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Brad Lovell makes a critical pass on Bailey Cole at Chocolate Thunder.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nTurner-Slawson finished third overall and second in her class. Cody Young finished second overall and first in his class competing against Turner-Slawson in the Legends class. Brad Lovell was driving a Bronco in the 4600-stock class. On the second lap, Lovell passed Bailey Cole in the rocks just below Chocolate Thunder and continued his charge towards the checkered flag. \u201cI can\u2019t tell you how thrilled I am to be here in the Ford Bronco at the finish line, it was dusty, it was intense,\u201d Lovell said in a finish line interview after the race. Also finishing in the legends class was Cameron Steele who took third in class and fourth overall.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11973\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/KOH-2025-EMC_Cody-Young-1024x683.jpg\")
Cody Young brought home the victory in the EMC 4800 Legends Class.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDan Wyrick, driving a Toyota took the class victory in the 4500 Modified class. Overall, 120 cars went off the start line with most of the field unable to finish the race. In total, 30 vehicles were able to complete the required two laps in the allotted time limit.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebelle-Rally-2023-Team-1024x656.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThis is the fourth year Ford has participated in the event at the factory level. The team members include Shelby Hall, Rori Lewis, Laura Wanlass, Maria Guitar, Jessica Moore, Melissa Clark, Kaleigh Miller, Bailey Campbell, Karisa Haydon and Trista Smith. All of the competitors have participated in past Rebelle Rally events.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebelle-Rally-Navigation-1024x682.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe women will navigate the 1500-mile course over a week, ending in the Imperial Sand Dunes on October 21st<\/sup>.","excerpt":"Ford is sponsoring five teams that will compete in the Rebelle Rally in October. Four of those teams will compete …<\/p>","date":"September 29, 2023 07:16","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047674,"title":"bailey campbell","slug":"bailey-campbell"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25047866,"title":"ford","slug":"ford"},{"id":25049420,"title":"ford performance","slug":"ford-performance"},{"id":25049424,"title":"Jessica Moore","slug":"jessica-moore"},{"id":25049426,"title":"Kaleigh Miller","slug":"kaleigh-miller"},{"id":25049427,"title":"Karisa Haydon","slug":"karisa-haydon"},{"id":25049422,"title":"Laura Wanlass","slug":"laura-wanlass"},{"id":25049423,"title":"Maria Guitar","slug":"maria-guitar"},{"id":25049425,"title":"Melissa Clark","slug":"melissa-clark"},{"id":25048308,"title":"rebelle rally","slug":"rebelle-rally"},{"id":25049421,"title":"Rori Lewis","slug":"rori-lewis"},{"id":25048309,"title":"shelby hall","slug":"shelby-hall"},{"id":25049428,"title":"Trista Smith","slug":"trista-smith"}]},{"id":5771,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/10\/18\/bronco-earns-three-peat-at-rebelle-rally\/","title":"Bronco Earns Three-Peat at Rebelle Rally","content":"The Bronco Sport earned a three-peat in the Rebelle Rally X Cross class. Driver Melissa Clark and teammate Chris Benzie, a veteran Rebelle Rally navigator lead five out of seven days on the rally in the X-Cross class. The duo drove a Bronco Sport Badlands. Two wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles are allowed in the class. The Bronco has won the class at the Rebelle Rally for the last three years.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re proud of all the Bronco teams competing in this year\u2019s Rebelle Rally as these ladies exemplify how each Bronco SUV is designed from the factory to elevate all skill levels of off-roader confidently through the most extreme environments,\u201d said Dave Bozeman, vice president, Ford Customer Service Division, and vice president, Enthusiast Vehicles, Ford Blue. \u201cWe congratulate all of the Bronco teams, including Melissa Clark and Chris Benzie who gave Bronco Sport a never-been-done three-peat win in the X-Cross Class.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe all-womens navigational rally started in Incline Village, Nevada and wound its way down through the Nevada and California deserts across seven days.","excerpt":"
