Episode 85: Dave Hsu of Kraftwerks

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I catch up with "Everybody's favorite redneck" Hubert Rowland! We get to talk through his latest overlanding adventure from the Canadian to Mexican border. We also dive into a little bit of the 2023 King of the Hammers race, vehicle prep, and UTV race class saturation. We then round out the episode with a discussion around the Ride Safe Foundation; an initiative that Can-Am has jump behind with Hubert. It's a long one packed full of great info! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode94 Rundown 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:52 - Overlanding Canada to Mexico 0:03:35 - Mapping the Ride 0:12:21 - Mamma Chase Truck 0:15:01 - Closed Gates & Fires 0:19:08 - Starlink 0:20:54 - Levels of Overlanding 0:22:09 - Respect the Edge 0:26:35 - Route Overview 0:29:05 - Weather 0:35:23 - Memories 0:39:04 - GMRS Radios 0:44:09 - Arriving at MX 0:46:16 - HEEEYAAA 0:49:07 - Cars & Prep 0:53:30 - Prepared Together 1:00:54 - King of the Hammers 1:17:59 - Too Many Race Classes 1:25:28 - Ride Safe Foundation 1:59:04 - Nitro Cross 2:11:37 - Looking Forward 2:13:45 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Hubert Rowland (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Can-Am) Ride Safe Foundation Nitro Circus Nitro Cross MAO Street Bike Tommy (Instagram, Facebook) Trans American Trail LeadNav gpsKevin Adventure Rides Power Plus onX Off-Road Maps Iridium Go AlertGPS Starlink StarStream Ibexx Frog Toggs Rugged Radios (GMRS) Uncharted Society Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS with Smart Shox Can-Am Commander XT-P SuperATV Rhino Axles SuperATV Trail Tank King of the Hammers Tread Lightly Thrill One Juggernaut Capital Partners Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we finally get a chance to talk with Ryan Goldberg from Shadow Six Racing. You may not know who Ryan is, but you have for sure seen his one of a kind Typhoon AUV (Aquatic Utility Vehicle) that looks like a Polaris RZR riding atop two jet-skis! We dive into who Ryan is, what made him want to build such a unique vehicle, and all of the engineering challenges involved in creating such a uniquely offroad experience on that water! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode93 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:51 - Backstory 0:11:44 - Getting into Powersports 0:25:58 - RZR to Jet-Ski to RZR Jet-Ski 0:28:33 - Building the first AUV 0:34:40 - Paper Napkin to Production Units 0:42:00 - Social Media Impact 0:48:38 - Open Doors 0:53:09 - Controlling an AUV 0:57:28 - Harnesses & Safety 1:05:16 - New Project Vehicles 1:15:45 - Does Business Kill Smiles? 1:22:19 - Finding Time to Escape via Guitars 1:31:04 - Possible Builds & Quality 1:41:08 - Filming Something New on the Water 1:54:14 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Ryan Goldberg (Facebook, Instagram) Shadow Six Racing (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) Las Vegas RZR Adventure Tours Yamaha GP1800 SVHO WaveRunners Riva Motorsports / Riva Racing Eibach Suspension RaceTech Titanium CboysTV (YouTube) Cboys Visit Shadow Six Racing (YouTube) Segway Ninebot Gokart RipSaw Tank Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I give an update to where I've been for the last month and the things going on behind the scenes in my life that have affected our output for January. I also bring up the desire for a new UTV; which one should I get? I also bring up some future events and things I'm working on included an update on Dialed Offroad! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode92 Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I talk with Sam Carlino of CW Wraps! Sam has wrapped some of the most iconic vehicles to show up at the SEMA trade show and appear on the Discovery Channel among many other channels. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from origins, to getting lucky with the DeBerti builds, to wrap technology, helping out B is For Build at SEMA, to being a Stallone stand-in and collaborating with YouTube influencers! