9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#120

Team Grit & Grace

Danielle’s introduction to the Rebelle Rally came through an article her husband, Brice, discovered in Overland Journal. Inspired by her passion for outdoor adventures, especially after a lengthy overlanding trip from Mississippi through Baja, Danielle aspired to participate in the Rebelle Rally.

Her challenge would be finding another woman with the same passion for off-road adventure, as her experiences had predominantly been with male groups. This changed when she crossed paths with Cara’s husband, Matt, on an overlanding trip, setting the stage for Danielle to connect with another like-minded adventurer.

Danielle and Cara’s eventual meeting at an off-road park in Arkansas marked the beginning of a connection between the two.
Bonding over their love for overlanding and off-road adventures, Danielle was eager to share her dream of participating in the Rebelle Rally.

To Danielle’s delight, Cara was filled with excitement about the possibility of competing. As they gravitated toward each other, the foundation was laid for a partnership that would not only explore the rugged terrains in their off-road vehicles throughout the country but also conquer the challenges of the Rebelle Rally together, turning a distant dream into an exciting shared reality.

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Cara McClellan

Driver

I'm fun and adventurous. I tend to set big goals and will try my hardest to achieve them.

Occupation:

YouTube

Residence:

Conway, Arkansas

Favorite Quote:

“Find out who you are and then do it on purpose.” Dolly Parton

Fun Fact:

I’ve completed two full marathons, multiple half marathons, 10K’s and 5K’s.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I want to push myself in a way that I've never done or been able to do—emotionally and mentally. I've lost almost 200lbs, and so I want to keep challenging myself in all the ways I can to remind myself that I may not have been able to do this before that weight loss.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My daughter. She is kind and loving to anyone and everyone. She makes me want to be a better woman, friend, mom.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

This Is Us, The Simple Wild series by K.A. Tucker, Ted Lasso

Greatest adventure to date?

I had the greatest time traveling last summer with my best friend and teammate, Danielle. We took six weeks and hit the west coast over landing. During that time, we developed a stronger friendship and learned how we handle day to day emotions and challenges.

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Awards Achieved:

Danielle Noonan

Navigator

Often quiet but a strong personality and fiercely loyal. Very adventurous yet surprisingly domestic.

Occupation:

Housewife

Residence:

Oxford, Mississippi

Favorite Quote:

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kickass…and I’m all outta bubblegum.” Rowdy Roddy Piper (They Live)

Fun Fact:

I’m not afraid of and quite adept at catching snakes.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I love driving trucks off-road and navigation. With as much travel as we do, including international travel, learning the skill of navigation will be helpful in the future. After reading about the Rebelle Rally 5 years ago, I immediately wanted to do it. Now that my children are grown it's the perfect time for my highly competitive nature (to a fault) to do the Rebelle Rally.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

I see people do cool things which may inspire me to want to try/do them. I wouldn't say any one person inspires me the most. But in this past year, I have gotten to know many special people to me, but there are two who have truly inspired me and hold a special place in my heart—Laura Moore and Holly Casey, aka Team BAGS.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Lord of the Rings (book series), Grand Tour, and Clarkson’s Farms

Greatest adventure to date?

Greatest adventure is HARD. I've been on MANY. Narrowing it down to one would be possibly overlanding Baja in our two older Land Rovers. During that month, we had truck break downs, truck fire, police shake-downs and impounding of trucks, bribes/payoffs, sickness, truck recoveries and some of the most fun I've ever had with my husband and three close friends. It's a trip I will never forget.

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Vehicle

2021 Jeep Wrangler