Seahawks Fans Launch 800‑Mile ‘Hawk‑Rod’ and ‘Beast Bus’ Convoy to Super Bowl LVIII
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Convoy Departs Western Washington for Bay‑Area Super Bowl The fan convoy left western Washington on February 4, 2026, heading south on Interstate 5 toward Santa Clara, the site of Super Bowl LVIII [1]. A continuous line of Seahawks‑painted vehicles stretches over several miles, each displaying team logos and a “12 mentality spirit” [1]. Participants aim to arrive in the Bay Area before game day to showcase their support and create a moving fan showcase [1].
Tom Triggs Transforms 1979 Chevrolet into Portable Field Vietnam‑era veteran and retired trucker Tom Triggs rescued a 1979 Chevrolet El Camino from a Yakima junkyard in 2010 and spent years restoring it [1]. He sanded, repainted, and installed authentic Kingdome turf and PVC field‑goal posts in the truck bed, dubbing the rig the “Hawk‑Rod” [1]. Triggs says the portable field fits perfectly inside the cargo area, turning the truck into a traveling football field for the convoy [1].
Justin Smith Prepares Double‑Decker ‘Beast Bus’ for Journey Justin Smith is converting a retired London double‑decker bus into the “Beast Bus,” outfitting it with new Goodyear tires and other upgrades for the 800‑mile trek [1]. Smith anticipates a hostile reception from Northern California fans, comparing the convoy to a San Francisco 49er bus entering Seattle [1]. The bus will travel alongside the Hawk‑Rod and other decorated cars, adding a high‑profile element to the fan procession [1].
Larry Bevans, Dual Fan‑of‑the‑Year, Heads to Super Bowl by Air Larry Bevans, honored as the Seattle Seahawks 2022 Fan of the Year and the NFL’s 2022 Fan of the Year, will fly to Santa Clara on Thursday, February 5, 2026 [2]. He lives in Vancouver, Washington, and has turned a bedroom into a “12th Man Cave” filled with memorabilia, autographs, and Seahawks‑themed tattoos [2]. Bevans expects a “memorable weekend” at the Super Bowl and plans a week of Seahawks‑related celebrations, culminating in a parade upon his return [2].
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King5:Seahawks Fans Drive 800‑Mile “Hawk‑Rod” and “Beast Bus” Convoy to 2026 Super Bowl: Details the 800‑mile fan convoy, the restored “Hawk‑Rod” truck, the outfitted double‑decker “Beast Bus,” and expectations of reception in Northern California .
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King5:Seattle Seahawks Fan of the Year Larry Bevans Heads to Super Bowl: Highlights Bevans’ dual fan‑of‑the‑year honors, his “12th Man Cave” shrine, travel plans by air, and post‑game celebration itinerary .
Timeline
2010 – Tom Triggs discovers a 1979 Chevrolet El Camino in a Yakima junkyard, begins restoring it and later installs Kingdome turf and PVC field‑goal posts to create a portable “Hawk‑Rod” field display [1].
2022 – Seattle names Larry Bevans its Fan of the Year, honoring his decades of foster‑parent service and his elaborate “12th Man Cave” shrine of Seahawks memorabilia [2].
2022 NFL Draft – Bevans announces the Seahawks’ selection of Jaxon Smith‑Njigba on live TV, quipping that “4 billion people” are watching and underscoring his deep franchise involvement [2].
Feb 2023 – The NFL presents Bevans with the league‑wide 2022 Fan of the Year award, highlighting his national fan‑community impact [2].
Early 2026 – Justin Smith outfits a retired London double‑decker bus with new Goodyear tires for the upcoming fan convoy and warns that Northern‑California supporters may give the Seahawks display a hostile reception [1].
Feb 4, 2026 – Seahawks fans launch an 800‑mile convoy on Interstate 5, featuring Triggs’s “Hawk‑Rod” and Smith’s bus, traveling southbound to Santa Clara ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl [1].
Feb 4, 2026 – Tom Triggs declares, “I put a Super Bowl field in the back end… and guess what? It fits,” emphasizing the convoy’s moving fan showcase [1].
Feb 6, 2026 – Larry Bevans flies out to Super Bowl LVIII, saying “I wish it was Thursday and I was already there,” and plans a week of Seahawks‑related celebrations and a home‑coming parade after the game [2].