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SPRING2024MARCH ISNOMINATION MONTHThe Road to the Hall of Fame startshere. Anyone can nominate someonefor the Hall of Fame. The nomineemust have been involved in the off-road industry for a minimum of fifteenyears. Nomination packets submittedonline by March 31 will be consideredfor the Off-Road Motorsports Hall ofFame Class of 2024. See page 2 ...ORMHOF MEMBERSWEEPSTAKES:WIN A TRIP TO THE2025 BAJA 500ORMHOF HERITAGEDESIGNATIONHONORS CLUBS,ORGANIZATIONS,AND EVENTSSAVE THE DATE!2024 ORMHOF GALA,NOVEMBER 3IN LAS VEGASYou could win a 2025Baja 500 experiencewith a top team! see page 4 ...Mark your calendar forOff-Road’s BiggestNight of the Year!See page 6 ...Celebrating 50 yearsor more of off-roadexcellence. See page 8 ...LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGJOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYTHE HALL OF FAMEOF THE OFF-ROADINDUSTRY1Plus ORMHOF at The Mint 400, the BFG Blazer, Five Star Partner FOX and More ...

MARCH ISNOMINATION MONTH2024The Road to the Hall of Fame startshere. Anyone can nominate someonefor the Hall of Fame. The nomineemust have been involved in the off-road industry for a minimum of fifteenyears. Nomination packets submittedonline by March 31 will be consideredfor the Off-Road Motorsports Hall ofFame Class of 2024. LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGJOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYNominees should be individuals who have made a significant contribution tothe off-road industry, including any of the following: Business development,design and engineering, philanthropy, exceptional performance, eventpromotion, inspiration to others, advocacy and activism, and positiverepresentation. Categories of nomination include Competition (Motorcycle,UTV/ATV, Vehicle), Advocate, Industry, Journalism, and Influencer.WHO WILL RECEIVE OFF-ROAD’S HIGHEST HONOR IN 2024?Nomination packets must be completed andsubmitted online by March 31.After the packets are received, a votingcommittee comprised of industry professionals,current ORMHOF inductees, and ORMHOFboard members has several weeks to review thepackets before meeting in person to discussand vote for the ORMHOF Class of 2024."This process is taken very seriously," chairmanMcMillin explained, "The voting committeemembers do not know who else is on thecommittee until they walk into the room onmeeting day. After discussing each of thecandidates, a blind vote is taken. Nomineesreceiving votes from at least two-thirds of thecommittee members are considered forinduction. The results are sent to the ORMHOFboard of directors for review and formalratification."Video: ORMHOF Class of 2023inductee Mary McGee2

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY2024 Nomination Quick Links:Meet the Inductees 1978-2023Nomination Instructions - Call for NominationsNomination Packet Worksheet (Printable)Nomination Packet (Complete Online)Nomination FAQsMARCH IS NOMINATION MONTH SPRING2024Continued from page 2LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG3The ORMHOF Class of 2024 will be announced mid-summer. This year's Hallof Fame Induction & Awards Gala will be held on Sunday, November 3 at theSouth Point in Las Vegas. This is the Sunday before The SEMA Show. A grouphotel rate will be available at the South Point for Gala attendees."The annual ORMHOF Gala is off-road's biggest night of the year," ORMHOFchairman and Class of 2018 inductee Mark McMillin said. "The Galacelebrates a who's who in the sport of off-road. It's a night to recognize theachievements of many of the people, past and present, who help to inspirefuture generations of the off-road community. The Gala is made possiblethrough the support of ORMHOF's many wonderful sponsors and donors.”ORMHOF Inductees gather at the 2018 Induction & Awards GalaMarchDeadline

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG4As a thank you to our amazing ORMHOF supporters who make the Hall ofFame's many programs and projects possible, everyone who joins or renewswith ORMHOF for 2024 will be entered to win a trip for two to the 2025SCORE Baja 500.SUPPORT ORMHOF - BE ENTERED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!ORMHOF MEMBER SWEEPSTAKES:WIN A TRIP TO THE 2025 BAJA 500Join or renew to show your support for ORMHOF by November 1, 2024 at 12midnight Pacific to be entered to win. The winner will be announced at theORMHOF Induction & Awards Gala on November 3, 2024 at the South Pointin Las Vegas. "This is an all-expenses paid roundtrip from San Diego, California toEnsenada, Baja California for the2025 SCORE Baja 500" explainsHall of Fame inductee and boardmember Frank DeAngelo(pictured), "You'll live and breathepre-race and race day activitieswith a top team."

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYORMHOF MEMBER SWEEPSTAKESContinued from page 4LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG5Ensenada’s Centro Cultural, or Cultural Center, is the backdrop for the SCOREBaja 500 Tech and Contingency. Once a favored getaway of Hollywood stars andreportedly the birthplace of everyone’s favorite Mexican cocktail, the margarita,the modern-day Centro Cultural hosts music and dance performances. Built in1930, it was a hotel and casino until 1935, visited by renowned Hollywoodcelebrities Rita Hayworth, Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and others.Join or renew your Hall of Fame membership as an Individual or Club, or IndustryPartner to be entered to win the ORMHOF Member Sweepstakes, a trip for two tothe 2025 SCORE Baja 500. Full details are available on the website.

