Rockstar Performance Garage is a dynamic B2B and Brand Management company specializing in a range of services. With expertise in Influencer Management, Lead Generation, Content Creation & Management, Social Media Coordination and Event Management, we offer comprehensive solutions to elevate your brand. Additionally, our unique edge lies in our private garage where we passionately build and customize cars and trucks, adding a distinctive touch to our offerings. At Rockstar Performance Garage, we combine creativity, strategy, and automotive craftsmanship to drive success for your business.
Nic founded LDRSHIP designs in 2009 after years of serving in the
military. He is a well known fabricator in the automotive industry, with multiple SEMA awards and has built some of the wildest rides around.
Dennis is not only the media manager here at the garage, but he is also a videographer/editor as well. Dennis makes sure all the content that is created gets sent out to the proper brands and clients we work with on time.
Kyle is our shop manager, without him Rokbugy and Grdloc would be stuck at home instead of crawling all around the US! He also makes sure all of our other projects get done and while at the same time modeling for our brands when needed!
Life is a lot like a camera, focus on what's important, capture the good times and toss the negatives, be relentless in your craft on this journey
@the_pandra
I am a Registered Nurse in Northern California. So, I will try to fix you.. Hobbies include mountain biking, paddle boarding, short hugs or long gazes, hiking, and going off the beaten path on motorcycles and in the Pandra. I enjoys long walks on the beach and getting caught in the rain. I’m only on here looking for friends.
@total_khaos_tj
Hello, my name is Alex, I enjoy candlelit dinners, moonlight strolls in the park, and Jeep’s. Just kidding, I’m not much of a fan of those except Jeep’s, I do love Jeeps!! I’m a 24 year old engineering graduate that currently is working in the fiber optic field. In my off time from work, I have been fortunate enough to travel the country and wheel different off-road parks with The Great American Crawl and my amazing girlfriend Ari. I have been in the off-road lifestyle for almost 10 years. My father got me started with Jeep’s and the passion carried on from there. I have taught 101 & 201’s to show new wheelers how to use their vehicles and recovery techniques in my local Jeep club, helped build several off-road rigs, gotten involved with vendor shows, and everything in between.
@cj7slot
Hey all, I'm Trey Smith, originally from Georgia and now living in Las Cruces, NM. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved all things with wheels, from racing RC cars to BMX & mountain bikes and on to my first Jeep (‘76 CJ5) when I was 18. Over the years I’ve had a bunch of Jeeps, from CJs to XJs, JKs and Grand Cherokees as well. I’m all about the outdoors and in my free time you will often catch me on one of my bikes (Niner Rip 9 or Air 9) or wheeling my ’86 CJ7 that is my current build. The CJ7 has a Chevy 350 and Dana 60s on 43’s (and a bunch more) @ 113” WB. It’s doing great here locally, in Johnson Valley and all over the country with The Great American Crawl! When I’m not having fun outside, I work as VP of Ops for a software company. With a global client list, I’m often traveling the globe to make sure our clients are as successful as possible!
@recoil_tj
Hey everyone! Im Jordan Davis and Im a Florida native, firefighter, and addict of building anything on
wheels! I started out wheeling a JKU years ago and soon after getting hooked on wheeling decided to
sell it and build a TJ. Recoils has seen many changes and revisions over the last 4-5 years and I can’t help
but try to keep improving and adding on where I can. Through building the Jeep I’m 100% self-taught
and love building/learning more. Im a full time firefighter here in central Florida and my schedule has
allowed me to follow my passion in the off-road industry.
@timmuniz_
My name is Tim Muniz. I reside in beautiful Coeur D’Alene Idaho with my incredible wife and two amazing boys. I was introduced to the off-roading and Toyota world as a young kid in my grandfather’s 4runner. While stationed in Alaska I made a couple good friends that got me hooked on finding the best views to call camp. After building a couple trucks, we now have a 2022 Toyota Tundra that we are in the process of building into the ultimate camping machine with the help of Rockstar Garage. Hope to see you on the trail!
