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Tech Day: Getting Numbered …<\/h5>\n


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13 October 2016:<\/strong> Things got official today, with the “Tech Inspection” day starting the inaugural edition of the Rebelle Rally in South Tahoe. Teams lined up the vehicles to get “stickered” and have tracking devices installed, then went through a series of stations to cover all the necessary administrative details before the competition could begin. There was a lot of excitement in the air as we were finally able to get this adventure underway. It had been almost a year since most of us first heard about the new rally, and anticipation had built up to a frenzied wait for the great reveal — the route. But we would still need to wait a little longer, as that is one thing that will not be given to us today. In fact, no maps were distributed yet, though we were given our vehicle numbers and vests in addition to the satellite phones, trackers and other official items. The day was long and full of the type of hurry up and wait familiar from military deployments. Still, it was a beginning, and despite the colder than expected weather, the sun was shining and a sense of hopefulness prevailed. Rumors of snow tomorrow, so glad to have packed some cold weather gear at the last minute…
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Sixteen Jeeps in the Rally …<\/h5>\n


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13 October 2016:<\/strong> Rebelle Rally organizers have announced that there are 16 Jeeps competing in the event, the most of any single vehicle type represented during the inaugural event. Sable, Team Engage’s rally Jeep is one of five provided by Barlow Adventures and these late model Rubicons join a variety of Wranglers of all shapes and sizes. There is the one-of-a-kind Torq-Master Jeep built by Cora Jokinen which she actually had to “un-modify” from its race configuration in order to compete in the Rebelle. There is Julie Covert’s 82′ Scrambler representing JPFreek. And there is a rainbow of Jeep colors! The media crew decided to line up as many of the Jeeps as it could find for a big “family photo” at the end of the day …
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The Rally Starting Point …<\/h5>\n


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13 October 2016:<\/strong> The Rebelle begins here on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe, California, in the Sierra Nevada. The town, which straddles the California-Nevada stateline, is a touristic location nestled into the rugged natural beauty of the high mountain region. Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and is familiar to some of us due to its proximity to the Rubicon Trail. It is an interesting choice of location to start a desert rally, since it is not terribly “desert”-like and the high elevation at night gets quite cold. The “Tech Inspection” location itself is on the grounds of the Valhalla Estate. \u201cValhalla,\u201d the name of the great hall of the Viking after life, describes a mythical heavenly place, and the Heller family, who built the original estate here, considered it an apt description for this spot. They constructed a residence that featured a vaulted central living area surrounded by a horseshoe balcony, all of massive timber, with a forty foot stone fireplace in the 1920s. The property changed hands several times before coming under the administration of the US Forest Service in 1971. …
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RALLY UPDATE: TECH DAY …<\/h5>\n


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13 October 2016 Rebelle Rally official update<\/a>:<\/strong> Today marked inspection day, set against the backdrop of stunning Lake Tahoe at the historic Valhalla Estate. The teams were greeted with a warm welcome to make them feel a part of the growing Rebelle Rally community. Two GPS tracking beacons were installed directly by the manufacturer Yellow Brick, who flew over from the UK to ensure these teams had the best, most-accurate tracking available. Additionally teams were instructed on how to use the satellite phones they were provided for emergency information, since cell phones are prohibited due to their navigation capability. The official rally decals were also installed, adding that rally-ready look for the teams. With the arduous, stressful conditions that the teams will encounter in the coming days, it\u2019s important to ensure that the Rebelle Staff has their eyes out for the teams to ensure their vehicles are up-to-spec, and most importantly\u2014safe. Both \u201cindoor\u201d and \u201coutdoor\u201d technical inspections were performed, ensuring teams had everything from the requisite insurance coverage, to proper safety gear, and common sense vehicle safety inspections (Photo: Rebelle Rally\/Nicole Dreon<\/a>)…

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