August 2025 Newsletter
August 28, 2025
8 days of competition + Prologue, Nickgyver’s prep tips, and Kristin Shaw’s next chapter.
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Staff Spotlight: Matthew Johnson
August 28, 2025
Driver. Instructor. Live co-host. This month’s Staff Spotlight Matthew Johnson has been part of the Rebelle since 2016, and he has worn just about every hat possible along the way.
Where Are They Now: Kristin Shaw
August 28, 2025
When Kristin Shaw signed up for her first Rebelle Rally in 2022, she had no idea how much the experience would reshape her career and confidence. Three years and three rallies later, she is living what she calls her “dream come true,” writing for top automotive outlets, testing vehicles off-road, and saying yes to adventures she once would not have dared to try.
Top Ten Tips for Rally Vehicle Prep
August 28, 2025
When it comes to the Rebelle, it is not just about your maps and mindset. Your vehicle has to be ready for eight days of dirt, dunes, and surprises. That is where Nick Cimmarusti, our Head of the Mechanics Program by Pennzoil, comes in. Also known as Nickgyver, he can make just about anything work out on course.
The Pirelli Scorpion™ Tire Challenge Returns to the Rebelle Rally
August 26, 2025
The Rebelle Rally announces the return of the Scorpion™ Tire Challenge for its third consecutive year, featuring Pirelli’s newest tire, the Scorpion™ XTM All-Terrain.
July 2025 Newsletter
July 31, 2025
Rebelle Dispatch: iconic rally locations, staff spotlights, and the compass that never quits. Plus: “Where Are They Now” with Katie Abraham, Rebelle U goes kid mode, and a Rivian deep dive in MotorTrend.
Rebelle U for Kids: Teaching the Next Generation to Navigate
July 31, 2025
When a homeschooling parent in the Northeast reached out with a unique request for her daughter to navigate in the Rebelle Rally, she didn’t expect to help spark something new. While her daughter was too young to compete, her passion for cars and navigation planted the seed for a fresh idea. What if Rebelle taught kids the fundamentals of off-grid navigation?
Where Are They Now: Katie Abraham
July 31, 2025
Katie Abraham entered the Rebelle Rally in 2022 looking for a challenge. What she found was a spark that shifted everything: her career, her confidence, and her sense of direction. Since that first rally, Katie has stepped into the off-road industry full time, co-driven in desert races, and started teaching recovery and driving skills to others. She’s building a life rooted in adventure, purpose, and saying yes to what scares her.
Staff Spotlight: Shelley Krehbiel & Rich Klein
July 31, 2025
When it comes to keeping the Rebelle Rally running smoothly, married couple Shelley Krehbiel and Rich Klein are the dynamic duo behind the scenes. Course workers, staff managers, part problem-solvers, part navigators, and entirely indispensable, they’ve been rally mainstays since day one.
Top Ten Iconic Locations from the Rebelle Rally
July 31, 2025
Ten years in, and we’ve covered some serious ground. The Rebelle Rally isn’t just about competition, it’s about pushing limits in places most people will never see. Places that mostly go undiscovered. We pride ourselves on these hidden gems. From ghost towns to sand dunes that’ll bury your tires if you’re not paying attention, these are the spots that have defined a decade of Rebelle.
Rebelle Rally Launches the Pennzoil Challenge
July 22, 2025
The Rebelle Rally is proud to introduce the inaugural 2025 Pennzoil Challenge, a new addition to the competition that highlights team performance, product reliability, and the demands of navigating remote terrain. Created in collaboration with longtime partner Pennzoil, the Challenge is designed to recognize teams using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
Toyota Returns to the 2025 Rebelle Rally with a Strong Partnership and Seven Competing Teams, Including Past Champions
July 17, 2025
Toyota is returning to the Rebelle Rally in 2025 as a Silver Partner and the Presenting Sponsor of Rebelle Rally LIVE for the fourth consecutive year. Their continued support underscores a strong commitment to real-world vehicle testing, team growth and leadership development, and fan connection through live coverage.
May 2025 Newsletter
May 28, 2025
Five Months Out. All In. Ten years of unforgettable moments, Pirelli in the dirt, and what’s ahead.
Where Are They Now: Keri Porter
May 28, 2025
For Keri Porter, the Rebelle Rally opened more than just a roadbook—it opened the door to a new chapter. Since first competing in 2018, she’s retired from her job as a school bus driver, launched Discover 4×4 Adventures with her husband, and now travels full-time teaching off-road skills and leading adventures that welcome all experience levels.
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Prater
May 28, 2025
When it comes to transforming raw desert into an inviting, one-of-a-kind gathering space, Stephanie Prater is the mastermind. Part artist, part event producer, and fully unstoppable, she’s been shaping the soul of every Rebelle basecamp since year one.
Top Ten Most Unforgettable Rebelle Moments
May 28, 2025
A food truck stuck for hours. A mid-course engine swap. Tents launched into orbit. We pulled together ten rally moments that pushed limits, rewrote the script, and still have the team shaking their heads (and sometimes laughing).
April 2025 Newsletter
April 16, 2025
April Dispatch: Advice for Rookies, Rebelle U Heads to Montana, & Where Are They Now?
Staff Spotlight: Daniel Mayfield
April 16, 2025
Since 2016, Daniel Mayfield has been behind some of the most striking and unforgettable visuals of the Rebelle Rally—often captured from hundreds of feet above. A creative powerhouse, Daniel wears a lot of hats: drone pilot, editor, production strategist, and the guy you definitely want around when gear gets complicated in the middle of nowhere.