A Quick Check-In From Engsta Rides

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been quieter than usual around here — and that’s not how we like to run things.

I want to take a moment to apologize for being a bit AWOL.

Behind the scenes, our family has been dealing with the passing of my dad. Losing him has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. He wasn’t just my father —he was my best friend.The person I called when something went right… and when everything went wrong. I miss him more than I can put into words.

Every late night in the garage, every cold start, every long drive down an empty road — I feel him there. I still reach for the phone sometimes before remembering I can’t call him anymore. That’s the part that hits the hardest.

He was my mentor, my sounding board, my biggest supporter, and the reason I believe so strongly in building things that last. Engsta Rides, Centerline, and everything I do today carries pieces of his influence.

Lately, I’ve found myself rereading his hunting book over and over again. The way he wrote is exactly how he told his stories in real life — full of detail, humor, grit, and heart. He brought our entire family along on those adventures, and in those pages you can still hear his voice. A few of his stories live there forever, frozen in ink, and somehow that makes him feel close again.

You can also find his book right here on this website for anyone who wants to read his words and understand the kind of man he was.

When life hits like that, priorities shift. Time slows down. And sometimes the garage lights dim for a bit.

But I want you to know how much I appreciate every single one of you who stuck around, checked in, ordered gear, shared posts, and kept the Engsta Rides spirit rolling while we found our footing again. That loyalty means more than you probably realize.

As we move into February, my goal is to get things back to normal — or at least as close to normal as I can make them right now. New content, fresh designs, playlists, product drops, and more time connecting with this community. Building, driving, creating… that’s part of how I heal, and this brand has always been about pushing forward no matter what the road throws at you.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for standing with us. And thank you for riding with us through this season.

We’re still here.
Still building.
Still driving — for him.

Always in our Hearts

Sgt. Engster, Martin M. USMC