2010 INDUCTEE RON HOLMAN

Ron Holman ran the Spinnin’ Spokes BMX Track in Omaha from 1977 through 1981 and was a pioneer in the sport during the early days of Bicycle Motocross racing. Ron began his interest in BMX through his son Scott, who he took to the first BMX races in Omaha. Ron began running the races in 1977 and brought BMX racing to a whole new level of excitement in Nebraska. Along with Spinnin’ Spokes, Ron also organized two indoor events in Omaha’s Civic Auditorium – The Nebraska State Championships and the first ABA Cornhusker National. He and Frank Sklenicka also built River City BMX in Council Bluffs, Iowa. His skill of building tracks and running successful races landed him a job at the American Bicycle Association (ABA) in 1981. Ron was inducted into the Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame on August 21st, 2010. With much sadness, along with deep appreciation for the countless lives Ron touched throughout his life, we were told of Ron’s passing on January 20, 2021. He will be missed terribly, but remembered for his friendship and immense contributions to BMX racing in Nebraska.

Ronald La Monte Holman May 17, 1940 – January 20, 2021, passed away peacefully in Mesa, AZ.
Born in Ottumwa, IA to Robert and Marian (Burris) Holman. Survived by his daughter, Ronda Loon (Bob), Son, Scott Holman, (Sheila), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, Sister, Paula Bennett (Don), 1 niece, 2 nephews, the Knotts family and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roger and Rick Holman, nephew Ricky Holman.
Ron had a successful career as a Newspaper Pressman, where he was president of his local Graphic Communications International Union. He was highly respected in his work in protecting workers rights, wages, and benefits by both union members and company executives.
While living in Omaha, NE he created Spinnin’ Spokes BMX Track, and supported many kids in the sport of BMX.
Ron loved racing: sprint car, stock car, NASCAR, Indy car, BMX racing. He had many friends from his years in racing. Ron loved to tell stories of the great times he had.
A memorial will be established in his name at Knoxville Raceway.
Donations can be sent to: National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, 1 Sprint Capital Place, Knoxville, IA 50138. Please specify your donation to go to “Ron Holman Memorial”