The Midwest's Largest Subaru Enthusiast Festival

Route 66 Raceway - Joliet, IL
** September 8, 2024 **

On display from Subaru of America at SFMW 2024



2023 WRX by Prodrive


2023 WRX by Prodrive

About the 2023 WRX by Prodrive:

The 2023 Subaru WRX Prodrive build represents a pinnacle of performance engineering, merging Subaru's rally heritage with modern technology. With enhancements from Prodrive, renowned for their motorsport expertise, this WRX variant promises unparalleled agility and power. From its upgraded suspension to its refined aerodynamics, the 2023 WRX Prodrive build embodies the spirit of rally racing for the streets.


2025 WRX tS


2025 WRX tS

About the 2025 WRX tS:

Meet the new 2025 Subaru WRX tS, designed for comfortable, confident, high-performance driving.


2024 BRZ tS


2024 BRZ tS

About the 2024 BRZ tS:

The performance-focused 2024 Subaru BRZ tS made its Global Debut at Subiefest California on Sunday, July 23. The new trim level offers the best performance and handling capability in a BRZ ever thanks to STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo braking system. For the first time, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is now standard on a Subaru model equipped with a manual transmission. With 2024 marking the return of the BRZ tS to the model line, this top trim level will be available nationwide at Subaru retailers early next year.

The BRZ tS comes equipped with STI-tuned front and rear Hitachi® dampers to maximize its light weight, ultra-low center of gravity and precision handling, resulting in greater flexibility and better control and stability. A high-performance Brembo braking system, including gold-painted 4-piston front calipers, gold-painted 2-piston rear calipers and larger pads and rotors, enhances stopping power, fade resistance and pedal feel. The BRZ tS also has 18-inch wheels mounted with 215/40 R18 Michelin Pilot® Sport 4 tires for superior grip and quicker turn-in.

Offered for the first time on any Subaru model with manual transmission is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The award-winning safety system includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking System, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. All 2024 Subaru BRZ models equipped with a manual transmission will include EyeSight as standard equipment.


2025 Forester Sport


2025 Forester Sport

About the 2025 Forester Sport:

The 2025 Subaru Forester introduces a fresh redesign, blending updated technology with revamped style. Specifically, the Sport trim stands out with distinctive bronze-finish accents, 19-inch alloy wheels, and StarTex® water-repellent upholstery featuring contrast stitching. This combination gives the Forester Sport a subtly edgy and athletic appearance, balancing composure with dynamic flair.


2024 Solterra


2024 Solterra

About the 2024 Solterra:

The Subaru Solterra ignites a revolution in electric mobility with its thrilling blend of performance and sustainability. Boasting instantaneous torque delivery and Subaru's renowned all-wheel drive system, it promises an exhilarating driving experience unlike any other. Get ready to embark on an electrifying journey into the future of automotive innovation with the Subaru Solterra.


Alcan 5000 Outback Wilderness


Alcan 5000 Outback Wilderness

About the Alcan 5000 Outback Wilderness:

The Outback Wilderness takes on one of the longest distance road rallies in North America. The Alcan 5000 rally takes 10 days to complete and covers 5,040 miles of punishment. 30% of this adventurous path is unpaved but that isn’t going to stop the Wilderness from completing this rally from Washington state up to Jasper, Alberta.


1969 360 Coupe


1969 360 Coupe

About the 1969 360 Coupe:

Introduced in 1968, the Subaru 360 Coupe made its way to the American market as one of the first Subaru models sold outside Japan. With its charming design and economical appeal, it quickly found a niche among American drivers, despite its modest 20 horsepower from its air-cooled 2-stroke, 356 cc 2-cylinder engine. Its quirky styling and affordability contributed to its lasting legacy in Subaru's history in the United States.


1970 360 Van


1970 360 Van

About the 1970 360 Van:

Introduced in the late 1960s, the Subaru 360 Van became available to the American market, offering a practical and compact solution for businesses and urban drivers alike. With its distinctive boxy design and economical engine, it provided an efficient option for transporting goods in crowded city environments. Despite its small size, the Subaru 360 Van proved to be a versatile and reliable workhorse for many businesses and individuals.


Ken Block's 2002 WRX STI Rally Car


Ken Block's 2002 WRX STI Rally Car

About the Ken Block's 2002 WRX STI Rally Car:

Ken Block's 2002 WRX STI Rally Car. Build / Ownership Details:

  • 2002 WRX built as a VSC customer car for privateer driver Bob Wall.
  • This was during the period when Prodrive was running Subaru Rally Team USA, and VSC was an independent rally shop. SOA did NOT pay to build or run this car—it was entirely owned by either Bob Wall or Ken Block for its history.
  • Car was built to Group N spec, rather than the later Open Class cars.
  • Competed in two events in 2003 SCCA ProRally season, owned and driven by Wall
  • Car was leased from Wall by VSC for Travis Pastrana to drive at 2004 Sno*Drift Rally. This was Pastrana’s first rally event; therefore this is the first rally car ever driven by Travis.
  • Wall then drove the car for the rest of the 2004 season and into 2005.
  • In mid-2005 the car was purchased from Bob Wall by Ken Block. Block would use the car for the remainder of the 2005 season, including Pikes Peak, with DC Shoes sponsorship and a white/gold urban camo livery.
  • In 2006 Ken did a full season in the car, including his first win, at 100 Acre Wood.
  • Ken also did a couple events in 2007 with it, but he and Travis had mostly moved over to the more developed Open Class entries by then.
  • With Ken owning the car outright, he was approached by Discovery Channel’s Stunt Junkies to do a record-setting jump stunt. The car cleared 171 feet after overshooting the landing. This was the record later broken by Travis with his 269-foot jump over Long Beach Harbor in 2009.


Watch Bucky’s walk around:




Airslayer STI: 2020 Subaru WRX STI Gymkhana Car


Airslayer STI: 2020 Subaru WRX STI Gymkhana Car

About the Airslayer STI: 2020 Subaru WRX STI Gymkhana Car:

The Gymkhana stunt-driving franchise has left its mark on automotive culture and has grown to 11 installments, with over 500 million views – and counting – on YouTube. The first 10 installments featured Ken Block behind the wheel of various vehicles, driving in locations such as San Francisco, Dubai, Detroit, and Sweden. In 2020 Block handed the reins over to longtime friend and rival Travis Pastrana for the latest round of Gymkhana, the first time a Subaru has been featured in the series since 2009’s Gymkhana Two.

Built for Gymkhana 2020, the fully bespoke, 862 hp Vermont SportsCar prepared Subaru WRX STI is hailed as the “wildest STI ever.” The car features a custom carbon fiber, wind-tunnel developed, body kit including an active and driver adjustable double-element rear wing. Underneath the carbon fiber skin is the most advanced Subaru ever built, featuring technology developed via Subaru Motorsports USA’s successful rally and rallycross competition programs. All told, this is an intensely modified and high performing piece of automotive art.


Bucky Lasek's Betty (VSC STI Hatch)


Bucky Lasek's Betty (VSC STI Hatch)

About the Bucky Lasek's Betty (VSC STI Hatch):

This 2013 WRX STI shown wrapped in the very recognizable Subaru PUMA Rallycross livery was driven by Bucky Lasek during the 2013 and 2014 GRC seasons. It won three podiums and two heat wins including a silver medal at the 2014 X games in Texas. This iconic #81 rallycross car was outfitted by Vermont SportsCar and pushes out approximately 550hp giving it a 0-60 time of about two seconds.