I am a freelance automotive journalist and I'm lucky enough to travel the world testing the latest and greatest off-road machines, track monsters and family run abouts.
Yucca Valley, CA
UC San Diego: BA Linguistics. Yale School of Drama: Technical Internship Costume Technology. University of North Carolina School of the Arts: MFA Costume Technology
"Life is too short to remove USB safely."
I've watched every episode of Gray's Anatomy. It took me 8 months of watching nothing but that stupid show but I did it. I have no idea WHY I did it, but I did it.
I couldn't NOT come back for the 10th anniversary.
The calendar and the clock inspire me. Tick tock, mfers!
Here’s a mix:
Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me: NPR
The Stand-Stephen King
Naked and Afraid: Discovery Channel
I've been lucky enough to go on many adventures. Twice I have tortured myself by riding a 50cc Chinese monkey bike across vast swaths of uninhabited deserts. Once in Mongolia and once in Morocco. Two other dipshit Rebelles have accompanied me: Rebecca Donaghe and Lou Clark.
2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
I just want to do my best and have fun. AND NO FLATS!!!
I have an extra room set up as a semi-professional sewing room. I can draft my own patterns, tailor my own jackets and cut pants that make my butt look good. I love finding clothes that have potential at a cheap price and making them my own.
I started racing air-cooled Volkswagens in the 2000s. My first car was basically a play car of my dad's that ran in the 5 unlimited class, but I soon bought my own 1600 car and ran races in the CA desert. I also spent time in a class 11 stock VW bug in races in NV and in the Baja 1000. Currently I build and race a lifted Miata named Buddy. Building Buddy has taught me all about solving problems and thinking outside of the proverbial box. Both skills are needed for the Rebelle.
I used to work at Ford's Theatre as the costume manager. For 7 years I got to spend other people's money on clothes and see good looking people in their underwear on a regular basis.
Once we went to Goblin Knob and I just love the name! Also, Trona is amazing.
I get hinky about my sleep. I am NOT a morning person and I usually snooze for 30 minutes in real life. At the Rebelle I force myself to go to bed by 8:30pm. I also refuse to drink anything past 7:30pm because I swear to god if I have to get out of my tent to pee...
Being a part of the live show for the past three years has been so much fun but also weird. It's like I've been a part of the rally but at the same time so apart from the competitors. I've missed coming back to base camp and the laughter between friends and we tell our stories of the day.
All of my memories are with cars. I can't answer this question. :)
Rally Driving Instructor. It's the kind of job you didn't know existed as a kid. I get to spend my days outside, playing with race cars, helping people find confidence and build skill behind the wheel.
Snoqualmie, WA
Sonoma State University, Business Marketing
"“You must give everything to make your life as beautiful as the dreams that dance in your imagination.” ― Roman Payne“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.”" — Lucille Ball
I've never broken a bone and never repeated a fun fact.
It's this wonderful, adventurous game I get to play with my friends. As an Original Rebelle, getting to compete in this 10th year feels extra special. I know what it was and have watched it grow into something that has changed the lives of every comeptitor, staff member and those surrounding. Since completing the inaugural year, I've wanted to compete in my car. A Subaru Crosstrek, but my teammates always wanted to drive in their Jeeps, Toyotas or Kias. To have been offered the opportunity by Subaru to compete in their Crosstrek Wilderness feels like a full circle moment.
My friends, clouds, nature.
Podcasts:
Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
You’re Wrong About with Sarah Marshall
The Atlas Obscura
Books:
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Nonsense by Jamie Holmes
Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Shows:
Gilmore Girls
Schitt’s Creek
Letterkenny
Life. We have the capacity to create and mold it into whatever we want. It never ceases to amaze me.
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
It's always have fun and do my best. Trophies are nice but not at the expense of yourself, teammate or experience.
My husband and 2 cats. I make things, ceramics, crochet, refinish furniture, paint. I have a 1985 Mercedes 190e project car, named Blanche, that's teaching me a lot. I love growing flowers, kayaking, mountain biking, exploring and hanging out with my friends.
My motorsports background started with the Rebelle. Now it includes being a co-driver in the American Rally series and a driving instructor. The Rebelle came first for me, so it's really influenced how I approach stage rally. It taught me how to be prepared, be comfortable in the unknown, and that by riding the middle I can handle anything. My recce plans resemble CP guides with open & close times. My movement plans include amazing maps in OnX Offroad & Google with every important point plotted precisely.
I compete in the American Rally Association as a co-driver, am a rally driving instructor. I am a SAG-AFTRA union member and regularly practice stunt driving skills with the Action Driving Collective.
Joshua Tree. I love the expansive views and unique foliage.
Being away from my husband and cats. Having to wait to read my husband's color commentary about the rally.
The camaraderie and adventure always brings me back. After 9 Rebelle's, it's impossible to list the number of ways it's changed me. I can say it's all been for the better.
Ask me about my 26hr drive from Phoenix to Nashville, my Nissan Versa, Subaru Crosstrek, my first stage rally, any rally in Black Karen, my favorite Dirtfish Student, the time I rented a Porsche Speedster to drive on the road to Hana.
