The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. 

The 2026 class of inductees includes: Tom Allen, Dominic Clark, Jessi Combs, Kenny Freeman, Jeff Geiser & Rick Geiser, Ricky Johnson and Jerry McDonald. 

The ORMHOF received forty-seven nomination packets for individuals to be considered for the Class of 2026, according to the organization. A committee of off-road industry professionals was convened to evaluate and review the submissions, and the eight nominees who received votes from a minimum of two-thirds of the committee members were submitted to the ORMHOF board of directors for ratification. 

Read a short biography of each inductee, provided by the ORMHOF. 

Tom Allen – Industry 

For more than 40 years, Tom Allen has been a driving force in off-road steering innovation. Inspired by a passion for racing that began in childhood, he founded PSC Motorsports and pioneered Cylinder Assist steering systems, helping establish them as the industry standard for rock crawling, desert racing and recreational off-road vehicles. Through continuous innovation, including the DDS (Dynamic Damping Stabilizer System), Allen's work has improved vehicle performance, control and reliability while influencing steering technology used around the world. His vision, technical expertise, and commitment to advancing the sport have left a lasting mark on the off-road industry and secured his recognition among the 2026 inductees of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. 

Dominic Clark – Influencer 

Born in Reno, Nevada, and raised in Las Vegas, Dominic Clark has spent more than 50 years shaping the sport of off-road racing through media relations, public relations and event operations. Beginning at the Mint 400 in 1982, he became a driving force behind HDRA and SCORE International, where he has served for more than four decades, most recently as SCORE Historian. Clark also created the SCORE World Desert Championship name and the organization's iconic tagline, "World's Foremost Desert Racing Organization." His lifelong dedication to preserving and promoting the sport has earned him a place in the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. 

Jessi Combs – Industry Pioneer 

Jessi Combs redefined what's possible in the off-road industry. A champion racer, skilled fabricator, television host and Guinness World Record holder, Combs earned the respect of competitors and fans alike through her relentless work ethic, technical expertise and fearless determination. Combs represents the difference between someone who is successful in an industry and someone who helps define what that industry means during a certain era. From competing in some of the world's toughest off-road races to advancing the sport through media and advocacy, Combs consistently pushed the boundaries of what was possible while inspiring others to do the same. 

Kenny Freeman – Industry Pioneer 

A Las Vegas native with more than 55 years in off-road racing, Kenny Freeman has carried on a family legacy that began with his first SNORE 250 in 1969. Starting as a racer in 1972, he went on to earn two SNORE overall championships while his family also celebrated multiple championships across the sport. His passion for racing led him into leadership roles with SNORE, serving as president eight times and race director five times, where he helped grow the organization and expand participation. Through decades of racing, promoting, and supporting the off-road community, Freeman's dedication and lifelong commitment to the sport have made a lasting impact on SNORE and desert racing. 

Jeff Geiser & Rick Geiser  

Rick and Jeff Geiser, founders of Geiser Brothers Design & Development, have spent more than three decades redefining modern off-road racing through innovation, craftsmanship, and a passion for competition. After building their skills alongside industry legends, the brothers founded Geiser Bros in 1995, creating race-winning chassis that have become the benchmark in Trophy Truck competition worldwide. From pioneering advanced four-wheel-drive and twin-engine Trophy Truck designs to providing complete race support for teams and privateers, Rick and Jeff have helped elevate the sport at every level. Their dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to the off-road community have earned them a place in the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. 

Ricky Johnson 

"Throughout his storied two- and four-wheel racing career, Ricky Johnson has presented solid proof he was born to race and destined for greatness," said Scott Cox. 

With seven AMA Championships, wins and championships across many disciplines including Pro2, Pro4, Frozen Rush, and Stadium Trucks, plus 16 consecutive wins with Gus Vildosola, Johnson has made his mark on off-road racing. A family man dedicated to sharing the sport with many, Johnson parlayed his career behind the wheel to a career in front of the camera. As a television commentator, he has educated and inspired generations of fans, bringing insight, passion and credibility to the broadcast booth. Add to that 20-plus years teaching off-road driving and racing skills to racers and special forces military, RJ has more than earned his spot in the ORMHOF Class of 2026, says the ORMHOF.

Jerry McDonald 

Joe MacPherson's name was on the Team, but Jerry McDonald was the force behind it, the quiet assassin executing the greatness. In many ways, Jerry’s remarkable career stands in quiet contrast to a sport defined by noise, excess, and larger-than-life personas. 

In terms of racing, Jerry's Team MacPherson Motorsports set the gold standard in professionalism and overall success, says the ORMHOF. It was a true factory effort, one that impacted those directly involved with the team and those wanting to emulate their commitment to excellence. For 16 years, MacPherson Motorsports had a true factory partnership with GM Motorsports. McDonald ran the whole thing––managing, fabricating, team development and engineering. 

"While Jerry wasn’t an engineer by education, he was, in fact, something much more difficult to find––a talented fabricator and designer that learned by using his mind and his hands," said the legendary Herb Fishel. 

The ORMHOF Class of 2026 will be celebrated at the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on Sunday, November 1, at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

For more information, visit ormhof.org.