Off-Road Racer Podcast

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with long-time Technical Director and off-road Hall of Famer Bill Savage. Bill literally wrote the structure for the current rulebook that most off-road race leagues use. We talk about how he originally got involved in off-road racing and what motivates him to stay involved in one of the most difficult, thankless jobs in all of off-road rac...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road champion Brandon Sims. We talk about the ups and downs of off-road racing, getting engaged, the level of competition, the advantage of prepping your own car, and having racing success on limited resources. We also talk about racing on the new Polaris Pro R platform on the FOX Livevalve system. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road racer and race promoter Bryant Blakemore. We talk about off-road racing in Texas, racing Class 8, being diagnosed autistic, and how the adversity of off-road racing progresses us as human beings. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with up-and-coming off-road racer Carson Wernimont. We talk about racing, self-prepping race cars, building race cars, fabricating shocks, RC car racing, and taking advantage of the opportunities life presents you. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with young short-course off-road champion CJ Greaves. We talk about his start in racing, what it’s like carrying his father's championship legacy forward, and helping his cousin climb the ladder in racing. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with multi-time short-course off-road champion Johnny Greaves. We talk about how he originally got into racing, his career lows and highs what it's like to race with his son CJ, and the legacy he wants to continue in short-course off-road racing. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with up-and-coming off-road racer Justin Von Metal. We talk about his experience climbing up in the ranks, gaining race experience, managing sponsors, fishing, music, and life. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with multi-time off-road champion, filmmaker, and creator of the Huevos films series. We talk about the power of films and creativity in shaping a culture, and the early influences of action sports on motorsports. We also talk about the birth of the freestyle quad moment, the birth of UTV racing, and the sport/performance UTV’s. I’m your ho...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with 3x Mint 400 winner and muti-time off-road champion Justin Lofton. We talk about growing up in Imperial Valley in off-road culture, leaving off-road racing for ARCA and NASCAR, coming back to racing stadium trucks, and moving up from Class 1 to Trophy Truck. We also talk about balancing racing, family, and business. I’m your host Matt M...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with off-road icon Ivan “Ironman” Stewart the living example of a “Champion” in our culture. No other racer has had the global impact as Ivan from his multiple championships to his multiple wins at The Baja 1000, Mint 400, and Baja 500 which were promoted by his sponsors in print advertising, billboards, TV Commercials, and video games. His...

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

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 projec...

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

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.

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 o...

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 thi...

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 S...

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, an...

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 nerfin...

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 u...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with the godfather of off-road racing Sal Fish! Listen as we discuss what it was like to literally create a new form of racing and ignite global off-road racing culture. We also discuss how Sal fell in love with Baja and off-road racing after his career as a successful publisher. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer P...

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with 2x Dakar winner AJ Jones. Listen as we discuss what it’s like to win the most brutal multi-day off-road race on the planet not once, but twice. We also discuss his championship career racing in the United States and Baja. I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of Off-Road Racer George Hammel joins me to chat with off-road hall of famer and off-road racing legend Larry Roeseler and multi-time off-road racing champion Mike Cafro. Listen as we discuss everything off-road racing past, present, and future, with these champs! I’m your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast powered by Monster Energy.

In this episode of Off-Road Racer Jim Beaver and George Hammel join me to cover the first quarter of 2023 off-road racing including The new Unlimited Off-Road Racing League (Parker 400, Mint 400, California 300), The triple crown points update, King of the Hammers, The Mint 400, and the San Felipe 250. We are joined by my brother and Mint 400 COO Josh Martelli, Mint 400 winner Eric Hardin, King of...

Cameron Steele is more than a championship off-road racer, he is a true ambassador of off-road culture. From racing to commentating, to leading tours down the Baja peninsula nobody has done as much to share off-road racing with the world as Cameron. In this episode of Off-Road Racer, we talk with Cameron about his past, present, and future covering everything from racing in the desert, to short co...