There is no place in the USA like Daytona, Florida, during Jeep Beach. With a total attendance of 250,000 people and 40,000 Jeeps over 10 days, no other event in the Jeep community has such a significant impact on a locality. Daytona welcomes and embraces participants, as made clear during the Sunday Parade on Daytona Beach, where miles of Jeeps line up for their turn in the sand.
Presented by Hankook Dynapro Tire
What Is Jeep Beach and Why Is It Special?
Founded in 2003, Jeep Beach has evolved from a small local gathering in Daytona Beach into one of the world’s largest Jeep-exclusive events. Despite its scale, it remains dedicated to community and philanthropy, raising millions for local charities while serving as a key cultural hub for the off-roading industry.
Imagine yourself in the front seat of a Jeep Wrangler 392 in the off-road test track. You are surrounded by Daytona Speedway, all of your best friends, and a flyover from the US Air Force Thunderbirds. All of this is available to Jeep Beach attendees, regardless of whether you drive a Jeep or just want to attend with your family. Vendors welcome people with open arms, and there is more to see than one day allows. If this sounds like your cup of tea, you will need to make your way to Daytona next April.
Katherine Beach and Her Jeep Wrangler 392
We had the pleasure of spending time with Katherine Beach this year in the Hankook booth at Jeep Beach. Katherine is a photographer and traveler that has been around the block in the Lower 48 with some exciting intentions to begin her journey up north to Alaska later in 2026.
In the trip down to Daytona, Katherine’s Jeep thrived with the Hankook Dynapro XT tires. With the overall blend of on- and off-road performance, she saw an additional 5 mpg on the overall trip south without compromising the vehicle’s off-road performance. For more information about Hankook’s Dynapro XT tires, check out more information on the Hankook website at hankooktire.com.
Katherine’s Jeep Specs
Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler 392 built by Katherine Beach (@tilikum.392)
Drivetrain: Adams driveshaft front 1350 upgrade for increased durability and off-road performance
Suspension: Metalcloak 4.5-inch front/5.5-inch rear Game-Changer suspension system with FOX ATS stabilizer, upgraded steering components, reservoir shocks, and track bar relocation hardware
Wheels and Tires: 37×12.5R17 Hankook Dynapro XT tires mounted on Teraflex THRET 707 off-road wheels with bronze-matte black rings
Camping and Overland Setup: James Baroud Odyssey M rooftop tent, Falcon shower and family room setup, Adventure Rack Systems Rocklander roof rack, side awning mounts, aero crossbars, and multiple cargo/storage solutions
Storage and Utility: American Adventure Lab cargo shelf and spare tire platform, Trailrax Pak Rax kit, Ridgeback tailgate table, Rotopax fuel and water storage, and onboard water pump system
Interior and Electronics: Garmin inReach Mini 2, Midland communications radios, Wolfbox mirror dash cam, Full Armorlite Flooring, Tackform mounting system, ONWRD headrests, and ARB twin air compressor with Epic Kraken tire inflation system
Water and Power Systems: Joolca HotTap V2 hot water system and IceCo JP40Pro fridge setup
Lighting: Diode Dynamics: Elite Max LED Headlights, SS5 White Pro, SS3 Max, SSC2, SSC1 Pro, D-Switch Control Panel, Stage Series Rocklights RGBW
FORM Lighting: LED Tail Lights, LED 3rd Brake Light
Armor and Recovery: Metalcloak skid system, Rockslide Engineering step sliders, Nemesis Industries inner fenders, Superwinch SX12SR 12,000-pound winch, Go Rhino hydraulic jack, and GoTreads XL traction boards
Build Focus: A fully equipped overland and adventure-focused Jeep designed for technical off-road travel, extended camping, recovery capability, and outdoor photography exploration
