Monster Jam The Evolution of Tom Meents

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Well here is a special video I've been working on!
Tom Meents is one of my favourite drivers in all of Monster Jam history, so today, I wanted to make a video talking about the evolution of his career!
I hope you all enjoy!
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[@AFellowDoktuh]

For me honestly, the GOAT of monster jam will forever be a tie between Dennis Anderson and Tom Meants. Legendary drivers.

[@jeremyrobinson2791]

Yea both are definitely neck and neck

[@justinwilliams9262]

It's no tie Tom has 14 world titles and Dennis has 4. Tom is clearly the GOAT

[@AFellowDoktuh]

@@justinwilliams9262 not even what my comment is about. I could care less for who has more "titles" or world championships.

[@theheadofthetable4246]

@@justinwilliams9262 yeah Tom has 14 chips, but Dennis Anderson literally created a staple of modern monster jam, FREESTYLE. That's why Dennis is known as the Father of freestyle, Dennis is the GOAT no question.

[@justinwilliams9262]

@@theheadofthetable4246 Tom Meents is the Goat. The only argument yall have for Dennis is that he came before Tom. Just like every other sport, Championships are the most important accomplishment. Tom has 14 Championships to Dennis 4. Plus in like 80 percent of there races against each other Tom won. Tom dominated Monster Jam like no other driver ever has and definitely a better driver then Dennis.

[@ijbagregory]

I feel like Tom meets and Dennis Anderson are on the same level as Michael Jordan and lebron james. One has more chips but the other has more quality moments that wowed the fans.

[@hunterneel7293]

Tom definitely leads both of those. He was the stunt man

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

@@hunterneel7293 Tom definitely leads both of those categories

[@specialopssoldier1]

the only difference is tom and dennis they dont bitch and whine like lebron james does

[@janduenaaye6448]

Fffffffffff

[@ijbagregory]

Yea but when you think monster jam you think grave digger…..or max d………I think grave digger.

[@saabgang]

I met Tom Meents at a small event in Florida when I as a kid. The man was super nice and put on a great show even though I'm sure it wasn't a very lucrative!

[@KMakoENVtuber]

4:29 was the first moment that made me stop in awe at how good Meents is. He is the Ric Flair of the sport.

[@joebone3151]

Ric flair is ass thus dude is the Ali of monster jam. WWE are not athletes nor wrestlers.

[@christiankallio8586]

Ironically he drove a Goldberg truck

[@nateisdabest]

I met Tom in person at a show in Tampa in either 2018 or 2019, shook hands with him and god damn is he strong.

[@Mistertbones]

Tom Meents' run in Pittsburgh in 1988 is what really started his career. He finished second behind only Tom Martin in Mud Patrol. Bigfoot was the winner in the monster truck portion of that show.

[@Jason1Pa]

I was only 7 years old but I was there and remember it. It was awesome!

[@Pablo-312]

I remember meeting Tom Meents in person when I was in Las Vegas and my Dad took a photo and I used it as a Wallpaper for my old computer but I totally screwed it up but the memory will be remembered in my head.

[@KanekiAtOtaku]

i freakin miss Denis Anderson, there will never be a greater rival than these two guys :{

[@pinchy08]

That Tom Meents is so unstoppable. Out of control. A man on a mission.

[@MrPanaramuh]

I'll never forget any of these trucks being revealed to the small stadium of Peoria, IL. They had what felt like 200x200 to work with and Tom just went BONKERS every time.

[@Dji00]

I was there too

[@barbc2398]

Hey...Tom is going to LOVE this AWESOME Monstertalk 1 man talk show. You just keep getting better and better!!! Keep them coming!!! Monsterjam Mom barb

[@PRESD4TIME]

My absolute favourite driver. Has been since the debut of the Goldberg truck. What a Legend! One of the best out there.

[@donramoneltremendo]

Tom Meents, The craziest driver in The history.

[@WaddickLawnCare]

He wanted to jump the score board at Sam boyd but they wouldn’t let him!

[@blackbettythemudmower]

8:21 back when they weren't afraid to put the reble flag on tv or in public

[@bigyodatheman]

It helped that a lot of top trucks from the late 90s weren't booked on tv against Goldberg because of merchandising contracts. It took a couple of years for the new field on tv to catch up to Tom's speed.