The Bronco Sport earned a three-peat in the Rebelle Rally X Cross class. Driver Melissa Clark and teammate Chris Benzie, …<\/p>","date":"October 18, 2022 16:14","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048311,"title":"bronco sport","slug":"bronco-sport"},{"id":25048978,"title":"navigational rally","slug":"navigational-rally"},{"id":25048308,"title":"rebelle rally","slug":"rebelle-rally"}]},{"id":3787,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/11\/02\/ford-to-produce-limited-edition-production-desert-race-bronco\/","title":"Ford to Produce Limited Edition Production Desert Race Bronco","content":"The first ever limited-edition production desert racer Bronco DR is being produced by Ford Motor Company. The vehicle is factory built to take on the Baja 1000 in 2022. An initial run of 50 Bronco DR\u2019s will be produced. The first Bronco to race in Baja and win overall was in 1969.\r\n\r\n The first ever limited-edition production desert racer Bronco DR is being produced by Ford Motor Company. The vehicle is factory …<\/p>","date":"November 2, 2021 11:23","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047702,"title":"baja 1000","slug":"baja-1000"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048534,"title":"bronco desert racer","slug":"bronco-desert-racer"},{"id":25048532,"title":"Bronco DR","slug":"bronco-dr"},{"id":25047866,"title":"ford","slug":"ford"},{"id":25048533,"title":"production race bronco","slug":"production-race-bronco"}]},{"id":3218,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/09\/07\/ford-sending-three-broncos-to-compete-in-rebelle-rally\/","title":"Ford Sending Three Broncos to Compete in Rebelle Rally","content":"Ford Motor Company is sending three Ford Broncos to compete in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. The Rebelle Rally is an all-women\u2019s navigational rally taking place in the deserts of Nevada and California.\r\n\r\n Ford Motor Company is sending three Ford Broncos to compete in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. The Rebelle Rally is an …<\/p>","date":"September 7, 2021 14:32","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25048313,"title":"badlands","slug":"badlands"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048311,"title":"bronco sport","slug":"bronco-sport"},{"id":25048314,"title":"cora jokinen","slug":"cora-jokinen"},{"id":25047866,"title":"ford","slug":"ford"},{"id":25048076,"title":"ford bronco","slug":"ford-bronco"},{"id":25048312,"title":"four door bronco","slug":"four-door-bronco"},{"id":25048315,"title":"melissa fischer","slug":"melissa-fischer"},{"id":25048310,"title":"penny dale","slug":"penny-dale"},{"id":25048308,"title":"rebelle rally","slug":"rebelle-rally"},{"id":25048309,"title":"shelby hall","slug":"shelby-hall"}]},{"id":3164,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/09\/05\/loren-healy-wins-under-the-lights-at-the-ultra4-crandon-classic\/","title":"Loren Healy Wins Under the Lights at the Ultra4 Crandon Classic","content":"Ultra4 racers are used to going fast. The Crandon short course track is one of those epic extremely fast tracks that many dream of racing on. The Crandon Classic served as the points finale between the East and North Series for Ultra4. Several drivers participated in the event just because they wanted the opportunity to race at Crandon.\r\n\r\n Ultra4 racers are used to going fast. The Crandon short course track is one of those epic extremely fast tracks …<\/p>","date":"September 5, 2021 10:34","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048036,"title":"4400","slug":"4400"},{"id":25048304,"title":"4500","slug":"4500"},{"id":25048009,"title":"4600","slug":"4600"},{"id":25048196,"title":"4800","slug":"4800"},{"id":25048301,"title":"blyler","slug":"blyler"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048303,"title":"christopher branton","slug":"christopher-branton"},{"id":25048299,"title":"crandon classic","slug":"crandon-classic"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25047664,"title":"emc","slug":"emc"},{"id":25047660,"title":"everyman challenge","slug":"everyman-challenge"},{"id":25047654,"title":"King of the Hammers","slug":"king-of-the-hammers"},{"id":25047665,"title":"koh","slug":"koh"},{"id":25048025,"title":"loren healy","slug":"loren-healy"},{"id":25048300,"title":"rock crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"},{"id":25048302,"title":"rusty blyler","slug":"rusty-blyler"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"}]},{"id":2445,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/05\/24\/big-oly-sells-for-1-7-million-at-auction\/","title":"Big Oly Sells for 1.7 Million at Auction","content":"The original Parnelli Jones Big Oly Bronco just sold for 1.7 million at the Mecum Auctions in Indiana.