@thetrailreaper
The Trail Reaper has been a long time in the making. My love for off roading began in high school when my best friend got a CJ-7. Poor high school kids in the city, most of our off-roading consisted of internet researches and ripping through public parks late at night. Fast forward to 2007, when I bought the first and only Jeep I have ever owned. We moved to Big Bear in 2008 and I all of a sudden found myself living in an off roading destination. I have a Jeep and now live where trail access is in my backyard. I started wheeling my local trails with a stock Jeep, winch, sliders, and the desire to be a great driver. The Jeep started out more capable than my skill set, but as I got more seat time, I needed more performance from the Jeep. Time for a build! I went through a series of builds until 2012 when I was exposed to King of the Hammers and Ultra 4. The perfect blend between rock crawling and racing. I was immediately hooked and altered what I thought was even possible. I was involved with several race teams over the next few years and gained an understanding to peruse a new direction for the Jeep and my driving style. There were five performance parameters for the new build I had in mind. I still wanted it to look like a Jeep, wanted to run all the big name trails is the in the Hammers, run through the desert as fast as he motor would allow, get up Back Door at the Hammers, and still drive it on the street. In this, the Reaper was born. I was never involved in the Jeep industry until this phase. I spent the next three years involved with different companies, shooting film, going to events, and developing a name for myself in the industry. In January of 2020 I signed with Rockstar Garage as an ambassador. I’m in my second year with them now and couldn’t be happier! My goal has always been to push the Jeep’s limits, be the best driver I can, have fun and bring people together, and to be the best representative for Rockstar I can. I now find myself in the unique position of being Rockstar’s West Coast Team manager. I’m excited to continue to bring a high level driving performance and sense of professionals and good public relations to the Rockstar Team. Rockstar is all about top level performance and so am I! I look forward to this next chapter of building the new West Coast Team.
@tre.jr
I’m from the PNW area up in Washington state where I have primary been my entire life. I enjoy motorsports and all outdoor activities that includes my Jeep! I have a big passion for the Oregon coast dunes where I go out nearly every single second I get a chance and tear up the sand. I had a huge accident in 2019 at the dunes where I broke my back while out on a ride on my dirt bike. That injury left me with a spinal injury and I had suffered major paralysis below my waist. I was in a wheelchair for a good amount of time with the chances of never being able to walk or feel again. This really crushed me because of how active I am and I wasn’t about to give up everything especially my Jeep that I love!! For the next two years I would push myself striving to walk and not give up on myself regardless of what situation I was in during all this commotion I had joined rockstar garage showing no matter what may be your situation you always can have a great time doing what you love !
@riot_the_rubicon
I have been involved in motorsports since a young age, primarily dirt bikes and quads. I met Alex Baciu about 5 years ago through a local Jeep club which is where my interest in Jeeps really sparked. After building Alex’s Jeep I wanted my own, which is still a work in progress but I love it! I work as an Aftermarket Sales Rep for ZEISS CMM’s where I help provide software, calibrations, training and accessories for these machines. I volunteer for my local Jeep club, Wicked Jeeps Southeast Michigan, as the Director of Events where I help plan wheeling 101’s/201’s, trail clean-ups, and scavenger hunts for charity. I also help coordinate and run The Great American Crawl tour across the US with The Rockstar Garage where we go and visit/showcase a multitude of off-road parks. In whatever free time I find, I enjoy spending it with my family at the lake, finding a new place to travel to and explore, learning more about the automotive world or helping others with whatever they may need help with (often times their own builds!). - Ari Leopardi
@the_bombshell_jku
A born & bred west-coast kid, I’m all about the outdoors, adrenalin sports, and everything motorsports. That motorsports enthusiasm runs deep in my own and my family's history with street bikes, dirt bikes, road-racing, pro-mod dragsters, muscle cars, and Jeeps. Off the trails, I’m a soft-spoken and demanding Clinical Research Professional directing multiple project team’s operations and, on the trails, I’m constantly competing with myself to find the best lines and biggest challenges to push myself and my jeep. When I’m not pushing the limits at work or in the jeep, you’ll find me detailing and working on the jeep, in the gym, camping/hiking all-over Arizona or in my backyard by the pool with my family, my dogs, and friends.
