NEBRASKA BMX HALL OF FAME – 2027 NOMINEES

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 2027, we’re keeping the momentum going by honoring even more of the riders, trailblazers, and visionaries who helped shape the sport in our state.

OUR NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Beginning in 2026, we formed a new Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Selection Committee comprised of Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame founders and Hall of Fame members. We have adopted many of the procedures by which the National BMX Hall of Fame uses in their selection process.

Nominations:

If you are on our current Nominations list, or plan to submit a nomination – we need as much information about the nominees as you can provide! This not only helps our selection committee, it also improves the chances of the nominee to be considered or inducted. If your name is on this list, start sending us your information so we can get a head start on 2027.

Finalists:

As part of this process we will announce the top three finalists in each category. These finalists automatically carry over to next years selection process. This doesn’t mean we will not consider the entire list of nominees. We will consider all nominees in each category.

2026 Finalists by category are:

Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Legacy Award:

Greg Grubbs
Joe Baumert
Chris Heyden

1970’s

Curt Allgood
Tim Whitney
Jeff Woolstrum

1980’s

Derek Fink
Zoe Fink
Robert Haffner

1990’s

Brandon Crocker
Drew Sloderbeck
Dustin Thoms

2000 – 2009

Dayne Chase
Taylor Allgood
Shawn Otterson

Freestyle

Frank Stewart
Chris Reich

Track Operator / Volunteer

Carol and John Fellin
Gary and Michelle Ehlers
Todd and Gail Kay

2027 – Categories

• Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame Legacy Award
• 1970s
• 1980s
• 1990s
• 2000 – 2009
• Freestyle BMX
• Track Operators, Shop Owners & Parent Volunteers

Here is our entire current list of nominees for 2027:

1970’s – One rider will be inducted in 2027

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

1980’s – One rider will be inducted in 2027

Rod Edwards
Scott Lowry
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
Chris Reich
Chad Engle
Zach Dillon
Justin Dillon
David Herweg
Travis Durant
John Hospodka

1990’s – One rider will be inducted in 2027

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

2000’s – One rider will be inducted in 2027

Dayne Chase
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
Jaden Sequenzia

Freestyle BMX – One rider will be inducted in 2027

Frank Stewart
Chris Reich

Track Operators, Parent Volunteers & Bike Shops – One track operator will be inducted in 2027

Mike Obrien – Star City BMX
Cathy Obrien – Star City BMX
John Fellin – Star City BMX
Carol Fellin – 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
Will Prusia – Tri-City BMX
Tyic Miller – Tomahawk BMX
Josh Osterhoudt – Tomahawk BMX

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 2027 nominations, the deadline is August 30, 2027.

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 2027 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 2027 stronger than ever!