Episode 84: Chris Blais

About this episode

Matt Martelli interviews Chris Blais about his journey from motorcycle racing to UTVs and his philosophy on performance.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, Matt Martelli sits down with Chris Blais, one of the most accomplished motorcycle racers to come out of the desert. Before making the jump into UTVs, Chris was among the best moto racers in the world, competing against the toughest riders on the planet and even landing on the podium at the legendary Dakar Rally. That same intensity and focus have carried him into the UTV world, where Chris has built a reputation not just as a talented driver, but also as a builder who understands how to maximize performance. In the episode, he dives into his philosophy on race builds, why weight and balance matter so much, and how years of experience on two wheels gave him a unique perspective behind the wheel of a four-wheel machine. Chris’s story is more than just racing — it’s about resilience, adapting to new challenges, and staying true to the competitive spirit that first pushed him to race dirt bikes at the highest level. His journey shows how the core values of determination and grit can carry a racer from Dakar to the desert UTV wars of today. 🎙 Presented by Dirt Co.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Martelli

Guest: Chris Blais

Topics covered

• motorcycle racing
• UTV
• performance building
• resilience
• competitive spirit

Keywords

• Chris Blais
• motorcycle racing
• UTV
• Dakar Rally
• performance
• resilience
• competitive spirit

Sponsors

Dirt Co.

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