Who we are

We founded Northwest Rally Association with a few simple goals - host great events, build the rallycross community and create pathways for growth in the sport. Since launching in 2015, we have grown into the largest rallycross program in North America and break our own record each year with the largest rallycross event in the world (Rallycross Fest!).

Our community is what inspires us to keep innovating while staying dedicated to our mission of driving inclusivity in motorsports. No matter where you’re from, your background or what kind of car you have, you are welcome here.

Kito Brielmaier
Co-Founder, Executive Race Director

With 40 years of racing experience and many years spent building and tuning high-performance cars and aircraft, Kito brings a unique expertise to motorsports. He co-founded NWRA because he believed that rallycross could be more than just racing in an empty field. Instead, it could be a path for drivers of all experience levels into racing while facilitating high levels of competition.

Known for designing technical but incredibly fun courses that challenge drivers while helping them improve their skills, Kito combines hands-on racing knowledge with a vision for what the sport can become.

Katie Lobkovich
Co-Founder, COO

Katie brings a unique perspective to motorsports, rooted in her background as an endurance athlete competing in marathons and triathlons. She co-founded NWRA because she felt the motorsports industry needed a fresh approach that truly prioritized the competitor experience and built genuine community connections.

Her professional expertise in operations is what allows NWRA to run their programs with efficiency, ensuring every event delivers on their promise of putting participants first while fostering the tight-knit racing community she envisioned.