[@nicholasgalvan4901]

Tom Meents has been my inspiration growing up, he doesn't give a crap if the truck is low on fuel he would drive until the truck stops.

[@pitgroove.37_66]

No way!! I had no idea Tom had driven the grave digger before!!!

[@ijbagregory]

Me either

[@jamessaville3194]

Dennis Anderson=Joe Montana of monster jam Tom meets=Tom Brady of monster jam Bob Chandler=Terry Bradshaw of monster trucks

[@droppedsilver0140]

Great video as always bud. Never disappoint ! Keep up the great content!

[@inoutdoor4211]

god, seeing him drive on 3 wheels seemingly at least every other week misses that, seeing as in st louis he blew a shock out, not even hanging off the truck and the USHRA officials rii'd him, he fired back up, made a hit and was shut down mid air (really safe for his back, he lied).

[@notoxicity7502]

You know I'd love to see you do a video about the history of monster truck tracks. As far I as I know I've only seen brief talks about them, but I'd honestly love to see a video about the history of monster truck tracks

[@JeffreyBarkdull]

Can you do (individual) videos on the evolution of every single Monster Jam World Finals Champion, including Brian Barthel?

[@domd5989]

If they were to be a Tom brady, Michael Jordan, or Wayne Gretzky in monster trucks Tom meents would be one of them.

[@TheHistoryKid55]

So happy I fond this channel I LOVE MONSTER JAM

[@Roblox-Music]

This was actually really interesting and brought a lot of nostalgia

[@--io]

8:22 damn we messed up we gotta go bald

[@TheHatGuy1500]

Great video MonsterTalk

[@GamersHolyArmy]

I remember reading that Meents had Maximum Destruction ready for 2002 but used Team Meents as a stopgap because 9/11 made destroying things to the maximum not exactly kosher for a while.

[@kristoferkalinauskas5800]

I met Tom meents one time at the Stafford motor speedway in Stafford Connecticut

[@bilson1641]

Yo is that Tom Meents? love that guy #monstermomenthighlights #squelchymoment

[@liamflynn7606]

yo this man is having a certified #squelchyMoment

[@bilson1641]

@@liamflynn7606 Hey man thanks for noticing, I can tell you enjoy MonsterTalk as well as my boy Tom Meents

[@liamflynn7606]

@@bilson1641 Hey man thanks for noticing I recognise a fellow MonsterTalk fan when I see one Tom Meents is my hero

[@bilson1641]

@@liamflynn7606 I respect you man, I love Tom Meents (probably more then you, but i dont wanna get into that) #squelchymoment

[@liamflynn7606]

@@bilson1641 I respect you too man. (I don't know about that but I don't want to get into that either) #ProperSquelchyMoment

[@v7throttle]

Tom Meents should NEVER Stop driving. l feel like his daughter should debut a truck named Mini-D in the future

[@Pablo-312]

Or maybe “Daughter Destruction”. A Max-D version of Son-Uva Digger.

[@Maximum_spirit]

Not everyone should follow in their parent's footsteps-

[@happyfamily7642]

I don't see Hannah driving in the future

[@boethel]

I am currently hauling his truck on monster jam red stadium tour, come on out to Seattle to see the show next week Saturday. I’m in the blue Kenworth T680

[@WaddickLawnCare]

That’s so sick! How long have you been driving for monster jam?

[@itoldyouso2137]

The GOAT has to be Dennis Anderson! Even Meents drove GD!!! Dennis laid the foundation for what it is now

[@michaelstewart2437]

Filled in for Dennis at Bloomsburg once too.

