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The Rally That’s Changing Appalachia | 24 Hours of Appalachia
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In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we sit down with Jed Smith, founder of Backroads of Appalachia, to talk about the rise of one of the most unique grassroots motorsport events in the country: 24 Hours of Appalachia.
What started as a small regional rally has grown into a legitimate endurance competition attracting serious drivers, national attention, and real economic impact for Appalachian communities.
We break down:
• How 24 Hours of Appalachia was built from the ground up
• The vision behind Backroads of Appalachia
• What makes this rally different from everything else
• The future of East Coast off road and rally racing
• What competitors NEED to understand before showing up
This isn’t just racing.
It’s movement, culture, and a new chapter for motorsports in Appalachia.
If you care about overland, off road, rally, or the future of grassroots motorsports in America — this episode matters.
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