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Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Competition

Russell Bobbitt — Off-Road

Georgia native Russell Bobbitt is an icon of modern AMA off-road racing, renowned for his technical precision in the woods. Representing the factory KTM team, Bobbitt became a dominant force in the AMA National Enduro Series, securing five championships (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2016). His 2016 title was particularly impressive, marking a triumphant comeback following significant injuries.

A master of the traditional enduro timekeeping format, Bobbitt was named AMA Athlete of the Year in 2011 and represented the U.S. with distinction at the International Six Days Enduro. Even after retiring from full-time racing, he proved his enduring talent by winning the 2019 National Enduro season opener. Today, he shares his passion through Gnarly Routes, leading adventure tours across the American West.

  • Russell Bobbitt Biography

    • Five-time AMA National Enduro Champion (2006, ’08, ’09, ’11, ’16)
    • Four-time ISDE Gold Medalist
    • 2011 AMA Athlete of the Year
    • National Enduro Overall Winner (2014)

    Russell Bobbitt is renowned for having put together one of the most decorated careers in modern AMA off-road racing. Widely regarded as one of the most technical and fluid riders to ever compete in the woods, his legacy is defined by unmitigated, long-term competitiveness and a consistency that led to multiple championships at the highest level of the sport.

    Emerging from the Southeast’s strong enduro scene, the Georgia native quickly rose through the amateur ranks before turning professional and signing with the factory KTM team.

    Bobbitt is most celebrated for his dominance in the National Enduro circuit, where he established himself as one of the elite riders of his era on his way to capturing five career AMA National Enduro Championships (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2016) and ensuring himself a spot among the most successful riders in series history. His 2009 championship was particularly remarkable, as he edged out multi-time champion and AMA Hall of Famer Mike Lafferty in a hotly contested season finale.

    Across his career, Bobbitt added to his extraordinary résumé with numerous overall victories — regularly winning individual rounds and special tests — in National Enduro competition. His first premier-class win came in 2009, and he would go on to win AMA Athlete of the Year honors in 2011 while tallying victories throughout the decade — including multiple wins during what could arguably be called his “comeback championship” run in 2016 that saw Bobbitt return to racing after a multi-year absence spent recovering from significant injuries. Known for his smooth, calculated riding style, he excelled in the timekeeping format of traditional enduro, where precision and endurance are as critical as outright speed.

    Bobbitt’s success wasn’t confined to these shores, either; the Georgian represented the United States in international competition, including the prestigious International Six Days Enduro, where his role as a consistent team rider further showcased his reliability and experience.

    Throughout his competitive years, Bobbitt was closely associated with KTM factory teams, helping cement the Austrian brand’s dominance in U.S. enduro racing. Even after stepping away from full-time professional racing, Bobbitt always lurked as a potential race-day threat, no better proof of which came in 2019 when he won the National Enduro season opener as a “retired” rider.

    Today, he stays connected to the moto community through his Gnarly Routes venture, guiding “epic adventure rides” throughout Utah, Texas, Idaho and Colorado.

Damon Bradshaw — Motocross & Supercross

Few riders left a mark on American motocross like Damon Bradshaw. Known for his aggressive style and raw speed, the Mooresville, N.C., native — dubbed “The Beast from the East” — signed with Factory Yamaha at just 15. He quickly became the youngest rider to win an AMA Supercross race in 1989.

Competing against legends throughout the 1990s, Bradshaw tallied 19 premier-class Supercross wins and six National Motocross victories. His 1992 season remains legendary yet heartbreaking, as he dominated nine rounds but lost the title by only three points. After a shocking early retirement at 21 and a brief 1996 comeback, he transitioned to Monster Jam, winning the 2009 World Finals Freestyle Championship. Today, he remains an influential mentor and industry ambassador

  • Damon Bradshaw Biography

    • 1989 125SX East Champion
    • 35 total AMA Pro Motocross wins
    • 19 250SX wins; five 125SX wins; six 250/500-class MX wins; four 125cc MX wins
    • Two-time MXoN Gold Medalist for Team USA (1990, ’91)

    Few riders in the history of American Supercross and motocross have left as indelible a mark on the sport as Damon Bradshaw. An unstoppable, dynamic force — aptly nicknamed “The Beast from the East” — Bradshaw’s career was defined by raw speed, a relentlessly aggressive riding style and a win-at-all-costs intensity that captivated fans throughout the late 1980s and 1990s as he went bar-to-bar with legends (and AMA Hall of Famers all) the likes of Jeff Stanton, Jean-Michel Bayle, Jeff Ward, Rick Johnson, Mike LaRocco, Mike Kiedrowski and Johnny O’Mara.

