first woman to drive a Monster truck with the prestigious group. Kayla Blood is behind the wheel of a new ride for 2019.