Dave Sparks Net Worth: Bio, Wife, Age, Height, YouTube

Who is Dave Sparks?

Dave Sparks, known as Heavy D, was born on January 5, 1985, in Utah, USA. He does a lot of things such as being a philanthropist, internet personality, helicopter pilot, world record holder, custom vehicle builder, monster truck driver, and an author. Heavy D is known due to his stunts on the reality TV show “Diesel Brothers” aired on the Discovery Channel. He was popularized there due to his customizing skills in vehicles.

Biography and Early Life

Dave Sparks belonged to a military family and is the fourth of five children. His father passed away when he was 21. He was a talented student of auto mechanics in high school. He further studied Mechanics, Welding, and Fabrication at Weber State University. However, he left the institution in his first semester and started his own business.

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Dave Sparks
Nickname	Heavy D
Date of Birth	January 5, 1985
Age	40 years old
Height	6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
Weight	270 lbs (122 kg)
Occupation	Custom vehicle builder, entrepreneur, TV personality
Notable Shows	Diesel Brothers, Monster Jam
Business	CEO of DieselSellerz, Sparks Motors
Early Life	Developed vehicle interest young, left college early
Personal Life	Married to Ashley Bennett, lives in Utah
Philanthropy	Hurricane Harvey relief, toy drives, snow rescues
Notable Projects	BroDozer, Tesla Cybertruck conversion, Fremont Island
Social Media	YouTube: HeavyDSparks (4.1M subscribers)
Instagram	Profile
Facebook	Account

Career Beginnings

Sparks had a great interest in machinary and trucks, so he started his career as a marketing director for Rockwell Watches. He liked doing business, and eventually, he opened his own vehicle customization shop. Dave Sparks launched the show “Diesel Brothers” with the help of one of his friend Diesel Dave. This show was launched in Woods Cross, Utah, but some parts were shot in Salt Lake City. Sparks also run his own YouTube Channel with stunning followers.

Dave Sparks Net Worth

Dave Sparks “Heavy D” has an estimated net worth of about $8 million. He made this income through his TV show “Diesel Brothers,” and his YouTube Channel “HeavyDSparks” which has huge number of followers. Sparks is also a businessman runs his own business of DieselSellerz.

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Sources of Income

Dave Sparks primary sources of income include:

• Business Ventures: Sparks co-founded two companies, Sparks Motors and DieselSellerz, which focus on custom vehicles and diesel truck sales. These businesses are important sources of his income.
• TV Appearances: As a key personality on the show “Diesel Brothers,” Sparks has become well-known, which likely helps him earn more money.
• Social Media and YouTube: Sparks is very active online, especially on YouTube, where his channel “HeavyDSparks” has over 4.17 million subscribers and nearly 1 billion views. He makes money through ads, brand partnerships, and selling merchandise on this platform.
• Brand Partnerships: Sparks works with several brands such as Polaris Inc., Sany Equipment, Ariat Boots, BFGoodrich Tires, and New Holland Construction & Agriculture, acting as a brand ambassador and collaborator.

Net Worth Graphical Representation

Year	Estimated Net Worth	Remarks
2019	$2.5 million	Gained popularity with Diesel Brothers and initial YouTube success.
2020	$3.5 million	Expanded YouTube presence and business ventures with DieselSellerz and Sparks Motors.
2021	$4.5 million	Increased income from sponsorships, brand deals, and social media growth.
2022	$6 million	Achieved greater reach with viral custom builds like Tesla Cybertruck on tracks.
2023	$7.5 million	Continued YouTube growth, collaborations, and philanthropic projects enhanced visibility.
2024	$8 million	Steady success from business, social media, and diversification into new projects like EMBR.

Personal Life

Dave Sparks is married to Ashley Bennett Sparks. They met at church in 2008 and got married on August 12, 2010. The couple have three kids together. Ashley shares family pictures on Instagram under the name @mrs.asparks and has 186,000 followers. 

Achievements

• Started with a 1976 Yamaha YZ80.
• Built the Mega Ram Runner and owned Kanye West’s Ripsaw EV2.
• Set a record with The BroDozer monster truck.
• Did stunts like Tesla Cybertruck on snow tracks and two-wheel driving.
• Planned a truck jump from a plane but canceled it.
• Worked on the Nikola Badger, now reviving it under EMBR Motors.

Publications

In 2017, Sparks worked with Diesel Dave to write a book called The Diesel Brothers: A Truckin‘ Awesome Guide to Trucks and Life. He also hosts a yearly event called the Heavy Academy conference, where he helps new business owners learn good business strategies.

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