2024 RallyCross Nats: Pictures Worth 1000 Words

Photos by Langlee Clark and Dante Donati.

#eatmydirt
photo by Dante Donati

Alabama sunrises did not disappoint!
photo by Langlee Clark

Delay on course? That's not a problem for announcer Andy Thomas, who vamped with fellow competitors waiting at the start line.
photo by Langlee Clark

Passengers aren't allowed at RXN, but we'll let this one fly.
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Interior? Unnecessary. Helmet hanger? Very necessary.
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The final trophies in Modified Rear were far from settled when the sun came up Sunday morning. Tyler Burchett kept it clean to claim the final trophy!
photo by Dante Donati

Shake 'n Bake.
photo by Langlee Clark

Who knew cones could catch air and dirt at the same time?
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It's a third National Championship for Shawn Roberts in his iconic unicorn Mazda Miata in PR.
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Andew Surprenant kicks up dust during his championship-winning drive.
photo by Dante Donati

This butterfly is fully living in the dust bowl. Sorry, butterfly, you'll have your normal habitat back soon enough!
photo by Langlee Clark

That desire to play in the dirt, but it's time to walk course? Both. Both is good.
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This year's Alabama-themed trophies were impressive in their display before presentation on Sunday afternoon.
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Something's not *right* here!
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All smiles all weekend when there's #funwithcars to be had.
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Austin Walton takes the phrase "hood up" to a new level.
photo by Langlee Clark

Sisterhood is:
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Doug Leibman's Super Beetle is an icon of SCCA RallyCross!
photo by Dante Donati

RallyCross: Where fender liners are a wear item.
photo by Langlee Clark

Pump up the tires, pump it up, while your feet are stomping!
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Hollytree, AL, showed RallyCross Nationals competitors a bit of everything for weather, except those pesky words that start with R and S.
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Proud dad, Jared Phillippe, records from the sidelines as son, Trevor, takes a run.
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Defying physics, make it through the gate at all costs! Leon Drake is no stranger to this principle, claiming his sixth RallyCross National Championship, this time in Mod Rear.
photo by Dante Donati

It sure does take a village! Chris Endres quickly had a team to help him push his car off course during Sunday's competition.
photo by Langlee Clark

Who said Miatas couldn’t play in the dirt?
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Smile, you're the Champions!
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It's been 16 years since Shelton Wright claimed the RPR Championship at the 4th RallyCross Nationals. He backed it up at this year's event in Stock All with a Ford Focus RS!
photo by Dante Donati

To the victor goes the spoils! Andrew Surprenant enjoys the Mazza Sparkling Wine to celebrate his UTV Sport win!
photo by Langlee Clark

We know you're under pressure, but is there enough in your tires to prevent a debead?
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It's the community that keeps us coming back.
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Kent Hamilton didn't travel 5,000 miles to do anything other than smile all weekend long.
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Have you ever seen a Lotus RallyCrossing? Now you have, thanks to Chris Endres, who traded in his GMC Typhoon for this beautiful Lotus Europa!
photo by Dante Donati

Mark Macoubrie was all smiles, even before taking the win in MA and finding out that he won the Hagerty Keepin' It Cool award!
photo by Langlee Clark

Wheels-a-spinning, dust-a-flying as Dane Chistensen navigates HollyTree Off Road Park in the inaugural Championship competition for UTVs.
photo by Dante Donati

One of the constants of motorsports is that things break. Step 1: Survey the damage.
photo by Langlee Clark

Logan Johnson discusses the course with codriver Dane Christensen. The pair competed in UM during the inaugural year of the class.
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Ed Trudeau hasn't been able to compete at RallyCross Nationals for a few years while he served as Chief Steward for the event. This year, he traded his radio for a helmet and strapped into one of the UTVs debuting at the event, fitting for this program leader!
photo by Langlee Clark

Josh Karczewski kicks the dust up.
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We don't know what they were talking about, but when , Ed, and Chris start talking, you better be listening -- and soaking up the knowledge!
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After a six-year drought, Mark Macoubrie returned to the top of the standings to claim the Mod All Championship, his third in his STi!
photo by Dante Donati

Ready to go? Bret will tell you when it's time!
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Thanks to the SCCA Women on Track RallyCross Scholarship, Ceili McClarney and her sister Jasmine attended their first RallyCross Nationals!
photo by Dante Donati

