Veteran Kreg Christensen to Pilot Checker Schuck’s Kragen Iron Outlaw in 2008

“We were determined to have a team just as strong or stronger than we’ve had the past 2 years” explained 2Xtreme Racing owner and driver Jimmy Creten.   “I’m pretty sure we can call it mission accomplished”.  Utah’s Kreg Christensen will take the wheel of 2Xtreme’s Iron Outlaw monster truck this winter, chasing his first ever birth into the Monster Jam World Finals.  A seasoned veteran of 15 years, Christensen will step out of his well-known Dragon Slayer Hummer H2 immediately in preparation for the new year.

Chosen from a large field of rookie applicants, current drivers and even a few other owner/drivers, the deciding factor might seem odd to most.  “The bottom line is … I hate racing that guy.  I know that on any given day, if his equipment holds together he’ll probably beat me.  That’s the guy I want in my other truck” noted Creten.  It’s interesting to know that Christensen and Creten were once partners early in their careers and have had their fare share of differences in the past.  “We’ve put all that behind us some time ago and while we’d like to rip each other’s hearts out on the track, behind the scenes we get along very well these days”.

Without a doubt one of the sport’s hardest charging drivers Kreg Christensen has claimed titles at many levels of competition and recently won the West Coast Monster Truck Nationals in Red Bluff, CA for the fourth time.  A true west coast favorite, the yellow Hummer bodied Dragon Slayer and it’s driver have become one of the storied duos in monster truck history.   “I look forward to representing the Creten’s operation and Checker Schuck's Kragen Auto Parts the best that I can and there’s no doubt that Jimmy and I will be tough to beat this winter” explained Christensen, “My goal is to make it into the World Finals for the first time and I think this move will be a great one for both me and the fans who’ve followed me for years”.  Kreg plans to keep his team of trucks running with sons, Mikeal and Paul Jensen at the controls. 

QUICK FACTS
>Hometown:        Willard, UT
>Birthdate:          May 5, 1965
Spouse:               Julia
Children:             Paul, Kasey, Ashlee, Brian, Jeni, Mikeal, Andre
Favorite Venue:   Anywhere there is good competition!
Worst Crash:      Hawaii - 1998
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

Accomplishments:
-Has won West Coast Monster Truck Nationals 4 Times
-Won 2005 Monsters of Destruction Series Championship
-2007 USHRA - Monster Jam 'Golden Mic' Award
-15 year veteran driver of 'Dragon Slayer'