Episode 96: Steve Barlow

Episode 96: Steve Barlow

From Off-Road Racer Podcast by JB15 Network

June 11, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 96

About this episode

The episode features a conversation between Matt Martelli and Steve Barlow about the evolution and growth of off road racing and short course racing.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, Matt Martelli sits down with Steve Barlow, an influential figure in off road racing and a key player in the growth of short course racing during its most successful era. Over the course of his career, Steve has worn just about every hat imaginable. Racer, team owner, promoter, executive, and industry leader. From his early days in off road racing to helping build some of the sport's most recognizable teams and series, Steve has had a front row seat to decades of change across the industry. Matt and Steve dive into the rise of short course racing, the factors that made series like CORR so successful, and why the format proved to be such a natural fit for television, manufacturers, sponsors, and fans. They discuss the business side of racing, how factory involvement transformed the sport, and the challenges that come with growing a racing series while maintaining what made it special in the first place. The conversation also explores the evolution of off road technology, from vehicle development and suspension systems to the way teams prepare, test, and gather information. Steve shares stories from working alongside some of the biggest…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Martelli

Guest: Steve Barlow

Topics covered

  • off road racing
  • short course racing
  • racing industry
  • vehicle development
  • business of racing

Keywords

  • off road racing
  • short course racing
  • Matt Martelli
  • Steve Barlow
  • racing technology
  • factory involvement
  • racing series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CORR

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