12/12/2023 0 Comments Rebelle rally![]() Wearing a wrap inspired by Kia’s new slogan, “Movement that Inspires,” the Sportage dons custom Baja Forged front- and rear bumpers complete with tow points and a custom roof rack. To help further the success of the team out on the trail, Kia partnered with Theresa Contreras and Sara Morosan, the powerhouse-sister team and owners of LGE-CTS Motorsports and Baja Forged off-road products, to prime the 2023 Sportage X-Pro for the rally. “An incredible off-road contender back then, the latest iteration of the Sportage will build upon its legacy by tackling the arduous Rebelle Rally with finesse, especially with such a fierce team at the helm.” “Kia’s longest running nameplate has a storied past of off-road desert racing with impressive results to boot in the Paris-Dakar rally and Baja 1000 race,” said Steve Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. Teammates Verena Mei (driver) and Tana White (navigator) return this year for redemption in the X-Cross class after placing second in the Sorento PHEV last year. Kia America is headed to the iconic Rebelle Rally for the third year in a row, this time with a 2023 Sportage X-Pro that has been modified to handle the harsh topography that makes up the 1,500-mile navigational challenge. 2023 Sportage X-Pro outfitted by LGE-CTS Motorsports will compete in X-Cross class.Returning teammates Verena Mei and Tana White determined to outdo their outstanding performance from last year. ![]() Kia America returns to the iconic all-women off-road navigational challenge for third consecutive year.Want to stay up to date on all things Ford? Be sure and subscribe to Ford Authority for more Ford Bronco news, Ford Bronco Sport news and around-the-clock Ford news coverage. Competitors will navigate across Nevada and California, crossing the finish line in the Imperial Sand Dunes in southern California on October 15 th. The 2022 Rebelle Rally kicked off in Incline Village, Nevada, on October 6 th. They finished 21 st as rookies in the event last year and are looking to improve on their performance. This team will show off a customized Bronco Badlands outfitted with 4 Wheel Parts in the 4×4 class. The third Ford Bronco racer will be guided by Kathryn Reinhardt, director of marketing for 4 Wheel Parts, and Victoria Bundrant will navigate. The pairing won the X-Cross class in 2020 and finished fourth overall in the 4×4 class in 2021. Shelby Hall, professional driver, and navigator Penny Dale will once again command a Ford Bronco in the 4×4 class, covering more than 1,500 miles of terrain in their Bronco Wildtrak. The first is comprised of Mellissa Clark, a Bronco Off-Roadeo Trail Guide and 2021 X-Cross winner, and navigator Chris Benzie, who is an experienced Rebelle Rally navigator and semi-retired aerospace engineering executive. The other class, aptly referred to as 4×4, features four-wheel-drive vehicles.įord recently announced its roster for its three teams across both categories. The first is the aforementioned X-Cross category, which encompasses two-wheel or four-wheel-drive vehicles. The Blue Oval looks to continue its winning performance and take on a “three-peat” victory in X-Cross Bone Stock class as it stares down this year’s event with three Ford Bronco teams ready to roll, a roster that includes a lot of familiar faces.Īs a reminder, there are two classes in the Rebelle Rally. Competitors must rely on a provided map, a compass and a roadbook to make it to the end. The Ford Bronco Sport is headed for its third year of competition in 2022 Rebelle Rally, is a grueling off-road race for women that does not allow modern navigation methods.
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