Episode 85: Kyle Jergensen

About this episode

Matt Martelli interviews Kyle Jergensen about his experiences and insights in desert racing.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, Matt Martelli sits down with one of the fastest drivers in desert racing — Kyle Jergensen. From humble beginnings wrenching and learning his craft, to now piloting some of the most advanced trucks in the sport with Camburg Racing’s Kinetik program, Kyle has carved out a name for himself as one of the most precise and composed drivers in the game. Matt and Kyle dig into the details of what makes modern race trucks so capable — from the mid-fuel design of the Kinetik truck to how vehicle balance and setup affect performance at high speeds. Kyle also shares his thoughts on why he prefers the Spec Truck class over Unlimited, and how the challenge of managing traction, weight, and control brings out the best in his driving. But more than anything, this episode is about the mindset behind success in modern off-road racing — staying calm at 120 mph, learning from every race, and evolving with the sport as technology and competition keep pushing the limits.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Martelli

Guest: Kyle Jergensen

Topics covered

• desert racing
• race trucks
• vehicle performance
• driving mindset
• Spec Truck class

Keywords

• desert racing
• Kyle Jergensen
• Kinetik truck
• Spec Truck class
• vehicle balance
• high-speed performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Camburg Racing

Products: Kinetik

More episodes of Off-Road Racer Podcast

• Episode 96: Steve Barlow · June 11, 2026 · 1h 11m
• Episode 95: Andy McMillin · May 28, 2026 · 1h 53m
• Episode 94: Corbin Leaverton · May 14, 2026 · 1h 7m
• Episode 93: Steve Olliges · April 30, 2026 · 55 min
• Episode 92: Josh Daniel · April 16, 2026 · 1h 33m
• Episode 91: Jamie Campbell · April 2, 2026 · 1h 29m