COMPTON, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 4 Wheel Parts (https://www.4wheelparts.com/), the largest retailer of 4x4 and off-roading products globally, is excited to announce that their Rebelle Rally team finished 21st out of 42 in the 4X4 Class with 52 total vehicles. Additionally, within Group B, their team won Day 5 and Day 7 for total points. Aptly named "The Belles", Kathryn Reinhardt, 4WP's Director of Retail Marketing and Tori Bundrant, 4WP's Event Coordinator teamed up together to navigate the 8-day, 1,400-mile off-road trek from start to finish with a 4WP-outfitted 4-door Ford Bronco and Ford Performance.
"When you sign up to participate in the Rebelle Rally for the first time, you really have no idea what it really takes to get your team and your vehicle through the 2,500 kilometers of terrain across the Nevada and California desert to the finish line," said Kathryn Reinhardt Director of Retail Marketing at 4 Wheel Parts. "It's the one of the hardest things I have ever done. It's physically exhausting, mentally fatiguing and strategically grueling. Between the 4:45am wake up calls, plotting tricky coordinates on paper maps, driving on faint off-road trails and strategically deciding what you can accomplish in 10 hours; it's incredible to think 104 women from all over the world accomplish this every year."
The 2021 race conditions encompassed rain, snow, 40+ mph winds, extreme colds, 95-degree heat and white out wind storms where the navigators had zero vision into the surrounding terrain. However, Kathryn and Tori were prepared. Prior to the race, they had trained, practiced and pre-ran a variety of terrains to get themselves ready. Their vehicle was likewise equipped for the task, holding up to the severe weather and terrain, credited to the 2021 Ford Bronco outfitted with 4WP Factory products and sponsors including Mickey Thompson, Method, ARB, Smittybilt, HeatWave and Rigid.
"During the rally we have no access to GPS or cell phones. Instead, we use 10+ paper maps with a variety of scales, headings, distances and coordinates and had to plot over 150 checkpoints over the 8 day period," said Kathryn Reinhardt. "As a navigator, it really made me realize how reliant we are on GPS and cell phones every day. And also made me realize how capable and smart all of these women are throughout the rally."
For more information, visit: https://www.4wheelparts.com/ and the overall Rebelle Rally results can be found here.
About 4 Wheel Parts
4 Wheel Parts is a powerhouse in the growing $10-plus billion Jeep and truck accessory market. A division of Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP Worldwide, LLC), and acquired by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2016, 4WP sells and installs an extensive line of industry-leading aftermarket parts and accessories for off-road enthusiasts through 100 brick-and-mortar stores in North America and online at http://www.4wheelparts.com and http://www.4wd.com. More than 500 aftermarket auto brands are offered through 4WP, including off-road wheels, tires, suspensions, drivetrains, exterior/interior accessories, recovery equipment, lighting, electronics, replacement parts, and gear for the outdoor/camping lifestyle.
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