Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 1
October 12th, 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.
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.
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.
Partner Highlight: Pennzoil
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About the Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States. Traversing over 2,100 kilometers through Nevada and California’s iconic terrain, it is an endurance competition for women consisting of precision driving and navigating – not fastest speed. The competition is innovative and unique, using maps, compass, roadbooks and strategy – known as Rebelle Format. GPS and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited. Remote and off-grid for eight competition days, the Rebelle Rally is considered a providing ground for people, products and stock manufacturer vehicles.
