Old Lada Rally Car
We hopped down to Estonia for a few days and I found that it’s possible to rent an old Lada rally car to rip around a rallycross track. Cue us driving an hour south just to give it a whirl; quite a piece of rally history when you factor in Eastern Bloc differences from way back. Took me a few laps to get the hang of it but was great fun after that.
The highest I've ever been
Wound up getting the chance to sit alongside Martin Sesks in a Rally1 car on one of the fastest rally stages in the world... with an incredible jump at the end. That guy is one hell of a driver and those cars feel like they defy physics. Being interviewed by Dirtfish right after was fun - big thanks to them and M-Sport for putting everything together. Was a great opportunity to support Dirtfish's Women in Motorsport initiative.
Ouninpohja
Not being run this year, but realized I could go through the road at a reasonable pace and just check it out. Wound up doing a mini recce - the road sucks you in and it’s clear why it’s revered. Lovely tribute to Craig Breen at the end.
Rally Colorado
Not quite the result I wanted or needed, but finished 3rd in National LW2D at Rally Colorado. Went through a lot of issues and recovering to a podium after that is probably the best one could ask for.
Thanks to River City Rally for the crew and car this weekend, kept it running well and fixed my idiotic DNF result from day 1. Thanks to Kendra Miller for co-driving a tricky event, with the crazy temperatures and constant changing schedule.
Thanks also to sponsors and friends who support: 425 Motorsports, Fuji Select and FoxCove IT.
(Thanks to MeLe Media for the shot!)
Final Day, Maybe?
Hadn't noticed this one came out, missed buying and uploading it. Thanks to Cooper Page for the shot!
Neat Accel
Thanks to Nich Carpenter for the photo!
The Line I Wanted
Second pass through the stage and no car parked on the inside of the corner... meaning I could do what I wanted the first time. Makes for a great photo. Thanks to Roads Less Traveled for the photo!
Long Way Around
Always sad to see someone parked up on the side of the road like this. We wound up taking a much wider line than I was thinking as a result.
Thanks to Cooper Page for the photo!
SOFR 2026: Day Three
I didn't expect this event to mess with my head, but crashing here last year - and destroying a car - apparently does that. A decent return to driving form and "alright" finish capped off day three though, so can't complain. On to Colorado.
Thanks to Mele Media for the photo, River City Rally for the car, and Crystina Coats for co-driving for the event! Sponsored by 425 Motorsports, Fuji Select and FoxCove IT.
SOFR 2026: Yoctangee, Second Pass
Gold rims look better than I thought they would.
Thanks to Mele Media for the photo, River City Rally for the car, and Crystina Coats for co-driving for the event! Sponsored by 425 Motorsports, Fuji Select and FoxCove IT.
SOFR 2026: Yoctangee, First Pass
First pass of the Yoctangee went well enough, minus a small detour in braking bias. Thanks to Mele Media for the photo, River City Rally for the car, and Crystina Coats for co-driving for the event! Sponsored by 425 Motorsports, Fuji Select and FoxCove IT.
McCreary Gravel Rally 2026
Immediately after Olympus, we hauled back across the country to participate in another NASA Rally Sport event: McCreary Gravel Rally 2026. Some unique roads there - and honestly great for a new co-driver to use to practice on. We placed 1st in class and 4th overall; 3rd was possible if we hadn't been dealing with some note issues, but that's rally for you. Thanks to OTL_Automedia for the shot - and thanks to River City Rally for making a quick turnaround possible!