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Scarlet Bandit is a 2005 Ford Expedition monster truck owned by 2Xtreme Racing out of Tonganoxie, Kansas. It is driven by Dawn Creten, wife of team owner and Bounty Hunter driver Jimmy Creten. Since the truck's debut in 2000, Dawn has become one of the most famous female monster truck drivers in the industry. The truck has also been a staple of many leagues, including Monster Jam, where the truck competed in three Monster Jam World Finals, and also been featured in merchandise and video games.

History[]

Scarlet Bandit debuted in 2000 under Dawn Creten, serving as the successor to 2Xtreme. Dave Woodcock would also drive the truck when Dawn was pregnant, example being in the late 2000s. The following year, the truck received a new PEI chassis, as the previous would be converted into Bear Foot. Scarlet Bandit would debut an all-new design the year after, featuring a 2005 Ford Expedition with the iconic cowgirl character on the sides. Brian Manson drives Scarlet Bandit for one show in 2003.

In 2004, Scarlet Bandit would debut an updated paint scheme. In Phoenix, she beat her husband in the racing finals. The following year, Dawn and the truck would be invited to compete in their first Monster Jam World Finals. Later that year, the chassis would run as Iron Outlaw for select shows in which Dawn would be unable to compete in.

Dawn would go on maternity leave in 2006, resulting in the Scarlet Bandit name being shelved for the season. The truck’s chassis would be converted into Iron Outlaw full-time. Scarlet Bandit would return to full-time competition the following year, with a brand-new chassis and paint scheme. The truck would then be invited to compete in Monster Jam World Finals VIII that year.

In 2008, Scarlet Bandit would again be invited to compete in Monster Jam World Finals IX. Dawn and the truck would finish second in freestyle with a score of 36, right behind Adam Anderson and Taz. Two years later, Scarlet Bandit would be featured as the first of ten trucks as part of the encore performances at Monster Jam World Finals XI. The truck would also run as Iron Outlaw for select shows that season.

In 2017, Scarlet Bandit would debut an all-new design. Dawn and the truck would compete in the FS1 Championship Series West. The following year, Scarlet Bandit would compete in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 3, where it finished last in the standings. Preston Pérez would also drive the truck for select shows in the summer. The truck also competed in the first two events of Stadium Championship Series 2 in Tampa and Orlando.

In 2019, Scarlet Bandit competed in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series 1. During the season, Dawn and the truck would win their first overall event championship in the league in Little Rock. The truck would also debut a new paint scheme at the Monster Jam World Finals XX pit party. The year following, Scarlet Bandit competed in Monster Jam Stadium Championship Series Green. After the series prematurely ended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scarlet Bandit competed in select shows for the remainder of the season, specifically as part of the 2Xtreme Monster Truck Series. In 2021, Kristen Hope drove the truck as a fill-in.

World Finals appearances[]

  • 2005 - Dawn Creten
  • 2007 - Dawn Creten
  • Scarlet_Bandit_Freestyle_-_Monster_Jam_World_Finals_IX

    Scarlet Bandit Freestyle - Monster Jam World Finals IX

    Scarlet Bandit's World Finals freestyle that earned 2nd place.

    2008 - Dawn Creten
  • 2010 - Dawn Creten (encore only)

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