Steven Thompson stands his Hurricane Force monster truck on its nose and walks it for the crowd to win best trick. FONDA, N.Y. — The 2025 Versus Monster Truck Tour came to a spectacular conclusion Saturday night as the series made its first-ever stop at the legendary Fonda Speedway, welcoming a packed house of excited fans for the season finale. Six of the tour's premier monster trucks were on hand to battle for bragging rights in the final event of the year. The lineup featured Joe Fly, driven by Jordan Headley; Hurricane Force, driven by Steven Thompson; Rat Nasty, driven by Ryan Como; Loud and Drty, driven by Perry Como; Crushstation, driven by Greg Wichenbach; and Lumberjack, driven by Zach Winchenbach. Fans were also treated to tough truck action from the Adirondack Jeep Club, which provided nonstop entertainment throughout the evening. The night began with qualifying to determine the racing bracket, and it was Steven Thompson in Hurricane Force who laid down the fastest lap of the session to earn the top spot heading into competition. As side-by-side racing got underway, the field battled through several rounds before the championship matchup came down to Hurricane Force and Lumberjack. In a thrilling final race, Zach Winchenbach powered the Lumberjack to the finish line first, capturing the racing championship in front of the enthusiastic Fonda crowd. The action then shifted to the Best Trick Competition, where drivers attacked the specially designed stoppie ramp in search of the night's most memorable moment. Several impressive attempts had fans on their feet, but Steven Thompson delivered the winning move. Thompson expertly balanced Hurricane Force on its nose and walked the truck forward on the front tires, earning the Best Trick victory. The finale concluded with the crowd-favorite Freestyle Competition, and the drivers did not disappoint. Jordan Headley set the tone early in Joe Fly, thrilling fans with a massive backflip that immediately sent the grandstands into a frenzy. Each competitor pushed harder than the last, but when the dust settled, it was Zach Winchenbach and Lumberjack who stole the spotlight. Combining incredible speed, huge air, and an aggressive nonstop attack on the track, Winchenbach delivered the performance of the night to earn the Freestyle championship. As the final engines fell silent, the curtain officially closed on another exciting season of Versus Monster Truck Tour competition. Fans left Fonda Speedway with memories of an unforgettable night, while tour officials are already working on plans for an even bigger and more action-packed 2026 season, bringing monster truck excitement to speedways across the region.Gallery

Zach Winchenbach and Lumberjack would get the racing win slightly over Steven Thompson and Hurricane Force. Gallery