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYSAVE THE DATE! 2024 ORMHOF INDUCTION & AWARDS GALASUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGDON’T MISS OFF-ROAD’S BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR!Video: Highlights from the 2023 ORMHOF Induction & Awards Gala6

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYINDUCTION & AWARDS GALAContinued from page 6LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG7The Ballroom of the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas is the perfect venue for theORMHOF Induction & Awards Gala, Off-Road’s Biggest Night of the Year.PUT YOUR COMPANY CENTER STAGE2024 GALA SPONSORSHIPS GOING FAST - RESERVE NOW!Green Grease President and CEOSpencer MackenzieCenter Stage with2023 ORMHOFinductee Evan Evans,and Walker Evansat the 2023 Gala 2024 SPONSOR DECK2024 Impact Awardspresented byLouis Unser Never Give Up Awardpresented by2024 Live Feedpresented by

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGORMHOF HERITAGE DESIGNATION 8RECOGNIZING CLUBS,ORGANIZATIONS, ANDEVENTS WITH 50 YEARS ORMORE OF ACHIEVEMENT INOFF-ROADORMHOF’s Jenn Hellstrom with CheckersOff-Road Racing Team’s Kevin DavisAs part of its mission to educate and inspire present and future generations ofthe off-road community by celebrating the achievements of those who camebefore, the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame recognizes clubs, organizations,and events with 50 years or more of achievement in off-road with Heritagedesignation in the official archives of the Hall of Fame. “Heritage designation by the Hall of Fame recognizes the contributions of theseclubs, organizations, and events that were formed in the early days of off-road.They represent the very foundation of our culture,” said ORMHOF board memberRich Klein.Members of the Checkers Off-Road Racing Team gathered at the South Point in Las Vegasto celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYORMHOF HERITAGE DESIGNATION SPRING2024Continued from page 8LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG9In our next issue: ORMHOF recognizes the Tierra Del SolFour Wheel Drive Club of San Diego with Hall of Fame Heritage Clubdesignation.ORMHOF Heritage Designation is recorded in the official archives of the Hall ofFame as part of the online Off-Road Registry at ormhof.org. To request consideration for Heritage Designation from the Off-RoadMotorsports Hall of Fame for a Club, Organization, or Event, please complete theRegistry Submission Form online by clicking the ORMHOF logo, below.Video: ORMHOF Heritage presentation to the Checkers Off-Road Racing Team

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYCaliforniaMotorluxMontereyNevadaRiverside MuseumLaughlinArizonaParker 250ParkerOne of the most iconic vehicles in off-road racing history, the BFG Blazer, is a staramong stars in the ORMHOF Vehicle Collection, thanks to the generosity ofCameron and Tammy Thieriot. As part of the Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve the history of the sport of off-road, the Blazer is maintained and displayed at events and museums across thecountry for all to enjoy.“Everyone that supports the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame is now part ofthe history of the ORMHOF Vehicle Collection, including the BFG Blazer,” saidORMHOF board member and collections manager Rory Ward. “The Hall of Famemembers, partners, and donors make it all possible.”LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGYOUR SUPPORT MAKES ORMHOF’S MANYPROGRAMS AND PROJECTS POSSIBLE 10Rolling History: The ORMHOF BFG BlazerORMHOF VEHICLECOLLECTION: THE BFG BLAZERORMHOF ON THE ROAD WITH THE BFG BLAZER

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYORMHOF PROGRAMS & PROJECTSSPRING2024Continued from page 10LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG11In our next issue: Learn how ORMHOFmembers, partnersand donors helped preserve40 years of off-road historythrough the Hall of FameDusty Times Collection, nowavailable online for all toenjoy.Video: Learn more about the history of the BFG Blazer in this video tour withORMHOF board member and collections manager Rory Ward.ORMHOF BFG Blazer Fast Facts:Built by Parnelli Jones (ORMHOF Class of 1978) in 1976 for ChevroletCampaigned by Frank ‘Scoop’ Vessels (ORMHOF Class of 2007)Also raced by Bob Gordon (ORMHOF Class of 2017)Purchased and raced by Don Adams, then retired and stored for decadesPurchased from Don Adams by Cameron Thieriot in 2012Restored and rebuilt for Cameron by Sean Hoglund of YT MotorsportsRace-ready for Cameron and the 2013 NORRA 1000 in just 60 daysA priceless gift: Donated to ORMHOF by Cameron Thieriot in 2020

