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5,200 miles, 17 days, 18 states, two Jeeps, one show and then Moab, Utah

Torque Managing Editor Matthew Konkle and Staff Writer Terry Pritchard are hitching a few Jeeps to the company trailer and heading out West on Wednesday, October 26th to attend this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas. Along the way, they'll have live Facebook and Instagram check-ins from the road each day starting Thursday the 27th around 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST, and then from the SEMA floor at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Daily content updates from SEMA, photos, interviews and then a final stop in Moab before returning home.

The duo's travel route includes I-81 through Virginia and into Tennessee, before merging with I-40 through Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. At Kingman, Arizona, the trip takes a turn northwest on US 93 to I-11 and into Las Vegas. Travel stops include State and National Parks since the pair is carrying a special concept Jeep to SEMA, as well as some time on the iconic Route 66 as a historical window into our automotive traveling past.

So check back often for daily updates and tune in during live sessions for interactive Jeep, travel and 'whatever else happens' content.


 

  • November 7, 2022
  • 7 min read
SEMA Week: Quadratec Reveals Two-Door 'JTe' Hybrid Gladiator Build
Concept vehicle designed to impress crowds at annual SEMA event, as well as provide important support for upcoming trail maintenance projects.
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  • November 4, 2022
  • 6 min read
SEMA Week: Quadratec '50-For-50' Monday Nellis Dunes Clean-Up
Quadratec, volunteers tackle trash-choked Nellis OHV Park northeast of Las Vegas for one of our '50-for-50' trail clean up projects.
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  • November 2, 2022
  • 4 min read
Wrangler, Gladiator Secure Top Vehicle Awards At 2022 SEMA Show
Wrangler wins 11th 4x4/SUV of the Year award, while Gladiator takes home first.
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  • November 2, 2022
  • 4 min read
Quadratec Unveils 2022 SEMA Build: JTe Gladiator 2-Door
Hybrid truck to assist with future '50-for-50' Trail Clean Up events across the country with Tread Lightly!
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  • October 31, 2022
  • 4 min read
Jeep Reveals Electrified CJ Surge Concept
Vehicle arrives at SEMA carrying new technology that could breathe new life into older, classic Jeeps.
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  • October 30, 2022
  • 4 min read
Road To SEMA Day Four: Winslow, Arizona
Of flatbed Fords, standing on corners, and takin' it easy as our road trip nears completion in Las Vegas.
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  • October 29, 2022
  • 8 min read
Road To SEMA Day Three: Shamrock, Texas
Small town like many others that depending on Route 66 for mid-20th-century survival.
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  • October 29, 2022
  • 6 min read
SEMA: More Than Just An Annual Show
Annual trade event just one cog in organization's overall aftermarket automotive survival strategy.
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