The 2024 Rebelle Rally Begins 10/11: Meet the Bronco Teams and Follow the Action.

Wishing a safe race for all! GO Team #200! and #122 from Montana!

Can't wait for the action.
Wishing you all good luck!
Go team #200
Go team #189
We had a Blast with yall in Moab.

Go Desert Roots Team 150..!!

Give ‘em hell ladies @ Godspeed!

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Wishing the best for teams #180 & #200!

Give 'em hell Melissa!

Good luck, Team #200!

Ford Returns to Rebelle Rally With Five-Truck Team for 2024

• Ford demonstrates off-road capability with five-truck team, including competition debut of the Ford Ranger Raptor and a robust Bronco lineup.
• Continues to deliver on Ford’s promise to promote female off-road racing talent in partnership with the Rebelle Rally
• Rebelle Rally delivers unique 1,500-mile challenge to racers, navigators and vehicles to showcase Ford’s commitment to own off-road racing.

RENO, Nev., Oct. 10, 2024 – Ford Performance returns to the 2024 Rebelle Rally with a five-truck lineup, as it continues its partnership with the all-women's off-road competition as a second-year Silver Sponsor. The team is looking to build on a successful 2023 effort, which included a historic fourth consecutive X-CROSS win. Ford brings back a powerhouse team featuring vehicles from the Bronco family and the debut of the Ford Ranger Raptor, ready to compete in one of the most unique and challenging rallies in the world.

The Rebelle Rally is no ordinary off-road race. Spanning over 1,500 miles of unforgiving Nevada and California desert terrain, it is the longest all-women’s off-road navigation rally in the U.S. Competitors must navigate using only maps and compasses, pushing both their skills and the durability of their vehicles to the limit. Entries are largely stock models—vehicles you can find at a dealership—proving their capability in extreme real-world conditions.

“The Rebelle Rally embodies the spirit of exploration, endurance, and empowerment,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “Beyond that, these are the same off-road vehicles that people can buy, and they’re taking on some of the toughest challenges in the world, where the drivers and navigators rely on them to finish without the help of cell phones or GPS. This rally is a true test of our stock vehicles’ durability and capability, and we’re excited to be back with a talented team and five trucks that embody Ford’s off-road heritage.”

The 2024 Ford Performance Team:

• Bailey Campbell and Sedona Blinson – Ford Ranger Raptor: The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming off the back of victory in the Baja 1,000 and back-to-back victories in the Finke off-road race in Australia. At Rebelle, the Ranger Raptor will be driven by Bailey Campbell with navigator Sedona Blinson. Known for its high-performance off-road prowess, the Ranger Raptor’s debut in the Rebelle Rally is a milestone moment.

• Melissa Clark and Kathryn Reinhardt – Bronco Sport Sasquatch Package: Returning after her third consecutive X-CROSS Class win in 2023, Melissa Clark is back in the Bronco Sport (which itself has won a a total of 4 times), now equipped with the newly-released Sasquatch package. This enhanced version offers increased ground clearance, larger tires, and advanced off-road features, proving the Sport is as rally-ready as it is adventure-capable. She’ll partner with navigator Kathryn Reinhardt.

• Shelby Hall and Rori Lewis – Ford Bronco Raptor: Off-road veteran Shelby Hall teams up again with five-time Rebelle participant Rori Lewis to tackle the desert in the Bronco Raptor. Built for high-performance handling in extreme conditions, the Bronco Raptor continues to be a fan favorite and competitive force after its Stock Mid-Size class victory at Vegas to Reno.

• Laura Wanlass and Penny Dale – Ford Bronco Raptor: After three consecutive years of podium finishes and six Rebelles under her belt, Laura Wanlass also returns in the Bronco Raptor, aiming to continue and build upon her previous success alongside navigator Penny Dale. The Raptor’s unmatched off-road capability has been a crucial part of the team’s success.

• Karisa Haydon and Trista Smith – Ford Bronco Wildtrak: The 2022 Rebelle Rally Rookies of the Year, Karisa Haydon and Trista Smith, return in the Ford Bronco Wildtrak. With a perfect blend of power and off-road precision, the Wildtrak showcases how Ford’s production vehicles can conquer even the most challenging routes straight off the line.