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode91 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:08 - Back Story 0:09:18 - Changes in Wrapping 0:15:23 - Introduction to SEMA Builds 0:27:32 - Balancing Exposure & Business 0:30:29 - Marketing the Experience 0:33:23 - Do Wraps Offer Protection 0:41:52 - Ceramic Sprays 0:43:53 - Complications of Applications 0:48:01 - Design Process 0:50:11 - Things to Consider for UTVs 0:56:31 - Tow Rigs & RVs 0:59:26 - Business as Content Creators 1:06:26 - Impact of Authentic Content 1:10:48 - Swolvester Stallone 1:14:07 - Business Dynamics 1:17:12 - Future Excitement 1:20:57 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Sam Carlino (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) CW Wraps (Facebook, Instagram) Dave Smith Motors Corbin Custom Works 3M Vinyl Films Avery Vinyl Kay Premium Marking Films Brad DeBerti SEMA Show Maxx Powel (YouTube) Grind Hard Plumbing Co (YouTube) B is for Build (YouTube) Decked Storage Systems Gold Rush Grand Prix Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I'm joined with the legend himself Austin "Fish" Farner of Fishgistics! Austin covers races for the Best in the Desert and Score International Baja races providing both social updates and media sharing, but also race team commentary on the live broadcasts. Tune in and listen to his history, a dive into covering these crazy desert races, and find out what has changed over the years to make covering these races both easier and more difficult! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode90 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:25 - How it Started 0:06:51 - Experienced Tracking 0:09:58 - Game Changers 0:13:22 - Different Races, Logistics 0:15:56 - Difficulties in Covering Events 0:21:21 - Evolution of Desert Racing 0:24:31 - Media & Sponsors 0:29:26 - Social Pages 0:33:30 - Differences Covering Race Series 0:36:41 - Making Moves to Grow Coverage 0:44:52 - Capturing Race Memories 0:48:40 - Behind the Fish 0:51:48 - Radios in Racing 0:56:11 - Pre-Running Baja 1:00:21 - RZR Pro R & Progression 1:05:12 - Intersection of Desert Trucks & UTVs 1:10:29 - A Greenhorn Class 1:14:44 - Favorites 1:16:02 - Rage at the River 1:19:00 - Looking Forward 1:20:25 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Austin Farner (Facebook, Instagram) Fishgistics (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube ) Episode 89: George Hammel & Ryan Ritter Score International Racing Best in the Desert Race Series Race Dezert Starlink King of the Hammers Speed UTV PCI Race Radios SNORE Racing Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we waste no time talking with George Hammel of the Dirt Life Show and Ryan Ritter of the Insiders Podcast about their trip down to the Baja 1000! They were down there to attempt a full race live stream for the Scanlon Motorsports Group. This discussion might be a bit nerdy, but if you're into it, tune-in and hear about the wins and hurdles associated with trying to produce a big budget production with a small team in the middle of the Mexico desert! Show link: https://sxsguys.link/episode89 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:19 - Going to Baja with SMG 0:05:20 - Live Production in the Desert 0:15:51 - The Goal in Baja 0:18:30 - Growing Media in Offroad 0:25:06 - The Baja Community 0:31:27 - We Can Try Now 0:35:38 - Adapting 0:39:02 - Ryan Who? 0:41:39 - Prepping for Baja 0:44:27 - Helicopters Change Perspective 0:56:41 - Start Creating Content 1:05:34 - Favorite Baja Moments 1:09:29 - Keep the Content Authentic 1:15:51 - Superchargers 1:18:49 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links George Hammel (Facebook, Instagram) Ryan Ritter (Facebook, Instagram) The Dirt Life Show The Insiders Podcast (Spotify, YouTube) The 2022 Score International Baja 1000 Scanlon Motorsports Group (Facebook, Instagram) Starlink In-Motion Optic Helicopters The Taco Slayers (Instagram) Boxo Tools USA - Save using code "DIRTLIFE" Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I try out a Holiday Live Stream and see what happens! We get a call from Ian in Oregon, get to talk with Taylor Yank (aka the Dirt Chick), and wrap up talking with Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV! This was a see what happens episode, so come find out! