The Mark Utecht / Rob Bohn Ford Mustang prior to the practice stage.

Janusz Topor / Michal Kaminski unload their freshly-prepped open class Subaru WRX STi off the trailer.

The Chris Greenhouse / Don DeRose Plymouth Neon gets more vinyl stickers added to the back window prior to the practice stage.

Navigator Rob Bohn reviews notes on the hood of the Ford Mustang driven by Mark Utecht.

Traditional mushroom shot from Ojibwe Forests Rally 2009.(1)

Traditional mushroom shot from Ojibwe Forests Rally 2009.(2)

The milkweed were starting to change colors early beside the practice stage road.

Mark Utecht / Rob Bohn complete the first practice stage miles in their Ford Mustang.

Bob Olson / Conrad Ketelsen in their Subaru Impreza drive up a gradual incline on the practice stage.

Pat Moro / Jeremy Wimpey drive their Subaru WRX STi through a corner on the practice stage.

Paul Koll / Heath Nunnemacher take a fast right-hander on the practice stage in their VW Golf.

The Ken Block / Alex Gelsomino Subaru Impreza WRX STi spays gravel on the practice stage.

Travis Pastrana / Christian Edstrom set their Subaru WRX STi up for a left-hander on the practice stage.

Travis Pastrana / Christian Edstrom drift their Subaru WRX STi through a left-hander on the practice stage.

Jan Zedril / Jody Zedril take a fast left-hander on the practice stage in their Mitsubishi Lancer ES.