About this episode
This episode features Kevin McGillivray discussing his extensive experience in off-road racing and the importance of mentorship in the sport.
This week on the Off-Road Racer Podcast, we sit down with one of the true originals of our sport: Kevin McGillivray. Kevin might not be the loudest guy in the room or the one chasing cameras, but he’s been shaping off-road racing for nearly five decades—quietly, consistently, and with an authenticity you don’t often see anymore. From growing up exploring the San Bernardino mountains, to hand-fabricating dune buggies, to racing and winning in Class 10, ProTruck, and Trophy Truck, Kevin’s life is the definition of earned experience. But what really stands out is the way his path was shaped by mentors—people like Arnie Gustin, Scott McKenzie, Casey Folks, and countless others who saw something in him, shared their knowledge, and changed the course of his life. Kevin carries those lessons forward today, paying it back by mentoring young racers, building opportunities for the next generation, and reminding us what genuine sportsmanship looks like. We dig into the early days of Class 10, the wild evolution of ProTruck, the rise of modern suspension and shock technology, and how Kevin found himself building machines for the semiconductor industry while helping pioneer ideas still used…
People in this episode
Host: JB15 Network
Guest: Kevin McGillivray
Topics covered
- off-road racing
- mentorship
- sportsmanship
- automotive technology
- Class 10
- ProTruck
- Trophy Truck
Keywords
- off-road racing
- Kevin McGillivray
- mentorship
- sportsmanship
- ProTruck
- Trophy Truck
- automotive technology
Mentioned in this episode
Places: San Bernardino mountains
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