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Land Rover Names Winner of First US Trophy Adventure Off-Road Competition

21 October 2021

  • Jonathan Steppe and Max Thomason “Team Cody” of Charlotte, North Carolina awarded first place in exclusive competition for 2022 Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition owners
  • More than 80 Defender Trophy Edition U.S. owner teams put their skills to the test in this first of its kind experience at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.
  • Olympic athletes and Land Rover ambassadors Ted Ligety and Gabby Reece joined Defender Trophy Edition owners for friendly competition
  • Steppe and Thomason to compete in Land Rover Trophy extreme adventure competition at Eastnor Castle in the U.K., the spiritual home of Land Rover testing and development, in 2022

Land Rover today announced Jonathan Steppe and Max Thomason “Team Cody” of Charlotte, North Carolina as the winning team of the first U.S. Trophy Competition, an adventure off‑road event exclusive to owners of the limited production 2022 Defender Trophy Edition SUV. The duo will have the distinct honor of representing the U.S. in an extreme adventure competition at Eastnor Castle in the U.K. in early 2022.

The Land Rover U.S. Trophy Competition took place on the grounds of the world‑renowned Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. on October 11‑17. Over 80 two‑person teams faced off in a multitude of off‑road challenges, including physical and team building obstacles. To ensure a level playing field, owners were provided expert one‑on‑one coaching to help hone their extreme driving techniques and skills in advance of the competition.

Land Rover ambassadors, champion skier Ted Ligety and pro volleyball player Gabby Reece, got their hands dirty as they competed alongside Defender Trophy Edition owners in a variety of technical, physical and communication challenges.

We applaud the passionate Defender Trophy Edition owners who came together for this truly memorable experience. We look forward to Jonathan and Max’s next adventure as they take on even greater challenges at Eastnor Castle, the spiritual home of Land Rover testing and development

Joe Eberhardt
President & CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America

The limited production Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is an adventure ready SUV paying tribute to the iconic 4x4’s long‑standing expedition legacy. On sale exclusively in the U.S., purchase of one of the 220 examples included opportunity for a two‑person entry into the brand’s U.S. Trophy Competition.

For more information about Land Rover Trophy or the 2022 Land Rover Defender, visit LandRoverUSA.com.

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About Land Rover

Founded in 1948, Land Rover designs and engineers its vehicles in the United Kingdom. For over 70 years the brand has built a reputation for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world; whether driving through the heart of the city or traversing the countryside on‑ and off‑road. Today's Land Rover lineup includes the Defender; Discovery and Discovery Sport; Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Land Rover website at www.landroverusa.com.

 

About Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques.

At Jaguar Land Rover we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, providing experiences people love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe and in 2020 we sold 425,974 vehicles in 127 countries. 

At heart we are a British company, with two major design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities, an Engine Manufacturing Centre and soon to be opened Battery Assembly Centre. We also have vehicle plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria and Slovakia. Three of our seven technology hubs are in the UK – Manchester, Warwick (NAIC) and London – with additional sites in Shannon, Ireland, Portland, USA, Budapest, Hungary and Changshu, China. 

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