@bucketofbolts_cj7
Robert Braun here, Retired US Army Veteran. I claim El Paso, Texas as my hometown and currently reside in Central Florida. I’ve been wheeling the deserts of the Southwest for as long as I can remember. I drive Bucket of Bolts CJ7. After years of wheeling with my CJ, in 2019, I decided to completely change my Springs over Axles and Hydro Assist setup and 4 link it with full hydro. The name Bucket of Bolts was given to me by the builder and his crew, because when the CJ arrived at his shop (long story) it literally
was in boxes, buckets and completely apart. The only things on my CJ7 that are a CJ is the frame and body (minus the doors). My build consists of a stock SBC 350, TH400 transmission with a 4 speed Atlas transfer case, GM Kingpin Dana 60 up front and GM 14 bolt in the rear, disk brakes all around help stop the 43” tires. Living in Florida is amazing if you’re living the Salt Life but getting out to go rock crawling has its challenges. To make up for my lack of trail time and getting used to wheeling with the new setup, my son and I spent the summer of 2022 wheeling all over the county and things have not been the same since. I am honored to be part of the Rockstar Performance Garage Team and look forward to traveling across this great country wheeling at various parks and meeting everyone. See you on the trails!
@viragojeep_jku
My name is Tara! I joined The RockStar Garage just for the hat!
Just teasing. I wheel a 2016 Jeep Wrangler JKU, that I named VIRAGO! I was born, raised, and married in Pa. I have never wheeled, owned a Jeep, or went offroading until the summer of 2020, when I took VIRAGO to Rausch Creek. I had no idea what I was getting my stock Jeep into but it ignited a passion that has been life-changing. As my Jeep’s build grew, so did I, by learning how to do most of her mechanics, facing fears on the trails, and growing through mistakes. I have blogged and shared all this on our Instagram page and found I was inspiring others to do the same, which is humbling. When I’m not wrenching or wheeling I enjoy hiking, fitness, camping, cooking, and spending time with my family.
I am super excited to be apart of the rockstar team, with their support, VIRAGO and I will continue to grow, try new terrains, and share the journey with you.
@camp_crawler
Hey guys my name is Enrique and im going to keep this nice and short. I was born and raised in sunny Arizona, I’m 29 years old and really enjoy anything and everything outdoors. I am a camper at heart but love to take the occasional hardline. I pride myself in being reachable and outgoing I love interacting with people who have the same interest. I’m beyond excited to be part of a great team (RSG) and can’t wait to get to meet you guys in person.
@justintbraun
Hey everyone, my name is Justin. I am a born and raised Idahoan. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been into anything mechanical. As I got older my passion for mechanical stuff led to my love for
fabrication/building vehicles. For the last 15 years the offroad scene has been where I spend most of my time. Doesn’t matter if its rock crawling or just a good ole overland trip I am down for it all! The past couple years have been a crazy journey for me. I recently left my old job where I called home for 10 years as a R&D Machinist. Machining is something I am very passionate about and absolutely loved what I did for work. I left my job as a machinist to pursue my dreams of doing YouTube/Social Media full time with the goals of teaching others and hopefully inspiring them to get out and build something awesome!
@oreothexj
I got my first Jeep when I was 2, and I was instantly hooked. But lots has changed since that Power Wheels and I parted ways. In 2018, I bought the 'unicorn' of Cherokees - a stock 1996, 2-door, 4.0-litre, five-speed with the factory 4x4. Several junkyard trips later, countless broken nails, some gnarly rock rash, and a couple of head gaskets later, this Jeep is now far from stock. It’s come a long way, currently sitting on tons and 40s. This Cherokee and YouTube University have taught me a lot, and I’ll be forever grateful as I’ve been having the time of my life out on the trails. When I’m not on the trails, you can find me in the shop working on my Jeep, or my other Jeep, or my other Jeep. If I’m not in the shop, then I’m probably chasing down a marketplace deal for something Jeep-related. Every team needs an XJ, and I’m beyond honored to be a part of such a wonderful crew that makes up the Rockstar Garage team.
