GTR Lighting Rally Car Takes First Place at Ojibwe Rally 2013
The GTR Lighting rally car moved up the ranks in a big way at the 2013 Ojibwe Rally. Driven by Nick Roberts, the car finished first place in the Super Production (SP) class, earning Roberts his first-ever class win at the event.
This milestone marked an important step forward for the Nick Roberts Global Rally Team, which continues to gain momentum in the rally scene.
A Weekend at the Ojibwe Rally
We had the chance to attend the 2013 Ojibwe Rally, and it absolutely delivered. Held in north-central Minnesota, the event stretches across a wide range of terrain and is well known for its tight, technical corners.
However, what truly defined this year’s rally was the dust.
And the dust… was… brutal.
Whether you were spectating or racing, visibility became a serious challenge throughout the weekend. Even so, GTR Lighting found a creative way to stay ahead of the problem.
Seeing Above the Dust
Instead of fighting the dust from the ground, GTR Lighting took to the air. Using a quadcopter setup, the team captured stunning aerial footage of the rally—well above the dust clouds that plagued drivers and spectators alike.
A few days after the event, GTR Lighting released the video, giving fans a clear look at the action from a completely new perspective.
First Place in Super Production
At the same time, the results spoke for themselves. The Nick Roberts Global Rally Team (formerly NickSquared) claimed first place in the Super Production class at the Ojibwe Rally.
According to Roberts, local knowledge played a key role. Growing up in Minnesota and racing on nearby roads gave him a distinct advantage when navigating the course. Even so, he credits constant improvement and experience as major factors in the win.
Looking Ahead
Momentum continues to build for both Nick Roberts Global Rally Team and their sponsor, GTR Lighting. As the team pushes forward in competition, GTR Lighting continues to expand its lineup with higher-quality products for a wide range of applications.
While they’re already well known for HID conversion kits and LED logo projectors, it’s clear they’re just getting started.
GTR Lighting Presents
Nick Roberts Global Rally Team – Ojibwe Rally 2013
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Before managing pricing and product categories for the DLG brands, John worked directly with customers in customer service and tech support, then spent several years in marketing creating content like this and the videos published online. Today he takes more than ten years of aftermarket automotive lighting experience to events all over the USA, meeting customers and talking to real people about what they care about. He is focused on understanding the market, the trends, the big players, and what matters to lighting enthusiasts. John has tested thousands of lights, works directly with lighting engineers to evaluate the technical performance behind every recommendation, and is one of the foremost experts on everything happening in the world of aftermarket automotive lighting. LinkedIn
