10TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 8 – 18, 2025

#147

Dead Reckoning

Danielle and Lani trained together extensively in 2024 whille they were both paired with other teammates. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to link up and compete together in 2025!

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Alana Trejo

Driver

I love to laugh. I hate to cry.

What is your occupation and what does that mean to you?

I'm a video producer.

Residence:

Crockett Ca

If you attended college or University where did you go and what was your major?

UC Berkeley

Favorite Quote:

"The first step at being good at something is usually being bad at something." — ME

Fun Fact:

Danny Trejo is still not my uncle. But if you're reading this, Uncle Danny can Trejo's Tacos sponsor our team next year?

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

To paraphrase Melissa Clark, I think I'm addicted at this point. I want to see how well our team can do, how we can face the challenges of the Rebelle, and build on our past successes.

Who, or what, inspires you most?
Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Terriers, The Last Podcast on the Left, The Greatest Generation

Greatest adventure to date?

Leading a video crew to document a Class 11 race team competing in the 50th Baja 1000.

Prior Years Competed:

2023, 2024

What are your competition objectives and why?

Danielle and I are so looking forward to hitting the course this year! We're both really happy with how we did last year and we're eager to get back out there and work hard, have fun, and see some gorgeous terrain.

What makes you tick, outside of work?

I love to cook and bake, I finally mastered sourdough!

What is your background in motorsports, and how does that shape how you're approaching the Rebelle?

The Rebelle is the first motorsports competition I've participated in. As a video producer I've covered motorsports and that's how I learned about the Rebelle!

What kind of cool experiences do you have outside of the Rebelle?

I get to meet a lot of cool people and go to cool places for work. I usually am not allowed to talk about any of them.

Which terrain is your favorite part of the course and why?

JV! A little bit of everything.

What is the most challenging part of the Rally for you?

LONG PAVEMENT TRANSITS. No thank you. Really drags my energy level down.

How has the rally changed you and what made you want to come back?

I'm very mission oriented. Its hard for me to commit to do things if there's no objective. The Rebelle gives me the perfect excuse to learn more about how my vehicle works and spending time training with my fellow Rebelles. Next up I hope to dive further into navigation!

Do you have any memorable moments with cars?

I didn't care about cars at all until I started working for a video production company that primarily worked in automotive. Through the work I started to love cars.

Danielle Noonan

Navigator

Bold, adventurous and unapologetically authentic. Fiercely determined and deeply passionate, pushing boundaries and embracing life’s challenges head-on.

What is your occupation and what does that mean to you?

Retired from nursing. I’m a full-time wife and mom to young adult children that thrives on adventure.

Residence:

Oxford, Mississippi

If you attended college or University where did you go and what was your major?

Nursing School

Favorite Quote:

"Do hard sh!t, own every stumble, don’t cry over the tough stuff, and turn it into an adventure. Life’s too short to be boring or careful."

Fun Fact:

I am passionate about riding off road motorcycles EVERY chance I get!

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I didn’t think I’d be back for the 2025 Rebelle Rally, but after long talks with veteran Rebelles, I realized there was no way I could sit this one out. The rally calls, the checkpoints wait, and honestly – I’m not done having fun in the desert chasing those checkpoints.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

I am inspired by those who don’t falter- people who face challenges head-on and turn every setback into momentum.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Long Way Up, Outlander, Clarkson’s Farm

Greatest adventure to date?

3.5 months riding adventure motorcycles from Mississippi, through Baja, Mexico and every Central American country (and back to Mississippi) this past summer.

Prior Years Competed:

2024

What are your competition objectives and why?

This year I’m planning to take my navigation, and off-road skills to the fullest while achieving my team’s top performance at every checkpoint. I’m focused on supporting our team through strategy and decision making as a team. Building on my 2024 experience, I’m determined to sharpen my skills, refine my tactics, and gain deeper insight into rally dynamics. I most of all want to embrace this adventure, enjoy every detour, and keep my competitive spirit alive all the way to the finish line.

What makes you tick, outside of work?

I love being home, cooking homemade meals for my family, baking sourdough bread, 10 acres of yard work and flower gardens, and my favorite, riding off road motorcycles.

What is your background in motorsports, and how does that shape how you're approaching the Rebelle?

I have many years of driving off road vehicles. We are a Land Rover family and have a passion for old Land Rovers. Spending extensive time far out away from society, and disconnecting from everything, is one of my favorite ways to adventure.

What kind of cool experiences do you have outside of the Rebelle?

This summer, my husband and I spent 3.5 months riding our adventure motorcycles through Baja, Mexico and every Central American country. We encountered rugged terrain, navigating remote trails and embraced the unpredictability or long-distance adventure travel. The journey tested my skills, strengthened my partnership with my husband and fueled my passion for exploration and off-road challenges.

Which terrain is your favorite part of the course and why?

Mostly flat but a bit hilly, rocky but with faster windy trails. Super fun to navigate in.

What is the most challenging part of the Rally for you?

The lack of sleep. I NEED sleep and solitude. When Emily announces there will be a mandatory 7pm meeting, I think I instantly melt cause I’m fully ready to check out and be in my tent by then.

How has the rally changed you and what made you want to come back?

2024 tested my limits in many ways I never expected, strengthened my skills and taught me resilience. After some deep discussions with veteran Rebelles, I knew I had to return to continue pushing myself and embracing the challenge.

Do you have any memorable moments with cars?

I spent all my early years working on trucks and small engines with my dad and uncles. Growing up in southwest Florida, going to dirt track races and swamp buggy races was one of my favorite things to do with my dad.

Vehicle

2021 Ford Bronco
We're rolling in a 2021 Ford Bronco named Hank (after Hank Dolworth of Terriers). We're sporting vintage inspired stripes and we've got our mascot Lazlo the bat on the hood.