LIA BLOCK Leads ARA Championship, Relishes Ott Tanak Overmountain Challenge

August 25, 2026

• LIA BLOCK, 19, leads ARA National Championship in Hyundai i20 N Rally2 but seeks first overall victory. She views Ott Tanak’s Overmountain entry as crucial benchmark opportunity.
• BLOCK previously raced 18-time WRC winner Jari-Matti Latvala at Olympus Rally, studying his mannerisms and pre-stage preparation routines to accelerate her development as driver.
• Tanak’s Toyota GR Corolla Rally RC2 entry provides pace-setting benchmark for ARA field, helping demonstrate championship’s competitiveness to international rally community and WRC observers.
• BLOCK believes Toyota sending Tanak signals commitment to Rally US joining WRC calendar in 2027, following successful candidate event at Southern Ohio with positive FIA delegate feedback.

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