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      November 25 2025

      How Mini-Monster Trucks Are Designed: Engineering, Fabrication, and Market Trends

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      How Mini-Monster Trucks Are Designed: Engineering, Fabrication, and Market Trends

      November 25, 11.00 am EST

      Get an inside look at how mini-monster trucks are engineered, fabricated, and brought to life in this episode of Make It Better. We’re joined by the owner of Overkill Engines, known for pushing the limits of racing chassis design, small-scale monster truck performance, and modern manufacturing techniques.

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        Get an inside look at how mini-monster trucks are engineered, fabricated, and brought to life in this episode of Make It Better. We’re joined by Joel Buschmann, the owner of Overkill Engines, known for pushing the limits of racing chassis design, small-scale monster truck performance, and modern manufacturing techniques.

        In this livestream, we’ll explore:

        • What an Overkill racing chassis is and how it’s built
        • How Overkill Engines got started in custom fabrication and motorsports design
        • The inspiration behind the mini-monster truck and its unique engineering challenges
        • Where the market is heading for custom builds, advanced manufacturing, and performance design
        • The best parts of engineering and fabrication, straight from a builder who lives it
        • Advice for new engineers and makers entering the design or manufacturing world

        Whether you’re into CAD design, fabrication, motorsports engineering, or simply love innovative builds, this episode will give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how next-generation mini-monster trucks are created.

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        Mike Buchli

        Roles Portfolio Manager, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes

        Joel Buschmann

        Owner, Overkill Engines
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