Ford’s Participation in Rebelle Rally
Ford Performance’s participation in the Rebelle Rally reflects its support of women in motorsports and its determination to showcase the durability of stock vehicles in grueling endurance events. Ford’s strong performance in 2023 demonstrated that Ford’s vehicles are built to perform under extreme conditions, fresh from the factory.
The 2024 Rebelle Rally kicks off from October 10, and Ford’s five-truck team is ready to conquer the desert, demonstrating that when it comes to off-road performance, Ford continues to lead the pack.

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Coming up next are pictures Melissa has sent me, and I'll be posting Rebelle's updates as well. Go Bronco ladies!

Pretech and tech inspection

The Broncos of Rebelle

The winds are building at Basecamp 1 near Warm Springs, Nevada

Friday's course

October 10, 2024, Mammoth Lakes, CA

The Rebelle Rally, America’s longest competitive off-road rally, and the nation’s first women’s navigation rally, returned yesterday for its 9th edition in Mammoth Lakes, California. Once again, the rally has sold out, with 65 teams ready to navigate some of the most challenging terrain in the American West.

Event Overview
The rally began with Pre-Technical Inspection at The Village Plaza in the heart of Mammoth Lakes on Wednesday, October 9th. Open to the public, Pre-Tech Inspection was an opportunity for sponsors, friends, local residents, and family to meet the competitors up close, check out the vehicles, and learn more about the Rebelle Rally.


The official Technical Inspection took place today, where each team had to clear a series of detailed checks to ensure they are ready to participate in the competition. Every vehicle underwent rigorous inspections to verify compliance with safety and competition standards. This included verification of navigation systems being disabled, vehicle safety equipment checks, and adherence to rally-specific regulations. Additionally, competitors had event decals applied and received their maps, roadbooks, and tracking gear that will carry them through eight days of competition.

Technical Inspection is a crucial step for participants, setting the tone for what lies ahead—a test of the resilience of both the competitors and their vehicles as they prepare to tackle over 2,600 kilometers of off-road terrain in what will be the longest course in the rally’s history. Teams will be using only maps, compasses, and roadbooks—no GPS or electronic devices allowed—to navigate through California and Nevada.

Competitor Lineup
This year’s rally features 130 women from the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and Austria, with competitors ranging in age from 23 to 78. Among them, 62 are rookies, with 26 teams vying for the Rookie of the Year honors. 68 competitors are returning, including four who have competed in every rally edition since its inception.

Vehicle Entries and Contingency Programs
The 9th edition of the Rebelle Rally brings an impressive lineup of manufacturer-sponsored entries, with 21 vehicles from major manufacturers across the 4x4 and X-Cross® classes. In the 4x4 class, 15 entries represent major manufacturers, including Toyota, Ford, Land Rover, Jeep, and Ram. The X-Cross® class features entries from Kia, Honda, Ford, BMW, and first-time manufacturer entries from Subaru and Toyota. Teams from Rebelle Rally partners include TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication, FOX Trail Trust, and Iridium. Magna International joins with two corporate teams, and an INEOS Grenadier makes its debut in the Rebelle Rally, fielded by Warner INEOS Grenadier. A second Grenadier is also on the roster, entered by a privateer team. Jeep and Toyota are tied for the largest manufacturer representation this year, each with 17 vehicles—including both corporate entries and privateers—followed by Ford with 15 entries. Land Rover has five, while Subaru, Nissan, and Lexus are represented by two, one, and one vehicle, respectively.

Exciting contingency programs are also part of this year’s rally. The Pirelli Scorpion® Tire Challenge sees its largest field yet, with 15 teams competing on Pirelli tires for a monetary prize that can be directed to the charity of their choice. Scrubblade is also back, providing teams equipped with their wiper blades the chance to win cash prizes for their chosen charities and sponsoring the coveted Team Spirit Award.


Green Basecamps Powered by Renewable Innovations
Sustainability remains a core priority of the Rebelle Rally. This year, Renewable Innovations returns to power the rally’s remote basecamp exclusively with advanced solar energy systems, reflecting the rally’s commitment to sustainable, off-grid energy solutions.

The Route and Challenges Ahead
Known for its breathtaking and challenging routes across California and Nevada, the rally’s course remains a secret until the competition begins. This year’s route includes three distinct basecamps and two Marathon Legs, where competitors camp out in remote locations without access to basecamp amenities or penalty-free mechanical support. The rally concludes in Southern California, where the final two Marathon days will play a pivotal role in determining the overall standings.

