Engineer. Innovator. Champion.

The Rock Motorsports Hall of Fame proudly welcomes John Currie as an inductee in the Class of 2025 — honoring a lifetime of innovation, competition, and leadership that helped shape the foundation of modern rock sports.

For decades, the name Currie has been synonymous with off-road excellence. From the family’s early days in Southern California to the global influence of Currie Enterprises and RockJock by John Currie, their commitment to quality and innovation has defined an industry. At the center of that legacy stands John Currie — an engineer, fabricator, and driver whose impact reaches from the workbench to the winner’s circle.

A Legacy Built in Steel

John grew up surrounded by gears, tools, and ideas. His father, Frank Currie, founded Currie Enterprises in 1959, building high-performance drivetrain components long before “rockcrawling” was even a word. Under John’s influence, the company evolved from a small family business into one of the most respected names in the off-road aftermarket.

John’s engineering mind was relentless. He envisioned drivetrain and suspension solutions that pushed vehicles beyond factory limits — developing components that would become the backbone of modern Jeep performance. His dedication to precision and innovation led to products trusted by enthusiasts and racers alike, laying the groundwork for what would later become RockJock by John Currie, a brand synonymous with quality, performance, and durability.

From Builder to Competitor

While many engineers are content to innovate from the shop floor, John believed that real understanding comes from experience — and he proved it on the rocks. His transition from builder to driver redefined what it meant to be a competitor.

In the early 2000s, as rockcrawling evolved from a grassroots pastime into a professional sport, John was there — not just as a participant, but as a force. Competing in ARCA, RCAA, and UROC, he earned multiple national championships and established himself as one of the most technically skilled and composed drivers in the sport. Every victory came behind the wheel of a vehicle he helped design, tuned to perfection through hands-on testing and endless refinement.

His success as both builder and driver inspired an entire generation of enthusiasts. John proved that mechanical creativity and driving skill weren’t separate disciplines — they were two halves of the same passion.

Engineering the Future of Off-Road Performance

Through RockJock by John Currie, his influence continues to expand. The brand’s suspension and steering systems are now industry standards, used by professionals, weekend wheelers, and OEM partners around the world. John’s approach to product design — grounded in real-world experience and perfected through competition — continues to raise the bar for off-road performance and reliability.

From the Johnny Joint to high-clearance suspension systems, his innovations have enhanced vehicle control, strength, and articulation across countless builds. In many ways, modern rockcrawling and rock racing owe their mechanical DNA to his designs.

The Currie Legacy

John’s journey is inseparable from his family’s — a multigenerational lineage that continues to shape the sport. His brother Ray Currie and their sons Casey, Cody, and Brandon have each carried forward the family’s spirit of competition, craftsmanship, and community involvement. Together, the Curries represent the essence of the Rock Motorsports Hall of Fame Legacy Award: generations united by a shared pursuit of excellence.

Enduring Influence

Beyond the trophies, patents, and innovations, John Currie’s legacy is one of balance — between engineering and passion, between performance and integrity. He has proven that success in rock motorsports is not only measured in wins, but in the ideas, products, and principles that move the entire sport forward.

Today, as John Currie takes his place in the Rock Motorsports Hall of Fame, we celebrate a lifetime of achievement that bridges the worlds of design, competition, and community. His influence can be found in every trail-ready axle, every high-articulation suspension, and every driver who dares to push the limits with precision and heart.

Congratulations to John Currie — Hall of Fame Inductee, Innovator, and one of the true architects of modern rock motorsports.