Monster Jam 2016

SI Staff | Jan 19, 2016

Monster Jam 2016 /

Monster Jam 2016

Sports Illustrated contributing photographer Gary Bogdon spent a day with Monster Trucks at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., during Monster Jam 2016. The over-sized trucks and their drivers compete on temporary dirt tracks in stadiums around the world. Monster Truck El Diablo gets upright after doing a flip to the cheers of the crowd during freestyle competition .

'El Toro Loco' (left) and 'Obsession' go head-to-head.

Max-D edges out Grave Digger to win the Monster Jam event in Anaheim.

Monster Jam's 'Max-D' won both competitions at Monster Jam in Anaheim.

Monster Truck's 'Max-D' driver Neil Elliott (center) is all smiles on the podium after winning the Monster Jam.

Monster Trucks line up to enter Angels Stadium for Monster Jam.

Grave Digger, with Dennis Anderson driving, gets some big air time.

Dennis Anderson, monster truck driver of World Finals Champion 'Grave Digger, poses with a young fan next to his truck after signing autographs at the pre-race pit party.

Monster Truck's youngest female driver, 18-year-old Rosalee Ramer, climbs out of her 'Wild Flower' Monster Truck during a break in the competition.

Rosalee Ramer launches 'Wild Flower' into the air.

Monster Truck 'Terminator' pleased the crowd with this jump during Monster Jam competition.

Members of Monster Truck 'TItan' crew fill the gas tank during a break in the competition.

'The Felon' lets the dirt fly as he does some 'donuts' during competition.

Judges give out big numbers of Monster Jam winner 'Max-D' during the competion.

El Toro Loco excites the fans at Anaheim Stadium with a backflip.

Madusa finished the night after an early crash.

A fan favorite, Monster Truck 'Madusa' roars into the stadium to the cheers of the crowd.

Grave Digger and Max-D hit the dirt track in front of a packed house at Angels Stadium.

Actress Sharon Stone talks with tv reporters after arriving at Monster Jam with her young sons. Stone was one of many celebrities at the event.

Madusa signs an autograph in the Monster Jam program for a fan before the competition.

Madusa and Monster Truck driver Debra Miceli sign autographs for fans. Before becoming a Monster Jam icon, Madusa was one of the most celebrated professional wrestlers in sports.

Published Jan 19, 2016

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