October 11, 2024, Twin Springs, NV

Welcome to the start of the competition for the 2024 Rebelle Rally! Today, teams had the chance to chase their first checkpoints and shake off the dust during the day’s practice. Prologue was a 137-kilometer loop route with ten checkpoints, two optional X checkpoints, and one on-time enduro. Today’s checkpoints were unscored; however, the teams' enduro results seeded their start time for the first official day of competition, ensuring the top scorers a clear trail in the front of the pack.

Basecamp One for the 2024 rally is nestled in a remote location in South Central Nevada, where the Rebelle Rally first visited in 2021. Today’s route took them on a portion of that course but ran in the opposite direction. It took them into the volcanic area of the Lunar Crater National Monument, just east of camp. The landscape featured lava flows, craters, fun high desert trails, and double tracks to hunt for today’s checkpoints. The competitors then descended into Railroad Valley for an on-time enduro, which was scored to determine DAY 1’s starting positions. First off of the line for DAY 1 will be Team #156 The Honey Badgers (Rasa Fuller/Leeway Pasek) followed by Team #125 Saguaro Sisters (Nicole McKinnon/Kristen Goslawski) and Team #204 MtnSubi (Carey Lando/Andrea Shaffer). Competitors leave the line beginning at 7:00 am, with the live broadcast presented by Toyota starting at 6:45 am.

Just getting to the Prologue start line was a challenge for one team. On their way from Tech Inspection to the first Basecamp, Team #193 High Mile Club of Emma Debany and Nicole McCammon’s third teammate, a 1986 Toyota 4Runner, suffered a catastrophic failure of the engine and just 24 hours ago weren’t sure they were going to be able even to start the Rebelle Rally. A new engine would be necessary to continue.

“I was hyper-discouraged,” said driver Emma Debany. “I almost passed out yesterday from fear that we wouldn't be able to do the rally. But very quickly, solutions came together, and the mechanic team here is amazing. LC Engineering down in Arizona, got us a new motor in record time. The mechanic team here is putting it in record time. So, it's just been amazing to have everyone come together and be so supportive and find solutions, where in the normal world, there wouldn't be one for weeks or even months.”

Just 22 hours after the incident, Rebelle Rally Chief Mechanic Nick Cimmarusti and the mechanics' team supported by Pennzoil replaced the motor, and Team High Mile Club was able to run through the checkpoints and enduro with the rest of the field. Emma and Nicole will be starting 52nd on DAY 1, and we can’t wait to see them in their almost 40-year-old Toyota cross the finish line.

Nick and the entire mechanics team have to be prepared for anything that might happen out on the Rally, most of which is done before the competitors even arrive at Tech Inspection. “We’re always trying to plan ahead as to what we’re going to need out here,” shared Cimmarusti. “Along with our Milwaukee Tools, which are a staple in the mechanic’s tent, we try to anticipate parts we might need since we can’t just make multiple trips to the store.”

DAY 1 of scored competition for the 2024 Rebelle Rally starts tomorrow. Follow along the Rebelle Rally live through the Rebelle Rally LIVE Webcast Presented by Toyota. Daily broadcasts will be available via rebellerally.com, YouTube, and Facebook, featuring morning competition day previews, scoring updates, and evening recap shows. For real-time updates, live tracking, scores, daily recaps, team bios, and more, visit the rally’s official website and connect with the community on social media @rebellerally on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

October 12, 2024, Twin Springs, NV

In the true spirit of the Rebelle, DAY 1’s course didn’t hold back, and teams were expected to jump into the first official day of competition with both feet. Today’s course had terrain that featured dry Nevada lake beds, big valleys, and plenty of technical driving, and it kicked off with an on-time enduro. Emily Miller, Founder of the Rebelle Rally, shared that this was a great day for drivers and the course “Today was a gift, especially for drivers. There were sections where they could drive without the tediousness of checkpoints and long stretches of road that were classic Nevada driving, which they will miss when they get further south to the Mojave area. Of course, we included some fun technical driving and navigating to keep teams on their toes."

From the start line, teams dove into an on-time enduro challenge and, once complete, split into groups for two loops to spread out the competitors. The “short loop” consisted of more technical driving. In contrast, the “extended loop” featured checkpoints across a dry lakebed, stunning views of Goblin Knob and the Reveille Mountain Range, and a quick jaunt across the Extraterrestrial Highway.

