GRAVE DIGGER: The Definition of a Monster Truck

Thirty years ago, Dennis Anderson brought the world GRAVE DIGGER, the most well-known and popular monster truck, which has since spawned a franchise. We took a trip to North Carolina to interview him and walk through his working museum of all things Grave Digger.
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[@medora2499]

I think everyone should go to Monster Jam at least once in their life. It's an experience you just can't get anywhere else.

[@freebird7284]

you mean there are people that haven't! oh my God!

[@str8_white_mail]

I’m going to my first one on Saturday!!!!!!

[@medora2499]

@@str8_white_mail Awesome! You won't regret it!

[@Aquaberrybackfist]

@@str8_white_mailPortland?

[@str8_white_mail]

@@medora2499 super excited. Got really good seats too!

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

I got to meet Dennis 24 years ago, when he was still working out of a very modest garage in Kill Devil Hills, NC. He was exactly the same back then as he is now. It's great to see that he still has so much love and enthusiasm for what he does.

[@nascarfan43]

I mean he can't change he still love toy and now he is playing with the biggest toy in his collection

[@trillstep2395]

That’s honestly so cool I got to meet him when I was younger probably around 11 or 12 he use to live in the same area as my uncle I got to go to his house and meet him

[@FreakbobVr1]

I did go when I was 2 yr old now I’m ten

[@Bazooka..]

@@nascarfan43 yes

[@jacobjones966]

Lived in moyok for my childhood have pictures of him and me was a awesom e dude

[@knyte8706]

And now his legacy live’s on in his kids, along with the rest of the Grave Digger empire. He truly was a one-of-a-kind legend.

[@joshmontemayor6098]

Grave Digger... the 1 that many people (including me) go to Monster Jam to see. He's the KING of Monster Jam!

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Me too

[@tj71520]

Grave Digger is cool but higher education is Also Very cool

[@ShakShak1999]

Hell yeah Grave Digger is legendary

[@plumshade]

Grave digger TOO overrated

[@ooofisbored]

I go for Max-D

[@vrdragon12]

so many years and yet Denis Anderson has remained true to his passion which leads me to believe Grave Digger is a timeless creation that'll live forever. Long Live Grave Digger

[@Cmg123-b3x]

U don’t have to go once u can go anytime there’s a monster jam show

[@dariajames6200]

Indeed it will

[@Thinker669]

Monster Trucks are cool. I don't care what anyone says, they're still badass.

[@lando_is_i]

Mr. Nationwide damn right.

[@hashrulsubzero]

You got that right.

[@crazykellywfo4240]

AMEN BROTHA

[@cali115]

Monster Trucks, in and of themselves are cool. The only problem I have is the track layouts - no variety of obstacles.

[@ashishshah2706]

Mr. NationwjkjppJx

[@avab1564]

I had a lot of hotweels monster trucks-- that was my childhood

[@abbilynnpayne5570]

Avalos B same most of my monster trucks were brave digger

[@bibianalozano5988]

Maxd

[@sangeethahanlon2679]

Me to

[@avab1564]

@arierningpraja i had a about 20 in total

[@djrobert68]

Same

[@maxwellharris507]

I still have the legendary rivalry of Bigfoot and the Grave Digger in my mind

[@jacobwilliamson2539]

Since i was 8 this guy has never charged a penny for a autograph, a photo, even if he isnt busy he takes time to chat with fans and friends. He got his family involved to continue his legacy. Ive always hesrd good things about him. He's monster trucks pioneer

[@andryhead1924]

Grave Digger definitely IS THE MONSTER TRUCK

[@briannachavez1603]

Andry Head i

[@jonathancarrillo572]

@@briannachavez1603 e165

[@Josh-u-a]

No bigfoot is definitely the best, biggest, and first momster truck

[@Mark75yt]

@@Josh-u-a Then why isn't "Big Foot" in Monster Jam? Isn't Monster Jam where the best of the best are?

[@Josh-u-a]

Marcos Maldonado because it’s too damn hard to repair

[@carlossoto6623]

Anytime I hear monster truck, Grave Digger comes to mind!🇺🇸

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Same

[@Col.JohnMatrix]

I pass by his place every year on the way to the outer banks,been doing so since 1990. Crazy to see how much the place has changed with its increased popularity. He's really done a great job transforming the property. It's a def must see!

[@vwlover4677]

That man is a legend!

[@cypresspartida6825]

*Dennis Anderson is the best driver and a badass I LOVE YOU ANDERSON*

[@bingowild]

One of my best times of my life was working with Dennis on Digger in Pueblo Colorado a long time ago ! Dennis is the BEST !!

[@bax1231]

ever since I can remember I loved monster trucks and the one that I loved the most was the Gravedigger. How the truck looked with it's paint really stood out compared to other monster trucks like Bigfoot. By far the most coolest monster truck around, next to my second favorite Samson.

[@ricardobjj24]

Grave Digger & Dennis Anderson are legends. One of my favorite memories was watching this truck go crazy and you always got a good show. GOAT

[@joshuamccaulley7040]

Grave Digger, How Legends are made. That shoulda been the title.

