Allison Patrick, 29, is the youngest daughter of Monster Truck Legend and Hall of Famer Dan Patrick. She was born into the monster truck life and has grown up around the sport with her family. Allison spent years around the shop and traveling around the world with the Samson Monster Truck before eventually moving into the driver’s seat.
Dan piloted Samson for nearly 30 years, then found the perfect replacement in Allison when he decided to semi-retire in 2013. Allison’s first event was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in January 2013.
Allison says it was difficult at first being the daughter of a legendary driver, knowing the expectations were high and feeling that all eyes were on her. She has now embraced that legacy, and says her only regret is not starting sooner!
While there are many challenges challenges being a monster truck driver, she also manages to balance the monster life with working as a labor and delivery nurse for the last 10 years.
“The look on my patients’ faces when they find out about my monster life is priceless,” says Allison. “I am a full-time nurse, so I joke and say if I get hurt, I know how to fix myself!”
