About this episode
Blake Wilkey discusses his journey in off-road racing and fabrication, sharing insights on building vehicles and pursuing unconventional ideas.
On this episode of The MF Show, Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas sit down with Blake Wilkey — off-road racer, fabricator, and cofounder of Shreddy. Known for his high-energy personality and creative approach to off-road culture, Blake has built a reputation for pushing limits both behind the wheel and in the shop.Blake talks about his early days in the San Diego off-road scene, how he got into building Baja Bugs, and the process of creating his well-known Trophy Bug, Jaws. He shares stories from his experiences racing in Baja, the challenges of fabrication and vehicle building, and how he’s turned his passion for off-road into a full-time way of life. The conversation also dives into the mindset it takes to chase unconventional ideas and carve your own lane in the industry.This is The MF Show, hosted by Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas, and powered by MagnaFlow.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jerry Zaiden, Richard Waitas
Guest: Blake Wilkey
Topics covered
- off-road racing
- fabrication
- Baja Bugs
- Trophy Bug
- vehicle building
- off-road culture
Keywords
- off-road
- racing
- fabrication
- Baja
- Shreddy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Baja Bugs, Trophy Bug,, Baja, MagnaFlow
Books & works: The MF Show
Places: San Diego
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