The AR Chronicles: Pit and Paddock's Driver's Project [ Off-Road Edition ] DAY 1

Everyone knows the fastest way from point A to point B is a straight line, and for most Southern Californians, going to Las Vegas is just that….blasting through Interstate 15 as fast as legally possible to get to Sin City. Usually, one never really stops, except for Barstow or Baker for a quick refuel, Alien Jerky, or a quick bite at the Mad Greek restaurant. There are known offshoots, such as the Calico Ghost Town to lesser known places like the 80-acre town of Nipton, CA.
Having just returned from the 2021 SEMA Show, our “back in office” emails were suddenly interrupted for a quick trek back to Las Vegas. But this time, we took three days to head out with the crew and from Turn 14 Distribution / Pit + Paddock and other industry professionals to join them for their Drivers Project, which showed us we don’t always have to be in a hurry to get to Vegas.
DAY 1:
Normally, the Pit + Paddock Drivers Project is a three-day road trip from L.A. to Monterey before heading to Reno, NV, and finishing in Las Vegas. The excursion combines modified cars and exotics, but this time it was a caravan of Adventure Rigs for their first-ever Drivers Project Off-Road through the desert of SoCal to Las Vegas. The Drivers Project is all about getting automotive enthusiasts together to enjoy the custom builds while doing some really cool stuff in between. This event provided enthusiasts with a chance to go the “long” way to Las Vegas, stopping at sites and areas not normally visited.
The journey began at Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. in Lancaster, CA, where all participants were given a rundown of the drive and what to expect. The group - featuring a variety of trucks, Jeeps, and Broncos - began the expedition by driving through the Mojave desert until we made our first stop at the Mojave Air and Space Port, where we hung out and shot some quick photos.
The next stop on the journey was at the Calico Ghost town. There, we spent some time exploring the silver mines, abandoned city and took a train ride around Calico.
The day ended with the group meeting at our campsite nearby, where we had dinner and spent some time by the campfire.