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode88 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:19 - Holiday Gift Guide Follow-up 0:03:17 - Holiday Deals Guide Follow-up 0:05:14 - Ian Calls In, Instagram Fails 0:09:15 - Taylor Eventually Gets In 0:13:07 - Baja Racing Logistics 0:16:21 - Building to Get Back Racing 0:18:13 - Getting Support 0:21:19 - Build OG or New Tech 0:23:28 - Looking Forward To's 0:27:49 - We Snag a Scarpuzzi 0:29:54 - Expanding the Product Set 0:32:55 - Baja 1000 0:35:51 - Planning Baja Logistics 0:38:05 - Favorite Baja Moments 0:39:52 - Baja Racing Families 0:46:09 - Matt's Gift Guide Pick 0:48:13 - New Products 0:49:52 - Innovators vs. Copy Cats 0:54:50 - Starlink in Baja 1:00:13 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links The SXS Guys Discord Channel 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (SXSGuys.com) 2022 Holiday Deals Guide (SXSGuys.com) AGM Jack Rod Stand Ian Blomgren (Facebook, Instagram) Taylor Yank (Facebook, Instagram) Candle Motorsports Dirt Design Co. SD Lighting RedBull Scramble UTV Takeover Matt Scarpuzzi (Facebook, Instagram) Savage UTV (Facebook, Instagram) AGM Products Pro Eagle Boxo Tools The Dirt Life Show AO Coolers Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this annual episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I reach out to people all across our industry for gift ideas for the offroad community for the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. Typically, this is a guide that we put together ourselves and then expand upon, but I though it would be fun to get different perspectives. We have guests from racers to media personalities, vloggers to manufacturers, installers to desert pre-runners. If you need a gift idea for the offroader in your life (even if that means for yourself), this is the episode for you! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode87 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:35 - Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV 0:04:06 - Adam Brown of AB Fabrication 0:06:05 - Chad Hall of Deviant Race Parts 0:08:24 - Ty Spooner of Bad Ass Mounts 0:10:36 - Nestor Beradi of XTravel Suspension 0:12:55 - Chris Cantrell of High Lifter Products 0:14:20 - Chuck Foreman of Pro Eagle 0:15:53 - Baja 1000 Finishers Mention 0:16:55 - Matt, Seth, & Fred of UTV Obsessions 0:20:56 - Dillon McHugh of Dirt Life Media 0:23:01 - Noah Quantrell of Dirt Design Clothing 0:25:15 - Kenny Reed of Phoenix Speed Industries 0:28:15 - Blake Shipman of BShipman Films 0:31:15 - Courtney Prost of King of the Hammers 0:33:14 - Nick Farmer of Desert Whips 0:34:29 - BJ, Trevor, Bryan, and Kyle of Addiction Powersports NW 0:41:11 - Martin Barbosa of UTV Stereo 0:42:20 - George White of Double E Racing 0:43:06 - Chuck Holey of Trail Star Audio 0:44:39 - Ryan Goldberg of Shadow Six Racing 0:47:56 - Justin Rainwater of WCI Offroad & Anvil Offroad 0:49:55 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Matt Scarpuzzi of Savage UTV (Instagram) Pick: AO Coolers Adam Brown (Instagram) of AB Fabrication (Facebook) Pick: Kraftwerks Honda Talon Turbo Kit Chad Hall (Instagram) of Deviant Race Parts Pick: Bubba Off-Road UTV/SxS Gear Set Ty Spooner (Facebook) of Bad Ass Mounts Pick: Push Turbo Wildcat XX Turbo Kit Nestor Beradi (Instagram) of XTravel Suspension Pick: LSK RZR Maverick X3 Doors & CSD RZR Pro R Tire Carrier Chris Cantrell (Facebook) of High Lifter Products Pick: Gator Waders Chuck Foreman (Instagram) of Pro Eagle Pick: Feel Baja Apparel & Trophy Burro 2022 SCORE International Baja 1000 Matt Ray (Instagram), Seth Nunes (Instagram), and Fred Bekker (Instagram) Picks: Dune Gear Touch Activated Dome Light, UTV Stereo Maverick X3 Battery Post Relocation Kit, and Amped Auto Buckle Harnesses Dillon McHugh (Instagram) of Dirt Life Media Pick: Sak-It Offroad Trash Sacks Noah Quantrell (Instagram) of Dirt Design Clothing Pick: Maxima Racing Oils SC1 and Kartek Off-Road Gift Cards Kenny Reed (Instagram) of Phoenix Speed Industries Pick: Element Fire Extinguishers Blake Shipman (Instagram) of BShipman Films (YouTube) Pick: GoPro Action/360 Cameras, DJI Action Cameras, or Insta360 Action/360 Cameras Courtney Prost (Instagram) of King of the Hammers Pick: Vixen Industries Apparel and Charlie Grey Clothing Nick Farmer (Instagram) of