\r\n\r\n The original Parnelli Jones Big Oly Bronco just sold for 1.7 million at the Mecum Auctions in Indiana.<\/p>\n The Bronco …<\/p>","date":"May 24, 2021 02:28","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048120,"title":"Big Oly","slug":"big-oly"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048122,"title":"Mecum Auctions","slug":"mecum-auctions"},{"id":25048123,"title":"Mecum Spring Classic","slug":"mecum-spring-classic"},{"id":25048121,"title":"Parnelli Jones","slug":"parnelli-jones"}]},{"id":2242,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/04\/26\/norra-2021-edition-well-underway\/","title":"NORRA 2021 Edition Well Underway","content":"This year\u2019s NORRA Rally \u201cThe Northern Edition\u201d is well underway in Baja. COVID restrictions in Baja Sur forced officials to keep the event in the northern half of Baja. Traditionally the rally goes all the way to San Jose Del Cabo. The events for the NORRA rally kicked off at the famous Horsepower Ranch just outside of Ensenada. Only participants of the rally were allowed on the property after passing strict COVID protocols.\r\n\r\n This year\u2019s NORRA Rally \u201cThe Northern Edition\u201d is well underway in Baja. COVID restrictions in Baja Sur forced officials to …<\/p>","date":"April 26, 2021 22:43","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25048104,"title":"bahia de los angeles","slug":"bahia-de-los-angeles"},{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047865,"title":"bronco","slug":"bronco"},{"id":25048012,"title":"class 11","slug":"class-11"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25048066,"title":"horsepower ranch","slug":"horsepower-ranch"},{"id":25048102,"title":"macadu","slug":"macadu"},{"id":25048103,"title":"mc millin","slug":"mc-millin"},{"id":25047754,"title":"mexican 1000","slug":"mexican-1000"},{"id":25047869,"title":"mike pearlman","slug":"mike-pearlman"},{"id":25048100,"title":"nissan","slug":"nissan"},{"id":25047752,"title":"norra","slug":"norra"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25048101,"title":"palapaboy racing","slug":"palapaboy-racing"},{"id":25047957,"title":"rally","slug":"rally"},{"id":25047853,"title":"SAN FELIPE","slug":"san-felipe"},{"id":25048099,"title":"schampa","slug":"schampa"},{"id":25048105,"title":"vintage","slug":"vintage"}]},{"id":2133,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/04\/02\/explosions-drifting-off-road-cars-flying\/","title":"Explosions, Drifting, Off-Road Cars Flying","content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LEhAvucG6eM\r\n\r\nVaughn Gittin Jr just dropped his latest off-road video. It features him and Loren Healy racing head to head in their new Bronco Ultra-4 race Broncos at the Panthera Tactical facility in the mountains of West Virgina. Then Gittin jumps in his Ford Mustang and goes head to head with Formula drift racer Chelsea DeNofa. The video is called- \u201cBomb Track: 750acres, NO RULES!\u201d\r\n\r\n Vaughn Gittin Jr just dropped his latest off-road video. It features him and Loren Healy racing head to head in … The post Explosions, Drifting, Off-Road Cars Flying appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Can a Ford Bronco really conquer the King of the Hammers? Ford thinks so. The company is debuting three new … The post Ford Bronco to Race King of the Hammers appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2023-Ford-Bronco-DR_ThreeQtr-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe Bronco DR will come with a third generation Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine. The vehicle will also be outfitted with the necessary safety cage required for racing. It also has Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV Dampers to handle the punishing terrain of Baja. The Bronco DR weighs in at 6,200 pounds.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2023-Ford-Bronco-DR_Interior-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFord has never produced a production vehicle for Baja. \u00a0A race Bronco was built by Geiser Brothers in 2017 for the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of the Baja 1000. Earlier this year, Ford announced it was building a production race-ready Bronco for Ultra4 and King of the Hammers. Now the Bronco is ready to take on Baja and you can buy one.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2023-Ford-Bronco-DR_Rear-1024x683.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nShelby Hall and Penny Dale will compete in the Rebelle Rally 4x4 class in a two-door Bronco SUV. Melissa Fischer and Cora Jokinen will drive the Bronco sport in the crossover class and Ford\u2019s Kathryn Reinhardt and Victoria Bundrant will compete in the 4-door Bronco 4x4.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bronco_2021-Rebelle-Rally_TwoDoor-300x200.jpg\")
