Episode 93: Steve Olliges

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Steve Olliges, a veteran off-road racer discussing his experiences and the evolution of the sport.

This week on the Off-Road Racer Podcast, we sit down with Steve Olliges—longtime racer, Ford off-road program staple, and someone who’s been around the sport through multiple eras. Steve’s career spans everything from Stock Production Full and Class 8 to competing at the highest level in Unlimited Truck. He’s seen the sport evolve firsthand—different vehicles, different rules, and a completely different level of competition than when he first got started. We get into those transitions—what it was like coming up through the more production-based classes, how things changed as trucks got faster and more specialized, and what it takes to stay competitive as the sport keeps pushing forward. There’s also insight into the OEM side of racing, working with Ford, and how manufacturer involvement has shaped the top levels of off-road racing over the years. This episode is a look at a racer who’s been through it all—different classes, different eras, and a front row seat to how off-road racing got to where it is today.

People in this episode

Host: JB15 Network

Guest: Steve Olliges

Topics covered

• off-road racing
• racing history
• vehicle evolution
• competition
• Ford involvement

Keywords

• off-road racing
• Steve Olliges
• Ford
• Unlimited Truck
• Class 8
• racing evolution
• competition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ford

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