“Monster Mutt Dalmatian is the only truck I drive,” Jolly said. Jolly said she looked forward to returning to Perth, including the Swan Valley where she visited last year, although the tour meant leaving her son at home with his grandma. The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series at the Pacific Coliseum goes from April 7-9. WIN 1 in 20 double passes to the special screening of Let Him Go on Thursday 19th November at Hoyts Garden City, © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Canadian Cynthia Gauthier, one of the few women in the monster truck sport, will be competing in Vancouver this weekend. Jolly will return to Perth after competing in last year’s inaugural sell-out Monster Jam shows at Subiaco Oval. In 2014, Gauthier did some test driving and earned “a seat” for the 2015 Maple Leaf Tour. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. “They get to see all the trucks and get our autographs and take photos.”. “They have to drive with their heart. 'Heart of a lion': Driver Cynthia Gauthier revs up Monster Jam series. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Gauthier had planned on a career as a certified public accountant but decided bikes — not bottom lines — interested her and she took up motocross racing. © 2020 Vancouver Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. “It’s a 10,000-pound giant puppy which has a tail that wags, ears and a tongue that goes in and out; it’s adorable and kids absolutely love it. She is super strong.”. She eventually went on to compete in the Pro Women’s Canadian National Series, but after a series of injuries found herself in the monster truck world working as crew member for Joe Sylvester’s Bad Habit team. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Community Newspaper Group has 10 double passes plus Party in the Pit passes to give away to Monster Jam on Saturday, October 29, at 2pm. “She’s very tough,” said Tom Meents, who teaches at the Paxton, Ill., school and is a legendary, champion Monster Truck driver himself. “You learn at the shows. Email vantips@postmedia.com. A new format to Vancouver fans, the series has drivers go head-to-head in seven different competitions driving three different vehicles: Monster Jam trucks, speedsters and ATVs. “There is no class, you start as a professional,” said Gauthier of her start. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. But it’s still an extreme sport, so there is always danger. This gave Gauthier a passion for anything and everything with an engine. After a year of that, she decided she would rather be driving the roaring machine than fixing it. Receive updates and special offers right in your inbox. Click on pictures for larger images!! I just love it,” said Gauthier. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Vancouver Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. The truck is a classic Mercury street rod painted as a dog, with big floppy ears, a tail and a panting tongue. So Gauthier’s approach to protecting herself is a proactive one. “My dad was a fan and he made me a fan of every motorsport,” said Gauthier, who grew up around heavy machinery on the family farm in rural Quebec. “Cynthia is a super-nice, friendly girl and cute, but she’s got the heart of a lion and she is very athletically fit. 1.8K likes. Hereâs just how high one of the trucks can get off the ground. Her favourite thing is freestyle,” said Meents, who was the first driver to land a front flip and a double backflip in his Max D truck. Cynthia Gauthier will be behind the wheel of Monster Mutt Dalmatian when the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series makes its Vancouver debut at the Pacific Coliseum the weekend of April 7, 2017. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. We encountered an issue signing you up. Start building your Monster Jam collection today. This year’s tour will feature two shows at Subiaco Oval on Saturday, October 29, with a Party in the Pits event before the 2pm session where ticket holders with Party in the Pits passes will get to meet the Monster Jam drivers. Enter here by 10am, September 30. Driver Cynthia Gauthier shows how she measures up to one of the wheels on her Monster Mutt Dalmatian monster truck. tap here to see other videos from our team. Gauthier, who helms the Monster Mutt Dalmatian truck, will be here with eight other drivers on April 7-9 at the Pacific Coliseum for the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series. 1:64 Monster Mutt Dalmatian Legacy Trucks Series 1 : Alternative Views: Retail Price: $ 6.99. PLUS, this 1:64 scale truck comes complete with a driver molded into the driver seat and a collectible Monster Jam driver figurine, so you can set the stage of your very own Monster Jam arena! According to a professor at Monster Truck University (MJU) – yes, you read that right — Canadian driver Cynthia Gauthier was a most likely to succeed student. For those not acquainted with the monster truck world, the custom-designed vehicles are about four metres tall and four metres wide. “We have the same safety as NASCAR. The Maribel, Que., driver’s journey to the high-octane and high-decibel world began with her dad. Please try again. When she isn’t driving or working on her driving, Gauthier is doing cross-fit training and enjoying a little down time with a new but not surprising hobby. This lean, mean, Monster Jam machine features more details and graphics than ever before! Fan based informative page about Monster Mutt Dalmatian and drivers Candice Jolly and Cynthia Gauthier, including Monster Mutt and Rottweiler information. