The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 class will be inducted at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa on November 1. The newest crop consists of seven figures.

Tom Allen

Allen is the founder of PSC Motorsports, a Texas-based manufacturer of steering systems for Jeeps and other off-road vehicles. He is the mastermind behind Cylinder Assist, an upgrade package that increases hydraulic force to steer vehicles with larger tires and consequently more axle load, and the Dynamic Damping Stabilizer System. His products have seen use in both off-roading and by other sectors like commercial and military.

“A problem solver by nature, he’s spent decades helping customers, improving steering systems, and building a company that’s earned the trust of off-roaders around the world,” reads a statement from PSC. “To us, he’s Dad, Grandpa, Boss, and Mentor.

“Today, we’re proud to celebrate his induction into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. It’s a well-deserved recognition of the impact he’s had on this industry and the people in it.

“Congratulations, Tom. We’re proud of you, and proud to call you family.”

Dominic Clark

Until 2024, when reading an article from SCORE International, you might notice the same author: Dominic Clark. He was the series’ official historian and longtime PR guy, whose work in desert racing dates back over four decades.

Clark began working for the Mint 400 in 1982, then joined the media department for the High Desert Racing Association as well as its merged successor with SCORE. He remained involved as SCORE took over HDRA under sal Fish, and the new leadership under Roger Norman naturally wanted to keep him around too upon buying the series in 2012.

His experience also includes PR for teams like Roger Mears, Bryce Menzies, Rod Millen, and Robby Unser across several disciplines from hillclimb to short course. Outside of racing, he spent a decade in media ops for the Armed Forces Bowl and First Responders Bowl, as well as the Wooden Legacy college basketball tourney and the Las Vegas Holiday Prep Classic.

He retired from his role as SCORE’s media operations director in 2024, and was replaced by Gabriel Garcia. Clark was appointed Media Ops Director Emeritus a year later.

Jessi Combs

Combs was fast whenever she got behind the wheel of anything, and this isn’t hyperbolic. Besides her successes in SCORE and Ultra4, which respectively included a pair of runner-up class finishes at the Baja 1000 and the 2014 SPec class title, she set the four-wheel land speed record for women in 2013.

Piloting the North American Eagle, she went as fast as 440.709 miles per hour with an official speed of 398.954 mph, smashing the previous mark set by Lee Breedlove in 1965. From there, she upped the ante by going 477.59 in 2016. Combs was also a media favorite who starred on several motoring series including MythBusters.

She died in 2019 when her Eagle crashed while trying to set another speed record in the Alvord Desert. The Jessi Combs Foundation was founded following her passing to support women in trade occupations.

“Jessi represents what motorsport can look like at its best,” said the foundation. “In addition to being a fierce off-road competitor, Jessi was a fabricator, builder, adventurer, mentor, and advocate who challenged limits and inspired countless people to chase what once felt impossible. Her impact lives on through the barriers she broke, the people she encouraged, and the paths she helped create for the next generation.

“We are honored to see Jessi recognized alongside the legends and pioneers who shaped/are shaping the world of off-road.”

Ken Freeman

Freeman was the longtime president of the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts (SNORE), with his involvement beginning as far back as the very first SNORE 250 in 1969. His father did the race in 1970, while Ken helped with checkpoints and road crossings. He started his own career in 1973 and won the SNORE overall title in 1979.

During that ’79 title run, Freeman was elected to SNORE’s board of directors. He also served as president from 1998 to 2002 and again from 2013 to 2016, while also being race director for eight years. Although he is no longer in either position, Freeman remains involved as a contributor and board member.

He has also worked with SCORE, Best In The Desert, the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, and is on the OHV Advisory Committee for Clark County.

“We are so proud to see one of our most important leaders & racers in SNORE be inducted into the ORMHOF,” SNORE stated.

Jeff and Richard Geiser

If you’re in need of a quality Trophy Truck, look no further than the Geiser Brothers. Rick and Jeff Geiser founded Geiser Brothers Design & Development in 1995, turning it into the sport’s biggest TT manufacturer.

94 trucks have been produced by the company along with 19 luxury pre-runners, seeing action in Baja, the American desert, and even Australia. The brothers are responsible for the first modern AWD TT, which won the 2016 Parker 425 overall, and the first twin-engine TT. They have won 14 SCORE awards including manufacturer, manager, and mechanic of the year.

“This honor represents decades of passion, dedication, and hard work,” the company said. “Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey—supporters, racers, builders, family, friends, and fans. Your belief, commitment, and contributions helped make this achievement possible.

Ricky Johnson

Johnson has raced basically everything from short course to the desert, from stadium trucks to supercross, and even on ice and in NASCAR. If anything, it’s more surprising it took this long for him to reach the Hall.

Johnson won seven AMA titles on two wheels and 28 races in Supercross before making the switch to driving due to a wrist injury. He starred in SODA and CORR before creating TORC in 2009, where he claimed three class titles and also won the 2012 AMSOIL Cup at Crandon. Johnson also dabbled in the Stadium Super Trucks in 2013 and 2021.

His experience also extends to a brief stint in the nascent NASCAR Truck Series, scoring two top-ten finishes in 1997.

He’s still active today in the desert, where he and Gus Vildósola have dominated SCORE’s Trophy Truck Legends class. The 62-year-old was even the fastest qualifier outright for the San Felipe 250 in March.

He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012.

“Honored to be in the class,” commented Johnson.

Jerry MacDonald

MacDonald and 2008 inductee Joe MacPherson co-founded Team MacPherson Motorsports in 1972, racing that year’s Baja 1000 together in a Chevy Blazer. The team had a factory deal with General Motors for 16 years, during which they doubled as a testing ground for developing GM’s truck and SUV products like electronic four-wheel drive.

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