Plan Your Rally Weekend – Spectator Info for 2025
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged experience at the 2025 Ojibwe Forests Rally, headquartered in Bemidji, Minnesota for the first time ever!
We’re bringing the action closer than ever with designated spectator areas across all three days, including an exciting new finale downtown. Here’s the breakdown:
📍 Thursday, August 21 – Rock, Roll and Rally at Soo Pass Ranch
Kick off the weekend at our ticketed Superspecial Stage just south of Detroit Lakes, featuring rally cars running twice at 30-second intervals, plus a live concert by Tripwire. VIP and General Admission options available.
🌲 Friday, August 22 – Fast Forest Action North of Akeley
Classic gravel stages in the deep Northwoods. Multiple free spectator zones bring you within feet of rally cars at full speed—don’t be late! The fastest cars run first.
🏁 Saturday, August 23 – Forest Stages North of Park Rapids + Downtown Bemidji Finale
The day starts with more incredible forest stages and ends with our new downtown street stage and podium celebration outside the Sanford Center in Bemidji. Come early, explore the rally village, and witness the champions crowned.
All forest stage spectator areas are free and open to the public. Watch the fastest drivers in North America tear through Minnesota’s rugged terrain—and bring a chair, camera, and your loudest cheers.
Full 2025 maps and spectator guide coming soon.
7/26/24 Event Schedule
Thursday Evening:
Friday:
Saturday:
Stay tuned for more detailed information and maps of these exciting spectator areas, which will be made available next week. Join us and witness the excitement as you cheer on both the seasoned and up-and-coming stars of ARA racing on the scenic roads of northern Minnesota!
Spectating FAQs
How will I know where to go?
Spectator areas are marked with signs at corresponding intersections.
How many cars will I see?
Depending on the entry list, you could see over 60 cars! We will have more updated numbers when we get closer to the event.
What does it cost to spectate?
The Forest Stages are free to spectate. Please stay in designated and published spectator locations. These are organized for the safety of all involved.
Follow our social media and this webpage for more details.
Is it safe to spectate?
Yes, if you follow the rules. We do have a few tips for you though. Please DO NOT venture off into the forest on your own. If you find your way into an unsafe place, we will be required to stop the rally. Potentially unsafe areas will be marked with signs stating, “No Spectators Beyond This Point” and/or colored banner tape. DO NOT CROSS THE TAPE. A nearby marshal will have maps and instructions to direct you to a safe viewing location.
