Whether it’s crushing school buses with a 10,000 pound  monster truck or raising 3 kids, Dawn Creten is the woman for the job. Competing since 1997 the former Army Medic has numerous event titles and has qualified twice for the sport’s biggest event, the Monster Jam World Finals. Originally from North Dakota, Dawn met her now husband and occupation when Jimmy Creten and The Bounty Hunter were victorious during a race at a fair in her home state of North Dakota. Adapting quickly to life on the race circuit, Dawn learned her way around the trucks and eventually found herself in the drivers seat. As she competed in each event her skills improved and Dawn become more comfortable being in control of 1,400 Horsepower. The fans took notice to this fresh face on the monster truck circuit, the cheers grew louder and autograph lines grew longer. In 2003 the new Ford Expedition Scarlet Bandit clenched major event victories in Vancouver and Sacramento. The highlight of the 2003 season was her photo finish with former World Champion Tom Meents at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Besides her stadium win in Phoenix, AZ during 2004, Dawn achieved some recognition in a new area. She took home  the 2004 ‘Crash Madness Award’ from the USHRA for her heart stopping front flip at the seasons first event in Houston’s Reliant Stadium.

By 2005 it was becoming very apparent that in both Racing and Freestyle, Dawn was a force to be reckoned with any time she tightened the safety belts.  The Scarlet Bandit proved that by capturing her 2^nd consecutive racing victory in Phoenix, AZ.  “Bank One Ballpark is always big event for us in the winter” Dawn recalled, “I love the atmosphere of the stadium and giving the fans and sponsors something the cheer about”. Fueled by her win in Phoenix, Scarlet Bandit was one of the elite 20 monster trucks asked to compete at the World Finals 5 in Las Vegas. Dawn attacked the biggest obstacles of the season, everything from garbage trucks to the huge rock pile, with “No Fear”. The judges presented Dawn with a 25, landing her 6^th in the freestyle field. But following the biggest event of her career, Dawn stepped away from the sport. In the fall of 2005, Jimmy and Dawn were expanding their family and that required Dawn to take some time out of the seat, missing the 2006 season. “I saw all the success that the team had, of course I was ecstatic, but I wanted to keep contributing also” Dawn commented. Always a moral booster Dawn kept her presence known, cheering on her husband Jimmy and teammate Linsey Weenk. In the thick of the 2006 season, an 8.03-pound Journey Jolie was born on February 20^th.

The 2007 Monster Jam season was more competitive then it has ever been. New track designs ands kept the sport moving forward, but Dawn made her return to the seat one for the record books. Stellar showings in Anaheim, St. Louis and San Diego landed her a return to spot the World Finals in Las Vegas. Away from the T.V. camera’s and roaring enigines Dawn enjoys spending time at home with her 3 daughters.  Journey had her first birthday in February and big sisters Hope (7) and Faith (6) have started elementary school, but at events they do attend; they provide a constant cheering section.

QUICK FACTS:
>Hometown:      Tonganoxie, KS
>Birthdate:      September 7, 1973
>Years in Motorsports:      7
Spouse:      Jimmy Creten
Children:      Hope, 6  Faith, 5   and Journey, 1
Favorite Venue:      Fargo Dome - Fargo, ND
Greatest Accomplishment:     Winning the Phoenix Monster Jam two years in a row ('04, '05)
Worst Crash:      Houston, TX 2004
Toughest Competitor:      Dan Runte, Bigfoot
Body:      Ford Expedition
Chassis:      Patrick Enterprises
Engine:      555 C.I. Blown Alcohol
Ignition:      MSD Pro Mag
Horsepower:      1,800
Transmission:      Hughes Performance 2-Speed Powerglide
Tires:       Custom Cut 66x43x25
Wheels:      Custom Beadlocks
Seat:      Mastercraft
Seat Belts:      Hooker Harness
Graphics:      Transport Graphics, Springfield, MO