Gordinier Group continued our long-standing partnership with RAM by managing the RAM Truck Territory activation at Rodeo Austin 2026. Our team constructed and staffed an interactive experience designed to showcase the capability, technology, and performance of the RAM truck lineup.
The custom-built off-road course featured a variety of real-world terrain challenges including dirt moguls, banked turns and the signature mobile mountain hill climb. Each obstacle was designed to highlight vehicle articulation, traction, stability and capability while our precision drivers delivered exciting ride-along experiences for event attendees.
In addition to the off-road course, Gordinier Group managed a hands-on towing demonstration featuring the RAM 3500 Dually and RAM 1500 Big Horn. Guests were able to get behind the wheel and experience RAM’s towing strength, control, and confidence firsthand with guidance from our team of product specialists.
Over the 16-day event, Gordinier Group delivered nearly 15,000 guest experiences while managing vehicle operations, safety procedures, product education and guest engagement. Guest feedback highlighted the impact of the experience, with one attendee sharing,
“You can feel the strength of this truck as soon as you start rolling. I can barely feel that trailer back there.”
RAM Truck Territory once again demonstrated the power of experiential marketing by combining capability demonstrations with authentic consumer interaction, creating memorable connections between attendees and the RAM brand.
At SXSW 2026, Rivian transformed downtown Austin into an immersive proving ground for its highly anticipated R2, anchored by the Electric Joyride, a public ride experience built on a custom off-road course in the heart of the city.
Gordinier Group was responsible for bringing that course to life. Working within the constraints of an urban environment, our team designed and constructed a purpose-built off-road track that balanced technical capability with guest experience. The course featured a series of climbs, turns, and uneven terrain specifically engineered to showcase the R2’s performance in a controlled, high-visibility setting.
The Electric Joyride became a centerpiece of Rivian’s SXSW presence, offering one of the first large-scale public opportunities to experience the R2 in motion ahead of its launch. Every element of the course was built to support that moment, ensuring the vehicle’s capability could be demonstrated clearly, safely, and consistently throughout the run of show. By combining thoughtful design, precise execution, and a deep understanding of experiential environments, Gordinier Group delivered the physical foundation that enabled Rivian to showcase its newest vehicle in a meaningful and memorable way.
Photos by Brandon de la Cruz showcase the off-road experience in the big city!
During the week of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, Gordinier Group partnered with George P. Johnson to support International Trucks in the planning and execution of a highly coordinated test drive program at Dig This Las Vegas.
With a limited number of vehicles available and transportation logistics required to move guests to and from the venue, the program relied on a tightly structured reservation system where participants registered for specific drive time slots. Delivering a smooth guest experience within those constraints required careful planning and disciplined on-site execution. Gordinier Group played a key role in developing the operational flow of the event, helping shape the timing, staging, and vehicle rotation plan to ensure the program met client expectations while staying aligned with the time-sensitive schedule.
Once the event was live, our team managed guest movement throughout the venue, guiding participants efficiently from arrival and check-in to their assigned trucks and test drive departures. After their drive, guests were welcomed back to the hospitality space to enjoy food, branded giveaways, and networking opportunities with International leadership.
Through detailed planning and attentive coordination, Gordinier Group helped transform a complex logistical challenge into a seamless and engaging guest experience.
More than 30,000 guests experienced Camp Jeep at the Toronto Auto Show, but the real impact went far beyond ride volume, it was about building confidence by showcasing capability and how it’s achieved. That impact did not go unnoticed. Show leadership, including the show manager, personally stopped by to thank the team, recognizing both the scale of the activation and the quality of the experience being delivered throughout the week.
That outcome was driven by Gordinier Group’s team of precision drivers and on-site leadership. Each interaction was intentional, with drivers translating complex vehicle features into clear, relatable insights for a wide range of guests, from first-time riders to long-time owners. Rather than simply demonstrating capability, the team focused on helping guests understand how and why the vehicles perform the way they do. That approach consistently turned curiosity into confidence, with many attendees expressing a new willingness to take their vehicles off-road or move forward with a purchase.
By combining technical expertise with an engaging, guest-first delivery style, Gordinier Group ensured the Camp Jeep experience created lasting impressions and meaningful connections with every rider.
