This year, teams hail from 94 cities, 24 states and provinces, and five countries. GPS and other electronic devices such as cell phones are strictly prohibited and sealed for eight days. The competition is innovative and unique, using maps, compass, roadbooks, and strategy – known as Rebelle Format. The endurance competition is based on precision driving and navigating – not fastest speed. The ten-day event includes eight stages and covers 2,580 kilometers (1,600+ miles) of America’s finest off-road terrain across Nevada and California. The Rebelle is also the first all-women’s off-road navigation rally in America. 55 teams will take part in the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States. Septem(Reno, NV) – On Thursday October 6th, the 7th Edition of the Rebelle Rally will kick off with Tech Inspection at Incline Village and Lake Tahoe.
In fact, cellphones are collected at the start of the event to ensure no cheating.The 2022 Rebelle Rally will traverse 2,580 Kilometers across remote portions of California and Nevada, kicking off on the shores of Lake Tahoe Thursday, October 6th. No cellphones or GPS navigations systems are permitted. Distances and directions are calculated using maps and a compass. It is not a race for speed, but a unique and demanding event based on the elements of headings, hidden checkpoints, and time. Rebelle Rally blends the love of off-road driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation skills. A tire carrier bracket for the roof/bed racks.The Brute Squad’s Santa Cruz was recently dropped off at Rally Innovations for some additional aftermarket upgrades to help it perform better in the offroad conditions of the Rebelle Rally: Overall, we were more than pleased with the Hyundai’s abilities, and we will be pushing its limits to see what it can do.” “Really, the key was feeling out Santa Cruz and with each mile, we gained more confidence.
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“We learned that the Santa Cruz’s transmission responded very well using the manual setting, which we could adjust via the paddle shifters or on the gear shifter,” said Shaw. Plus, after attending the training with Rebelle University, Shaw and Ciminillo have the skills to handle the sloping dunes and select the best possible route. The Brute Squad even used their Santa Cruz to help two fellow competitors who found their vehicle stuck. The Santa Cruz’s 41-inch cargo box will include the drivers’ luggage, a recovery rope and soft shackles, an air compressor, two shovels, and two vehicle recovery boards to help tackle the sandy and rocky terrain.Ĭiminillo and Shaw have reported the Santa Cruz is exceeding their expectations in its ability to surf the sand and terrain. To ensure success in the demanding rally, the Santa Cruz now sports an aftermarket 17-inch wheel and tire combination and enhanced front protection. The Brute Squad and their 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz also successfully completed training at Rebelle University. “But just like the Santa Cruz, we pack a powerful punch and are ready to head into the desert for this amazing adventure with no-GPS allowed.” “The name is a bit tongue-in-cheek since neither of us are particularly brutish,” said Ciminillo. The seventh annual Rebelle Rally is an all-women, off-road navigational challenge held in the deserts of California and Nevada starting on Oct. Automotive writers Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw have named their team the Brute Squad, an ironic descriptor inspired by one of their favorite movies. Rebelle Rally, here comes the Brute Squad. The Brute Squad’s 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is photographed in Ocotillo Wells, Calif., on April 28, 2022.
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