[@TheHatGuy1500]

Tom Meents Monster Patrol: 1998 Bulldozer: 1999 Goldberg: 2000 - 2001 Team Meents: 2002 Maximum Destruction: 2003 - 2012 Max - D: 2013 - 2022

[@joyoustye2326]

He actually drove monster patrol from 1993-1998, not just '98

[@hacker2010]

Tom Meents is like another version of Tom Brady

[@killerclown2272]

Been watching monster jam since I was 6 tom meents and Dennis Anderson are my favorite drivers

[@tspatz5410]

Always been a monster truck fan. But what’s really weird is Paul schafer is the father of a well known late model driver in my area. I’m a big racing fan so it’s weird how 2 paths cross

[@jerryr7641]

Cool video

[@dariajames6200]

Do monster talk evolution of lee o, donell great vid by the way

[@SakicFan]

I'm just gonna come out and say it, But for a while, I wasn't really the biggest fan of Meents for a short while due to the fact that at the World Finals, He just felt like he was "showing off" in racing since won 3 Racing Championships in a span of 4 years from 2009 to 2012. I will say that as time has gone on, My admiration for his truck (Max-D) and him as a driver has gone up over the years since he's more focused on giving his best effort rather winning all the time, Which in my opinion is what really matters at the end of the day.

[@MrMonsterJamFan]

Of all the trucks Tom has ever driven. "Goldberg" is the only one I never got to see. Also the only name I didn't really care for nor like. Yet fell in love with the "Team Meents" truck. How does that happen. But my all time favorite he has ever driven is the truck that started it all for him "Monster Patrol"

[@GeneralLee131]

It was a weird time in Monster Jam where it was partnered with the WCW. Many monster trucks served as a sponsorship for wrestlers, and were the corporate sponsored concept trucks of the day. My favorite is probably the late 2002 Maximum Destruction, as i met Tom in person for the first time in Red Bluff CA, and got to see Max D before it was featured on TV. Lost all my memorabilia of that in the California fires, but still have fond memories of Tom.

[@inoutdoor4211]

the only think is now with the ridiculous safety, even he is rii'd for tie rods and stuff. other than that, which isn't his fault, he still puts on a hell of a show each weekend!

[@ausproductionsofficial]

I’m trying to be respectable as possible but can you please stop making everything about the safety of trucks?

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Safety is so important when you have 30’000 people in the audience sorry that the people in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s were mentally retarded to think what they were doing was remotely safe! You want no rules they should do it at Atlanta type set ups so fans can’t get hurt!

[@jasondyer8540]

Seen him in his shake me mud racer and monster patrol but never in max d. Was always neil

[@christiankallio8586]

Wow legit never knew Max D started as a Goldberg truck. That's pretty interesting

[@michaelmcdonald4639]

Tom is a legend just like Dennis Anderson

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

Meents is the only driver to win a world championship while driving 4 different trucks Goldberg Team Meents Maximum Destruction/Max-D Max-D fire ( yes I’m counting it )

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Lmfao what a dumb thing to care about! You think Ryan will leave SUD to challenge this dumbass record? No because it’s nothing! You could just say he has won 4 titles n that makes him the best ever but to say this is stupid!

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Btw I know he’s won way more then 4 ;)

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

@@WaddickLawnCare who said I cared about that. I just mentioned it

[@Ashlieivi]

What’s it with Toms wheels always falling off

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

Between Tom Meents & Dennis Anderson, they were the 2 best to wheel a monster truck

[@farmbossmikey1350]

do a vidoe about dennis and i meet him for the first time

[@TheAnimeist]

Tom and I never met. True story.

[@That.Music_Guy.121]

😎

[@commandx2730]

The GREATEST OF ALL TIME

[@monstertruckvidz]

where was that video of him doing donuts in the mud

[@MTUnleashedTV]

Tom has driven Grave Digger more than once

[@patrickracer43]

I actually have a Grave Digger hat signed by Tom

[@minetiago1763]

what happens if in the Max-D 20th Aniversary encore can be an special appearence of "Goldberg and Team Meents"

[@thatmaxdfan8919]

I Feel Like The Maximum Destruction On WF2003 Maximum Destruction 2004 since the debut was in houston and ir had white lines and a darker color with the same beadlocks that nwo uses

[@stykexel7511]

Monster Patrol is my favorite truck but they sadly stopped using Monster Patrol.

[@WaddickLawnCare]

I kind of feel like you missed what monster jam actually is! It’s chaos anything can happen and a truck can break or get unlucky and does regularly so for him to not “keep his dominance going” is untrue it was simply statistics that he would not be able to and the following 10 plus years have shown that the best driver in monster jam doesn’t always one the world finals!

