Shannon has already posted this up but I do not think this is overkill! Get your seats soon or wait till next year.
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This thing is getting Wicked!
I only had time to Update a few things.
Remember:
This is not a "Free Event!"
The cost of seating goes toward the Scholarship Fund!
If you show up trying to get in free or there is NO MORE room. See ya next year!
Gary
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Event News!
The latest just in from Shannon at the ABA!!
SPECIAL SHOWING OF
"STOMPIN' STU"
At the 2009 BMX Hall 'O Fame Cermonies!!!!
From the people that brought you "Joe Kid on a Stingray".
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List of notable attendees
Clayton John President of ABA for over 25 years, 2009 member of the US Cycling Hall 'O Fame.
Bernie Anderson ABA owner, Rebel, Blazer owner, member of the US Cycling Hall 'O Fame
Jim Melton Founder of JMC Bicycles
Dennis Dain Factory Ralph's and Redline
John Crews Factory Speedo, Patterson, Redline
Cheri Elliott Factory Skyway, Boss - 3-Time ABA National #1 female
Ernie Alexander - Founder of NBA
Bobby Encinas Factory Shimano, NBA #1
Bob Haro - Founder of Freestyle and Haro # Plates and Bicycles
Stu Thomsen ABA's- 1st National #1 PRO
Jeff Kosmala - ABA's 1st National #1 PRO Cruiser
Dave Clinton - 1st Supe rstar of BMX! Factory Kawasaki ,Weinert, DG, Shimano, Diamondback, and NBA #1
Eric Rupe - Factory SE Racing, Schwinn, Profile, Mongoose, GT 9-Time ABA Nationals #1 3-PRO Cruiser and 6-VET PRO
Mike King - 2-Time ABA National #1 AM and 1-Time ABA National #1 PRO
Eddy King - Factory Wheels & Things, Torker, and Diamondback
Toby Henderson - Factory Raleigh, Hutch, and SE Racing
Cash Mathews - Factory Webco, Mongoose/BMX Products
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Brian Lopes Factory SE Racing, Elf, Hawk, multi-time ATB National and World Champion
Greg Grubbs Factory Redline and Jag
Greg Hill Factory FMF, Schwinn, Redline Shimano, GT, GHP
Jeff Bottema Factory DG, Raleigh, Team Murray
Dale Holmes 5-Time World Champion
Woody Itson Factory Hutch
Perry Kramer Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, SE Racing, P.K. Ripper himself!
Danny Oakley Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, The man the MOOSEGOOSE was made for!
Eddie Fiola Factory SE Racing, Haro, GT, 5-time King Of Skateparks
Jeremy McGrath Factory VDC, 12-time AMA Champion
DD Leone Factory Redline, Free Agent, Vector
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Mike Buff BMX Action Trick team member. SE Bikes
Troy Lee Founder of Troy Lee Designs
Scott Clark Factory Speedo, Robinson, Rondo, Redline, Team Murray, NBA #1 PRO
Tommy Brackens Factory Jag, Powerlite, GT, Torker - The Human Dragster
Vance Patterson Founder of Patterson Racing
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Brent Patterson Factory Patterson Two-Time ABA National #1 PRO
Brian Patterson Factory Patterson ABA Speedo, National #1 PRO
Tracer Finn Factory CW Racing
Harry Leary Factory JMC, Diamondback. ABA National #1 Vet Pro
John Kerr – BMX PLUS! Action photographer
Damian Fulton – Creator of Radical Rick cartoon that ran in BMX PLUS! For over 13 years!
Misty Dong – Factory Raleigh
Ricihe Anderson – Two-Time ABA National #1 AM. Factory, Patterson, Skyway, Torker
Ronnie Anderson – ABA National #1 PRO , Factory Boss, Zeronine
Chris Moeller – S&M owner, BMX ACTION test rider
Doug Davis Factory Diamondback, ABA National #1 AM.
Denny Davidow – Factory TRW, Skyway, Free Agent
Maris Strombergs 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 World Champion
Mike Day Olympic 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist
Donny Robinson 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist, ABA National #1 PRO Cruiser, 2009 World Champion
Media Coverage --Vintagebmx.com, BMXmania.com, BMXworld magazine, BMXPlus! Magazine, Sessions, BMXer magazine, BikeWearWorld.com
Some of t he Silent Auction Items!
Bikes From:
GHP and Intense
Signed Jerseys from:
OS Riders!
The Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze riders!
World Champ Eric Rupe!
5- time World Champ Dale Holmes!
Items from:
Cheri Elliott
Damian Fulton - Creator of Radical Rick
The Hot Shoppe
And much More!
Looking Forward to a great Time!
Gary "The Gate Guy" Haselhorst
Event Info:
2009 ABA BMX Hall Of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PT)
San Diego, CA
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
2131 Pan American Plz
San Diego, CA 92101
Ticket Information
Seats are moving FAST so get yourl and get ready to rub elbows with the stars of past, present, and future!
Everything you need to Know about ordering seats can be found on this link!
http://2009ababmxhof.eventbrite.com/
Event Details
Seven legendary members of the BMX Racing and Freestyle community will be inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame at the San Diego Hall of Champions on the evening of September 17, 2009.
Join for the 24th induction ceremony, as we honor seven BMX Racing and Freestyle legends from the 1970s and 1980s, and one industry co ntributor.
The 2009 inductees are:
Danny Oakley (1960's and 1970's pioneer)
D.D. Leone (1980's Professional Racer)
Troy Lee (BMX Industry Contributor, Troy Lee Designs)
R.L. Osborn and Mike Buff (Of the Legendary BMX Action Trick Team)
Eddie Fiola (Freestyle Pioneer)
Jeremy McGrath (Past BMXer Lifetime Achievement Award).
There will also be special recognition given to Clayton John (retired ABA President) and Bernie Anderson (retired ABA Chairman of the Board), current BMX Hall of Fame members, for their recent induction into the U.S. Bicycling Hall Of Fame in Davis, CA.
The Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista will be the new home of the National BMX Hall of Fame, and on the morning following the banquet (Friday, September 18, 2009) at 10:00 am there will be a dedication ceremony to unveil the new facility at the training center. Be one of the few who, years from now, will be able to say "I was there..."
Your Ticket Includes
The Hall Of Fame reception, dinner, silent auction, and the opportunity to meet and greet all of the honorees.
The Food
All entrees will feature a delicious beef and chicken combo. A vegetarian entree can be arranged by prior request (send vegetarian requests to 2009hof@ababmx.com no later than September 1, 2009, and include the names of all those in your party who are requesting vegetarian entrees)
Ticket Pickup
All tickets for this event will be held at will-call at the San Diego Hall of Champions, for pickup immediately before the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Questions Concerning This Event
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Please contact Shannon Gillette at shannon@ababmx.com of by phone at 480.961.1903 ext 144 for more information.
Shannon Gillette
Sponsorship/Advertising/Marketing
American Bicycle Association
"The Sanctioning Body of BMX"
shannon@ababmx.com
www.ababmx.com
Phone: (480) 961-1903 ext 144
Fax: (480) 961-1842