Team #137 - Gritty Up

In 2022, friends of friends introduced Michelle and Tasha. A couple weeks later, the team was born!

After their first year competing together (and Michelle’s Rookie year), they placed 11th overall out of 54 teams in the 2022 Rebelle Rally. In 2023, they returned to compete together again and placed 7th out of 55 teams in their 4x4 class! This accomplishment showed determination, focus, and dedication given Michelle suffered a retinol detachment weeks prior and didn’t have her 20/20 vision back.

Returning in 2024, the team hopes to continue the momentum and see what they can do as veterans who have full 20/20 vision.

Who We Are

  • Michelle Kerby

    DRIVER

    Michelle is a Park City, UT-based businesswoman and adventure enthusiast. Currently, Pilates Studio Owner and Instructor, Michelle empowers others to achieve their goals and be the best versions of themselves.

    In the Spring of 2022, friends of friends introduced Michelle and Tasha - the team was born! After a grueling 2022 Rebelle Rally, Michelle finally finished her first Rebelle and the team placed 11th overall.

    In 2023, Michelle suffered a retinol detachment that resulted in surgery a couple weeks before the Rebelle. Despite this added challenge in 2023, the team earned a 7th place finish out of 55 teams in their 4x4 class.

    She is married to another UT-based businessman, Mike, and has 3 loving labradors.

  • Tasha Krug

    NAVIGATOR

    Tasha is a Seattle, Washington-based Mechanical Engineer and automotive enthusiast. Currently, Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer at Kenworth Truck Company, Tasha defines vehicle functionality and needs of the customers. She is also a parttime Dirtfish Rally instructor, training enthusiasts to drive fast cars as fast as possible on mixed surfaces.

    She is a 4x Rebelle, with her first two Rebelles co-driving/navigating for Honda R&D’s volunteer-led associate Rebelle competition team. Her first year competing in 2019, she and her teammate took home Rookies of the Year and 3rd Place podium for X-Over class.

    In 2022, she worked with Michelle (a rookie) and helped get the team up to speed to achieve an 11th place finish. In 2023, she worked overtime on navigating and assisting Michelle with tasks to aid her while her eye was healing, placing an unprecedented 7th place out of 55 teams!

    Living with her boyfriend and two cats, adventures are always on the schedule.

  • "Betty White"

    THE THIRD TEAMMATE

    Michelle’s daily driver, a 2019 Lexus GX460.

    Michelle added a few modifications, which include:

    Icon 10-UP GX460 0-3.5” Stage 1 Suspension System

    Pirelli Scorpion A/T Plus tires

    Black Rhino wheels

    dual ARB air compression system

    Expedition One rockers

    MULE roof rack system

    APEX quick release valve stems

    CBI full steel skid plate

    CBI custom Lexus front bumper system

    Warn VR EVO 12-S wench