Team #129 is No. 1: Jeep® Brand Celebrates Victory at Rebelle Rally With Veteran Team and Jeep Gladiator Pickup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

• Third time in four years veteran competitors Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have stood atop the podium with the Jeep® brand 
• 1,500-mile Rebelle Rally is the first and only women's off-road navigation rally in the United States, blending the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation
• First year and first win at Rebelle for Jeep Gladiator Mojave, the only Jeep brand vehicle to carry the Desert Rated badge, combining a new level of capability with the ability to master high-speed desert and sand terrain 
• Jeep 4x4 vehicles have earned seven of nine overall wins since inaugural Rebelle Rally

The dust has settled on the 2024 Rebelle Rally, and once again veteran competitors Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit stand atop the podium with Jeep® brand. 

For the third time in four years, Barlow and Petereit, Team #129, earned both the overall win and Bone Stock category win in a Jeep vehicle, competing for the first time in a 2024 Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup. 

The Rebelle Rally is the first and only women's off-road navigation rally in the United States, blending the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation. No GPS, cell phones or personal support crews are permitted. The off-road competition takes place over eight days and 1,500 miles across the Nevada and California deserts. 

"Congratulations to Nena and Teralin on their incredible victory at the 2024 Rebelle Rally behind the wheel of a 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave," said Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "Their class and overall wins are a testament to their skill, perseverance and teamwork, as well as the unmatched Desert Rated capabilities of Jeep Gladiator Mojave. We also extend our congratulations to the 16 private teams that completed the Rebelle Rally with their personal Jeep vehicles. Your trust in our vehicles, along with your endurance and achievements, inspires everyone in the Jeep community." 

Team #129 - Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit 
Based in Arizona, Nena Barlow runs Barlow Adventures, offering four-wheel-drive training, Jeep SUV rentals and guided trips throughout the southwestern United States. Teralin Petereit, a nurse from Utah, has embraced off-roading as a hobby, navigating numerous trails and competitions over the years. Barlow and Petereit are among the most accomplished Rebelle Rally veterans, having competed in a combined 16 rallies (four as teammates) and securing individual podium finishes 14 times.    

"The course was rough, the competition was tough, but it was like the Mojave was built for exactly this rally," said Barlow. "We ran hard for all eight days and used all the advantages that the Mojave gave us with the fast desert suspension and the rear locker for climbing rocky hills. Me, Teralin and the Mojave finished whole and happy!"

Said Rebelle Rally Founder Emily Miller: "Barlow, Petereit and Jeep remain a winning combination at the Rebelle Rally. Not only did the Jeep Gladiator Mojave perform flawlessly, capturing the win, but did it as a Bone Stock vehicle with no modifications. Impressive."  

2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave = King of the Desert 
The only Jeep brand vehicle to carry the Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave combines new-for-2024 features, including standard side-curtain air bags and a 12.3-inch Uconnect touchscreen radio, with new levels of capability and the ability to master high-speed desert and sand terrains. Flourishing in dry, unforgiving environments, Gladiator Mojave features a reinforced frame and axles, strengthened iron steering knuckles and an enhanced suspension with segment exclusive FOX hydraulic jounce bumpers. This high-speed desert racer is made to conquer the dunes.    

The Desert Rated Gladiator Mojave has been developed against a series of strenuous tests in five categories: ride control and stability, traction, ground clearance, maneuverability and desert prowess.     

• Ride Control and Stability: With a groundbreaking desert-tuned suspension, Gladiator Mojave tackles undulating desert terrain with uncompromising control and comfort    
• Traction: By strategically managing and delivering power, Gladiator Mojave conquers unpredictable surfaces, such as sand, gravel and loose dirt, with confidence    
• Ground Clearance: Maximized running clearances with an optimized suspension allow Gladiator Mojave to crest dunes, blast through whoops and anything else the desert can throw at it    
• Maneuverability: Nimble and responsive handling allows Gladiator Mojave to become an extension of the driver when swiftly navigating desert terrain and climbing extreme angles    
• Desert Prowess: Tested and proven to withstand the intense heat, coarse sand, loose gravel and intrusive dust that accompany unforgiving desert environments    

Rebelle Rally 
The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road rally for women in the United States, traversing more than 1,500 miles through Nevada and California's iconic mountain and desert terrain. The endurance competition consists of precision driving and navigating and not fastest speed. The eight-day competition is innovative and unique, using maps, compass, roadbooks and strategy – known as Rebelle Format. There are no GPS, cell phones or personal support crews. The Rebelle Rally is the ultimate proving ground for people, products, and vehicles. It challenges and pushes competitors and the vehicles they drive to the limits. Visit RebelleRally.com for more information.   

Jeep Brand
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the authentic SUV brand that delivers legendary off-road capability, interior refinement, high-tech features and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into the new 4x4. All Jeep brand vehicles in North America will offer an electrified variant by 2025.

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