Lia Block to Compete in Marquette Rally This Weekend
The American Rally Association championship will conclude this Saturday in Michigan.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Motorsports
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Lia Block will compete in the 2026 Lake Superior Performance Rally, which begins near Marquette this October. Block currently holds a 17-point lead in the ARA National Championship standings as she looks to secure the season title.
Why it matters
The season finale serves as a pivotal moment for the ARA National Championship, where drivers compete to optimize their six best event scores. The final outcome rests on a combination of event performance, Power Stage points, and complex season-long calculations.
The rally features over 80 entries competing across 16 special stages covering 123 total miles. The championship counts each competitor's six best scores from the eight-round season.
The players
Lia Block
She is a 20-year-old driver currently leading the American Rally Association National Championship standings.
Seth Quintero
He is a 24-year-old competitor who has secured two overall ARA wins during the current season.
Alex Gelsomino
He is the professional driver who has officially claimed the American Rally Association co-drivers title.
James Morgan
He is serving as the co-driver for Seth Quintero during the final championship event.
The details
Drivers will navigate forest stages through the areas of Sidnaw and Marquette to close out the ARA schedule. Lia Block aims to become the first woman to win the overall ARA National Championship title during this weekend's event.
Timeline
The Lake Superior Performance Rally is scheduled for October 2026.
The rally and the championship season are set to conclude Saturday night.
Season Trajectory
This weekend marks the conclusion of the eight-round American Rally Association season and will decide the national title. The results will finalize the standings, impacting the historical records for the championship.
Block enters the rally with a 17-point lead that requires a strong finish across the 16 stages to secure the overall title. The championship math remains fluid until the final Power Stage points are calculated Saturday night.
The takeaway
The Lake Superior Performance Rally highlights the precision required to manage season-long points and vehicle performance on challenging forest terrain. Drivers must balance the speed needed for stage wins with the consistency required to secure the overall national championship.
What happens next
The 2026 ARA National Championship season will conclude officially on Saturday night following the final special stages.
Further reading
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