[@williamwingate7154]

Dennis Anderson man what else can I say! Life can't be so bad when you have guy's like him and Tom Meents ripping things up in arenas, domes, and speedways.

[@ItsBigBadMoneyBrad75]

William Wingate Dennis and Tom are a Legend.

[@williamwingate7154]

Bradley Watson, couldn't agree with you more. To bad he was hurt earlier this year in Tampa, but the king will rise again to claim his throne back.

[@leroyvasquez1444]

Hope you will feel better

[@asaltoalcuartelmilitaraeor2962]

Wilian que 🤔 👀 🙄 😒

[@asaltoalcuartelmilitaraeor2962]

hola como estas que

[@itsmeangie1]

the best monster truck driver in the world

[@rhinoplayz5041]

+GD Rexracer77 lol maximum destruction?

[@LuisReyes-bn7wo]

+GD Rexracer77 ikr

[@44funsize]

Andy brass. Or mark hall

[@baddbob11100]

GD Rexracer77 Tom is good but Dennis is the man!

[@MrLunchHour2]

Tom meents best drive. Grave digger best truck

[@dwightschrute1398]

I used to work for Anderson as one as the mechanics for grave digger

[@Lomhow]

Man, I remember Grave Digger from my childhood. The good old days.

[@aaronblack7615]

He broke bones and still won multiple championships. Dennis Anderson is THE monster truck driver. The legend of Grave Digger lives on

[@trulyinfamous]

I still have memories of watching monster trucks on TV early in the morning with my dad when I was a small child.

[@RowdyTheRedneck]

Was in Greensboro the second weekend of January for Monster Jam and had a blast seeing not 1 but 2 Grave diggers come out of the tunnel it's a small arena but it gets the job done I've been 3 other times and had a blast but this was by far hands down the best one yet

[@ktvaden]

+Great Big Story u

[@glenncapitulo5627]

Rowdy The Rednec

[@irenesmidt575]

Kierstein Vaden aa

[@terjetytland884]

Even up in norway in 1992 i was watcing him drive his wild runs. And i have been a fan ever since

[@itzcooper4358]

And Denis Anderson is the definition of a LEGEND!!

[@LoydAvenheart]

As a kid I had the monster jam game, loved Grave Digger to pieces.

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Same

[@coltonwheeler6926]

My dad use to know you you would go to the Buffalo Wild Wings in Charlotte when he was a manager

[@brandone6252]

Love living in nc right down from your shop I remember hanging out one night at the drag strip in hertford nc an the owner of my company was Friends with Dennis Anderson an we all hung very nice guy

[@Reallyimginger]

I love the Jam my son (who’s 3yrs old) wants to go see the Jam too. When he grows up, he wants to drive a monster truck. I’m a proud father hahahaha . On a serious thought I’ve been in awe with these machines and I love GD. Dennis gave his all

[@memetism]

Us city slickers in Toronto know whats up about gravedigger. Monster Jam is in the Rogers Center right below the CN tower.

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

Every one living in a city does because that's where the big shows happen. Kind of a silly comment as much as I love dennis.

[@AverageGooose]

I love Monster Jam. I used to love it a lot when I was a kid. Why they stop doing shows in Miami? Grinder, El Toro Loco, and Grave Digger were my favorites. What happened to Grinder?

[@zerohero37]

this guy was my idol when i was little i always wondered what he looked like

[@The_Red_Deathh]

You never get to old for Toy Trucks They Just Get Bigger

[@lorriealdridge9463]

get just as excited stopping at the grave digger shop and museum on the way to the outer banks as we do about being at the ocean. Dennis is our hero and has been since the grave digger came along.

[@mist4056]

YESSS MY BOY IS HERE but I didn't have a chat with him cuz we arrived at the show kinda late at Philippines the first time I found him at a TV show monster jam he's so good

[@marcmanuele3404]

Saw Dennis Anderson driving Grave Digger the other day at Phoenix Stadium.. It was legit! A back flip, some insane air, and they falling on the back.. Including fireworks after he won. I've loved Monster Jams all my life, cuz my dad has been taking me since I could remember.. Can't wait for the world finals!

[@alexandermonteagudo9060]

Y mm

[@greencityorgization7372]

Super excited to go next saturday, especially for the grave digger and el toro.

[@haha-qi5yq]

When I was about 4 years old I visited a monster truck jam and was so excited. I also got to sit in the drivers seat of the grave digger

[@freddyandfoxy7526]

I loved watching him until he retired

[@joetherealtor7554]

Cool videos/ wish they were longer

[@actionfire4036]

We miss you dennis!!!

[@Jeeps-ye5ct]

I used to love this guy and grave digger when I was a kid and had stickers of it everywhere and I had a monster jam ds game and this guy was my favorite

[@FIELDSROBERT]

We went there last summer. Pretty cool!! You can even ride on a monster truck!!

