Wedderburn-raised rally driver Rhianon Gelsomino has wrapped up the 2021 American Rally Association season with a second-place finish at the Oregon Trail Rally.
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Gelsomino, who is co-driver for Travis Pastrana, were fastest on Sunday, but after a puncture hindered the pair on stage three the previous day they finished the rally 23.4 seconds behind event winner Brandon Semenuk and co-driver John Hall.
"It's such a good feeling to be top of the podium in the overall championship," said Gelsomino to Subaru Motorsports.
"I've been able to win titles in two-wheel drive before but this is my first top class championship here in America--and it was definitely extra fun to beat my husband in the process."
Gelsomino's husband Alex, who is co-driver for Ken Block, finished the season in second-place overall and third at the Oregon rally.
Gelsomino and Pastrana had already secured the 2021 title prior to the Oregon rally and were able to head into the event with their elbows out.
"Great rally, great season!" said Pastrana to Subaru Motorsports.
"This was such a blast to come out here and be able to race flat out knowing we had done what we needed to win the title.
"Rhianon did a great job all year and we worked hard to elevate our game after we missed out on the championship in 2020, so it's an incredible feeling to have that payoff."
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