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Sit back relax and listen to some good old BMX stories from the pros that were there back in the old days as well as the current happenings in the sport!
About the ABSApro
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring together the bike show community across the United States. To have all bike shows run the same way, with the consistent rules and with a detailed and organized judging format. We want to gather the bike show community, promotors, contestants, collectors, to put on family-oriented shows with detailed rules and regulations, a code of conduct, a national point system and a membership to the first bike show specific organization.
Our Expertise
At ABSApro we take pride in our staff. All our staff have raced in the sport of BMX for many years, some of them are pros, Hall of Famers and have participated and judged in many shows. Our staff are extremely knowledgeable and qualified when it comes to the different classes of bikes. All our staff are well respected in the sport of BMX and in the bike show community. Our staff sticks to a set standard of judging criteria with a (10) ten-point (5) category point system. The attention to detail plays a big part in our judging system. Our expertise, knowledge and experience is what qualifies us to be the best at what we do.
Our Bike Show Experience
Our board of directors and staff at the ABSA have an extensive background in BMX and bike shows. ABSApro President, Mark Darcy and ABSApro Vice President, Dino Bartoli, have been involved in BMX for over 40 years and have been a part of the bike show scene for over ten years, promoting and running bike shows such as the GT Triple Crown, Frogtown Classic and many others. Our board members and advisors (seen below) will help us set strategy, manage and provide input to insure the best experience for all our members, from promotors to participants.
ABSApro Membership and Bike Registration
ABSApro Membership
Bike Membership Registration
Bike Membership Registration
Become an ABSApro Member today by signing up here. All ABSApro members receive a standings list on our website for State and National points earned with end of the year awards, swag bag and (1) FREE bike membership registration when you join ABSApro ($3 value). Membership fees are $75.00 per year.
Bike Membership Registration
Bike Membership Registration
Bike Membership Registration
Now that you have purchased an ABSApro, you will want to register each individual bike, including the make and model of the bike and the registration number of the bike, ( you will be given a registration number when you sign up) . This way we can track each bike and the points for each of your bikes at every ABSApro sanctioned show. Bike Registration is $3.00 per bike per year.
ABSApro State and National point system
Members Point system for all classes
Each class will have State and National points awarded at each ABSApro Sanctioned Bike Show and their members. Each class will be awarded points from 1st place up to 8th place. Below is the list of points awarded in each class at each ABSApro Bike Show.
1st = 120
2nd = 100
3rd = 80
4th = 60
5th = 40
6th = 20
7th = 10
8th = 5
Each class will also be awarded Bike count points per class. Example, if you win your class and there are 10 Bikes in your class, you will receive first place points and rider count points, 120 +10 = 130. These point will go into our Data Base and be posted after each and every ABSApro Bike Show.
How it works
When you register for an ABSApro Bike Show, your bike will be in the class you registered it in with a bike register number. If you have multiple bikes registered in different classes, they will stay in those registered classes. If you win in multiple classes, those wins stay in that class that the bike is registered in with its registered number. You may not combine other classes and put the points into one class. all points earned are kept in the primary class entered. You may use multiple bikes in one class but each bike will have separate points added to them with their registered number. Let's say you get a 1st, 2nd, and a 5th place in one class, each of those bikes will have separate points. When registering you will have to write down your Name, make, model, and year of the bike and you will receive a separate registration number.
Classes for end of year awards
At the end of the year, awards will be given from 1st through 3rd places to ABSApro Members in each of the following classes, there is no limit to how many ABSApro Bike Shows a participant may enter or how many bikes a participant may enter. So, the more ABSApro shows you attend as a Member , the greater chance you will have to be champion of the class or classes you have entered your bike(s) in. There will be a Grand National Champion at the end of the year. The Grand National Champion will be determined by the individual who has the most points with one single bike in one single class. Below is a list of classes eligible for the Championship point system as a ABSApro Member. In 2025 we might be adding a class or two. Stay tuned for more Information to come!
20” Classes
· 70’s
· 80’s
· 90’s
· 2000-Up
24” Classes
· 80’s
· 90’s-up
26” Classes
· 70’s
· 80’s
· 90’s-up
26” CUSTOM
29” All
29” CUSTOM
Freestyle
· 79-90
· 91-up
1972-1982 20" BMX Survivor
Pit
Suspension
End of the Year Awards and championship Special awards
We at the ABSApro Bike Show Association want the end of the year awards to be something to talk about! Stay tuned for more to come. ABSApro Bike Show is proud to announce we will be giving away Special Awards to the winner of each class at the end of the year.