    Bursting onto the professional scene in 1989 after an acclaimed amateur career — which led to his signing with Factory Yamaha at just 15 years old — the Mooresville, N.C., native wasted no time announcing his arrival, taking (incredibly) third at the San Diego 250SX round before winning his first-ever AMA Supercross race (in the 125SX East class) just a week later in Miami, becoming the youngest rider to do so at the time.

    Bradshaw’s prime coincided with one of the most competitive eras in SX/MX history, and between 1989 and 1997 he tallied an impressive 19 AMA 250cc Supercross wins (to go with his half dozen 125SX East firsts from 1989) and six AMA National Motocross victories. His 1992 season, however, remains his most legendary — and, arguably, most heartbreaking. Bradshaw dominated the 250SX series, winning a total of nine rounds, only to narrowly lose the title (by three points) in the season finale.

    Despite failing to come away with the premier class crown, Bradshaw, at 19, left no doubt of his status — in the eyes of both his peers and the fans — as one of the sport’s most electrifying competitors.

    All the more reason Bradshaw’s retirement just two years later, at age 21, completely shocked the racing world. Though he made a successful comeback in 1996 — winning the High Point National — his career pivoted to the four-wheeled world of Monster Jam, where he piloted the "Air Force Afterburner" and "Monster Energy" trucks and eventually won the Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championship in 2009.

    Today, Bradshaw remains an influential figure in the industry, serving as a brand ambassador and mentor for up-and-coming MX riders.

Jake Johnson — Dirt Track

Jake Johnson stands out as one of the most accomplished riders of the modern AMA Pro Flat Track era and is known for his technical precision and versatility. Born in Camden, N.J., he started out on a Honda Z50, rose through the grassroots dirt track ranks, and turned professional in the early 2000s. He earned AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year honors in 2002, then captured AMA Grand National Singles Championships in 2006 and 2008. Johnson reached his peak with back-to-back Grand National Championships in 2010 and 2011, including an “Overall” title in 2010. Over his career, he tallied 20 Grand National wins, excelling — and winning — across all track types: TT, Short Track, Half-Mile and Mile. Renowned for adaptability, he won titles on multiple brands and remained competitive well beyond his championship years, later transitioning into a respected mentor and development rider.

  • Jake Johnson Biography

    • 2002 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year
    • Two-time AMA Grand National Singles Champion (2006, 2008)
    • Back-to-back AMA Grand National Champion (2010-11)
    • Three-time AMA GNC Grand Slam winner: 20 Total Career GNC wins (eight Short Track, four TT, five Half-Mile and three Mile)

    Jake Johnson has long been celebrated as one of the most talented and decorated riders of the modern AMA Pro Flat Track era, building a legacy defined by technical precision, versatility and the year-to-year consistency that translated to multiple championship-winning seasons.

    Born July 17, 1984, the Camden, N.J., native emerged from the sport’s traditional grassroots pipeline and turned professional in the early 2000s, quickly establishing himself as a rising star and force to be reckoned with.

    Johnson’s breakout moment came in 2002 when he earned AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year honors, announcing his arrival as a contender in the highest level of the sport. He captured his first major title in 2006, winning the AMA Grand National Singles Championship, and underscored that success with his second Singles crown in 2008.

    These early championships showcased his substantial talent and served to give everyone a glimpse of his versatility and skill.

    Johnson, however, was just getting started, and his career reached peak form in the premier Grand National Championship class where he notched back-to-back AMA Pro Grand National Championships in 2010 and 2011 aboard a Zanotti Racing Harley-Davidson XR750, a feat that placed him amongst the elite riders of his generation.

    That 2011championship, in which Johnson scored 15 points or more in 16 of 20 rounds, was a total team effort, with Zanotti Racing team owner Dave Zanotti, head wrench Ted McDermitt, and rider coach Mike Hacker credited as key contributors to the title run.

    Across his career, Johnson notched 20 Grand National wins, including standout performances at prestigious venues such as the Daytona Flat Track, where he tallied numerous victories. Known for his smooth riding style and technical prowess, he was a constant threat across different machines and track variations, from Short Tracks, TTs and Half-Miles to the higher-speed Miles. Johnson was known as a rider who could ride any bike, on any track, and be among the fastest.

