9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

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Saguaro Sisters

We were brought together by a mutual contact (shoutout to Tim) and actually only met in person at the airport on the way to Rebelle U! We have since spent an abundance of hours training and practicing for Rebelle and have gotten the opportunity to build a unique and fantastically straight forward relationship.

Sponsored By:

Chevrolet
Chevrolet Performance

Nicole McKinnon

Driver

I am an engineer, wife/stepmom, dog and cat mom, and overall motorsports enthusiast. I am an introverted extrovert and girly tomboy!

Occupation:

Performance/Motorsports Engineer

Residence:

Howell, MI USA

Favorite Quote:

Ejecto-seato cuz! – 2 Fast 2 Furious

Fun Fact:

I bow hunt and process/butcher my own deer.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I have been growing in involvement with the offroad community through my role at work with GM/Hall Racing. Through that I learned about Rebelle and noticed that GM is an OEM that is not typically involved with the rally. I really wanted to try to get a program started with GM to allow women to develop themselves while also providing another opportunity to showcase our stock vehicle capabilities!

Who, or what, inspires you most?

If I’m being honest, my anxiety and FOMO inspire me to not be stopped from going after the things I want to do!

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

New Girl
Bailey Sarian Murder, Mystery & Makeup Podcast
Modern Family

Greatest adventure to date?

This may sound cliché, but my whole life has been my greatest adventure. I couldn’t have planned for the amazing opportunities and adventures I have had if I wanted to. I have traveled the country on work development trips for Cadillacs and Offroad programs (polar opposites), studied abroad in Germany, had my thyroid removed, become a wife and stepmom, and now the Rebelle! Every day is a unique adventure that I look forward to seeing!

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Kristen Goslawski

Navigator

I'm a highly-active automotive engineer who loves the outdoors. I am truly a nerd at heart so when I'm not working on the next generation of automotive propulsion systems at work, I'm pursuing an intricate hobby like wrenching on cars or training for triathlon.

Occupation:

Engine & Electrification Analysis Lead Engineer

Residence:

Royal Oak, MI, USA

Favorite Quote:

Life is too short to drive boring cars.

Fun Fact:

I’ve studied French and Mandarin formally, but now I’m trying to learn Spanish on my own!

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I’ve loosely followed the rally since roughly 2018. I’ve been off-roading for about 3 years now, so when I was offered an amazing opportunity to represent the place I’ve worked for my entire career, I couldn’t say no.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

I love seeing women crush incredible goals in their personal lives because it reminds me I can do the same.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes by Christine Yu

The Messy Middle Podcast by Dr. Alyssa Olenick

Any veggie-forward cookbook

Greatest adventure to date?

In 2022, I went with friends on a 2 week off-roading trip out west. I got to camp on the White Rim Trail, drive Hell's Revenge, visit several national parks, whitewater raft & try via ferrata in CO. It was a mix of beautiful sights, routes that pushed my off-roading abilities, and high-adrenaline activities.

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Vehicle

2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison