9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#121

The Dirty Dinos

We met last year at a Raptor event in Moab called Raptors on the Rocks. We are both huge supporters of our Sponsor Raptors & Rifles and decided to take on this challenge together and represent the military and F-150 Raptor community.

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Raptors & Rifles, R&R Off-road, Bulletproof Diesel, Raceline Wheels, Firestone Tires, Desert Driven Apparel, GooseTuned, Desert Squadron, RaptorStrike Podcast, RaptorAddiction, Synergy Nutrition*Fitness*Recovery

Tara Copas

Switching roles

I'm all about adventure and love getting out into nature, always on the lookout for challenges that push me to my limits. I tackle obstacles head-on with a determined mindset, turning every setback into a chance to learn and grow.

Occupation:

Sustainability Manager

Residence:

Colorado Springs, CO

Favorite Quote:

"You'll regret the things you didn't do, More than the ones you did." - Unknown

Fun Fact:

I grew up on a ranch in Arizona where we had pretty much every animal!

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I learned about the Rally a few years ago and immediately knew I wanted to do it. I am doing it now because I found a great teammate to do it with.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My mom inspires me the most. She grew up in harsh times and has faced some incredible challenges in her life. She taught me that with a "mind over matter" outlook, you can really persevere through a lot.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

I don’t have any favorites here in these categories.
Favorite movie is definitely Top Gun!

Greatest adventure to date?

My greatest adventure would be backpacking through Europe with a really good friend for 3 weeks after we graduated from the US Air Force Academy. It was both of our first time outside the country and before global cell phones were a thing.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Kelly Scott

Switching roles

I live in my Airstream because the thought of staying in one place freaks me out. When I’m not working, I am traveling, off-roading, camping, hiking, lifting…always moving.

Occupation:

Nurse in the U.S. Navy

Residence:

Oceanside, CA

Favorite Quote:

“Seek out discomfort. It’s the only place growth happens.” - Alex Hormozi

Fun Fact:

I learned to drive stick in a 2 ½ ton army truck in Korea, with the typical military training: “It’ll be fine. You’ll figure it out.”

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I learned about the Rebelle last year when I took the Rebelle U dune driving course. I really justwanted to learn how to drive my truck in the dunes. But after interacting with the Rebelle teamand the competitors, I knew this was a challenge I wanted to experience.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

Seeing hard work pay off in the gym with gym gains.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Podcasts: The Game w/Alex Hormozi; The Way I Heard It w/Mike Rowe

TV shows: Top Gear and Clarkson’s Farm

Greatest adventure to date?

I’ve been blessed to have many adventures. It’s hard to choose, but I think hiking in Patagonia was the most epic to date.

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Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2022 Ford F-150 Raptor