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Katie Abraham entered the Rebelle Rally in 2022 looking for a challenge. What she found was a spark that shifted everything: her career, her confidence, and her sense of direction. Since that first rally, Katie has stepped into the off-road industry full time, co-driven in desert races, and started teaching recovery and driving skills to others. She’s building a life rooted in adventure, purpose, and saying yes to what scares her.
When it comes to keeping the Rebelle Rally running smoothly, married couple Shelley Krehbiel and Rich Klein are the dynamic duo behind the scenes. Course workers, staff managers, part problem-solvers, part navigators, and entirely indispensable, they’ve been rally mainstays since day one.
Ten years in, and we’ve covered some serious ground. The Rebelle Rally isn’t just about competition, it’s about pushing limits in places most people will never see. Places that mostly go undiscovered. We pride ourselves on these hidden gems. From ghost towns to sand dunes that’ll bury your tires if you’re not paying attention, these are the spots that have defined a decade of Rebelle.
The Rebelle Rally is proud to introduce the inaugural 2025 Pennzoil Challenge, a new addition to the competition that highlights team performance, product reliability, and the demands of navigating remote terrain. Created in collaboration with longtime partner Pennzoil, the Challenge is designed to recognize teams using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
Toyota is returning to the Rebelle Rally in 2025 as a Silver Partner and the Presenting Sponsor of Rebelle Rally LIVE for the fourth consecutive year. Their continued support underscores a strong commitment to real-world vehicle testing, team growth and leadership development, and fan connection through live coverage.
For Keri Porter, the Rebelle Rally opened more than just a roadbook—it opened the door to a new chapter. Since first competing in 2018, she’s retired from her job as a school bus driver, launched Discover 4×4 Adventures with her husband, and now travels full-time teaching off-road skills and leading adventures that welcome all experience levels.
When it comes to transforming raw desert into an inviting, one-of-a-kind gathering space, Stephanie Prater is the mastermind. Part artist, part event producer, and fully unstoppable, she’s been shaping the soul of every Rebelle basecamp since year one.
A food truck stuck for hours. A mid-course engine swap. Tents launched into orbit. We pulled together ten rally moments that pushed limits, rewrote the script, and still have the team shaking their heads (and sometimes laughing).
Since 2016, Daniel Mayfield has been behind some of the most striking and unforgettable visuals of the Rebelle Rally—often captured from hundreds of feet above. A creative powerhouse, Daniel wears a lot of hats: drone pilot, editor, production strategist, and the guy you definitely want around when gear gets complicated in the middle of nowhere.
For OG Rebelle Rachel Micander, the 2016 Rebelle Rally wasn’t just about off-road competition—it was a turning point. Since finishing 9th in the inaugural event, she’s earned a Master’s in Geology, co-authored a book on Nevada’s landscapes, and fueled her passion for cars by restoring a ’95 BMW M3 and helping grow her local car community.