@Melanite.Jl
@da_grouchjku13
I've been into cars since I was a kid, my first experience with a jeep was learning to drive my uncles old manuel CJ 7 through the hay fields. After that I got my first car and started working on it at the age of 14. I started racing and helping friends fix up their cars. My next next experience with a jeep was the first jeep I ever owned, it was 1985 Cheeroke Pioneer. I loved driving it through the back roads and desert. From there I switched to trucks, I owned a lifted Ford F150 and a 4 door Deisel. I actually traded my Deisel for my current jeep (DaGrouch). From the moment I bought it I have loved it. I originally bought it just to have a fun experience with the family and it quickly became a much larger passion of mine to rock crawl with the family. I'm married to my beautiful wife of almost 12 years now and we have 3 beautiful children. Those who know me have seen my oldest driving my jeep through the trails. This is the first vehicle he has ever driven and it brings me so much happiness to be able to see him smile behind the wheel.
offroadfitness
My name is Aneta and I am originally from Poland. I live in New York City and work as a personal trainer & fitness instructor. I love being on the road and when I’m not training in the gym, you can find me working on my Jeep, camping and road-tripping across the country. I love the off-road community and the experiences I’ve had while traveling coast to coast in my Jeep!
@chris_at_arwoffroad
@arw_offroad
ARW Off-Road & Performance
Chris has always had a passion for anything fast or loud. He started riding motorcycles at a very early age. And was racing automobiles before he even had a driver's license. In 2013, the Witt family endured two devastating losses. The family patriarch, Ronald Allan Witt, passed in February. And then in November, Chris' brother, Mike, lost a newborn son, Arie Ronald Witt. It was then that the two brothers decided to spend less time behind a desk and more time enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. Named in honor of departed family members, ARW Custom Off Road Products, LLC. was brought to life in January of 2014. With Chris' 20+ years of experience in the high-performance automotive industry, and Mike's background in global logistics and business development, the two brothers combined their passions and experience to bring quality, service, and reliable custom solutions to their customers. ARW quickly earned the reputation for designing high quality bumpers, building award winning Jeeps, and for supplying one-of-a-kind accessories; like their new Gladiator Sportbed. At ARW Offroad & Performance, Chris and Mike make dreams comes true. If you do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life. And you should always dress for the job you want; not the job you have. That is why you will usually find Chris wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
@cameron.c0le
Owner of Coles Custom Crecrete in Michigan, Cameron is an avid wheeling enthusiast who recently had his JKU fully upgraded with a Genright Elite kit, V8 power, and MUCH more. He and his family are always a pleasure to have out on the crawls with us and you wont miss them on the trails with the custom Great American Crawl wrap on the Jeep.
@1_bad_lj
@bandrperformance
B&R Performance
I have been a part of the off road and automotive world since childhood. I grew up wrenching with my dad and going on off road adventures. I also raced motorcross from the age of 5 to18 then soon after high school, I spent 5 years as a Navy Seabee. I opened up B&R Performance in Osage Beach, Missouri about 10 years ago. Starting out mostly customizing and restoring classic cars. Over time, the focus has shifted more towards my love for custom Jeep builds.
@projectoverkill_jt
Hello all, I'm Andy Orlando out of St Louis MO and Ive been off roading for about 5 years now. Its a passion I first developed as a kid riding with my dad in his 79' Cherokee Chief. Completed ARTOC through graduate school and served in the Army, branch detail - Infantry to MI, finished out on IRR and currently own a wholesale & retail fruit and produce business with my other half, April.
I love what I do. It keeps me busy outdoors, allows me to work with my family, and gives me the flexibility to get out on the trails more often with my Rockstar family. My youngest daughter Tayler can usually be found sitting in the co-pilot seat with me at most events. We've traveled the entire country in this current rig and wheeled most of the top off road destinations across the US.
I drive what started life as a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon named Project Overkill JT. It went through the usual build phases early in ownership; small 3.5" lift w/ 37s.. then 40s and then things started to get more interesting. Its now sitting at around a 5" lift, 14" coilovers w/ 2.5" triple bypasses up front & 16" coilovers in the rear. Roughly 6" was removed from the front with a frame chop bumper and another 16" was cut off the rear frame with a new custom short bed from Chris Witt & ARW Offroad in Texas. It has a full custom 2" 10 point cage built by Full Throttle Parts & Pentagram Engineering. 40 spline Dynatrac XD60 front / Pro Rock 80 rear, and sits on 46" Mickey Thompson baja Pro XS.
