SHELTON, Wash., April 11, 2025 — This weekend, the brand-new WRX ARA25L from Subaru Motorsports USA will begin its racing career at the Olympus Rally in Washington State. Travis Pastrana, a Subaru Motorsports USA driver and extreme sports icon, will be behind the wheel of the WRX ARA25L, competing in the American Rally Association’s (ARA) Limited 4-Wheel-Drive (L4WD) class, known for its high-speed action and accessibility.
L4WD competition vehicles are significantly modified compared to standard models, but they must adhere to certain specifications and limitations. Because of this, they are still very similar to the WRX models that are available in showrooms, especially when compared to the Open 4-Wheel-Drive (O4WD) class vehicles. In the O4WD class, Subaru Motorsports USA driver Brandon Semenuk and co-driver Keaton Williams are currently aiming for their fourth consecutive ARA championship.
The WRX ARA25L, expertly engineered and built by Vermont SportsCar, a performance partner, demonstrates the potential of a Subaru WRX that is much closer to stock. It also gives drivers the chance to compete with Travis Pastrana at a considerably lower cost than the O4WD class. The WRX ARA25L’s core is its turbocharged and intercooled 2.4-liter Subaru FA24 BOXER engine. The ARA25L’s engine, with its factory turbocharger, ARA L4WD class-mandated 33mm restrictor, and 2.5-bar absolute boost limit, produces about 315 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed sequential gearbox with a 3-plate carbon race clutch transmits power to all four wheels.
R53 motorsport springs and dampers, along with a combination of OEM and VSC hardware, handle the suspension. The WRX ARA25L is equipped with 15-inch O.Z. Competition wheels and Yokohama ADVAN A053 rally tires. Brembo 4-piston brake calipers and 300mm brake rotors are used on both the front and rear to provide stopping power.
According to Pastrana, after his first day of testing, the WRX ARA25L is “a really fun car to drive” with “less downforce than the open car, which adds even more to the fun factor. It drives like a 125cc 2-stroke – you’re always shiftin’ and movin’!”
The anticipation for Pastrana’s 2025 ARA debut has been growing, and with the unveiling of the WRX ARA25L and Subaru Motorsports USA’s participation in L4WD, there are more reasons than ever to watch or participate in a rally. Keep an eye out for Pastrana and the WRX ARA25L at ARA events throughout the season, including Super Regionals like Rally Colorado in July. For the most recent information and updates, be sure to follow Subaru Motorsports USA on , on Instagram , and TikTok .
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