American Rally Association (ARA) officials have announced the addition of Rally Colorado to the 2019 ARA West Region Championship schedule. Based in the northwestern Colorado town of Rangely, Rally Colorado will run as an ARA Super Regional event from July 26–27.

Entering its third year, Rally Colorado will feature 121 miles of twisting dirt stage road divided into 12 stages. That averages to just over 10 miles per stage, emphasizing the rally’s endurance challenge. Further enhancing the difficulty will be the event’s altitude; Rangely sits 5,300 feet above sea level. In naturally aspirated vehicles, that elevation will result in a 15-20 percent power loss.

“As an organizer, it has been a privilege to be part of reestablishing Rally Colorado and seeing all the local support making it a success,” Rally Colorado Co-Volunteer Coordinator Tracey Gardiner said, referring to the original event that ran from 2001–2009.

The evening of Thursday, July 25, will serve as the opening festivities for the Rally Colorado, which will see local fire and police vehicles lead competitors to the rally’s ceremonial start. Competition begins the following day on Friday, July 26, and will feature two challenging stage loops near the Utah border. For Saturday, July 27, the rally will head south of Rangely into the mountains.

More information on Rally Colorado, including how to enter, spectate, or volunteer, can be found on the rally’s Facebook and Instagram channels.

For more information on the series, including an updated 2019 calendar, visit the American Rally Association (ARA) website.