Ive attended nearly every GAC event since year one at SMORR & Im excited to be a part of the Rockstar Performance Garage / GAC team. Im here to help out my kick ass managers, Ari & Heather, work with the best brands and people in the industry, and get lots of trail therapy with great friends. Also, I dabble in cheese dog quality control for the Crawl events. If you see me out and about, come say hey, and I look forward to seeing you all on the trail.
@usps_lj
RN, yoga instructor, and jeep enthusiast. Always ready for an adventure and love being out in nature. Been riding passenger, steeling the keys, and taking videos of my husband’s jeep for years…but now SUPER excited to have a jeep of my own! Driving right-hand drive makes it even more fun!
@texas_jeep_girl
IT Professional in the Mining Industry. Enjoyed the outdoors all her life including dirt bikes, three-wheelers and 4 wheelers. Started her love of jeeps when she married her best friend, Gary Gilmore (@Texas_Jeep_Raider) in 1996. Her addiction to crawling started when Gary asked her to move his Jeep up while he spotted other jeepers during the Great American Crawl at Wolf Caves in 2019. Since then he hasn’t been able to score much seat time in “Raider”. So much so, he had to buy another 2006 LJ (orange one) to crawl. She loves sharing her passion and hobby of off-roading with her husband, family and friends. Be on the lookout for her new build coming in 2023 called Steel Solder.
@1_badyj
Full Throttle Parts
Ryan Frericks, born and raised in Quincy Illinois. Growing up I was really into RC cars. Breaking them and bolting on better parts to make them stronger. I guess that started the madness of doing the same to jeeps and trucks nowadays. My dad and I restored a 1979 CJ7 starting around when I was 14 or so years old. That was the start to my Jeep addiction. We've bought and sold roughly 8-9 jeeps over the years that we tinkered with, took wheeling, or just used them to cruise the street. My dad and I now own Full Throttle Parts. We specialize in modifying mostly 4x4 vehicles, basic repair work, and even some drag cars.
Jeep Build- 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ. We stretched the body 15" to LJ length. Custom tube chassis/ cage built in house along with Pentagram Engineering. 6.0 LS, 4L60E, Atlas 3.8 feed power to a 14 bolt rear and super duty dana 60 front stuffed Yukon 5.38 gears and Zip Locker. 117" wheelbase on 40" Maxxis Competition Treps and KMC Grenade Beadlocks with Power Tank Monster Valves. PRP Comp Elite seats and a Comp Elite 40" rear high back bench. PRP Harnesses for all 4 seats. King coil overs and air bumps, PRP limit straps, Tom Woods driveshafts, Warn Zeon 10-S winch, Factor 55 recovery goodies. GenRight aluminum fenders, corner armor and doors for body protection. GenRight fuel tank and access panel. Custom boat side armor and fold down tail gate made by Blue Beast Jeep. TMR Customs brackets, axle trusses and other assorted tabs we used throughout the build. PSC full hydro steering. I'm sure I am forgetting a few other things. Jeep is currently getting the small details worked out and then off to paint and powder coat.
@texas_jeep_raider
Avid Jeeper for life. Jeep addiction is an understatement! First build was a Willy’s flat fender for farm use during High School. Moved on to do another 14 builds since including his 2006 LJ the “Raider” and his sons 1998 TJ “The Elf” with help from great friends. Off-roading and Jeep’n is a hobby he enjoys with his wife (Dana Gilmore), family and friends! It provides a great break from managing large corporate engineering and construction capital projects in the Mining and Oil and Gas industries. He fully loves being @Texas_Jeep_Girl road manager, mechanic and favorite roadie.
@vandecon
What’s up guys my name is Josh Vandegriff and I love being on the trails and being outside enjoying the outdoors. I am a military guy with 3 deployments and I’m currently still serving in the Army Reserves. I live a very active lifestyle whether that be getting after some physical training, running, or having fun with the Rockstar team at events. Most of you may know me as @vandecon on social media so hit me up anytime on Instagram or TikTok. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about jeep life, the military, training, and the awesome brands that we work with.
@LINDSNICOLEE
Born and raised in New Jersey, Lindsey is currently pursuing he college career to become a physical education teacher. When she is not taking pictures of herself sitting on her Mickey Thompson Tires, you can find her hanging out with her dogs or watching TikToks. She may be on her 4th jeep build but each one is bigger and better than the next.
