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August 7, 2025 35 mins

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David Gay, Senior ORV Development Technician at Polaris and 2024 Champ Off-Road Pro-Am Side-by-Side Champion, joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz for a conversation on racing multiple disciplines, working in a technical field, and having a winning mindset. 

From early days on dirtbikes to long nights building race-ready machines, David shares how his full-time role at Polaris directly fuels his success on the short course. Tune in for insights on side-by-side racing, CVT development, and what it really takes to compete at a high level with a small but mighty team.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • His wild ride at four years old
  • How David chose a technical career path
  • What a CVT development technician does at Polaris
  • The methods behind clutch calibration and testing
  • The culture shock moving from ATVMX Nationals to Championship Off-Road
  • Differences between Pro-Am SxS and Pro Stock SxS racing
  • His mindset shift moving up to a more competitive class
  • How he approaches setup on his machine
  • Why 2025 is a “development year” and what’s next for David on the track

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