Clutsh Roadtrip 2025
Get Ready: Announcing Clutsh Roadtrip 2025 - A Cross-Country STi Adventure!
Prepare yourselves, because something truly massive is on the horizon here at Clutsh. This summer, we're embarking on the kind of journey that automotive dreams are made of – an ambitious, coast-to-coast-and-back road trip covering thousands of miles, countless landmarks, and some of the most incredible driving roads North America has to offer. We're officially dubbing it Clutsh Roadtrip 2025, and we want you right there with us, following along every step of the adventure.
The Car: Why the 2021 WRX STi?
For a trek demanding performance, reliability, and the capability to handle nearly anything the road throws at us, what better companion than a true enthusiast icon? Our chariot for this ~7,000+ mile odyssey will be a 2021 Subaru WRX STi. It's a car built with adventure in its DNA. From endless highway miles to carving up tight mountain passes, navigating unpredictable weather, or even kicking up a little dust off the beaten path, the STi's legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, potent turbocharged boxer engine, and engaging, driver-focused nature make it the ideal vehicle. It promises not just transportation, but an experience – the rumble, the feedback, the confidence to explore. It embodies the spirit of driving passion that fuels Clutsh.
Now, could we do this trip in something more... sensible? Sure. A minivan or large SUV would undoubtedly offer more comfort over 7,000 miles. But where's the story in that? For us at Clutsh, the car isn't just transport; it's a core part of the experience. Tackling this adventure in the STi – embracing the feedback from the road, hearing that boxer rumble echo off canyon walls, maybe even enduring a slightly stiffer ride – that's part of the fun. It's about making memories not just at the destinations, but with the machine that gets us there. Doing it in your own rig, pushing its boundaries (and maybe your own), creates a connection and a narrative you just don't get from a rental.
The Mission: Miles, Memories, and Epic Photos
What's the core goal, beyond the sheer thrill of the drive? To capture the essence of this journey through stunning photography and video. We're aiming to place the WRX STi right into the heart of America's most iconic landscapes, creating visuals that tell a story – the story of a capable car, an ambitious trip, and the beauty of the open road. We're talking about chasing the shot at locations drivers put on their bucket lists. This journey is about testing the limits, documenting the experience – the challenges, the triumphs, the unexpected moments – and sharing the pure joy of piloting this machine across the continent. All this content will be the bedrock for launching and building clutsh.com, and will unfold daily over on our Instagram, @official_clutsh.
The Route: A Tapestry of American Landscapes
Starting from Charlotte, NC in the coming weeks, our journey westward will take us diving south through the humidity and history of the Gulf Coast, soaking in the unique atmosphere of places like New Orleans before venturing across the vastness of Texas. We'll pay our respects to history before pushing into the dramatic landscapes of the desert Southwest, seeking out stark beauty and unique local vibes. Key sights on this leg include:
Visiting the French Quarter in New Orleans
Remembering The Alamo in San Antonio
Experiencing the otherworldly White Sands National Park
Exploring potential Breaking Bad locales in Albuquerque
Witnessing the immense scale of the Grand Canyon National Park
Marveling at the Hoover Dam
Taking in the lights of Las Vegas
Enjoying some theme park fun at Disneyland
The return leg takes a different flavor after navigating Los Angeles and fulfilling work commitments mid-trip. We'll point the STi north, cruising the beautiful California coastline up through Santa Barbara and attempting the legendary Pacific Coast Highway towards the Bay Area (always checking road conditions!). After crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, we head into the realm of giants along the Avenue of the Giants through the majestic Humboldt Redwoods, seeking out quirky roadside stops like the Leggett Shoe Tree. From there, we turn east, tackling the scenic Feather River Byway into Nevada. The journey continues across the Great Basin to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats for some truly unique photo opportunities. Then, it's time to climb into the Rockies, exploring the stunning red rock country near Moab, Utah, before testing the car (and our nerves!) on the famed Pikes Peak Highway in Colorado. Finally, the route cuts east across the plains towards the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, setting up the last long push home to Charlotte. Highlights include:
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1)
Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
Driving the Avenue of the Giants (Redwoods)
Visiting the Leggett Shoe Tree
Experiencing the Feather River Scenic Byway
Photo ops on the Bonneville Salt Flats
Exploring the scenery around Moab, UT
Driving the Pikes Peak Highway
Seeing the Gateway Arch
It's a route designed for maximum visual impact and driving diversity, truly putting the STi through its paces across America.
Fueled by Passion (and Future Partners!)
Let's be real – an undertaking of this scale is a massive endeavor. It requires not only passion and planning but also considerable resources. We're incredibly excited about the support we're gathering to help make Clutsh Roadtrip 2025 a reality and ensure we can bring you the best possible content from the road. We'll be announcing the partners who are helping fuel this adventure in the coming weeks – stay tuned! Their belief in this project is instrumental in bringing it to life.
Follow Along!
This is shaping up to be an unforgettable journey, a true test of car and driver, and a celebration of the American road trip. We genuinely want to share every possible moment with you. Make sure you're following @official_clutsh on Instagram for daily updates, photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. And keep clutsh.com bookmarked – the stories and galleries we bring back from the Clutsh Roadtrip 2025 are going to be epic!
Let the adventure begin!