9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#101

Team Dixie

Avis moved to St. George in early 2021 and as an avid off-roader she and her husband Rob needed an off-road shop and they made their way into Dixie 4 Wheel Drive. After becoming good customers Avis decided on a whim to ask Tara if she knew what the Rebelle Rally was. Tara immediately responded YES since it had been on her radar for the past few years of things she would one day want to participate in. Avis then followed with would you be my partner and the rest is history. Avis and Tara have developed a great relationship over the last year and when they’re in the Jeep together they get through the tough spots with laughter. They are looking forward to 10 days of sore cheeks from all the smiling and laughing.

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Dixie 4 Wheel Drive
Overland V1.0
Teraflex
Warn
Kanati Tires
Factor 55

Avis Cook

Navigator

I'm constantly looking for adventure and looking for something new to try. Sometimes I'm accused of being a little too serious but I feel like I'm always laughing!

Occupation:

Realtor

Residence:

St. George Utah, USA

Favorite Quote:

"love her but leave her wild"

Fun Fact:

At the age of 48 I decided to learn to ride dirt bikes and got my first one ever. it was a bucket list skill item for me.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

When I moved to Utah, I knew this was my year. It was on my list since I heard about it from Rachelle Croft. The Rebelle for me represents an adventure of skill and competition, both of which I seek out in my life. It's a way to grow and stretch myself personally, socially and to add new skills.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

Adventure inspires me! Any kind of adventure really, be it trying something new physically, seeing a new place, learning a new skill or just challenging myself with whatever hard thing I'm presented. Fortunately my husband is always encouraging me and inspiring me to go for it.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

I’m forever a Survivor fan.

Greatest adventure to date?

We took a family overloading trip from central Virginia to Deadhorse Alaska. We drove a 2020 Lexus GX 460 and a 100 Series Toyota Landcruiser.

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Tara Thompson

Driver

I am a single mom to the best baby boy in the world as well as a fur mom to 3 dogs and a cat. I manage two companies the off-road industry and volunteer for SEMA.

Occupation:

General Manager Dixie 4 Wheel Drive

Residence:

St George Utah

Favorite Quote:

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn" John C. Maxwell

Fun Fact:

Growing up I hated off-roading and thought my parents did it to torture me.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Because somebody finally asked.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

People with visionary thinking. I am a task oriented person so I love when I get to collaborate with people that think outside the box to stretch my possibilities.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

All crime shows and documentaries.

Greatest adventure to date?

My baby boy is the best adventure and will continue to be my best adventure.

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Vehicle

2022 Jeep JLU Rubicon 392