Best way to get between grid and paddock? Probably.
photo by Langlee Clark

The 2024 SCCA RallyCross Nationals in Hollytree, AL was three days of #funwithcars
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A little self-awareness isn't a bad thing.
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It's best to come prepared.
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Wanna RallyCross it? Odds are, you can!
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Baby's first RXN! 11-week old Maddie Krampert enjoyed her first trip to Hollytree, especially eating all the orange flags.
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Leon Drake and Tom Harrington were awarded the True Grit Award for their outstanding commitment to making this year's event a success.
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Don't forget your pre-drive stretching!
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When you put on an event this good, you just have to smile. Thanks, Rick!
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Sending RallyCross love from the Texas contingent.
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Sasquatch getting his morning course walk in.
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Take a deep breath and be ready to go when your codriver gets back to grid.
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Can anyone beat Mark Hill? Doesn't seem so as he claims his fifth Prepared All Championship in six years!
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Who says there's no traction on dirt?!
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Whatever it takes for some #funwithcars
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If it works...
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Milwaukee Region's Samantha Steelman is not only an avid competitor, she also joined the SCCA Women on Track Executive Committee earlier this year as the RallyCross Program Chairwoman!
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The best of both worlds?
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The RallyCross community was excited to welcome SCCA Board of Directors members Bob Crawford (right) and David Vodden (middle), pictured with Chief Steward Steve Hyatt (left).
photo by Rick Myers

It takes a little creativity to get that *perfect* vantage point.
photo by Langlee Clark

Just happy to be here.
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Even the photographers got dirty at the 2024 SCCA RallyCross National Championship in Hollytree, AL!
photo by Dante Donati

We love a reliable pit crew.
photo by Langlee Clark

The universal sign for: ‘Send it!’
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It takes some serious equipment to make RallyCross Nationals possible...and this piece of equipment is permanently stored on site!
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HI MOM!
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Stock All to the line!
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Andy Thomas drove like a MFer this weekend, taking the win in Mod Front by 1.599 seconds over ZB Lorenc.
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How to avoid being beaten by your codriver:
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Although there was no rain in the forecast all weekend, there was a Mazza sparkling wine shower in the forecast for Leon Drake.
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Rut size matters... going off-line slows you down, after all.
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It's giving *encouragement*
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Now THAT'S a RallyCross site!
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Engulfed in a perpetual cloud of dust - just how we like it!
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Deximus Maximus provided moral support, helping his dad (Jason Fuller) win PF in a SF-prepped Civic Si by 18.897 seconds! Good job Dex and Jason!
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Come for the cars, stay for the people.
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Good morning, Hollytree Off Road!
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Who will cross the line first? The car, or the cloud of dust?
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Phillippe flip flop! Jared (left) helps Trevor (right) prepare for his next run on course. The father/son duo traded places nearly every run, and ultimately Jared came out on top by a tight margin of 0.286 seconds.
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It's a hallmark of SCCA RallyCross that all of the drivers work for their fellow competitors.
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Check that out!
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Logan Dehne watches as his dad, Bill, takes his turn at the course. After nine years of participating in Rallycross, the duo finally made their first trip to RXN!
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How's that first Championship feel? Logan Altmyer knows now that he's a Stock Rear Champion!
photo by Dante Donati

Dust on dust on dust!
photo by Dante Donati

Warming up tires. No, wait. Warming up arms...with tires!
photo by Langlee Clark

Last year, Jason Fuller claimed the MR National Championship in Drake's Porscharu. You can't pivot to something much different than the PF Honda Civic he claimed the Championship in this year!
photo by Dante Donati

Logan Altmyer's engine cooling techniques helped him to take the win in SR by 4.437 seconds!
photo by Langlee Clark

Drop shock settings, not bombs.
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What's cooler than being cool?
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Some cones are blissfully ignorant to their existence in our sport...others...not so much.
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Ben Guiraldes navigates the course in his GR86 during his first trip to RallyCross Nationals.
photo by Dante Donati

Barbe-queue? More like fantastic food with great company at the Friday welcome party!
photo by Langlee Clark

When you drive a truck, you don't even need to bring a chair to grid!
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DID YOU SEE THAT?!
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Some Champions are fueled by Monster.
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After taking a year away from the Championship event, Andy Thomas returned and took his third Modified Front win!
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Dust, or privacy screen?
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Don Carl upgraded from his traditional Dodge Neon for a brand new Volkswagen GTI, and earned the Stock Front Championship, his second!
photo by Dante Donati

2024 saw the premiere of of the UTV Category at SCCA's RallyCross Nationals, with Jonathan Coatney winning the first UTV Max Championship!
photo by Dante Donati