IMPERIAL SAND DUNES, Calif. - Driving a 2020 Frontier equipped with an all-new line of Nissan NISMO off-road parts,
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'What an awesome way to introduce this new line of Nissan NISMO off-road parts to the world,' said
The eight-day all-women's rally began at sunrise and often lasted past sunset. Per the Rally's rules, teams used only maps, a compass and a road book to weave through nearly 1,000 miles of
Ultimately, success is determined not by speed but by navigational accuracy, driving prowess and time management - and Team Wild Grace excelled at each, finishing with a total of 1329 points and 81% accuracy.
They did it all with the help of their third teammate, 'Scarlett' the 2020 Frontier.
'I really felt like the Frontier was the perfect truck for this event,' said Blinson, a preschool teacher and mother of two, who has competed in all five Rebelle Rallies. 'The NISMO suspension was butter - it was the perfect addition to this truck.'
Woodward, an automotive journalist at
'Having a shorter wheelbase and a truck that was so nimble, combined with the new NISMO suspension, was just superb,' said Woodward. 'We had so much fun driving that thing - it felt so reliable and I never at one point felt like I needed to hold back for anything.'
Team Wild Grace's confidence was evident throughout, and none more so than on Day 6, when they were faced with a challenging climb up the famed Oldsmobile Hill in
'We had practiced for that hill and really wanted to give it a shot,' said Woodward, noting she lost her voice from excitement on the climb up. 'That was a huge highlight of the Rally.'
It was such a highlight, in fact, that on Saturday afternoon, just hours after crossing the finish line, Woodward and Blinson drove back to Oldsmobile Hill to enjoy the thrill of the climb once more. They were successful yet again, a fitting celebration for a top-5 finish at the Rebelle Rally.
NISMO off-road parts will be available for the 2005-2020 model year Frontier, 2016-2021 model year TITAN and 2005-2015 model year Xterra later this fall, and will also be offered on the forthcoming, next-generation Frontier. Products will be available through
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About The Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally, entering its fifth year, is the first women's off-road navigational rally raid in
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