[@dannaisabellazorro9711]

0. hasta

[@jacobyanderson]

kisss

[@stephaniesewdajal7105]

+jaye weeersa 😀 de zi n

[@ktvaden]

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[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Gravedigger is the best

[@peppu32]

And thats why i love grave digger

[@bluestaralice3276]

I love it! 😁👍

[@michaelhinckley771]

The true monster truck man. Dinnis sir you are the best.

[@chrissavage9349]

Man Being a kid in north Carolina my dad took me every weekend and it was so damn big at the time I had a blast I had to be not even 5 years old yet I remember it like yesterday the noise the cheers everything the smell

[@ReneHoy]

My kids love Monster Jam. They got monster jam trucks for Christmas. Nascar and Monster Jam, does life get any better?

[@mmartynapl326]

uuh

[@user-iz4cv9vo5i]

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[@skaiser3871]

I'm iguyyii he t66ttv

[@back_in_the_daze1222]

Dennis Anderson is the Man!

[@adamgerm5180]

I love grave digger

[@keanvaldez8490]

He is the one who made me realize that i can do whatever i put my mind to

[@kimshrum8804]

I love gravedigger I've also been to a monster jam show before when I was 2

[@DuraheLL]

Mad respect, legend

[@crackerjack8115]

You ain't seen digger unless ya seen this man drive that beast

[@supertyfon1736]

I enjoyed seeing Grave Digger when i went to Monster Jam in 2008 or so.

[@rachaellawley9730]

I live in Vermont and I love monster trucks

[@jiovannividro3438]

I remeber when I was little I was watching grave digger I even had the plush. Am i the only Puerto Rican to like monster trucks

[@YoungVDL]

jvtheclutch nah trust me you aren’t

[@christiantorres7866]

Nope

[@DoomOfConviction]

The 90s man, playing good old monster truck madness and watching WWF!

[@alexiskinsey2120]

Grave Digger is awesome & bad to the bone Monster truck & Dennis Anderson is a great driver & i would like to meet him soon because it would be awesome :-)

[@benmartinez2554]

Broke everything and keeps going. Right on.

[@vetrivelisawesome6235]

iremember I played with this as a hotwheels toys when I was a kid

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Same

[@bones1026]

I went to one of the shows when I was really young and I just forgot until this

[@AstorReinhardt]

I remember the one and only time I went to a Monster Truck show...Grave Digger was my favorite lol.

[@kjm1313]

I only now realize after watching this video that I was extremely lucky to see brave digger compete.

[@wyattcottam1434]

I love GRAVE DIGGER

[@christinefarkas435]

So cool

[@jeremiahcompton4504]

We still love you grave,digger if you were here for Lucas oil stadium monster jam you’ll love it

[@valianderkolom3153]

I have an RC-hobby class of it and spinmaster ones, there's three of 'em

[@royepic3504]

Grave digger was my favorite as a kid

[@JuanchoYT69]

1:37 beautiful sound 😩🤤🥹

[@pineappleguy1757]

Literally my favourite monster jam family man country boy ever.

[@LaChinita1019]

I met him in the 2018 and 2017 monster jam shows + I also met max d

[@ajluchico1004]

Grave Digger is one of my favorite trucks.

[@Nogelin]

Respect from germany!!

[@cuckooreloaded]

I miss Monster Jam I remember watching this with my mom

[@dscarborough3035]

Dennis i live were yojr shop is and iv been to it meny of times

[@vahidmujanovic8379]

I love monster trucks

[@rachaellawley9730]

I love the Dino room

[@mrhadron6692]

One of the best monster trucks

[@RoGuERowan35]

I love Grave Digger

[@inlordmaster9514]

AWESOME

[@AdamWest1290]

Big foot and grave Digger the absolute best

[@thehealthychronic5519]

Gave digger.... The best of it kind! by far!!!

[@johncarl5505]

+MYK. Bigfoot!

[@thehealthychronic5519]

Bigfoot was" the best, but Grave Digger is now better.

[@LuisReyes-bn7wo]

nope max d

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Grave digger is the best

[@southernoutdoors4671]

that's so cool

[@bdogzspinxaretrash7343]

Met this guy at a bass pro shop pretty nice guy

[@ianrosas7129]

Grave diger se formo una figura importante de monster jam 2 time champion wow

[@taylorbartholomew5617]

Monster jam Cardiff Anyone..

[@jorgehuerta9499]

I LOVE GRAVE DIGGER AND I SAW PABLO HAF VACER

[@aydenvalverde-rios3364]

1:37 that sounds like a scream than anything else

[@nicktimestwo]

I met this guy in real life, really nice.

[@commocionador1862]

me encanta

[@supramk515]

This man was my idle when I was 4 - 7

[@geckogt262]

Awesome

[@emeraldswordgaming9106]

He’s always been an idol and my favorite driver he’s the best and I’m gonna be him driving a green and black recking machine one day

[@jduke93]

A lot of kids favorite monster truck including myself when I was a good

[@CaptainCJ97]

Nice

[@markprietogamer5917]

YEA