Desert Whips Pick: Automotive Shop Dollies BJ Leach (Instagram), Trevor Beatty (Instagram), Bryan Bossman, and Kyle Bleasdell of Addiction Powersports NW Picks: Sector Seven Lighted Mirrors, Trinity Racing CVT Belts, Full Throttle Batteries, and 5150 Whips Martin Barbosa (Instagram) of UTV Stereo Pick: Switch Pros 9100 Switch Panel Power System George White (Instagram) of Double E Racing Pick: PPEI Honda Talon ECU Tuning Chuck Holey (Instagram) of Trail Star Audio Pick: Klein Flush Cut Pliers Ryan Goldberg (Instagram) of Shadow Six Racing Pick: ARQ4WD Canopies Shadow Six Aquatic Utility Vehicle Justin Rainwater (Instagram) of WCI Offroad & Anvil Offroad Pick: Boxo USA UTV Tool Roll Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I get to sit down with the one and only Todd Romano of Speed UTV! We get to talk about his past racing career, sponsorship, developing a brand, building the Speed brand and Speed UTV with Robby Gordon, why they even are building a Speed UTV, how they approach the aftermarket, and much much more! This is a great episode that will resonate with anybody that appreciates desert racing, Robby Gordon, Speed UTV, or just offroad in general! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode86 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:57 - Riding & Lobbying 0:09:22 - Early Years 0:14:23 - Getting into UTV 0:16:47 - Racing Kawasaki Teryx 0:21:47 - Racing as a Career 0:30:52 - Engineered Race Trucks 0:36:44 - The Driver & Pit Crew 0:46:32 - Past Influencing the Future 0:50:01 - Supply Chain Forcing Hands 0:55:14 - TAPP Clutches 0:59:38 - Emtron ECUs 1:04:44 - Aftermarket Approach 1:13:56 - A Brand, Not a Niche 1:16:24 - Building a Future for Max 1:19:58 - When the Real Fun Starts 1:22:04 - Safety is Important 1:25:58 - Remember to Be An Advocate 1:28:40 - Upcoming & Wrap-Up Applicable Links Todd Romano (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) Speed UTV (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) Robby Gordon (Facebook, Instagram) Max Gordon (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) UTV Takeover Episode 85: Dave Hsu of Kraftwerks Gerald "Smitty" King Obituary UTV Utah (Facebook Group) Mammoth Mountain Best in the Desert Manuel Lettenbichler (Facebook, Instagram) Dragonfire Racing Craig Scanlon (Polaris.com) DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx wins Baya 500 (ATV.com) DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx at Baja 1000 (UTVGuide.net) Full Access UTV (Supercharged KRX Bouncer) John Marking Tribute (Fox.com) TAPP Clutch Emtron ECUs HCR Racing Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).

In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I get to sit down with Dave Hsu from Kraftwerks Offroad, the dirt arm of Kraftwerks USA! We get to know the man behind one of the leading developers of aftermarket forced induction tuning in the automotive tuning market, and what they are bringing to the UTV market! We talk a lot of history, evolution, market adaptation, and supercharged/turbocharged power for naturally aspirated UTVs including the Kawasaki KRX and the Polaris Pro R! Short link: sxsguys.link/episode85 Rundown 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:36 - Backstory 0:14:50 - Evolving into Offroad 0:19:20 - Power from Material Science 0:26:37 - Developing Power 0:30:43 - Bolt-On Forced Induction 0:37:23 - Supercharged Kawasaki KRX 0:39:59 - Turbocharged vs. Supercharged 0:44:03 - Turbocharge Tech 0:50:06 - Translating Power to the Ground 0:55:25 - Developing to Solve Problems 0:58:27 - Developing a New Platform (RZR Pro R) 1:06:11 - Building & Improving the Experience 1:17:15 - Future 1,000hp UTVs 1:22:58 - Safety Before Big Horsepower 1:26:08 - New Products 1:29:26 - Availability 1:31:20 - Wrap-Up Applicable Links Dave Hsu (Facebook, Instagram) Kraftwerks Offroad (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) Kraftwerks USA (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) UTV Takeover HPTuners Skunk2 Racing Rugged Radios Social: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / TikTok Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / Stitcher This podcast was produced and distributed by the Offroad Media Group (Facebook, Instagram).