Paddock Sorority - Madelyn Tabor

American rally driver Madelyn Tabor grew up around stage rally but didn’t connect with it until her teens, later racing karts before moving into rally at 18 with her family’s support. She and co-driver Sophia McKee have developed as a team, and Madelyn was shortlisted for the WRC’s Beyond Rally development shootout. After a crash and mental hurdles, she keeps pushing forward, aiming for more sponsors, ARA success, and ultimately WRC.

Mike Nagle RallySprint in St. Helens, OR

Stage rally racers gathered in St. Helens for the Mike Nagle RallySprint, with more than 30 teams tackling four timed runs on rural gravel roads near Columbia County. The event, part of the American Rally Association season, drew drivers of all ages and cars, highlighting strategic, non-wheel-to-wheel racing.

American talent Tabor makes Rally3 switch

Madelyn Tabor stepped up to a full-season Rally3 campaign in the American Rally Association National Championship after testing a Ford Fiesta Rally3 during the WRC Beyond Rally program in Poland, making it her natural career progression. She’s growing into the more advanced car, excited to learn and compete, and aims to inspire other girls in the sport while focusing on fun and development in 2025.

The e-mail that could transform Madelyn's career

Madelyn Tabor received an email confirming she was selected as one of 15 finalists for the WRC Beyond Rally development program, giving her a chance to attend training in Poland and potentially compete in the Central European Rally or Junior WRC—an opportunity that could elevate her career. She races in the American Rally Association’s NA4WD class and aims to inspire more women in motorsport.

#9 FRDF PODCAST / MADELYN TABOR

American rally driver Madelyn Tabor shares her journey into U.S. stage rally, describing a tight-knit but demanding motorsport that relies heavily on passion and family support. She explains how she grew up around racing, transitioned into rally as a young adult, and learned quickly through competition. Madelyn also discusses the challenges of securing sponsors in American rally, emphasizing the need for storytelling, persistence, and building value beyond race results.

Meet Madelyn Tabor: An American Stage Rally Driver

Madelyn Tabor is a third-generation American stage rally driver who grew up immersed in motorsports through her family’s Tabor Racing Team. After starting in Quarter Midget racing, she transitioned to stage rally at 18, learning manual driving specifically to compete. Racing nationally in the ARA NA4 class, she balances college with competition, values the rally community’s support, and encourages more women to pursue motorsports.

"It was Inevitable" - Madelyn Tabor On OTK

Joining me this week is Rally Driver Madelyn Tabor. We caught up a little while back to chat about how it was inevitable that she would end up racing, what it’s been like working with her co-driver Sophia McKee and how her family played a big part in her coming onto the team, her most challenging moment in motorsport so far and much more!