NEBRASKA BMX HALL OF FAME – 2026 NOMINEES ANNOUNCEMENT

As the first official State BMX Hall of Fame in America, we’re proud to continue celebrating the rich heritage and legacy of Nebraska BMX. For 2026, we’re keeping the momentum going by honoring even more of the riders, trailblazers, and visionaries who helped shape the sport in our state.

Mark you calendars for October 24, 2026!

The Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame, the nation’s longest-running State BMX Hall of Fame, officially partnered with the Museum of American Speed
to establish its first-ever permanent home in 2025. In addition, the Museum will now host the annual Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony, with the 2026 event set for October 24. Full event and ticket details will be announced soon.

We’re also teaming up with the Super Rad BMX Podcast to produce a special Hall of Fame episode! This feature will highlight our newest inductees with in-depth interviews, stories of their contributions, and a look at what made them standout figures in Nebraska BMX. We’ll also catch up with current Hall of Fame members, making it an episode fans won’t want to miss!

Our goal is to bring every past inductee to the stage, while also honoring the 2026 class in person.

2026 – Categories

• 1970s Riders
• 1980s Riders
• 1990s Riders
• 2000 – 2009 Riders
• Freestyle BMX
• Track Operators, Shop Owners & Parent Volunteers

How do I nominate someone for the Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame?

As always, we’re starting with a preliminary list of nominees, including carry-overs from previous years. Have someone in mind who deserves to be on the list? Let us know! You can contact Tim Lillethorup directly. Or, you can message us on our official Facebook Group page. For 2026 nominations, the deadline is August 31, 2026.

You can also use the Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Nomination Form at the bottom of this page.

Contact: Tim Lillethorup – tim@lpvideo.com

Stay Connected

We’ll be promoting the 2026 Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame at local tracks and social media. For all the latest updates, join us on Facebook:
Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Facebook Group

Let’s keep the legacy alive and roll into 2026 stronger than ever!

Here is our current list of nominees for 2026:

1970’s – two riders will be inducted in 2026

Tim Whitney
Jerry Railsback
Jeff Woolstrum
Steve Goodnight
Curt Allgood
Marty Edwards
Jeff Hopkins
Mike Daly
Mark Peters

1980’s – two riders will be inducted in 2026

Rod Edwards
Scott Lowry
Ryan Burr
Gene Ormond
Rob Myers
Guy Tomcykowski
Jeremy Faust: Kustom Inc.
Tom Lovings: Kustom Inc
Randy Frost: Earl’s Bike Shop
Wade Uldrich: Earl’s Bike Shop
Danny Thomas: Earl’s Bike Shop
Drew Sloderbeck: Papio Pedal Power Bike Shop
Jed Bespalec
Robert Haffner
Derek Fink
Zoe Fink
John Magree
Rich Gusler
Ryan Burr
Chris Reich
Chad Engle
Zach Dillon
Justin Dillon
David Herweg
Travis Durant

1990’s – two riders will be inducted in 2026

Jason McGinnes
Justin West
Dusty Thoms
Beth Obrien
Brandon Crocker
Shawn Burchett
Jason Protiva
John Tatum
Justin Spellman
Brad Otto

2000’s – two riders will be inducted in 2026

Dayne Chase
Tyson Jurgens
Garrett Pinneo
Kaylee Pinneo
Willow Nyman Jones
Justin Wahl
Taylor Allgood
Josh Milana
Garret Potter
Ricky Wallace
Adam Donner
Shawn Otterson
Brody Cole
Joseph Mather
Alex Ormond
Pat Ormond

Freestyle BMX – two riders will be inducted in 2026

Tony Hilhouse
Frank Stewart
Chris Reich

Track Operators, Parent Volunteers & Bike Shops – two track operators will be inducted in 2026

Mike Obrien – Star City BMX
Cathy Obrien – Star City BMX
John Fellin – Star City BMX
Carol Fellin – Star City BMX
Renee Richards – Star City BMX
Jim Linneman – Star City BMX
Jennie Linneman – Star City BMX
Kathy McGiness – Star City BMX
Rick Wallace – Star City BMX
Steve Tatum – Star City BMX
Gary Lungren – Star City BMX
Steve Grosenbacker – Star City BMX
Tom Davis – Star City BMX
Gary Ehlers – Star City BMX
Michelle Ehlers – Star City BMX
Russ Nowotny – Star City BMX
Josh Larson – Star City BMX
Vic Jones – York BMX
Tim Shaw – Papillion BMX
Sue Shaw – Papillion BMX
Karen Mason – Papillion BMX
Kelly Stoddard – Papillion BMX
Bill Foster – Papillion BMX
Todd Kay – Omaha BMX
Gail Kay – Omaha BMX