The teams showed off their skills today, with the top seven 4x4 teams finishing only 9 points off the leader and three of the top four 4x4 teams all running vehicles with the Bone Stock Designation. The top finisher for the 4x4 class on DAY 1 was the 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave of Team #129 4xEventures (Nena Barlow/Teralin Petereit), but close on their heels are three Ford Bronco teams and rookie team #120 Grit & Grace (Cara McClellan/Danielle Noonan) with just one point separating each of them.

Teralin Petereit, one of the winningest competitors in Rebelle Rally history, shared her thoughts about DAY 1 of the competition. “I think every day is equally as important. Any of the seven days can affect your final score. So, it's nice to start DAY 1 at a good pace, good mindset, using your tools, and staying smart. I guess it could set the mood for the week.”

Not to be outdone, the X-Cross® class has some heated competition, with Team #204 MtnSubi (Carey Lando/Andrea Shaffer) taking the top spot for DAY 1, closely followed by teams from Ford, BMW, and Kia.

Bone Stock Designated vehicles can be tracked through the Rebelle Rally scoring system at Rebelle Results (rebellerally.com). In addition to special designations, teams also have the chance to compete in our contingency competitions. Pirelli Scorpion® Tire Challenge is a program for any team running Pirelli Scorpion tires during the Rally. Top finishers will be awarded cash or donation prizes and confirmed entries during Tech Inspection. Awards will be given on Saturday, October 19, at our Rebellation Gala.

Enter for a chance to win up to $5,000 in awesome Rebelle gear!Must be 16 years of age or older and a US resident to enter.Entry period starts at 12:00pm PDT on Friday, October 11, 2024 and ends at 11:59pm PDT Sunday, October 20, 2024. See official rules here.​

Thanks for the updates, @Laura. Rooting for Team #200 and the rest of the Ford teams.

Thanks for the update. Watching intently!

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Thanks for the updates, @Laura. Rooting for Team #200 and the rest of the Ford teams.

Everyone's doing well in the standings! A whole lotta Fords in the top 20 of 4X4 Class. Hoping for another great day for Melissa!

October 13, 2024, Ash Springs, NV

Today marked DAY 2 of the competition, which covered 282 kilometers and is the first of two Marathon Legs. Teams will camp out away from the amenities of basecamp, including mechanics and fuel. Teams departed Basecamp 1 and began the day with an on-time enduro, climbing into forested mountains before dropping into the expansive valleys Nevada is known for, giving competitors time for “Hero” style driving the area is known for. This is the first time the Rebelle Rally has stayed on the east side of Area 51, taking competitors through the Basin and Range National Monument.

Teams faced a strategic choice: follow the regular, longer route around Water Gap and skirt the Golden Gate Mountains, or tackle the more difficult X routes through Murphy Gap, climbing just below Mt. Irish for more challenging black diamond checkpoints. The final section of the day led teams into the Joshua trees before reaching their camping area for the night. Teams who remain focused and manage their time effectively will be rewarded with successful navigation through this challenging rally section.



While competitors won’t know their scores until they reach Basecamp 2 tomorrow, our scoring team showed that Team #204 MtnSubi (Carey Lando/Andrea Shaffer) held on to their lead again today in the X-Cross® class with Team #200 (Melissa Clark/Kathryn Reinhardt) close on their heels. The BMW Team #205 of Rebecca Donaghe and Syndiely Wade have been staying consistent and rounded out the top three after today’s competition.

For the 4x4 class, Team #150 Desert Roots (Shelby Hall/Rori Lewis) ended up on top at the end of DAY 2, finishing two points ahead of the current overall leaders, Team #129 4xEventures (Nena Barlow/Teralin Petereit). Team #188 Trail Hustle (Laura Wanlass/Penny Dale) ended the day in third place to make a big jump in the overall standings and keep the competitive pressure on all the leaders vying for the top position.

MELISSA GETS INTERVIEWED AT REBELLE!
See Bronco Nation’s Melissa Clark and her teammate Kathryn Reinhardt sharing some thoughts at the end of day three of the competition. After three full days of racing, the pair is currently running a very close second in the X-CROSS Class and are having a great time racing the new 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch Package. They discuss some of their favorite features of this new package and how it is "a superior vehicle that has performed exceptionally” throughout the race.

Wishing Team 200 a fast, fun and safe day four!
Like Melissa exclaims in the video — “Bronco Sport for the WIN!”

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE: