Off-Road Racer Podcast

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Episode 16: Ryan Piplic Aug 17, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with multi-time off-road champion Ryan Piplic and talk about his journey in off-road racing from quads to UTV’s and even world-record distance jumps. We talk about the everyman challenge of balancing racing, family, and work. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy

Episode 15: Blake Wilkey Aug 09, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road agent provocateur Blake Wilkey and discuss his journey from becoming famously arrested for his illegal viral video to one of the most beloved influencers on off-road culture. We talk about everything including his humble beginnings in El Cajon, CA to building his dream VW-themed trophy truck “Jaws” and all the different projects he is involved in including more racing! I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy

Episode 14: Cayden MacCachren Aug 03, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with young off-road racer Cayden MacCachren and talk to him about what it’s like to be the son of the G.O.A.T. of off-road racing, Rob MacCachren as well as his new ride with factory Polaris Team and more! I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy

Episode 13: BJ Baldwin Jul 27, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with multi-time off-road champion BJ Baldwin. We talk about his racing carrier, being influenced by Larry Ragland, creating content to reach new people, race craft, and more! I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 12: Nick Isenhouer Jul 20, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with the builder and off-road racer Nick Isenhouer. We talk about starting out building race cars in the garage to eventually winning the Mint 400 in an unlimited spec truck. Nick also speaks about making the jump from being employed to starting Isenhouer Brothers Racing and living in East County San Diego near El Cajon, the birthplace of off-road racing. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 11: Jim & Dan Beaver Jul 14, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road racing legend and pioneer Dan Beaver with his son and my good friend Jim Beaver and talk about the history of off-road racing focusing on Parker, AZ, and the Parker 400. Dan talks about racing against some of the best racers of the time from Walker Evans to Parker, AZ native Manny Esquerra. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 10: Bruce Binnquist Jul 10, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road racer, businessman, and father Bruce Binnquist and discuss his passion for off-road racing competition and sharing his passion with his kids as well as how he got into racing. We also talk about why Bruce chose to create his own race chassis rather than purchasing a proven off-the-shelf race vehicle with his partnership with Sean Geiser creating BDI Geiser Racing. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 9: Jason McNeil Jul 06, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road champion and Fiberwerx CEO Jason McNeil and discuss his recent win at the Baja 500 as well as what it takes to balance racing and running a business in the off-road industry. Jason shares his passion for racing and his business Fiberwerx which makes the highest quality fiberglass & carbon fiber fenders, bedsides, hoods, and accessories for race and everyday street vehicles. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 8: Norm Francis Jun 29, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with vintage racing class steward, painter, and long-time off-road racer Norm Francis and discuss old school vs. new school, and why we are seeing a surge in vintage off-road racing. Norm talks about his passion for restoring vintage motorcycles and off-road vehicles, and his history racing against some of the best including a famous nerfing incident with off-road hall of famer Walker Evans. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

Episode 7: Lynn Chenowth Jun 29, 2023

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In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with the racer, car builder, and off-road hall of famer Lynn Chenowth and discuss the history of Chenowth cars that led not only to Class 1, but to the UTV’s platform as we know it today. From the famed “Arrow” to the “Mini-Mag” to the Desert Racer 2, to the Yamaha Rhino Lynn Chenowth pioneered off-road racing vehicles for decades leading us to our modern off-road platforms. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

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