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYWe had a great time visiting with ORMHOF fans at the2024 Mint 400! Thanks to everyone who stopped bythe booth to say hello, buy some ORMHOF merch, andjoin or renew your ORMHOF membership. Weappreciate you!A special thanks to The Mint 400 crew: Josh and MattMartelli, Killian, Jimi, and Walter.LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGORMHOF ON THE ROAD: THE MINT 40012Thanks to our ORMHOF board members who brought their vehicles out to display at The Mint 400! Rory Ward’s Challenger III, and Jeff Furrier’s Bud Honcho. Thanks also to board member GaryHaugley, his wife Jan, and her sister Julie for helping in the booth!ORMHOF inductee and Mint 400 broadcaster Bob Bower with the ORMHOF girls:Jenn, Barbara, and Brandi

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAYORMHOF ON THE ROAD: THE MINT 400Continued from page 12LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG13L-R: ORMHOF inductee Russ Wernimontwith ORMHOF board member Rory WardL-R: ORMHOF inductee Marty Fiolka, Susan Fiolka,Rich Minga, ORMHOF’s Barbara RaineyORMHOF inductee Shannon Campbellrolling past the ORMHOF booth.ORMHOF inductee Larry Ragland and ORMHOF’sBarbara Rainey sporting their ORMHOF hatsL-R: ORMHOF board member Jeff Furrier explaining thebenefits or ORMHOF membership to fellow boardmember Rory Ward.ORMHOF inductee Tom Morris withORMHOF’s Barbara Rainey

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGORMHOF WALL OF FAME141ST QUARTER 2024THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Partners MembersDonorsWinners CircleBeaumont MotorsportsNational Rock RacingPole PositionNORRAGreen FlagHowe PerformanceRPM OffroadThe Great Candy Cane Off-Road Race TeamClubTierra Del Sol Jeep Club ofSan DiegoIronmanButch ArcieroChampionJeff FurrierScot HardenLeaderBill Brindle IIIJim ChamberlainDominic ClarkJosh DanielPam HallBob HamJenn HellstromCarl JacksonRich and Shelley KleinJonathan LangleyMike LesleRob MartensenSharon and Eric NelsonMary O’BlenesMark RushMike ShatynskiDave ShoppeIvan StewartJohn WilliamsTodd ZuercherBruce DavisBrandi FarraChad FrymanAnonymousMerchandiseThank you to everyone whopurchased merchandise at theParker 250 and The Mint 400 to support the Off-RoadMotorsports Hall of Fame!ImpactDave BoyntonGary BoyntonMark BradshawRay CookJohn ElkinJames Faraci‘Fast Eddie’ FriskJeff GleckmanNicole HarrisongfgfJames HattonGary HaugleyJan HaugleyMike and Carmen HenleMichael HiggsAnthony KahnWilliam KasslerTimothy KunchJohn L.Roger LovellGary LysherLois and Robert MartinJeffrey MasonLonnie McCurry JrLarry MillsJay MooneyJames NarovichTom NewboldChristopher RaffoDavid RamoncinskiKurt ScherbaumAllen SeligsonMark StahlJon SteinhilberChris and Jessica SilveiraGrant SimpsonTim SkipperKurt StreckerVictor SwansonApril TallmanPatrick VaughanHannah WardRory WardTracy WardMandy WilkeyYanjun Zhang

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORGORMHOF PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: FOX15CONGRATULATIONS TO ORMHOF PARTNER FOXON YOUR FIRST 50 YEARS It was 2007 when FOX came on boardas ORMHOF’s first industry partner.FOX has remained a steadfast andloyal supporter of the Hall of Fameever since.Thank you to Bob Fox, Bryan Harrold,and the amazing crew at FOX forrecognizing the value of supportingORMHOF, the Hall of Fame of the Off-Road Industry.The Hall of Fame is honored to carryon the legacy of FOX visionary JohnMarking, ORMHOF Class of 2021.FOX was recognized as ORMHOF’s first Five Star Partner

JOIN, PARTNER, OR DONATE TODAY LEGENDS LIVE AT ORMHOF.ORG16Industry PartnersBoard of DirectorsMark McMillin, ChairmanMcMillin RacingHall of Fame InducteeFrank ‘Butch’ Arciero JrArciero RacingHall of Fame InducteeDave ColeHammerking ProductionsFrank DeAngeloHall of Fame InducteeBud FeldkampGlen Helen RacewayHall of Fame InducteeJeff FurrierUPR Racing SupplyJosh HallPrecision DrivenBob HamHall of Fame InducteeGary Haugley Classic Auto AppraiserRich KleinConversations with Big Rich4LOW MagazineRafael NavarroJIMCOFardad NiknamYokohama TireBonnie VesselsWife of Legacy Inductee Frank ‘Scoop’ VesselsRory WardProfessional Fire FighterRacers Only MotorsportsExcellence | Innovation | Leadership With commitment and dedication to the long-term successand advancement of the off-road industry through supportof the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of FameORMHOF has earned a 2024 Gold Seal of Transparency from Non-Profit Racing Service CandidTax ID 47-0903696 | Mailing Address: 18124 Wedge Pkwy #2036, Reno NV 89511775.686.6770 directors@ormhof.org