ROCKAWAY, NJ — March 10, 2026 — American Rally Association (ARA) Championship leader Mark Piatkowski is set to continue his strong rally campaign this weekend at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, piloting a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi LN4 prepared by Argonaut Motor Club. The event marks the next critical round in Piatkowski’s pursuit of rally championship success this season. Sara Nonack will serve as co-driver, marking the pairing’s first event competing alongside each other.
The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood takes place March 13–14 across the fast gravel roads of southern Missouri and is widely regarded as one of the fastest events on the American rally calendar.
Known for its high-speed stages and signature jumps through the forests of Missouri, the rally is one of the most iconic and demanding events in North American stage rally. Piatkowski enters the weekend carrying significant momentum after taking the overall victory at Sno*Drift Rally, a result that propelled him to the top of the ARA National championship standings.
“We’re excited to be heading to 100 Acre Wood,” said Piatkowski. “It’s one of the fastest rallies in the country and always proves a huge challenge. I’m looking forward to seeing how we rank amongst the top teams in the nation. I’ve competed here in the past and want to push to keep the championship momentum going.”
The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi LN4 platform has proven to be a competitive machine on gravel, and will be a showcase on how it performs against international-spec FIA cars. The team will focus its efforts on a successful pre-event test prior to tackling the rally’s demanding stages. The car most recently competed at Sno*Drift Rally, where GoPro CEO Nick Woodman piloted the vehicle to a third-place class finish.
In addition to competing at 100 Acre Wood, Piatkowski will be filming new original content with Pennzoil, following his journey through the 100 Acre Wood Rally and capturing the spirit and culture of American stage rally. The content will launch in the weeks ahead across Pennzoil’s social channels.
“Rally has an authenticity and intensity that’s hard to capture unless you experience it firsthand,” said Piatkowski. “Working with Pennzoil to document the event is an incredible opportunity to show fans what this sport is really about: the people, the cars, and the passion behind it.”
”Rally is raw, demanding and deeply rooted in passion,” said Matthew Bloomberg, Pennzoil Assistant Brand Manager. “From loose gravel and wooded stages to rapidly shifting temperatures, it tests every component of the vehicle. Pennzoil is designed to help protect engines in extreme conditions, which is why highlighting drivers like Mark feels so natural for our brand. It’s about enabling performance while celebrating those who live to drive.”