    Even after his “heyday” championship years, Johnson remained a constant podium contender, earning multiple top-three finishes in season standings. In fact, he’s one of the few riders to have won titles on multiple brands, including Harley-Davidson and Suzuki, again underscoring his skill and adaptability.

    His sustained competitiveness earned Johnson the respect of his peers and fans alike, making his eventual transition to sought-after development rider and race-paddock mentor as effortless and natural as his ability to find traction on the slickest surfaces.

Non- Competition

Gary Sellers — Leadership & Rights

Since the 1970s, Gary Sellers has given his life to motorcycle education and advocacy in his home state of Ohio and throughout the country. Sellers was one of the founding members of ABATE of Ohio and served as legislative agent for the organization for a decade. He was awarded the honorary Life Membership Award by ABATE of Ohio in 1997. Alongside John “Farmer” Eggers, Sellers built a successful motorcycle safety training program in Ohio; it’s estimated the program has saved thousands of lives over the years. Sellers is also a member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Freedom Fighters halls of fame.

  • Gary Sellers Biography

    • Devoted much of his life to motorcycle education and advocacy in his home state of Ohio
    • As a lobbyist for ABATE of Ohio, Inc., played an instrumental role in several key legislative victories
    • Built a successful motorcycle-training program in Ohio, which has saved countless lives
    • Inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and a longtime member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation

    Gary N. Sellers has long been a beacon of hope and resilience in the fight for motorcyclists' rights, embodying the true spirit of a freedom fighter since the mid-1960s. Before organized motorcyclist rights groups even existed, Sellers was already paving the way for change and advocacy on behalf of riders across the nation.

    Since the 1970s, Gary Sellers has given his life to motorcycle education and advocacy in his home state of Ohio — and throughout the rest of the country. As one of the founding members of ABATE of Ohio, Sellers served as legislative agent for the organization for a decade. He also served as chairman of both ABATE’s Political Action Committee and its Board of Directors, and was awarded the honorary Life Membership Award by ABATE of Ohio in 1997.

    Realizing correctly that traditional protest rides around the Ohio Statehouse were not yielding the desired results, Sellers made the strategic decision to work within the political system. As a lobbyist for ABATE of Ohio, Inc., he played an instrumental role in several key legislative victories.

    Alongside John “Farmer” Eggers, Sellers built a successful motorcycle safety training program in Ohio, a program that is estimated to have saved thousands of lives over the years. In 2003, the Ohio Department of Public Safety presented an award for his work in rider education and motorcycle safety.

    Within the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) organization, Sellers is a charter life member and a former MRF state representative for Ohio. He also served on the MRF Board of Directors as an active officer or as an ex officio for many years. For his service to the MRF, Sellers received the Lifetime Achievement Award (1998), MRF Founder’s Award (2007) and President’s Cup Award (2013), and was inducted into the MRF Hall of Fame in 2022.

    Beyond MRF recognition, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame — which recognizes individuals for their commitment and sacrifices to protect the rights of motorcyclists — inducted Sellers in 2007.

Dale Walker — Design & Engineering

A lifelong devotion to drag racing led Dale “Holeshot” Walker to become one of the most noteworthy engineers in all of motorcycle racing. Walker not only produced top-tier products for racers, including a clutch-less air shifter and an engine management system, but also transformed how people tuned their machines. Walker created detailed guides — including illustrations and videos — so those with a basic understanding of mechanics could install and utilize his groundbreaking equipment.

Walker was also a successful national-level drag racer with a noteworthy résumé, which included 50 national event wins and four National Drag Racing Championships. He continues to design and build high-level racing equipment with his brand, Dale Walker’s Holeshot Performance.

  • Dale Walker Biography

    • 50 national event wins and four National Drag Racing Championships as a racer
    • Pioneered early electric powershifter technology
    • Founder and owner of Dale Walker’s Holeshot Performance
    • Continues to design and produce high-level and high-performance racing equipment

    A lifelong devotion to drag racing led Dale “Holeshot” Walker to become one of the most noteworthy engineers in all of motorcycle racing.

    Walker not only produced top-tier products for racers, including a clutch-less air shifter and an engine management system, but also transformed how people tuned their machines. Walker created detailed guides — including illustrations and videos — so those with a basic understanding of mechanics could install and utilize his groundbreaking equipment.

