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. He has since purchased a complete operation and after making some extensive changes to the race truck to fit his driving style and image as well as customizing the hauler, the Bad Habit Professional Monster Truck Team and Joe Sylvester are ready to tear it up at tracks all over the country. The team is also available for static displays and promotional events. At only 24 years old, Joe Sylvester is the youngest professional monster truck driver and team owner in the country.

Joe Sylvester: -Age: 24 -Hometown: Boardman, Ohio -Favorite Music: Rock, Punk, 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 Seinfeld, The Simpsons, Vegas, 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, Off-Roading, 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 for my family's construction company and I am also a real estate investor. -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! Thank You! “I would like to thank all the people who have helped my dream become a reality, I would have never been able to do it alone: First and foremost, my family. You have all supported me 110% and helped me in every way you can and I am eternally grateful for having you. Dan J. for your endless hours at the shop to make the body look so darn good. Gary B. for all your help and patience with everything, I have learned so much from you and I deeply appreciate it. Tony B. for pretty much lighting the fuse for me and teaching me to always use my head when making decisions. Brian from Sign Pro for helping design my logos and making all my vinyl graphics. Mike for helping with the fabricating and welding. Larry and Phil from Mad 4wd for your awesome fabricating work. Sonny and Booter from next door at Sonny’s furniture refinishing for all your help during the days when I was working by myself. Jenn for coming up with the name for the truck. Leo T. frm TNT for all your advice and technical assistance. All my friends that helped out with everything and anything I needed around the shop; Steve, Anthony, Dave, John, and Jason. Dan C. for the awesome powdercoating job. Josh from Fatboyz Polishing and Chroming for polishing all the aluminum on the truck. My sponsors Sign Pro for the graphics, and Boardman Steel for the steel. Last but not least, Shawn from Monster-Style for the killer website! And to anyone else who has given me advice or helped me along the way, Thank You!” -Joe Sylvester