Kickstand Down Awards (Posthumous)
- John Andrews: A pioneering engineer and founder of Andrews Products whose cam and gear innovations revolutionized motorcycle performance for over half a century.
- Dave “Huggy Beahr” Hansen: A vintage motorcycle expert and mentor who dedicated over 50 years to preserving Indian and Harley-Davidson history at his shop in Ventura, California.
- “Indian Larry” DeSmedt: A legendary chopper builder and TV icon whose mechanical expertise and authentic personality left an enduring mark on custom motorcycle culture.
- Mary McGee: A boundary-breaking racer who became the first American woman to earn an FIM license and famously solo-finished the 1975 Baja 500.
- Bessie Stringfield: Known as the “Motorcycle Queen of Miami,” she was a trailblazer who became the first African American woman to ride solo across the U.S. and served as a WWII courier.
- The Three Paisanos (Joe Teresi, Lou Kimzey, Mil Blair): This trio of visionaries founded Easyriders magazine in 1970, creating an iconic publication that defined the biker lifestyle and elevated custom motorcycle culture
These honorees join nearly 280 motorcyclists already enshrined in the Hall of Fame, who were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the motorcycle community, the museum, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The 2026 inductees will be officially honored at the annual Sturgis Rally Hall of Fame Breakfast on Aug. 12 in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Tickets for the Hall of Fame breakfast are available by calling the Museum’s HOF ticket coordinator at (605) 580-0794.