Bell, Dana
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Dana Bell began riding motorcycles in 1975 because of a friend’s suggestion, and she spent the following decades in the service of motorcycling. A decade after her entrance into the sport, Bell worked her way to being a nationally ranked enduro competitor. At the same time, Bell served as an AMA District 37 volunteer, and helped organize the LA-Barstow to Vegas Dual-Sport event. From 1992–1999, Bell shifted her focus to rights issues, and worked as the Western States Representative for the AMA’s Government Relations Department. During this period, she also worked as a state partner for National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). Bell stepped up as project coordinator for NOHVCC in ’99, and began focusing on helping riders create state associations — which at the time only existed in three states. Following this focus, Bell worked on OHV Management Workshops to help teach land managers how to work more effectively, and provide riders with quality recreational experiences. In the theme of enhancing the rider experience, Bell played an important role in the Adventure Trail program, which has helped educate young riders. For her role as one of the key voices for motorcyclists’ rights, the AMA Board of Directors presented Bell with the AMA Motorcycling Advocate Award, an honor created to recognize those who have been leaders in fighting for the rights of motorcyclists. Bell was just the third person to receive the award. She retired from NOHVCC in 2008 and said, “I hope to be able to do more volunteer work, and actually get to ride my little Honda XR250L.”Category
Class of 2025