Sturgis Motorcycle Museum announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum named its Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, including several special-award honorees and multiple posthumous Kickstands Down recognitions; the class will be honored at the Sturgis Rally Hall of Fame Breakfast on Aug. 12 in Deadwood, South Dakota.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum has announced its Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, honoring a mix of riders, builders, preservationists and advocates. The museum said the group reflects many aspects of motorcycling history and culture, from long-distance riding and land-speed records to custom building and advocacy. The Hall of Fame Committee noted these individuals have contributed through innovation, service and preservation. Several inductees receive special recognition this year, including awards tied to the museum's anniversary and posthumous honors. Notable details: - Special awards this year include the Freedom Fighter Award; an American Hero Award presented for 2026 in recognition of the museum's 25th anniversary; the Educational and Historical Preservation Award; a Kickstands Down posthumous category; and a Lifetime Achievement Award to a previously inducted individual. - Named special honorees include Dave Perewitz (Lifetime Achievement), Tim Duffy (American Hero), Dave Dwyr (Freedom Fighter) and Dave McGraw (Educational/Historical Preservation). - Additional 2026 inductees listed include Paul Langley, Denis Manning, Robert Patrick, Paul Smith and Rusty Wallace. - Posthumous Kickstands Down inductees include John Andrews; Dave "Huggy Beahr" Hansen; "Indian Larry" DeSmedt; Mary McGee; Bessie Stringfield; and The Three Paisanos (Joe Teresi, Lou Kimzey, Mil Blair). - These honorees join nearly 280 motorcyclists already enshrined in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. Summary: The new class adds a range of contributors to the museum's long roster of honorees and highlights preservation, design, advocacy and riding achievements. The 2026 inductees will be officially honored at the Sturgis Rally Hall of Fame Breakfast on Aug. 12 in Deadwood, South Dakota.