Subaru Motorsports USA Back in ARA Action at Ojibwe Forests Rally

August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024 – After a nearly two-month hiatus, drivers return to the American Rally Association (ARA) Championship at the 2024 Ojibwe Forests Rally, August 22-24. The Subaru Motorsports USA driver/co-driver team of Brandon Semenuk and Keaton Williams continues its pursuit of a third-straight ARA championship while extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana and co-driver Rhianon Gelsomino seek to make a push in the final three events of their return ARA season.

Fresh off another crowd-thrilling performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, Pastrana is “looking forward to Ojibwe. By far my best rally of the year.” He adds, “Rhi and I are ready to get back on top of the podium and this is our best chance."

“Summer break is finally over, and Ojibwe is the perfect event to kick things off—soft roads, big jumps, and plenty of trees to dodge,” says Semenuk. “I know it’s Travis’s favorite event of the season, but we're focused on a strong finish to keep our Championship lead."

There’s no easing back into the ARA schedule, however. Among the longest events of the ARA season, the Ojibwe Forests Rally features a variety of stages from lengthy, high-speed stretches to narrow ATV access roads with many obstacles. True to the event’s focus on evolution and constant challenge, a newly modified version of the Soo Pass Super Special Stage will kick things off on Thursday.

There are only three events left in the 2024 ARA season and they’re sure to be packed with action and excitement. Stay in touch with the latest news and updates by following Subaru Motorsports USA on Facebook, on Instagram @subarumotorsportsusa, and TikTok @subarumotorsportsusa.

NAME: 2024 Ojibwe Forests Rally

DATES: 8/22 - 8/24/24
HOST TOWNS: Detroit Lakes, MN.
TIME ZONE: Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)
NEAREST INTL AIRPORT: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
WEATHER: Sunshine and clouds mixed Low 63F. High 79F. Sunset 8:20pm EDT.

2024 Ojibwe Forests Rally Stage Info

Total Distance: 385.35 miles
Number of stages: 18
Stage distance: 135.25 miles
Stage surfaces: Sand and gravel
Longest stage: Kabekona SS4 SS8 (11.08 miles)
Highest Elevation: 1,300 ft
Recce: Open
Service Parks: Pioneer Farms, Shevlin, MN.
Official Start: 7:00pm on Thursday
Power Stage: SS18
Superspecials: SS1
Stages in darkness: Yes (SS9)

About Subaru Motorsports USA

Subaru Motorsports USA is directed by Subaru of America, Inc., managed by Vermont SportsCar and proudly supported by MOTUL, Yokohama Tires, R53 Suspension, Triple-R Lights, DirtFish Rally School, Sparco USA, weBoost and Peplink. Follow the team online at www.subaru.com/motorsports.

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