Media Drives & Reveals
Playing in the Dirt at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Our team supported Nissan at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by designing and building a purpose-built off-road course for a media drive featuring the 2026 Frontier PRO 4X and PRO 4X Roush Edition. The goal of the activation was to give journalists a controlled environment where they could experience the capability of the vehicles while navigating true off-road obstacles.
We created a technical course layout that included extreme articulation wedges, deep moguls, reverse off-camber banked turns, and uneven terrain designed to highlight traction, approach and departure challenges. Our crew handled all site preparation, the course build, equipment management, and on-site safety.
Throughout the drive, our spotters were positioned at every key obstacle to provide guidance, hand signals, and clear communication. Their support helped each journalist understand the intended driving line while maintaining a safe and steady flow of vehicles through the course.
The result was a smooth and well-organized program that allowed Nissan’s media guests to focus on the driving experience while we managed the operational, safety, and terrain-based details behind the scenes.
We recently supported our partners at Nissan in hosting a media drive at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, Michigan. The event offered journalists an opportunity to drive the Nissan Armada Pro-4X and the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X in a dynamic off-road setting. Our team of professional drivers delivered clear, terrain-specific safety briefings and coached the fundamentals of proper sand-driving technique. Once on the dunes, we led a guided tour to familiarize the journalists with the terrain, highlight potential challenges, and demonstrate the best lines for safe and controlled driving.
After the initial orientation, media participants were encouraged to explore the dunes on their own while our team monitored conditions, managed staging zones, and maintained communication with support and recovery personnel. Throughout the day, we adjusted routes as needed to keep the flow smooth, safe, and efficient.
Feedback from attending outlets, including some great coverage from Autoblog, underscored how well-coordinated and supportive the experience felt. Our goal was to deliver a professional, confidence-building environment that allowed Nissan’s guests to focus on the drive while we handled the operational details behind the scenes.
Gordinier Group Builds First-Ever Floating Off-Road Course for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee Reveal
Gordinier Group was proud to take part in the design and execution of a one-of-a-kind off-road driving course for the U.S. media and consumer debut of the all-new
2026 Jeep Cherokee. Set against the stunning Manhattan skyline, this unique build took place on a barge spudded in the East River, directly off Domino Park in Brooklyn, NY.
To support Jeep’s high-impact launch, our team transformed the floating platform into a dynamic environment by shaping over 700 yards of dirt into a carefully engineered course that highlighted the Cherokee’s off-road capabilities. The course culminated in a purpose-built hill climb where the new vehicle perched centerstage during the CEO’s live presentation.
Beyond the course itself, our partners at George P. Johnson designed and installed dramatic visual elements, including oversized letters spelling out “JEEP” and “CHEROKEE”, a massive 25-foot-tall by 40-foot-wide LED screen, and extensive landscaping with over 40 live trees, all helped to elevate the impact of the reveal.
Gordinier Group handled every aspect of the off-road course—from material planning and heavy equipment operation to on-site supervision and a precision driver for the dynamic reveal. This was all tailored to deliver a safe and visually stunning activation. The result was a high-profile experience that seamlessly blended technical precision with theatrical impact, reinforcing Jeep’s legacy of capability in one of the most iconic urban settings in the world.
We recently joined our partners at Nissan to help orchestrate an immersive media drive showcasing the all-new 2025 Armada Pro-4X. Recognizing our expertise in creating authentic off-road experiences, Nissan, once again, entrusted us to design and build a comprehensive testing ground that would demonstrate the full-size SUV’s enhanced capabilities to attending media.
The specialized course featured a strategic mix of challenging obstacles, each carefully engineered to highlight specific aspects of the Armada Pro-4X’s performance envelope. Technical sections including articulation wedges and moguls put the vehicle’s suspension and 4WD systems on display, while steep hill climbs demonstrated its impressive climbing abilities. Gordinier Group’s course design also integrated several natural terrain challenges, creating a comprehensive testing environment that balanced technical difficulty with real-world applicability.
Once the course was complete, our experienced trail guides provided spotting through technical obstacles while helping journalists maximize the Armada Pro-4X’s capabilities by ensuring the optimal vehicle features were engaged for each challenge. This thoughtful approach allowed media participants to experience the Armada Pro-4X’s capabilities in conditions that potential owners might encounter during their own off-road adventures.
Nissan’s trust in our expertise and the creative freedom they extend enables us to deliver exceptional results. Building on our proven track record, we designed a media drive that showcased the Armada Pro-4X’s off-road capabilities through an immersive, authentic testing experience.
