About this event
THANKSGIVING ROAD RALLY
Thanksgiving Weekend • November 28–29, 2026
Morton, Minnesota • Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
This Thanksgiving weekend, skip the shopping crowds and hit the open road!
The Thanksgiving Road Rally is a two-day adventure through the scenic roads and small towns of southern Minnesota. Bring your favorite car, bring a friend, and get ready for a weekend of driving, exploring, and having a little fun along the way.
🚗 DAY ONE — Saturday, November 28
Jackpot Junction → Jackpot Junction
We’ll start and finish Saturday at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton.
Expect a full day of entertaining roads, interesting destinations, clever rally challenges, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery. The route is designed to take you places you might never discover on your own—while giving you a reason to keep driving around every corner.
At the end of the day, return to Jackpot Junction, relax, swap stories with the other teams, and enjoy the evening.
🛣️ DAY TWO — Sunday, November 29
Jackpot Junction → Le Sueur
Day two starts at Jackpot Junction and heads out on another adventure, with a new route and new challenges.
This time, we're going somewhere different.
The rally finishes in Le Sueur, Minnesota, giving teams a chance to experience even more of the back roads, scenery, and communities that make southern Minnesota such a great place to explore by car.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Two days of scenic back-road driving
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A route designed for fun—not flat-out speed
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Challenging navigation and rally instructions
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Interesting stops and destinations
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Small towns and roads you've probably never driven
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A few surprises along the way
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Great cars and great people
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A Thanksgiving weekend you'll actually remember
Whether you're a seasoned road rally competitor or you've never done a rally before, the Thanksgiving Road Rally is designed to be approachable, entertaining, and adventurous.
You don't need a race car. You just need a car, a navigator, and a sense of adventure.
GIVE THANKS. DRIVE MORE.
November 28–29, 2026
Morton, Minnesota
Start: Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
Day 1 Finish: Jackpot Junction
Day 2 Finish: Le Sueur, Minnesota
Cars • Roads • Friends • Adventure
Come burn off the turkey the best way possible—behind the wheel.
Chairman: Clarence Westberg
Rallymaster: Brycen Setzepfandt
Contact: Clarence Westberg
(952) 381-2759
Event requirements
I either own or have permission to use this vehicle.
I certify the car meets the below and is duly insured.
You are responsible for insuring the following are in order:
Headlights (high and low beams) and parking lights
Taillights and brake lights
Horn, windshield wipers and directional signals
Rear-view mirror
Foot brakes and parking brake
Tires (inspect for condition of sidewalls as well as tread)
Seat belts, securely installed for the driver and navigator
Safety triangle (optional)
First Aid Kit (optional)
Tow Rope (optional)
