STURGIS, SD — The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast on Aug. 12 included the official induction of the Sturgis Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
The Class of 2026 honorees include actor Robert Patrick, land-speed record bike builder Denis Manning, 9/11 hero Tim Duffy, NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace, custom builder Dave Perewitz, powersports executive Paul Langley and posthumous inductees will include “Indian Larry” DeSmedt, Bessie Stringfield, John Andrews and Mary McGee.
Founded in 2001, the non-profit Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame is located at the heart of the world’s largest motorcycle event, the annual Sturgis Rally. The museum’s collection features over 80 vintage and custom motorcycles, which is one of the world’s largest permanent collections of custom and modified motorcycles
The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place during the Sturgis Rally each August.
The 2026 Sturgis Hall of Fame inductees included an American Hero, along with an actor, NASCAR champion, businessman, custom bike creator, and land speed record bike builder.





