In 2024, Cara and her teammate mentored under Holly and her teammate, and the four quickly built a friendship grounded in grit, growth, and a love for the rally. But at a February Barlow Adventures training in the dunes of Glamis, Cara and Holly discovered a natural rhythm—one that felt too strong to ignore. When the opportunity came to join forces—pairing Cara’s determination behind the wheel with Holly’s sharp navigation—they felt it was the right move. Now they’re heading into the 10th Anniversary of the Rebelle Rally with a fresh partnership and a fire to compete at their highest level.
Total Performance Motorsports, Clayton Off-road, Merus Adventure Park, MOORE Expo, Xtrusion Overland, Milestar Tires
YouTube Content Creator. I strongly dislike the words “social media influencer”. Instead my hope is that I can educate and inspire others to find their own passions. I don’t want followers; I want others to join the adventure by making their own memories.
Conway, Arkansas
"“Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill"
I’ve lost over 200lbs and love challenging myself physically (from skydiving to competing in the Rebelle) to remind myself that I CAN do the hard things. All of which I couldn’t have easily done before.
The Rebelle Rally is a beautiful off-road precision navigation event that brings together so many women of varying backgrounds. From training for 2024 to post rally in October, it truly challenged me—physically and emotionally. I’m ready to see what this year’s rally will teach me.
My daughter inspires me most. She’s beautiful inside and out, loves deeply, and will also say the hard things when they need to be said. I want to be more like her each and every day.
Fourth Wing series, Simple Wild series, and The Last Letter (All currently favorites..but I love to read so that may change!)
Each day is an adventure and a gift. Aren’t we all living our greatest adventure? Europe, Costa Rica, or even in the Ozark National Forest back home. I’m thankful for whatever adventure I’m on with my hubby or daughter.
2024
I want to do my best every day—exploring, chasing checkpoints, remembering the rally is the gift, and being the best teammate I can be.
I love photography, but I’m genuinely a hobby hoarder! HAHA! We also have three French bulldogs that seem to consume all of our love too. :)
I’ve driven off-road for over 10 years, and last year was my first year to compete in the Rebelle Rally. I think the general knowledge is a tool to have, but you can never know how the rally itself will shape you.
I’ve competed in MANY half marathons, marathons, and races. I’ve went skydiving 4 times, and generally love seeking out life experiences.
I love it all! I think I prefer the rocks to the sand though.
The hardest part of the rally for me is the exhaustion (physically and mentally) while also needing to remember all the things you’ve trained and practiced for once you’re out there.
Last year’s Rebelle Rally showed me I am a competent and skilled driver, but the final day left me fearful of returning to the driver’s seat. After several trainings this year, I’ve learned that I need to trust my instincts and be confident in my off-road driving capabilities. I very much want a memorable rally for all the right reasons.
I loved conquering the Jeep Badge of Honor trail “Pritchett Canyon”. It was something I had built my wrangler to do prior to its life as a rally rig. It’s an amazing trail that will test your rig and you.
Retirement has allowed me to explore various hobbies more fully. The biggest part of retirement is spending time with my 5 grandchildren.
Sandpoint, Idaho
Cal Poly San Luis Opisbo
"“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself."" — Eleanor Roosevelt
I’m a left handed navigator!
The Rally has a strong magnetic pull for me. It's the best game that I've ever played. But it's the Rebelles that keep bringing me back. I've never met a group of women as intelligent, interesting, observant and curious. Rebelles have created a fantastic community for me.
I’m inspired by people who persevere despite having challenges in life or personally—people who don’t give up!
Ambition Strikes on YouTube
Moving from California to Idaho was a multi year process. I’m glad it’s over, but it was one heck of an adventure.
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
I want to have a fun year and improve both mine (and my teammates’) skills.
I love mountain biking, water and snow skiing, quilting. I’m also pretty handy with a hammer! We just finished remodeling our home and love building things.
Zero minus passenger to some amazing Rebelle drivers.
My husband and I have a Piper Twin Comanche that we love to fly all over the country.
I love high mountain passes due to their unlimited vistas. (You can see the checkpoints better! HA!)
The biggest struggle for me is lack of sleep and the exhaustion that sets in after repeated mental use over the course of days.
I genuinely thought I was finished after my 2024 Rebelle Rally. The rally hasn’t necessarily taught me to do hard things, but it’s allowed me to learn different types of hard things. I want to take those experiences (mine personally and what I’ve learned competing) with me to the 2025 rally. Plus I wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to compete with Cara for THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
It was such a fun experience competing in the Rebelle Rally in 2018. We competed in a 1969 Jeep Wagoner which qualified us for the 40/30 designation.
