Segway Super Villain SX20T to Face the Ultimate Test at Vegas to Reno
Segway Super Villain SX20T to Face the Ultimate Test at BITD's Vegas to Reno
McKinney, TX – With the ‘Best In The Desert’ Silver State 300 successfully behind them, the Segway Factory Racing team—led by driver Jacob Zuccone and co-driver Samantha Rode—is set to take on the historic Vegas to Reno. Behind the wheel of the Segway Super Villain SX20T, they’ll tackle the brutal 500-mile point-to-point desert race that pushes drivers, machines, and teams to their absolute limits. This is more than just a race—it’s the ultimate proving ground.
Jacob Zuccone stated, “We’ve put in countless hours dialing in the new Segway Super Villain SX20T, and now it’s time to put it to the test at one of the most iconic races in off-road history—Vegas to Reno. This race is no joke. It’s long, brutal, and demands everything from both driver and machine. We’ve done the testing. Now it’s time to race.”
Segway Powersports has partnered with Star Stream to deliver a front-row seat to all of the action as the Segway Factory Racing team tackles 500-miles of Nevada desert. UsingStar Stream’s cutting-edge “In-Motion Live Video” technology powered by Starlink, viewers can experience the adrenaline of the race in real time—straight from inside the Segway Super Villain SX20T.
“Partnering with Segway Powersports to stream the Vegas to Reno race is next level,” said George Hammel, founder of Star Stream. “Our goal has always been to bring enthusiasts inside the action, and there’s no better way to do that than live from inside the Super Villain blasting across the desert. With Segway’s innovation and our tech, this is going to be a game-changer for off-road race coverage."
Follow along on race day, August 15th, as Jacob Zuccone and Samantha Rode kick off their 500-mile journey at 10:30am PST. Catch every moment live at www.segwaypowersports.us/live, powered by Star Stream.
Thank you to our sponsors for keeping us connected and competitive: Evolution Powersports, EVP.MOde, Rugged Radios, PRP Seats, HPR, Metal FX, MAXXIS Tires, DRT Motorsports, Zuke Designs, Proline Wraps, UTV Source, Axia Alloys and Star Stream.
Vegas to Reno - August 15, 2025 - 10:30am PST - www.segwaypowersports.us/live
About Segway
Segway-Ninebot is a global leader in micro-mobility, powersports, and consumer robotics, known for its innovation and user-focused products. Founded in 1999 in Bedford, New Hampshire, Segway became a pioneer in self-balancing transportation and electric scooters. Ninebot, established in Beijing, China, specializes in
robotics and clean-energy mobility. The two companies merged strategically in 2015 to form Segway-Ninebot, an international business with operations across multiple continents. With regional headquarters in Dallas, Southern California, Beijing, Changzhou, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Cologne and Singapore, Segway-Ninebot employs over 4,000 people from more than 30 countries. The company has pioneered the self-balance vehicle and electric kick-scooter categories, setting innovation benchmarks in shared e-scooters, eBikes, powersports vehicles, and personal robotics.
Today, Segway-Ninebot created 5000+ intellectual properties, serves 22+ million customers in 160+ countries, with over 5 million new users joining every year. Its motto, "Simply moving," reflects the company’s commitment to simplifying personal mobility through cutting-edge robotic technology, products, and services, while promoting eco-friendly transportation for a sustainable future.
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