BMX Legend to Retire

July 22nd, 2010 12:51pm

Randy Stumpfhauser (Stumpy) has announced his retirement and will end his illustrious career at the 2010 ABA Grand Nationals, this Thanksgiving, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ABA Grand Nationals is where Randy began his PRO Racing career at the age of 18 back in November of 1995.

ï¿¼ Randy began his BMX career in 1986 at age nine. Like many BMX racers, Randy was introduced to BMX by his father. Since 1986 Randy has ridden for several BMX teams. His first sponsor was Hi Tech Racing back in 1990. From there he went to Action Racing from 1991-93 before joining Powerlite Industries. Randy raced for Powerlite as both an amateur and professional from 1993 through early 1996. In 1996 Randy was they ABA Rookie Pro of the Year and rode for ELF. After the 1996 season he rode for Huffy through the 2003 season. From 2004 through the 2008, Randy rode for GT Bicycles. After the 2008 season Randy joined GHP and will now retire as a GHP rider. ï¿¼ In 2009 Randy Stumpfhauser was celebrated as the 2009 ABA Pro of the Year. This is determined by the ABA membership and has always been one of the most prestigious off track honors a rider can receive. To go along with the elected honor of top pro, Randy persevered on the track to become the ABA National Number 1 Pro. This was the first ABA “AA’ pro title for Stumpfhauser and the seventh overall ABA number 1. Randy won the National #1 Cruiser title in 1995 and the National #1 Pro Cruiser title 5 years in a row from 2001-2005.

To honor his great career and allow fans to show their appreciation for the “consummate professional”, the ABA and GHP have planned a farewell tour. Starting at the Gator Nationals in Oldsmar, Florida, one lucky winner will take home the ABA BMX Champs jersey, personally autographed by Randy Stumpfhauser. As Randy races to defend his ABA #1 Pro title in 2010, a lucky winner will be chosen by Randy at each subsequent Pro Series event to receive an autographed jersey. ï¿¼ In addition to the jersey giveaway, beginning at the Winter National in Phoenix, ABA Racewear will have a specially designed Stumpy T-shirt available for all fans to have personally autographed by Randy. If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Randy, you know what a truly great person and ambassador for the sport he his. If you have never met the man, this is an opportunity to see why he has been apply nicknamed the “consummate professional.” Randy will retire as one of the most accomplished and professional BMX racers our sport has ever witnessed. GHP BMX and the ABA would like to wish Randy the best of luck in 2010 on his quest to defend his hard earned ABA BMX PRO title.