-Scott Clark Factory Speedo, Robinson, Rondo, Redline, Team Murray, NBA #1 PRO
-Maris Strombergs 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 World Champion
-Mike Day Olympic 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist
-Donny Robinson 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist, ABA National #1 PRO Cruiser, 2009 World Champion
-Clayton John President of ABA for over 25 years, 2009 member of the US Cycling Hall 'O Fame.
-Bernie Anderson ABA owner, Rebel, Blazer owner, member of the US Cycling Hall 'O Fame
-Jim Melton Founder of JMC Bicycles
-Dennis Dain Factory Ralph's and Redline -John Crews Factory Speedo, Patterson, Redline
-Cheri Elliott Factory Skyway, Boss - 3-Time ABA National #1 female
-Ernie Alexander - Founder of NBA
-Bobby Encinas Factory Shimano, NBA #1
-Stu Thomsen ABA's- 1st National #1 PRO
-Jeff Kosmala - ABA's 1st National #1 PRO Cruiser
-Dave Clinton - 1st Superstar of BMX! Factory Kawasaki ,Weinert, DG, Shimano, Diamondback, and NBA #1
-Eric Rupe - Factory SE Racing, Schwinn, Profile, Mongoose, GT 9-Time ABA Nationals #1 3-PRO Cruiser and 6-VET PRO
-Mike King - 2-Time ABA National #1 AM and 1-Time ABA National #1 PRO
-Eddy King - Factory Wheels & Things, Torker, and Diamondback
-Toby Henderson - Factory Raleigh, Hutch, and SE Racing
-Cash Mathews - Factory Webco, Mongoose/BMX Products
-Brian Lopes Factory SE Racing, Elf, Hawk, multi-time ATB National and World Champion
-Greg Grubbs Factory Redline and Jag
-Greg Hill Factory FMF, Schwinn, Redline Shimano, GT, GHP
-Jeff Bottema Factory DG, Raleigh, Team Murray
-Dale Holmes 5-Time World Champion
The ABA BMX “Hall of Fame” is the who’s who of BMX and consists of riders and industry members who have made notable contributions to the sport of BMX racing. Each year since 1985, a select few BMX (Bicycle Motocross) riders and industry veterans have been inducted into this elite group of individuals. In addition to the “Early BMX Pioneers”, “BMX Racers” and “Industry Members” categories, a “Freestyle Pioneers”category is being added to the BMX Hall of Fame for the first time ever. This will be a great addition to the National BMX Hall of Fame, allowing many talented riders to be honored.
The public is encouraged to attend the September 17th , 2009 ceremony. The ceremony will be limited to the first 300 individuals to purchase tickets; all proceeds will go directly to the National BMX Hall of Fame Scholarship fund. The ceremony will include a reception, dinner, silent auction, and the opportunity to meet and greet all of the honorees. Sales of event sponsorship and table packages as well as individual seating will begin on July 29th, 2009. The ceremony will be held at the San Diego Hall of Champions located in San Diego ’s Balboa Park at 2131 Pan American Plaza , San Diego , CA 92101 .
Tickets may be purchased here .
Wow, look at this list of BMX legends. If I could join these people over dinner I would even eat fish. And dislike fish very much. Time for the Hall of Fame dinner. Tickets available now. Here is the latest list of notable attendees:-Bob Haro - Founder of Freestyle and Haro # Plates and Bicycles
-Woody Itson Factory Hutch
-Perry Kramer Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, SE Racing, P.K. Ripper himself!
-Danny Oakley Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, The man the MOOSEGOOSE was made for!
-Eddie Fiola Factory SE Racing, Haro, GT, 5-time King Of Skateparks
-Jeremy McGrath Factory VDC, 12-time AMA Champion
-DD Leone Factory Redline
-Mike Buff BMX Action Trick team member. SE Bikes
-Troy Lee Founder of Troy Lee Designs
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.