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. I bought my first welder a month ago. “I’m not the typical girl who likes to go shopping. You make a mistake, you learn from it and try not to do it again. They are fast, but the best part is the airtime: Monster Jam trucks can fly up to 45-plus metres in length. “It’s fun to train with her and it’s fun to see her perform and it’s fun to see her at a pit party and meet her and interact with her.”. They have to love what they are doing and she does. I’m really competitive,” said Gauthier, 28. MONSTER Jam driver Candice Jolly is a mum who knows how to multitask. I’ve been learning how to weld over the last couple of years. “We are a big family and try and help each other, so when I see another woman do well and win that means the world to me,” said Gauthier, who adds there are about 15 women competing at any given time on the various Monster Truck tours. According to a professor at Monster Jam University (MJU) – yes, you read that right — driver Cynthia Gauthier was a most likely to succeed student. With official BKT Tires, stylized chrome rims, and an authentic chassis with chrome detailing, this monster truck embodies the style and swagger of its real-life counterpart! Gauthier, who helms the Monster Mutt Dalmatian truck, will be here with eight other drivers on April 7-9 at the Pacific Coliseum for the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series. “He’s a mechanic, so I grew up in a garage, too, watching him work on cars so I’m not scared of getting my hands dirty.”. They say, ‘with the age comes the cage.’ ”. Monster Mutt Dalmatian driver Candice Jolly. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Meents says while it takes an athlete to handle these vehicles, there is a lot more that goes into becoming one of the best. “Every show has new elements and obstacles and everybody is always looking for that wow factor, so we’re always trying to find new ways to impress the Monster Jam fans.”. Monster Mutt Dalmatian. “The Pit Party is my favourite time of the show where I get to meet all the fans,” Jolly said. Rookie Myranda Cozadin from Davenport, Iowa, will be in the Vancouver lineup driving the Scooby-Doo truck. “He loves my job and says he’s going to grow up to be a Monster Jam driver too,” she said. She also started charity Showtime Riding Academy on the 10ha property she owns with her mum that teaches horse riding to students with autism and Down’s syndrome. You try new tricks and that’s how you grow.”. Not only is she contracted to compete in truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian … And now with more trucks to collect than ever before, its easy to keep track of your collection with the exclusive collectors poster! This 1:64 scale die-cast Monster Jam truck is just like the real thing only fun size! “I work out a lot at the gym. Of course, airtime leads to landing time and that can lead to injury. Canadian Cynthia Gauthier’s ride — the Monster Mutt Dalmatian — gets airborne at a Monster truck show. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Jolly comes from a long family line of motorsports drivers, including her grandma who raced swamp buggies in the 1950s, her mum and step dad, who still race them now, and her dad, who races drag cars. Is there more to this story? We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. I build muscles so I’m not as sore the next day after a show,” said Gauthier. “I like welding. Growing up, Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driver Cynthia Gauthier’s her father was a mechanic so she spent many hours in the garage with him learning about all things mechanical. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. She loves driving the truck. She will be driving the Monster Mutt Dalmatian in the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series at the Pacific Coliseum. Monster Mutt is a monster truck currently racing in the USHRA Monster Jam series. She began driving go-karts at age eight and in 2007 Candice and her sister Courtney began on the Monster Jam circuit. “I just fell in love with the sport and I wanted to be a driver. The next issue of Vancouver Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. That interaction part is imperative to this fan-fuelled sport, a sport Gauthier is happy to report is appealing to more and more girls. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. I grew up on a farm. “There’s a lot of parents that say we inspire their kids, (and) that means the world to me.”. I’ve been doing little projects. Not only is she contracted to compete in truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian for 20 weekends of the year, but the Florida-based Jolly is mother to 11-year-old son Chase, partner to fellow Monster Jam Max-D driver Neil Elliott, a restaurant manager, go-kart track owner and realtor. We’d like to hear from you about this or any other stories you think we should know about. I like to get dirty.”. For me it is less risky than motocross. “He has a mum and dad racing Monster Jam so he’s completely hooked; poor kid, he didn’t stand a chance.”. “Like any mother in the world, you juggle it and just make time for everything that’s important at that moment,” Jolly said. MONSTER Jam driver Candice Jolly is a mum who knows how to multitask. Introducing the all-new, official 1:64 scale die-cast Monster Jam monster truck! 1:64 Monster Mutt Dalmatian Legacy Trucks Series 1. A welcome email is on its way. They ride on giant 168-centimetre tires. She loves the fans. “Girls keep saying before they came to the show they weren’t that interested in the sport and now that they see there’s a woman they really want to become a driver when they get older,” said Gauthier. Read more about cookies here.
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