Michael R. Bell (August 8, 1957 – January 25, 2021) was an American professional motocross and mountain bike racer.[1] He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1976 to 1983.[2] Bell was a member of the Yamaha factory racing team for his entire motocross career, winning the AMA Supercross Championship in 1980.[2] He won twenty AMA and Trans-AMA events during his career.[1]
| Mike Bell | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 8, 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | 25 January 2021 (aged 63) |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1976 - 1983 |
| Teams | Yamaha |
| Championships | AMA 250SX - 1980 |
| Wins | 20 |
In 1983 Mike Bell's motocross career ended due to injuries, especially knee problems.[3]
While coming back from knee surgery he took up bicycling to rebuild strength. He went on to be a competitive mountain bike racer. [4]
Bell was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2001.[5]
Mike Bell died of a heart attack while bicycling near his home.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "GODSPEED! MIKE BELL (1957-2021)". Motocross Action Magazine. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ a b "Mike Bell career results". racerxonline.com. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Mike Bell Dies at 63 Years Old". Racer X Online. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "IN MEMORIAM: MIKE BELL - A MOTOCROSS & MOUNTAIN BIKE ICON". Mountain Bike Action Magazine. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Mike Bell at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "R.I.P. MIKE BELL (1957-2021)". Dirt Bike Magazine. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
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