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Ojibwe Forests Rally 2026

First time running this and trying to keep a championship push alive. Managed to run a decent recovery race after some damage on day 1, and we had a bit of luck swing our way on top of that for a 2nd place finish in National Limited Two Wheel Drive. Can't complain - fun roads! Thanks to Crystina Coats for co-driving, MeLe Media for the photos, River City Rally for the car and team, and the sponsors who came along for the ride: 425 Motorsports, Fuji Select, and FoxCove IT!

My co-driver in a white suit and me in a red suit spraying champagne on the podiums.
Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Ojibwe Podium

A recovery drive and a bit of luck managed to land us 2nd place on the National L2WD podium. Kept the championship push alive, albeit barely - congrats to Henry Tabor and Dylan Hooker for the win! Thanks to Crystina Coats for co-driving the event, and to MeLe Media for the photo.

A white Lexus IS250 in front of a Bemidji water tower.
Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Phone wallpaper, maybe?

What a cool shot - think it's the perfect size for a phone screen, maybe? Thanks to MeLe Media for the photo!

A white Lexus IS250 drifting around in a demo run.
Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Bemidji Street Stage

After a long and stressful rally, it was cool to have a street stage with spectators to run. Little tarmac action never hurt anyone! Thanks to MeLe Media for the photo!

A white Lexus IS250 races through a logging road. Equipment and logs can be seen at the side of the road.
Ojibwe Forests, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Finn-(ish)

This particular stage felt like something out of Rally Finland, with the logging roads and everything. Such a blast to drive. Thanks to MeLe Media for the photo!

A white Lexus IS250 snakes through the forest at speed, being chased by a drone.
Ojibwe Forests, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026
A white Lexus IS250 mid-corner in the forest. The co-driver is visible in the car and calling notes.
Ojibwe Forests, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Co-Driver Spotlight

A great photo that highlights the work of Crystina Coats, who co-drove for me for this event. It is amazing how the best co-drivers are able to call notes without getting sick or distracted - makes all the difference!

Thanks to MeLe Media for the photo.

A white Lexus IS250 screaming through a turn in the forest. An onlooking crowd can be seen behind.
Ojibwe Forests, Minnesota, USA
Sep 26, 2026

Kicking Off Ojibwe 2026

Land of a thousand lake--- wait, this isn't Finland. Amazing roads tho.