9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#137

Gritty Up

Mutual Rebelle friends brought us together in 2022. That first year we competed together, Michelle was a rookie and Tasha was a veteran Rebelle. The second year we competed together, Michelle had a detached retina that she had surgery on 20 days before the start of the rally, so we competed with 3/4 eyes.

Sponsored By:

Pirelli, RUX, Animal Installations, Big-D Signature, Fat Bobs Garage, Authentic Image

Michelle Kerby

Driver

Adventurous and a person who loves to explore without a set plan. I appreciate the natural beauty of my surroundings.

Occupation:

Pilates Studio Owner

Residence:

Park City, Utah

Favorite Quote:

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you - Frank Loyd Wright

Fun Fact:

I wanted to be in the culinary world

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Year three with my teammate we have learned so much together and working together. Every year has gotten better and better. I am realistic and optimistic.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My spouse Mike. He is so encouraging and has encouraged me from day 1.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Anything about health, metabolism and or cooking

Greatest adventure to date?

Sailing In Greece

Prior Years Competed:

2022, 2023

Awards Achieved:

Tasha Krug

Navigator

I love my friends and family, travel, sports, and all things cars. From moving across the country to building a stage rally car with my partner, there are so many adventures out there and who are we to limit ourselves.

Occupation:

Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer

Residence:

Seattle, WA

Favorite Quote:

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. - Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott

Fun Fact:

I’ve been working on cars since I was old enough to hold a screwdriver. Restorations, modifications, maintenance, you name it.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Every year I compete in the Rebelle, I learn something new about myself. How I handle different scenarios, mindsets under different types of stress, competing as a rookie with another rookie, as a veteran with a rookie, in X-Over, in 4x4, with only 3/4 eyes, etc. This year is a great opportunity for us to see what our team can do now that we are both veterans and we can both see clearly with both of our eyes.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My boyfriend and family encourage and support me, giving me confidence in what I think I can achieve.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Westworld (TV series) – excellent writing, music scores, directing, and acting
The Office (US TV Series) – makes me laugh every time; excellent screenwriting and acting
Harry Potter Series (Books)

Greatest adventure to date?

Every year I've done the Rebelle! And my move across the country with my boyfriend at the beginning of 2022. Also, I'm almost done with my training to become a DirtFish Instructor!

Prior Years Competed:

2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023

Awards Achieved:

2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019 3rd Place X-Cross

Vehicle

2019 Lexus Gx460