Episode 016: Nick Isenhouer - The MF Show
On this episode of The MF Show, hosts Jerry Zaiden and Rich Waitas sit down with Nick Isenhouer; driver, builder, fabricator, drifter, rock crawler, and one half of Isenhouer Brothers Racing. Nick’s story is the modern off-road blueprint: a kid from San Diego who grew up staring at photos of his dad’s desert cars, growing up on the internet learning about prerunners, and building his first F-100 in a small garage with his brother Chris and their dad.
We dive into Nick’s journey, sharing stories from the early days racing 1450, the garage-built trucks that taught them everything, and how those childhood obsessions evolved into a full-time operation building, prepping, and racing trucks for other off-road teams.
Nick also opens up about life beyond traditional desert racing: his KA-powered S13 drift car, a ’95 Ford Lightning rock crawler, and what he’s learned juggling multiple disciplines focused on car control. He talks about trips to Baja, Moab, and Midwest Dirt Fest, as well as the full-circle moment of bringing an early Camburg race truck back into the shop for a modern rebuild. This episode highlights the mix of creativity, grit, and family-driven passion that defines Nick Isenhouer and the off-road community he represents.
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