Danny Oakley: Danny began organized BMX racing in 1970 and retired in 1981.
He was instrumental in establishing organized BMX racing, and numerous tracks
in Southern and Northern California, during a time when organized BMX did
not formally exist. A few such tracks are The Downhill Track of Baldwin Park
in 1970, Landels Park, Hamann Park, and The Downhill Track of Mount Tamalpais
in 1974. Danny Oakley, a true Legend of our sport, raced for such legendary
teams as Bikette & Dirtmaster, Rick's Bike Shop, Silver Shield, MotoPRO,
Speedo, and Mongoose. He was instrumental in forming Pro Products, Inc.,
MotoPRO, and Speedo. Moreover, Danny was instrumental in designing products
for Pro Products, Inc., MotoPRO, Speedo, and B.M.X. Products, Inc., Mongoose,
including the infamous Moosegoose, a 20 inch BMX race frame Danny designed
for taller riders, and racers (Danny is quite tall himself). He has
conducted BMX Racing Clinics, and Demonstrations in the United States, and
in Europe. He has participated in NBA, UBR, NPSA, CBA and ABA sanctioned
races. Danny raced and won numerous titles, and championships, such as 4
Time, West Coast Champion, 6 Time, Northern California Champion, NPSA National
Champion, and NORA CUP, to name a few. Danny was one of the racers that was
featured in the BMX episode of CHiPs.

Agreed!

I've added my vote for Dan the Man!