Two dusty rally weekends, one long-running obsession with cars at speed: this post combines my Show Me Rally 2020 and Ojibwe Forest Rally 2020 photo stories.

Show Me Rally 2020

Black and white rally photo of a car cutting through heavy dust at Show Me Rally 2020 Black rally car kicking up dust on a gravel stage at Show Me Rally 2020 Service crew working under the hood of a blue Ford rally car at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car emerging through dust and smoke on a forest stage at Show Me Rally 2020 Hands working in the engine bay of an orange rally car at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car approaching spectators on a shaded gravel road at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car interior and roll cage detail at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car driving through a dusty gravel road at Show Me Rally 2020 Green rally car throwing dust beside a fence line at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car moving through a dust cloud at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car side profile at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car sliding through forest dust at Show Me Rally 2020 Safety truck with lights on at Show Me Rally 2020 Black rally car splashing through water and gravel at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car service work during Show Me Rally 2020 Red rally car crossing a field road in dust at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car passing spectators along a tree-lined road at Show Me Rally 2020 Black and white rally car photo in rain and spray at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car hitting a water crossing at Show Me Rally 2020 Damaged rally car with people gathered around it at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car with headlights on in the trees at Show Me Rally 2020 Close detail of rally car number 723 at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car disappearing into dust through trees at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car on an open gravel road at Show Me Rally 2020 Fire burning on a stage road during Show Me Rally 2020 Crew members gathered around a damaged rally car at Show Me Rally 2020 Red rally car rounding a dusty gravel corner at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car driving through golden dust at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car splashing through a wet section at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car engine detail at Show Me Rally 2020 Black rally car sliding across gravel at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car parked in the service area at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car on a forest road at Show Me Rally 2020 Red rally car trailing dust on a gravel road at Show Me Rally 2020 Blue rally car photographed through brush and dust at Show Me Rally 2020 Black rally car passing roadside trees at Show Me Rally 2020 Black and white night photo of a rally car cockpit at Show Me Rally 2020 Rally car with yellow headlights cutting through the forest at Show Me Rally 2020 Red rally car leaning through a dusty corner at Show Me Rally 2020 White rally car parked near a blue service truck at Show Me Rally 2020 Black rally car in the distance with dust behind it at Show Me Rally 2020 Red rally car close-up in a heavy dust cloud at Show Me Rally 2020

The 2020 Ojibwe Forest Rally

Close portrait of a rally driver pulling on a black balaclava and glasses before getting into the car.

What an amazing experience. This was my first time at a rally. I've been trying to go all year, only to be thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic. Luckily, Cooper Autoworks helped me make it happen by inviting me to crew for them in Minnesota! We had a couple challenges including multiple bent wheels and ever increasing rear camber, but the team took home a 3rd place podium finish in the Regional Open Two-Wheel Drive class. We couldn't be happier! These are the photos I took in and around the service park. I can't wait to come back with my media license and start shooting on stage. The full gallery, including free full-res downloads and print options, is available here: https://thenikonkidd.pixieset.com/ojibweforestrally2020/

Blue Subaru rally car parked in warm golden hour light beside a Minnesota forest at Ojibwe Forest Rally 2020.
Team crew unloading a damaged orange and black rally car with a bent front end from a trailer.
White, red, and blue BMW E30 rally car number 723 turning onto a gravel road near the forest.
Vintage orange Ford Escort rally car driving toward the camera on a paved road bordered by dark trees.
Subaru rally technician in a blue suit working underneath the rear bumper of a Red Bull and Yokohama rally car.
Mosquitos as thick as a blanket in the Minnesota woods beneath a gray sky.
BMW E30 rally car parked in grass below pine trees and soft golden light near the Minnesota forest.
Yellow RallyCats Motorsportz Subaru on jack stands while crew members change a wheel in the service park.
Close view through a rally car hatch showing an orange roll cage, racing seats, gauges, and stripped cockpit.
Red Volkswagen rally car driving down a gravel service road between trailers, tents, and forest.
White DirtFish Skoda rally car raised on jack stands beneath a blue canopy in the service area.
Green and white vintage Ford Escort rally car tucked into a service bay with its door open and floor jack nearby.
Masked rally officials standing beside a yellow RallyCats Subaru under a blue canopy during Ojibwe Forest Rally 2020.
Close detail of a white Subaru rally car rear quarter panel, wheel, sponsor lettering, and mechanic legs nearby.
Masked couple taking a selfie beside a BMW E30 rally car under a dark canopy at the service park.
Subaru rally driver in a blue racing suit and face mask talking with crew beneath a service canopy.
Black and white photo of a Ford Escort rally car kicking up dust on a gravel road near a course marker.
McKenna Motorsport Ford Fiesta rally car stopped in dust while masked crew members stand nearby.
Bearded crew member stretching with arms out in front of an open white service van filled with tools.
White OK pit board hanging on the open door of BMW rally car number 723 beside a red harness strap.
BMW E30 rally car viewed from the front in the Ojibwe Forest Rally service park with a crew member walking past.
Orange Ford Capri rally car parked head-on with both doors open on a gravel service road.
McKenna Motorsport Ford Fiesta lifted on jack stands with its rear wheel removed while a mechanic works underneath.
Vintage Mitsubishi rally truck number 596 driving through dust on a service road at Ojibwe Forest Rally.
Subaru rally team member kneeling to change a wheel on a blue and yellow Subaru rally car in the service park.
BMW E30 rally car waiting near a course marker while an official in a safety vest stands beside the road.
Mechanic working inside the open wheel well of a BMW Motorsport rally car raised on jack stands.
Close detail of a bent white rally wheel and worn tire showing damage from gravel racing.
DirtFish Skoda rally car lifted from the rear while multiple crew members work under a blue service canopy.
Blue and white Mitsubishi rally car parked beside trucks and trailers in the Ojibwe Forest Rally service park.