Joe Sylvester's passion for anything with a motor started back when he was about 5 years old. Growing up around his family's construction company, Joe was always fascinated with heavy machinery, dirt bikes, and of course, monster trucks. Always an adrenaline junky, he participated in every type of motor sport he could throughout his teen years from motocross to drag racing, to go-karts. Although, his passion was always monster trucks and every truck he owned was lifted. In 2005, Joe worked around the professional monster truck industry and at the beginning of 2006, decided to put together his own professional monster truck team. At only 25 years old, Joe Sylvester is the youngest independent professional monster truck driver and team owner in the country. After competing all over the country and abroad for 2 years, with the help of Boardman Steel, Joe decided to build a brand new truck for the 2009 season. With a new truck, dedicated crew, and supportive sponsors, Joe Sylvester is ready for another exciting season behind the wheel of BAD HABIT!

Joe Sylvester, Owner/ Driver: -Age: 24 -Hometown: Boardman, Ohio -Favorite Music: Rock and Country -Favorite Movies: I love horror flicks, mafia movies, and comedies -Favorite TV show: I don't get a chance to watch it much but I like Sons of Anarchy and just about anything on the Speed Channel. -Favorite food: I am 100% Italian so I probably eat pasta at least 3 times a week, it's my favorite! -Hobbies: Motocross, Shifter Kart Racing, Hot Rods, Body Building, Building Custom Off-Road Trucks, Mountain Biking, RC trucks, and I am also actively involved with rescuing American Pit Bull Terriers as well as educating people on the breed. -Jobs besides monster truck driver: I am a carpenter by trade and also run an off-road shop division of Joe Sylvester Motorsports -Heroes: My family, I can never thank them enough for all they do for me. I also look up to the late, great, Evel Knievel. " It is better to take a chance in life, to win a victory or suffer defeat, than it is to live in the shadow of life as some do. Never knowing a victory or defeat because they have not the guts to try neither." -The Great Evel Knievel Joe Sylvester is a Class "A" certified MTRA driver! Cory Thomas, VP/ Merchandise/ Booking/ Marketing: -Age: 22 -Hometown: Austintown, OH -Favorite Music: Rock/country/Indie... Sugarland, Joss Stone, and Bob Schneider are a few of my favorites -Favorite Movies: I don't watch too many movies, but Boondock Saints and Donnie Darko are two of my all time favorites! -Favorite TV show: I very rarely watch TV, but when I do, it's usually HGTV. Yes, that's the Home and Garden network. Don't laugh, I love decorating! -Favorite food: I've been told that I'm a picky eater, but that's only with certain textures. I could probably live off of steamed broccoli or peanut butter, though. -Hobbies: I work a lot and I'm a full time student at YSU, so that leaves little time for hobbies, but when I do get free time, I'm either reading, playing guitar, or doing anything outside. -Heroes: My entire family. My mother dedicated her life to her children and made many sacrifices for us. She is strong, beautiful and my best friend. I could never thank her enough for everything she has done and taught me.