2023 ORMHOF Inductees
The 2023 ORMHOF Inductees have been announced. The Class of 2023 includes; Jeff Cummings, Scott Douglas, Evean Evans, Helen Fields, Scot Harden, Mary McGee, Tommy Morris, Lee “Fud” Sieck, and Russ Wernimont. The 2023 Induction and Awards Gala is set for September 9, 2023 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Gala info at ORMHOF.org.
Jeff Cummings, Industry Pioneer
Jeff started his career with BFGoodrich Tires in 1979. For 43 years, he lived and breathed his #DirtyTiresHappyTires hashtag with the BFGoodrich brand.
Scott Douglas, Competition
Over the years Scott Douglas has successfully driven everything from stock classes to unlimited trucks, including SCORE trophy trucks and Short Course Pro4s.
Evan Evans, Competition
In 1989 Evan was racing for his father’s off-road team Walker Evans Racing and had won four races in a row, driving a Jeep Cherokee in Class 6 during the SCORE/HDRA season.
Helen Fields, Advocacy Pioneer
Dubbed the ‘First Lady of Four Wheeling’ by the East Coast 4WD Association (EC4WDA), Sugar Fields had nearly a half-century of continued leadership in competitive and recreational 4-wheeling at club, regional, and national levels.
Scott Harden, Industry Pioneer
As a desert racer, OEM executive, event promoter, land use advocate, desert racing historian, brand ambassador, published author, and now a member of four motorsports Halls of Fame, Scot Harden impacts off-road.
Mary McGee, Competition
A pioneer in the sport of desert off-road racing and motocross, Mary broke down many barriers for female racers. She has achieved many firsts and has been a great role model for our sport.
Tommy Morris, Industry Pioneer
Tommy Morris’ career spans 40 years in off-road, including driving, team management, vehicle and component engineering and military training experience.
Lee “Fud” Sieck, Industry Pioneer
Fud was the dynamic and driving force behind some of the most enjoyable grassroots events the sport of desert racing has ever known. He began to ride the San Diego-based District 38 events in the late 1970s, eventually trading his handlebars for a gavel when elected president of the organization in 1979.
Russ Wernimont, Industry Pioneer
He started his career sweeping the floor of Cal Well’s PPI shop and within a year became the crew chief of Michael Nesmith’s Class 8 truck, starting his own shop and building pre-runner trucks for the likes of Parnelli Jones and Roger Mears.