June 18, 2026 (Reno, NV) — The Rebelle Rally is proud to announce the return of Ford Racing as a Silver Partner for the fourth consecutive year, continuing its commitment to the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States.

For 2026, Ford Racing is expanding its support for privateer teams through the newly branded Ford Raptor Route program. Formerly known as the Ford Grassroots Program, the initiative builds on last year’s successful debut, which supported 7 privateer teams competing in Ford vehicles.

Open to teams competing in Ford vehicles in the 4×4 Class (with X-Cross® entries considered on a case-by-case basis), Ford Raptor Route provides financial assistance and exclusive team gear to help competitors take on the 2,500+ kilometer extreme outdoor endurance competition this October.

Eligible teams will receive:

• $1,500 in support to be applied toward entry fees or other rally-related costs
• Ford Racing team kit and vehicle livery elements
• Additional awards for top-performing participants

New for 2026, the highest-finishing non-factory team in the program will receive an entry to Bronco Off-Roadeo for the driver and a guest (travel not included). Second and third place program participants will also receive special prizes.

The Ford Raptor Route was created to give more competitors a pathway into off-road competition while showcasing the capability of production vehicles in the longest competitive off-road rally in the nation.

“Ford Racing’s participation in the Bone-Stock category at the Rebelle Rally is meant to show that getting started in off-road competition can be as accessible as buying a Raptor – a seriously capable tool built to bring confidence, durability and fun to every level of adventure,” said Kristen Goslawski, North American Off-Road Motorsports Supervisor, Ford Racing. 

That focus on accessibility and real-world capability is a natural fit for the Rebelle Rally, where Ford’s continued support has helped create new opportunities for privateer teams to take on the challenge.

“Ford has been a valued partner of the Rebelle Rally for several years, and their continued support says a lot about what the rally represents,” said Rebelle Rally Founder and Director Emily Miller. “They believe in the capability of their vehicles and in the people who choose to take them into some of the toughest conditions in the country. With Ford Raptor Route, they’re creating even more opportunities for privateer teams to be part of that journey.”

Ford has built a strong legacy at the Rebelle Rally, earning multiple podium finishes and class victories while showcasing the real-world capability of its production vehicles. The company’s continued investment reflects its commitment to innovation, adventure, and women in motorsports.

The 2026 Rebelle Rally takes place October 7–17 across the desert southwest and features eight days of competition over diverse terrain, elevations, and temperatures, putting stock production vehicles to the ultimate test.

To learn more about the Rebelle Rally, visit rebellerally.com.

For more information about Ford, visit ford.com.