Justin Dugan Interview: 15 Years at Extreme Terrain, Racing with Vaughn Gittin and Go Topless Day 2026

**Jeep Talk Show Interview: Justin Dugan (Turn 5 / Extreme Terrain) – 15 Years of Building, Racing & Go Topless Day!** Hidy ho boys and girls — it’s time for another Jeep Talk Show interview episode! In this episode, Tony sits down with Justin Dugan — video host, brand ambassador, and automotive legend at Turn 5’s family of brands (Extreme Terrain, American Trucks, American Muscle, and more). With 15 years at the company, Justin has built countless vehicles, shot thousands of videos, and even won the 4,500 class at the Ultra4 Nationals co-driving with Vaughn Gittin Jr. in 2017. We dive deep into: – Justin’s journey from Mustang guy to loving everything with wheels (and good noises) – What’s changed at Turn 5 over the past 15 years (from ~50 employees to over 600!) – Go Topless Day 2026 details — how to join, charity impact, and why it’s so much more than just taking the tops off – Truck builds, off-roading full-size trucks vs. Jeeps, skids, lockers, and why mechanical is still king – SEMA stories, being “the talent,” and the universal language of car guys Whether you’re into Jeeps, full-size trucks, Mustangs, or just love the culture — this one’s packed with stories, laughs, and real talk. **Timestamps:** 00:00 Opening Banter 00:31 Justin Dugan’s Career Overview 01:16 Passion for Jeep Culture 01:40 Video Production Background 02:13 Talent Nickname Discussion 03:04 Brand Ambassadors and Guest Spotlight 05:18 Modding Facility Access 06:24 Company Growth Over 15 Years 07:37 Go Topless Day Legacy 08:53 Event Concerns and Brand Issues 10:38 State Event Planning and Matching 13:27 Donation Matching and Event Targets 14:31 Swag, Ducks, and Venue Ideas 16:47 Promoting Simple Local Events 17:26 Rig Mod Projects and New Brands 18:51 Turn Five Reach and Insider Access 24:25 American Trucks Talk and EV Prospects 27:55 Nostalgic Muscle Car Stories 32:31 Freedom of Open‑Top Driving 33:23 Truck Off‑Road Performance 33:53 Jeep vs Truck Off‑Road Comparison 36:23 XT Build Philosophy 38:08 Raptor Training and 4WD Issues 39:43 Vacuum 4WD and Pump Hack 40:51 Mechanical vs Electronic Debate 42:20 Skids and Freebies Discussion 44:06 Gender Disparity in Free Parts 44:47 Social Media Links and Farewell **Links:** – Extreme Terrain / Go Topless Day: https://www.extremeterrain.com/go-topless-day – Find or Register an Event: https://www.extremeterrain.com/go-topless-day – Follow Justin & Extreme Terrain: @ExtremeTerrain (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) Drop a comment: What’s your dream build — Jeep, truck, or Mustang? And are you hitting Go Topless Day this year? If you enjoyed the conversation, hit LIKE, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode! **#JeepTalkShow #GoToplessDay #ExtremeTerrain #JeepLife #TruckBuilds #OffRoad #JustinDugan #Turn5 #AmericanTrucks #JeepNation** Thanks for watching — now go make your rig cooler, louder, faster, and more capable! 🚙💨 Visit our website: https://jeeptalkshow.com/ Watch/Listen on Spotify https://jeeptalkshow.com/spotify Join our Discord Server: https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jeeptakshow.com/newsletter Help Support the show via Patreon: https://jeeptalkshow.com/patreon