Road2SEMA convoy reaches Las Vegas after 3,500-mile cross-country run

Petrolheadonism’s Road2SEMA convoy arrived in Las Vegas on Nov. 2 after a 3,500-mile trip from Miami, setting up for the 2026 SEMA Show. The seven-vehicle British caravan hit clutch failures, punctures and other roadside fixes along the way, but still made it in time for show week.

Why it matters: - Road2SEMA turns a SEMA-week car reveal into a cross-country endurance run, adding real-world miles, repairs and community stops to the show build. - The journey also supports Make-A-Wish America, with donation information available through the event website.

What happened: - Petrolheadonism’s British convoy arrived in Las Vegas on Nov. 2 after leaving Miami and covering 3,500 miles. - Ciro Ciampi organized the trip, which brought seven UK-built show vehicles, two support vehicles and a traveling crew of builders, owners and content creators across the U.S. - The route included Southern California before the final push to Sin City.

The details: - The convoy suffered two clutch replacements, several punctures, brake trouble, coolant leaks and immobilizer issues. - Richard Rawlings and the Gas Monkey Garage team met the convoy in Dallas and provided workshop access. - The Escort Cosworth and the ‘GTD-40’ both needed clutch work, with repairs completed at Gas Monkey and in a car park during the trip. - Hosts, strangers and workshop teams helped with powered tools, repair space and route support. - The trip included time with Rawlings and his six-wheel Ferrari, the Gas Monkey Icehouse gathering, Roswell’s backdrop and an evening with Arizona’s car community at The Warehouse in Mesa. - Friday night included the Hoonigan x RWB build and party at HB Speedshop in Huntington Beach. - Saturday brought South OC Cars and Coffee in San Clemente. - A traveling media crew documented the run for a four-part series on DRIVEN, along with social content and magazine coverage.

Between the lines: - Road2SEMA is built as more than a transit move for show cars; the breakdowns and detours are part of the story and the brand value. - The itinerary also shows how major car communities, shops and creators can turn a single road trip into a rolling event series.

What's next: - The 2026 SEMA Show runs Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. - The carVertical BMW Z3 M Coupé will be revealed on the EBC Brakes stand. - On Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11:30 a.m., the Aces stand will host the reveal of the Paul Walker screen-used Chevrolet Camaro from 2 Fast 2 Furious, rebuilt by content creator Sam Hard. - The Road2SEMA team will clean the cars, stow the tools and share the story behind the trip. - More coverage is available at Road2SEMA.us and GetDriven.co.

The bottom line: - The convoy made it to SEMA, damaged but intact, with a road-trip story that may end up being as memorable as the cars on display.