2025 Rebelle Rally Field Update: TECH INSPECTION
October 8, 2025 (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
The Rebelle Rally, America’s longest competitive off-road rally, marks its 10th edition this year with a record-setting 67 teams clearing Technical Inspection.
This year’s course spans more than 2,800 kilometers across California and Nevada, the longest course in the rally’s history. Competitors will rely solely on maps, compasses, and roadbooks—no GPS or electronic devices allowed—to navigate some of the most challenging terrain in the American West. With the course kept strictly confidential, competitors will make their way to three basecamps and tackle two grueling Marathon Legs designed to test endurance, skill, and strategy.
Event Overview
Today in Mammoth Lakes, California, the rally officially kicked off with Technical Inspection at The Village Plaza. This convivial event was open to the public, giving sponsors, fans, and local residents the opportunity to meet the teams, see the competition vehicles, and learn more about the Rebelle Rally.
During Technical Inspection, each team was required to clear a series of detailed checks to ensure they were ready to compete. Every vehicle was rigorously inspected from checking suspension to verifying compliance with safety and competition standards. Staff confirmed that navigation systems were disabled, safety equipment was in place, and teams were adhering to rally-specific regulations. Event decals were applied, and competitors received YB tracking gear that will monitor them throughout the nine-day course, including the unscored Prologue Day on October 9th.
Fast Facts about 2025 Competitors and Staff
- Competitors represent: 114 cities, 32 states/provinces, and 4 countries (United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Germany).
- Participants range in age from 23 to 78.
- Professions span the gamut: C-suite executives, lawyers, mothers, women in STEM, students, military personnel, and retirees.
- This year’s field includes 16 rookie teams, 46 rookies, and 90 returning competitors.
- Fourteen of those returning are competitors who participated in the very first rally in 2016, and four of them have competed in every rally edition, this being their 10th.
- Over its ten-year history, the Rebelle Rally has welcomed women from 408 cities across 59 states/provinces and 14 countries. The event is powered by a dedicated team of more than 120 professionals from the off-road, rally, outdoor, and action sports industries.
Vehicle Entries and Contingency
Marking its 10th edition, the Rebelle Rally is a competition for stock manufacturer vehicles, not race cars. This year, seven auto manufacturer and automotive dealer partners have entered 19 teams across the 4×4 and X-Cross® classes. The 4×4 class features 4-wheel drive vehicles with a two-speed transfer case (low-range gears), while X-Cross vehicles are unibody construction trucks and SUVs with all-wheel drive (no low range).
Toyota, Ford, and Jeep vehicles represent the largest number of entries in the 4×4 class. There are a record-setting seven Land Rovers this year along with four INEOS Grenadier entries including two fielded by Warner INEOS Grenadier out of Salt Lake City, Utah. A well-prepared Lexus GX470 and a Nissan Xterra round out the 4×4 line up.
The Pirelli Scorpion™ Tire Challenge returns for the third consecutive year with 25 teams competing on Pirelli Scorpion™ tires for a monetary prize that can be directed to the charity of their choice. The challenge includes the new, highly anticipated Pirelli Scorpion™ All Terrain XTM. Pennzoil’s inaugural Pennzoil Challenge, with 31 teams participating, offers a VIP Trip to the 2026 Pennzoil 400 for the top scoring privateer 4×4 team using Pennzoil motor oil along with other prizes.
Ways to Follow the 2025 Rebelle Rally
Fans can follow the Rebelle Rally live through the Rebelle Rally LIVE Webcast Presented by Toyota, starting Friday, October 10th. Daily broadcasts will be available via rebellerally.com, YouTube, and Facebook, featuring morning competition day previews, scoring updates, and evening recap shows. For real-time updates, live tracking, scores, daily recaps, team bios, and more, visit the rally’s official website and connect with the community on social media @rebellerally on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Partner Highlight: Ford
As a returning Silver Partner, Ford strengthens its commitment to the Rebelle Rally for the third consecutive year. For the rally’s 10th anniversary, Ford fields five factory teams in Bronco Raptors and Ranger Raptors and launches the first-ever Ford Grassroots Program, supporting seven privateer teams competing in Ford vehicles. With 13 total Fords on course, the brand’s presence is proof of endurance and driven by those who live it.
Learn more about Ford’s commitment to exploration at ford.com.