ABA KICKS OFF THEIR 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE SPORTS’ LARGEST BMX REUNION

Mar 13, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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Chandler , AZ: The ABA Winternationals have a long tradition of excellence, and this years’ annual event at the Black Mountain BMX track is bound to give BMX racers young and old something to talk about for years to come. As the ultimate way to kick off ABA ’s 30 year anniversary, there will be the biggest gathering of BMX Hall of Famer's and racing legends. The festivities will start on Saturday as ABA’s very first No.1 Pro, Stompin’ Stu Thomsen, will lead the parade lap – followed by up to 20 Hall of Fame inductees and No.1 title holders from the past three decades of ABA BMX. Among the BMX Hall of Famer's who are confirmed to make an appearance are: Stu Thomsen, Greg Hill, David Clinton , Cash Matthews, Jeff Utterback, Perry Kramer , Tommy Brackens, Turnell Henry, Bob Hadley, Brent & Brian Patterson, Jeff Kosmala , Eddy & Mikey King, Charles Townsend, Gary Ellis Jr, Pete Loncarevich, Anthony Sewell, Tinker Juarez, John Crews, Jeff Bottema, Byron Friday, Bobby Encinas and Bob “Oz” Osborn.

Numerous other BMX legends and Hall of Fame nominees will also be in attendance.

Following the first round of pro racing, the ABA – along with Redline Bicycles, will hold an autograph signing in the RL pit area. Custom posters have been made to commemorate 30 years of ABA history; which feature every No.1 Pro in ABA history.

Later that night, at an undisclosed location, will be an invite-only ABA BMX Reunion – with graduating classes from the Pro ranks in 1977 to present day.

Much of the retro Reunion will be covered in BMXer, BMX World, ABABMX.TV, by Armen (DVD documentary on BMX racing). Look for more of ABA ’s 30 Year Anniversary celebration throughout the year – including special edition issues of BMXer magazine.