[@tgs2141]

As a kids I HATED MaxD and for a good while as will as Grave Digger because they won so much, now that I’m older I’ve grown to respect them

[@deanaanderson7953]

Where’s the damn Goldberg 1:64 scale Spinmaster truck

[@TheDestroyer-z7c]

Ikr

[@bob1383]

Love world finals 10

[@thatmaxdfan8919]

Digger 7 Actually Has An Engine From A 1993 Crash In Hagerstown But The Chiefs Didnt Have Time To Fix It

[@user-vf2qu9ng9c]

I just watch the part where Tom beat his cousin, and I feel sorry for us cause

[@biggsossaa]

i remember as a kid praying he didnt crash so he could win

[@neutralwarlord]

Tom Meents is as epic as Dennis Anderson

[@mayaenglish5603]

he was 12 but now he is 14

[@pinchy08]

Do a Grave Digger Evolution video next. And as a regular upload. Please. I’m not going to wait a day or 2 for it to premiere.

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Lol your arrogant eh.

[@Adamexe35]

News flash Tom is a 14 time wf champion

[@nitemare18]

The goat is Mark Hall and Raminator. The actually race unlike this Monster Jam stuff

[@j05hkr0w4]

Yeah but he wasn't around as long as Bob or Dennis

[@GueroPaisa]

Still wish it was team meents. And not max d

[@barachiasfanor7789]

Max_D

[@dannywhirley8031]

Jim Kramer is the goat

[@TheHatGuy1500]

Tom Meent's friends I know Paul Schafer: 1993 - 1998 Bill Goldberg: 2000 - 2001 Dennis Anderson: 2000 - ????

[@happyfamily7642]

He still talks to bill

[@timmythurman8801]

It’s definitely NOT Tom Meents. #Dennisanderson is the best, the legend, the ICON!!!!!!!!

[@MrMonsterJamFan]

I strongly disagree The biggest icon for monster trucks is Bob Chandler creator of "Bigfoot" and ALL monster trucks in the entire world

[@WaddickLawnCare]

@@MrMonsterJamFan unfortunately over time that info has fallen to the way sides. So now most fans will think grave digger started it and is the OG! I’m sure general Washington had great commanders in war that we don’t talk about and that’s just how history and story telling works!

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

Naah I have to give the goat to Dennis Anderson. Way too much of a history to do other wise.

[@tropico56]

Tom is the GOAT for winning all those champs. Dennis is The Icon with all his history in the sport.

[@justinwilliams9262]

Tom Is the GOAT. Tom has 12 Championships to Dennis 4 Championships.

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@justinwilliams9262 This is like when people use the RINGZ argument. It doesn't work. Especially since it ignores literally half of Dennis's career and a ton of monster truck history.

[@CLAYWINNERPAGE]

evolution of grave digger.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

'Team Meents' was the worst name. So glad he changed it.

[@WaddickLawnCare]

How is it bad? Lol he supported himself instead of getting someone to sponsor him

[@happyfamily7642]

With 9/11 occuring halting maximum, and the goldberg and SFX sponsorship had just ended, it was probably a ticking time bomb to actually come up with a name and I'm almost positive that was last minute.

[@Roger-hp1yg]

To bad they all do the same thing over n over n over n over. It gets boring watching them now 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Welcome to professional sports good sir

[@harveylong5878]

@@WaddickLawnCare well he does have a point. the backflip is/was a gimmick, now it's played out. everyone and their cat is doing them, they arent special anymore. same for stoppies,moonwalks. FELD and their overly paranoid RII'ng has stifled creativity in freestyle

[@WaddickLawnCare]

@@harveylong5878 lmfao what else would you like them to do? Why don’t you come up with new tricks seeing as your so god sent you can say moonwalks are a gimmick! Can’t stand fans like you! Best not see you at Syracuse tonight…

[@WaddickLawnCare]

@@harveylong5878 also every sport is the same a new move comes out then abused then new move, abused, new move abused over n over again it’s what sports are you numb skull

[@bigyodatheman]

You can only do so much.

[@howandwhy...]

Teem meents was a lame name