If you are a fan of monster trucks, you might have heard of Son Uva Digger and Grave Digger, two of the most popular and successful trucks in the history of Monster Jam. But are they related? And how did they come to be? In this article, we will explore the origins, features and achievements of these two legendary trucks and their drivers.
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The Birth of Son Uva Digger
Son Uva Digger was created in early 2011 as a spinoff truck of Grave Digger, the iconic black and green truck driven by Dennis Anderson. Son Uva Digger is co-owned by FELD Motorsports and Anderson Boys Racing, and is driven by Dennis’ son, Ryan Anderson.
The name and body style of Son Uva Digger mimics that of Grave Digger, with a 1950 Willy’s Jeep panel van body painted purple with ghostly murals. The truck also features a skull logo on the front grill, similar to Grave Digger’s.
Son Uva Digger made its official debut at Monster Jam World Finals XII on March 26, 2011, with Ryan Anderson behind the wheel. At its debut, Anderson and the truck performed an encore freestyle performance, featuring the cleanest backflip attempt of the night.
The Success of Son Uva Digger
Since its debut, Son Uva Digger has become one of the winningest trucks in Monster Jam, having won multiple competitions and championships. Some of the highlights of Son Uva Digger’s career include:
- Winning the freestyle competition at Monster Jam’s final event of the season in Minneapolis in 2011 and 2012.
- Performing a double down (winning both racing and freestyle) at some events, most notably in Tampa and Orlando in 2013.
- Winning the Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championship in 2017, 2018 and 2022.
- Competing in every Monster Jam World Finals since 2012.
- Being a fan favorite and a staple in the league.
The Legacy of Grave Digger
Grave Digger is one of the most iconic and influential trucks in monster truck history. It was created by Dennis Anderson in 1982 as a mud bogger, using a 1957 Ford pickup body. The name Grave Digger came from a taunt that Anderson made to his rivals, saying he would dig their graves with his truck.
Over the years, Grave Digger evolved into a monster truck, changing its body style, color scheme and features. The truck became known for its black and green paint job, with red headlights and a skull logo on the front grill. The truck also featured ghostly murals on the sides, depicting tombstones of its defeated opponents.
Grave Digger has been driven by several drivers over the years, including Dennis Anderson himself, his sons Adam and Ryan, his daughter Krysten, and other drivers such as Pablo Huffaker, Charlie Pauken, Randy Brown and Morgan Kane.
Grave Digger has won numerous competitions and championships throughout its career, including:
- Winning four Monster Jam World Finals Racing Championships in 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2006.
- Winning two Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championships in 2010 and 2016.
- Winning the inaugural Monster Jam All-Star Challenge Racing Championship in 2019.
- Being one of the most popular and recognizable trucks in monster truck history.
The Conclusion
So, is Son Uva Digger related to Grave Digger? The answer is yes, they are related by blood and by spirit. Son Uva Digger is the next generation of the Grave Digger family, carrying on the legacy of its father truck. Both trucks share similar features, such as the body style, the color scheme, the logo and the murals. Both trucks are also driven by members of the Anderson family, who have proven to be some of the best drivers in monster truck history.
Son Uva Digger and Grave Digger are two of the most successful and legendary trucks in Monster Jam. They have both won multiple championships and awards, as well as the hearts of millions of fans around the world. They are both icons of monster truck culture and entertainment.
