05:59 12-07-2026

Ford Raptor Route: Ford Racing expands support for privateer teams at the 2026 Rebelle Rally

Ford Racing returns as Silver Partner of the 2026 Rebelle Rally and launches Ford Raptor Route, offering privateer 4x4 teams funding, gear and a shot at Bronco Off-Roadeo.

Ford Racing is returning to the Rebelle Rally in 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year as Silver Partner of the competition. The brand is also expanding its support program for privateer crews racing Ford vehicles in the 4x4 class. The event runs October 7–17 across the southwestern United States.

The program has been rebranded as Ford Raptor Route. Selected teams can receive $1,500 toward entry fees and other costs, along with branded gear and vehicle decals. The top-finishing non-factory crew will also earn a spot at the Bronco Off-Roadeo school for the driver and one guest, though travel isn’t covered. Applications for the program are open until August 15, 2026.

Rebelle Rally is no ordinary speed race. Over eight competition days, all-women crews cover more than 2,500 km across the deserts of Nevada and California, navigating by map, compass and roadbook. GPS devices and phones are banned. The winner is determined by checkpoint accuracy, not raw pace.

Ford plans to showcase the capability of its production trucks in the Bone Stock class, where modifications are tightly limited. The exact factory lineup and crews for 2026 haven’t been officially confirmed yet, so it’s too early to say every Raptor model will be on the start line.