X Takeover 2026:
The People Made It
Wheels, familiar faces, and a Texas welcome we won’t forget.
On October 10, we brought Atomic Wheels to X Takeover at Giga Texas in Austin. We came with a trailer full of wheels. We left with a lot of good conversations.
Getting there was part of the story: loading the trailer, bringing the display together, and setting up a booth where visitors could get close to the wheels. By the time the conversations started, the preparation had turned into something tangible.
Owners stopped by to see the designs up close, talk about their cars, and meet the people behind Atomic. Between the wheel displays and the Cybertrucks, the booth became a place to pause, swap stories, and put faces to familiar names.
From followers to familiar faces
For Ricardo, the highlight was hearing from people who already followed us on Instagram and YouTube. Seeing that connection in person made the work behind the videos feel especially rewarding.
“My favorite part is the crowd. Man, these people have been so warm, so welcoming to us.”Ricardo Serna · Atomic Wheels
He was quick to share the credit, too: from Gonzalo behind the camera to the warehouse crew keeping orders moving, it takes a whole team. That warm welcome meant something to everyone working behind the scenes.
A conversation with John Stringer
We also sat down with John Stringer of Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley. He traced the community back to buying a Tesla, looking for other owners online, and getting together for cars and coffee. His enthusiasm was clear as he talked about balancing a full-time job in tech with the time he puts into the club. Hearing that story at Giga Texas made the event feel more personal: a large gathering built on the same impulse to meet other people who share an interest.
A look inside Pebble
Inside the Pebble trailer, our conversation turned to the practical side of traveling with an EV. We talked about moving and positioning the trailer, making an unhitching stop easier when it is time to charge, and using the interior for both working and sleeping. The team explained how the rear bed folds down into the space used by the desk. It was an interesting look at how the EV conversation extends into the places people take their vehicles.
Cars that caught our eye
The showcase offered a different kind of inspiration. A gold Cybercab drew us in for a closer look, while a heavily modified off-road project had its suspension exposed for visitors to inspect. The two displays showed very different approaches to vehicle design.
From the main stage
The main-stage program brought another change of pace: Nicki Minaj in conversation with the organizers, and Elon Musk joining by video. Alongside the cars and the conversations at the booths, these were a few more moments to take home.
What we brought home was a mix of new ideas, new conversations, and a reminder of why meeting in person matters. To everyone who stopped by, introduced themselves, or told us they’ve been following along: thank you for welcoming us with open arms. See you at the next one, Atomic Family.
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