\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019d love nothing more than to podium a Bronco and a Bronco Sport at the same time,\u201d said Jovina Young, Bronco Sport marketing manager. \u201cWhat I really like about sending the full family of Broncos is that Rebelle is about taking on different types of terrains and exploring; competitors aren\u2019t just hitting high speeds in the desert. It\u2019s a chance to show Bronco doing a different type of off-roading.\u201d\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bronco_2021-Rebelle-Rally_BroncoFourDoor-300x200.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe Rebelle Rally starts October 8th<\/sup> near the Hoover Dam and ends in the Imperial Sand Dunes. All of the Broncos will be outfitted with livery inspired by the 4600-production race Bronco.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra4CrandonClassic_Jump-300x200.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nThe race was held under the lights with a special rock section in the back of the woods. Hundreds of fans stayed into the night to watch the purpose built 4400 rock buggies hang it all out. New to the format this year was the opportunity for UTV\u2019s and Every Man Challenge Vehicles to participate in the race. Being a final points race, made things exciting for the drivers.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra4CrandonClassic_HealyRocks-1024x683.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nLoren Healy was the fastest all night in his custom Bronco-like Ultra4 car. Behind Healy, Rusty Blyler and Christopher Branton battled for the second and third podium spots. Over in the Everyman Challenge class, there were three separate winners that included Justin Hall in 4500, Jeremy Purick in 4600 and Casey Gilbert in the 4800 Ultra4 legends vehicle.\r\n\r\nThe final race of the season will be the Ultra4 Nationals in Davis, Oklahoma October 15th<\/sup>.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MecumAuctions_BigOly_Web-300x200.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe Bronco was up for auction at the Mecum Spring Classic. Several vehicles from Parnelli Jones\u2019 personal collection were also auctioned off.\r\n\r\nJones and Bill Stroppe raced Big Oly at the Baja 1000 in the early 70\u2019s winning the victory. \u00a0Big Oly is based off a stock 1969 Ford Bronco.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MecumAuctions_BigOly_Web.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
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\r\n\r\nThe rally started in Santo Tomas and wound its way over the peninsula towards the fishing village of San Felipe. It was a mostly easy day for the participants. On the second day, the 243-mile course ended in Bahia De Los Angeles. The course will continue south near Guerrero Negro before heading back to Bahia De Los Angeles again. The course continues to north for another San Felipe finish. On the final day racers will end at Horsepower Ranch where an awards ceremony will be held.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NORRA21_Nissan-300x200.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nThere are a number of vintage vehicles entered in the NORRA rally that help celebrate Baja\u2019s rich racing history. Mark McMillin is racing the famous \u201cMacadu\u201d buggy. Dana Dague\u2019s PalapaBoy racing team is racing a 1991 Nissan Hardbody pickup truck in memory of the late Spencer Low. Other vehicles include Schampa\u2019s Class 11 entry, and a few early Broncos. There are also tribute vehicles racing in honor of the late Bruce Meyers, creator of the Meyers-Manx.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NORRA21_Schampa11-300x200.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nThe video wouldn\u2019t be complete without huge fiery explosions and vehicles flying through the air. We give the action two thumbs up! Check it out for yourself!\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VaughnGittinJrExplosions-300x159.jpg\")
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