This weekend, nearly 1,000 guests and more than 450 trucks converge on Lake Havasu, Arizona for Raptor Rally — now in its third year and bigger than ever.

Raptor owners, clubs, creators, and legends including Loren Healy, Brad Lovell, Vaughn Gittin Jr., and Mitch Guthrie Jr. gather for two days of open desert trails, Baja loops, pro driver hot laps, and the first-ever Raptor Baja Sprint competition.

Then it’s time to hit the road.

When the dust settles in Lake Havasu, Daniel Ricciardo and Rob Baird trade the desert for the highway on a road trip that ends in Austin, where Ford Racing takes center stage at the U.S. Grand Prix.

From the Rally to the Circuit of the Americas, we’ll be following all of it. Stories, photos, and dispatches from the trail — updated as it happens.

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Monday, October 19

And it's official: Daniel Ricciardo has begun his Raptor road trip to Austin ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix.

New Raptor-inspired racing kits unveiled by Oracle Red Bull Racing and Ford Racing.

Sunday, October 18

No matter how people feel about driving or riding in a Raptor, one thing is clear: There's no such thing as indifference.

Raptor Rally saw the reveal of the brand new Bronco Raptor that will be competing at the 2026 Baja 1000.

Saturday, October 17

Jumps are an obvious draw, but attendees also got the chance to hit the trails and see what their vehicles can really do.

Ford Racing driver Christopher Polvoorde was on hand to give some Rally-goers a taste of the monstrous Raptor T1+, which was designed to be one of the most capable and extreme off-road race vehicles in the world. 

We're not here to judge anyone's musical choices. Whatever gets you pumped at the Rally is perfectly OK with us. 

Ford Racing and its Raptor lineup swept the podium at this year's Rebelle Rally, the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States and the first for women.

Friday, October 16

Of course, the highlight for many attendees is actually getting the chance to jump their Raptor. 

Raptors of all shapes and sizes are welcome at the Rally.

Rally-goers had the chance to meet Ford Racing pros like Daniel Ricciardo and Christopher Polvoorde.

Pro racer Brad Lovell was on hand to greet Raptor Rally participants, while Chase Gentry triggered some FOMO by sharing footage from his sunset drive the night before the event officially began.

Leading up to the two-day event, multiple Raptor clubs got together to caravan over, while Loren Healy gave a preview of the ride experience that participants could expect to have.

Catch Up

If you want to learn more about Raptor Rally, reading up on last year's event can give you a taste of what to expect.