    A native of Santa Cruz, Calif., Walker’s famed engineering career began aboard two wheels after he learned how to ride at 8 years old. By the time he was 17, Walker began working at Coast Honda in his hometown, getting the much-needed hands-on experience that would set the tone for his long-term contributions to motorcycling and racing.

    Walker also gained on-track experience, producing a noteworthy racing résumé that contained 50 national event wins and four National Drag Racing Championships.

    One of Walker’s most prized engineering moments came in 1977 with the production of his first “Eight Second” turbocharged Kawasaki. Running 30 pounds of boost with around 250 horsepower, this bike was created without air shifters, rev limiters and under-cut transmissions.

    Walker also pioneered electric power-shifter technology, designing a system that would kill the engine’s ignition system momentarily between shifts. Since its creation, racers have used this mechanism with great success.

    In 1991, Walker enhanced this technology with the creation of the Electric Powershifter 2, making it more user-friendly and accessible on a wider range of motorcycles. It also expanded its use for drag racing, road racing, street superbikes and more.

    To this day, Walker continues to produce high-level racing equipment with his brand, Dale Walker’s Holeshot Performance.

Well Qualified

Eraldo Ferracci — Road Racing

Born in 1938 in Italy, Eraldo Ferracci established himself first as a National Championship-winning road racer and, after moving to the U.S., a record-setting drag racer and producer of go-fast parts through his Fast by Ferracci business, which launched in 1980. Racers of all stripes clamored for his expertise, and the late 1980s Ducati asked him to form the first American-based factory road racing team. The team roared to two FIM World Superbike Championships in ’91 and ’92 with Doug Polen aboard, and two more AMA Superbike championships, in ’93 with Polen and ’94 with Troy Corser. Ferracci is a member of the FIM World Superbike Hall of Fame, as well as a founding member of the Ducati North America Hall of Fame. But, perhaps more importantly, Ferracci helped make Ducati a world road racing powerhouse, and one of the world’s most successful producers of performance motorcycles.

  • Eraldo Ferracci Biography

    • Italian National Championship-winning rider, and record-setting drag racer here in the U.S.
    • Established Fast by Ferracci in 1980, offering go-fast parts and tuning expertise to a wide array of drag and road racers
    • Created and headed Team Fast by Ferracci Ducati in 1988, Ducati’s lone North American factory road race team; won two World Superbike titles (with AMA Hall of Famer Doug Polen in ’91 and ’92), and two AMA Superbike championships (with Polen in ’93 and Aussie Troy Corser in ’94)
    • Helped make Ducati a worldwide road racing powerhouse, and one of the world’s most successful producers of performance motorcycles

    Bursting onto the scene in Italy in the 1960s, multi-time Italian National Champion racer and mechanic Eraldo Ferracci brought his talents to the United States in 1967.

    While he modernized a Benelli motorcycle plant near his home in Philadelphia, Ferracci’s nights were spent transforming his home into a workshop that produced unmatched racing machines and high-performance parts.

    With a clear knack for generating speed, Ferracci set multiple drag racing records during the ’70s and ’80s and also helped many road racers who brought their machines to him, his expertise providing the power to allow many of those bikes find success on race day. The high demand for his speed work and go-fast parts led Ferracci to found Fast by Ferracci, Inc. in 1980.

    In 1988, Ducati approached Ferracci with the idea of creating the first American-based Ducati factory race team, and Team Fast by Ferracci Ducati was born. The team quickly found success on the world and American stages, winning two FIM World Superbike Championships with AMA HOFer Doug Polen aboard (in 1991 and 1992) and two AMA Superbike Championship titles, with Polen in 1993 and Australian Troy Corser in 1994.

    The team’s efforts not only made Ducati a worldwide road racing powerhouse and a household name, but they also helped turn Ducati from a niche player into one of the world’s most successful and powerful OE manufacturers, with popularity, sales success and brand strength rivaling the world’s most successful companies.

    In 2000, Ferracci spearheaded factory-supported Team Fast by Ferracci Husqvarna, which became the first non-Japanese manufacturer team to win an AMA 125cc Pro Motocross race. With Ferracci at the helm, the Husqvarna Supermoto team was invited to participate in the X Games on two occasions.

    Along with his drag racing records, Ferracci held multiple FIM World Superbike and AMA Superbike records, some of which have stood the test of time.

    Ferracci is a member of the FIM World Superbike Hall of Fame as well as a founding member of the Ducati North America Hall of Fame.