The Journal

The GlasWerks Special Operations Rally Team recently took on the 24 Hours of Appalachia Rally in Hinton, West Virginia, bringing both our Ineos Grenadier and Bronco Raptor to one of the most challenging off-road endurance events in the country. This event, organized by Backroads of Appalachia, tested drivers and machines across four demanding stages: two fast loops and two technical sections. Pushing Limits with the Grenadier Our Grenadier, equipped with new suspension and component upgrades, ran at the front of its class for most of the rally. Despite early challenges, the truck held pace through the first three stages, building a substantial lead. Unfortunately, mechanical failures forced us to retire just 25 miles from the finish line while sitting first overall in class. Even with the early exit, we proved the platform’s potential and gained valuable data to push development further. As Adrian put it: “Break it, rebuild it, and run it again.” Hardware for the Bronco Raptor Our Bronco Raptor, competing in the B Class, finished strong — securing second place in class and fifth overall. Jared, Jack, Dick, and Amir put in an incredible drive, keeping the truck clean and proving the capability of the B.L.E. Bronco program. A Team Effort We’re proud of our drivers, techs, and media crew who gave their all at Appalachia. Events like this aren’t just about results — they’re about community, pushing limits, and proving what’s possible with the right team and partners behind us. Special thanks to our partners: Torque Wheels, Storyteller Performance / Evictus, and to the event organizers at 24 Hours of Appalachia / Backroads of Appalachia for putting together an incredible rally. What’s Next The 24 Hours of Appalachia may not have ended the way we planned, but this is only the beginning. Next up, we head to Haunted Hollers Rally in Kentucky (October 24–26, 2025) to put the lessons learned into practice and keep pushing forward.