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Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:44am
For nearly two decades, Headwaters was a mainstay in the rally world. It’s operated by the same group that organizes the Ojibwe Forest Rally each year, and the event is a staple for the Minnesota rally community. Over the past few years, weather and Covid-19 have played havoc on the continuity of the event. Wet springs or snow canceled Headwaters in 2022 and 2018. Then, the pandemic sidelined the event in 2020 and 2021. Those… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:43pm
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is celebrating the start of production of the Crosstrek vehicle at the Lafayette plant today. It is the first time production of the Crosstrek has occurred in the U.S. as SIA is Subaru’s only manufacturing facility outside of Japan. SIA is producing the 2.5-liter Sport, Limited, and Wilderness Edition models of the Crosstrek. The first vehicle rolled off the line earlier this month. “Subaru has now sold more than a million… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:42pm
Yep, you read the headline correctly. In one of the most bizarre tales from any rally, anywhere, the late Dave Mirra and Ken Block actually swapped Subaru Imprezas midway through the 2008 Oregon Trail Rally. This sensational storyline somewhat stole the limelight from Travis Pastrana who expertly guided his Subaru to victory and took valuable points away from Block who had led the championship heading into the weekend. The 2008 season was Mirra’s first full… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:01pm
Headwaters this year is a non-spectating event, so if you want to check the action, you will have to work the event. This is, however, a cool way to spectate as you are actually part of the rally. At its core, rally volunteering is about community. It’s about people coming together from all walks of life, united by their passion for speed, teamwork, and excitement. Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a volunteer veteran, or a… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:01pm
Headwaters is a club event, which are smaller in scale and typically focused on a regional level. These events allow local and amateur drivers to participate and gain experience in a competitive environment. So, what is it like to compete in this event? This rally is a driver’s dream, reminiscent of Rally Finland in the World Rally Championship. Northern Minnesota is a sea of sand and sweeping roads, surrounded by breathtaking lakes and forests. The… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:00pm
We have a nice little rally coming up on May 20th. Known as the daughter of the Ojibwe Forests Rally, it is set to take place on the Friday night roads north of Akeley in the Paul Bunyan State Forest. The roads are sandy and flowing, allowing the drivers to get into a nice rhythm. This year, the top five entries are all Subarus, and it could end up being an all-out battle among the… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9:42pm
As the largest and best-equipped vehicle Subaru has ever made, the 2023 Ascent is the automaker’s de facto flagship. Updated for this model year, the three-row SUV’s styling is undeniably consistent with the rest of Subaru’s offerings. It also comes equipped with the brand’s latest infotainment and safety technology. We hopped behind the wheel of a range-topping 2023 Subaru Ascent Touring model to see if it rises to the top of the midsize, three-row SUV… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:34pm
There will soon be three more Subaru electric vehicles. And more “Subaru” Subaru EVs. Subaru’s only current EV is the Solterra (pictured above), a decent but not spectacular EV that was a bit hampered by a rocky introduction to the market. Like Toyota, which co-developed the Solterra (and the similar Toyota bZ4x) with Subaru and is starting to get more serious about plug-in models, Subaru isn’t letting this slow start dampen its EV plans too… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:33pm
As the largest and best-equipped vehicle Subaru has ever made, the 2023 Ascent is the automaker’s de facto flagship. Updated for this model year, the three-row SUV’s styling is undeniably consistent with the rest of Subaru’s offerings. It also comes equipped with the brand’s latest infotainment and safety technology. We hopped behind the wheel of a range-topping 2023 Subaru Ascent Touring model to see if it rises to the top of the midsize, three-row SUV… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:32pm
Subaru Motorsports USA’s Brandon Semenuk will look to extend his unbeaten run of American Rally Association wins to five at this weekend’s Oregon Trail Rally. Save for one 100 Acre Wood powerstage point – where Barry McKenna pipped the Canadian – Semenuk’s season has been perfect. After closing last year out with a commanding LSPR win, he and Keaton Williams have started 2023 in the same vein. The WRX STI pair sit 35 points clear… Read More →