@dr.trailhunters
Danny is the owner of one of our Affiliated shops, TrailHunters, located in Miami, FL. He owns the white Ultra 4 inspired YJ, and loves to be on the limiter and is always listening to music in his rig! All about the good vibes!
Side note: Has a problem avoiding trees.
@danielle.c0le
I’m a stay at home mom, who homeschools her three kids. My husband, Cameron and I bought our first Jeep about 10 years ago. We started out doing mild trails in Michigan. It wasn’t until 2019, our family wheeled in Moab for the first time and absolutely loved it! We went on our first Great American Crawl event in 2020 and loved what the event had to offer. I’ve been sitting passenger for the past 10 years and decided I wanted to give the driver's seat a try. I was getting restless watching Cameron have all of the fun. For my birthday this past year, he surprised me with a 2018 JLU. I’m excited to start building it, and be able to hit the trails for the 2024 season.
@ThephoenixJK
Since a young age I’ve been building and modifying every vehicle I could get my hands on. I got involved in the Offroad industry in 2008 and have loved every minute of it. My wife and I own a fiber optic construction company but our passion lies in the mountains strapped into a PRP seat pushing our jeeps to the limit. I feel extremely humble being a part of the Rockstar team. We have a great group of girls and guys that make up our Rockstar family and I love being a part of it.
@miss.lexiss
She has been around cars for as long as she can remember. From helping wash her dad’s Saleen’s as a little girl, to now spending most of her weekends at car shows or events, Alexis is happiest around cars. She became fully immersed into the car scene when she met her boyfriend, Cameron who is a veteran within the car community. He gave her the final push she needed to put herself in the automotive industry. She is now a successful automotive influencer & model.
@datgold86
San Diego native and veteran in the car community. From ‘Hot Wheels’ as a child that turned into an expensive hobby as an adult, he has always had a passion for cars. He has owned his FRS for 9+ years & during that time, his car has gone through many transformations. He has attended a multitude of car shows & has had his car showcased at SEMA in 2017 and more recently in 2022. He plans on getting a new build in the future that is more “go” than “show”. But for now, he enjoys his current project and plans on keeping it forever. He is very grateful that over the years, this car has opened up so many doors, such as meeting his girlfriend, sponsorships with reputable companies, as well as friendships with those that share the same passion.
@ep_mk3rs
Hi my name is Eric Przyuski, I’m 28 and am originally from Philadelphia. I moved to San Diego immediately after college to pursue my career as a utility cost consultant. I’ve been fortunate enough to grow up around cars through my parents and close friends working on whatever we could get our hands on. Catch me changing the color of my Focus RS every few months and cruising around San Diego with my overly modified Honda Grom!
@mbns15
I liked cars growing up and ever since the first Need for Speed Underground, it’s become a passion of mine. The underground series has probably influenced the way I build my cars the most. I’ve work for both the aftermarket and OEM side of the community for the past 6 years.
@sal_stiproject
Born in East Los Angeles. Subaru ambassador. The modified car life fell into my lap. Never intended to modify the car. One test fit for new products after another led to this transformation. Leader in the Subaru community. 3-time SEMA participant. Winner of many awards, magazine features, and accolades.
@brz_jibranh
Hey, I'm Jibranh – a car enthusiast and entrepreneur originally from Bakersfield, now navigating the streets of San Diego. My love for cars sparked the birth of my auto detailing business, but it doesn't stop there. Whether it's giving my own car an upgrade or helping friends with anything from simple installs to major repairs, I'm always knee-deep in the world of automotive.
@Kassubie
Currently residing in San Diego, California. As most people, I started my love for the car scene after watching Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift & seeing Suki’s S2K. I didn’t start learning and modifying cars until I met my (now) fiancé. For the past 7 years, he and I have shared the hobby of modifying our cars & actively attending & competing in car shows throughout California and Nevada. He & I own a WRX, BRZ & S2K… for now ;) Throughout the years, I’ve continued to grow not only my knowledge about the automotive world but also my circle of friends in the car community.
@ztudmfn
Yo ! Oscar here, more commonly known as "The Muffin Man". Been living most of my life in SoCal and Orange County. I unlike most never knew I had a passion for the automotive industry till after high school when my friends got me into cars, and now here we are! Always eager and ready to learn.