Introducing 2026's Hall of Fame Class

Each year, the National BMX Hall of Fame makes the callout to racers and fans preparing to add another line to the BMX history books. From BMX innovators, supporters, and promoters to the racers and riders who defined the sport.

Say hello to the inductees to the 2026 Class of the National BMX Hall of Fame.

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JIM JANNARD

INDUSTRy

Jim Jannard founded Oakley in his garage in 1975, starting with just $300. The original Oakley product was a Grip, whose distinctive material ("Unobtainium") later became a key feature in future Oakley products.

Jannard's long-standing support of BMX, motocross, surfing, and other action sports, through Oakley, helped shape modern sponsorship and athlete-marketing strategies.

Melanie Cline

WOMAN

Cline is recognized as one of the winningest World Champions in BMX history - with 2 Murray World Cup wins, 4 consecutive IBMXF/UCI World Championships, and 5th place at the UCI Elite Championships level.

Having raced since the age of 7, Michigan's Melanie is a 9-time NBL National #1 20" and 1985 ABA NAG (National Age Group) #1 for 10 Girls. She also won five ABA Grands and one USBA Grands. She turned PRO in 1996 and continued racing into the 2000's.

Kenny & Joanne Allen

TRACK OPERATIONS

Maryland's Allen family was longtime Track operators, having run Howard County BMX from the 70's through 80's, on into the 90's, along with Columbia BMX (which hosted several ABA Nationals). During their time, Kenny & Joanne were running the only indoor track on the East Coast.

Kenny was also one of ABA's main National track builders during the 90's. Their sons, "Gnarly Neal" and Billy, followed in their father's footsteps, building many BMX tracks all across the country.

Jack & Pauline Doherty

TRACK OPERATIONS

Minnesota's Jack Doherty was a BMX Promoter ahead of his time. Along with wife Pauline, they ran multiple tracks all over Minnesota, but are probably best known for putting on the Rondo Classic. They also started Tahoe Racing before moving to Arizona to work for ABA.

Later on, Jack became Factory Powerlite's team manager and was an instrumental influencer for Rulebook changes, such as creating Mixed Opens, scrambling motos, and adding a specific Girls column to Team sheets (among many others).

Dave Nourie

EARLY FREESTYLE

Nourie started his career as the first and only Flatland-only HARO team rider in late 1984, pulling off original tricks such as the Gumby, Nourie Handstand, Peg Spin, and the Organ Grinder. With a score of AFA contest wins, Dave was ranked Top-10 in the U.S. Pro class from 1986 through 1989 in flatland - and returned to compete (and win) in 2016's AFA "Old’s Cool" class.

Throughout his time on Haro, Nourie performed on both U.S. and World Tours - and returned in 2016 on Haro’s Legends Team tour. Still to this day, Nourie continues to ride and teach kids the art of Flatland BMX.

Brent Romero

EARLY RACER

During a BMX career spanning just seven years (1981-1988), Romero compiled a résumé that ranks among the most decorated and successful in the sport's history.

His unmatched speed, consistency, and championship performances on BMX's biggest stages established Brent Romero as one of the defining racers of the 1980s.

STEPHEN MURRAY

FREESTYLE

Born in the UK, Stephen Murray became a successful and stylish British BMX racer, known for doing 360s or backflips during races, and followed his BMX dream by moving to America in 1999.

Murray quickly became known for his double backflips, 360 backflips, and turndown backflips - winning his first of many action sports Gold medals in 2001. 

In 2007, at the AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Finals, Stephen suffered a career-ending injury - sending shockwaves through the action sports community. In 2017, he'd publish a book about his life, titled Staying Strong: An Immensely Human Story. 

To this day, Stephen Murray's successes and struggles continue to inspire many BMXers.

Todd "TC" CORBITT

RACER

This Florida-born icon started racing BMX in 1980, clawing and climbing his way up the BMX ladder to Pro success. In 1988, his move to SoCal helped him become Auburn's first sponsored Pro, and he'd rep the brand on multiple summer tours, visiting bike shops and teaching clinics. 

Later, as GT's Team Manager in the mid-90's, Corbitt led the program to numerous national and world titles across amateur and professional classes and was instrumental in bringing international riders, such as Dale Holmes, Thomas Allier, and Robert DeWilde, to the U.S. pro circuit.

Todd still works in the bike industry today, as the 700c product manager for Jamis Bicycles.