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LIA BLOCK Leads ARA Championship, Relishes Ott Tanak Overmountain Challenge

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August 25, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • 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.

UPCOMING:

  • Ojibwe Forests Rally – This weekend
  • Overmountain Rally Tennessee – September 18-19, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Luke Barry originally appearing on dirtfish.com