Grand National Champion
ABSApro Bike Show is proud to announce we will be giving away a Grand National Trophy to the individual that has the most points per single bike per single class.
Rules
All participants that enter a sanctioned ABSApro bike show and are a ABSApro Member will qualify for championship points. There is no limit to how many ABSApro Bike Shows a Member can enter or how many bikes they wish to enter in each class. In the event of a tie at the end of the year, the winner of the class will be determined by which Member has the most wins in that particular class. In the event of a same amount of wins, the winner of the class will be determined by the most second place finishes, etc. The participant that is not declared the winner will then fall to second place and the rest of the places will fall down one position.
Meet our Board Members
Mark Darcy President ABSApro
Mark Darcy started racing in 1976 up until 1997 with his home track being The Orange Y. Mark Participated in the build of the track, raced the first race there and the last race there. Mark had an accident which sidelined him for a few years, but With his passion for the sport he started to race again in 2019. Mark raced for teams such as Powerlite, Bassett, Procraft, S&M bikes, 3-D Racing, and now for Pro Neck. He has held several national numbers and state, regional and district number 1's throughout his career. Mark has promoted and run several bike shows such as the GT Triple Crown, Frogtown and a few others. Marks devotion to the sport of BMX and Bikes shows is well known throughout the bike show community. Marks first bike show was 10 years ago where he Won best of show and he was Hooked! He has passion and commitment to how he runs a bike show with setting standards for all shows to follow.
Dino Bartoli Vice President ABSApro
Dino Bartoli started racing in 1974 up to present. Dino raced for teams such as Racers World Cyclery founded by Kevin Harlow, Factory VDC were he made a name for himself in the 24" cruiser class. Dino's home track was The Orange Y where the competition was fierce for all classes. Apart from Racing Old school races and mountain bikes, Dino has been judging Bike shows for the past 10 years and is one of the best when it comes to critiquing bikes. Dino has a strong passion and commitment for judging bikes of all classes. He has been a big part of most So. Cal. shows.
Barry Nilson Financial Advisor ABSApro
Barry Nilson started racing in 1976 up to present. Barry like most of us raced for the love of the sport. Like most kids growing up in So. Cal. Barry's home track was The Orange Y. As Barry was quickly getting faster in the sport, he was picked up by sponsors and raced for many notable teams, S&M Factory , Fuzz Factory Racing, 3-D Racing, Responsive Racing, BC/FreeAgent / Shimano, GT Factory / Shimano, Haro Factory / Shimano, Answer Factory / Shimano, Action Bikes / Shimano, ME Racing / Shimano / Fox Racing and Fullerton Bikes. Barry's success on the track led him to many titles in State, District, Gold Cup, National and a combined 8 World Cup titles! When it comes to bike shows, Barry has been Judging for almost 10 years and has an impeccable eye for show bikes! His dedication to the show bike scene shows in his judging abilities.
Erinne Gallagher Administrative Secretary/Treasurer ABSApro
Erinne has been around the bike show arena for the past 10 years supporting and advising on many projects. Erinne has even participated in a few show with winning results and has tested her abilities on the track earning a District #2 her first year racing. Erinne brings to us a knowledge of how to run events and is an intricate part of our board. Erinne's administration skills and expertise have helped us to grow our website and guide us in right the direction that we are shooting for.
James Vicente Technical Advisor ABSApro
James Vicente, aka JV from the Dirty Knobs Podcast, raced from 1981-1988. Before he even started racing, like many others, he saw racers in the magazines and wanted to be like them and look like them. “I had a Frankenstein bike that I thought I could paint and make into a BMX bike.” Unsuccessful.
“My cousin got a Raleigh and I begged my parents to get me a bike. So after breaking them down, they got me a mongoose and the bike shop where we bought it, had a team, Clifton Speed Center. They gave me a shirt and a 10% discount. They also took me to the local track, Braddock Park in NJ where I finished 3rd at my 1st race.” Some of the teams James raced for are, 1981/1982 - Clifton Speed Center, 1983 - Reach BMX systems, 1985 - Galindo, 1986 - CW Cycles, 1986/88 S&B Pedal Cages. James will be Joining our board as a technical advisor.
Mike Hollywood Miranda Media/Technical ABSApro
Hollywood Mike Miranda has been involved with bicycles his whole life As a BMX racer, bike industry veteran, track operator, event promoter and podcaster. His energy and enthusiasm has always been a big reason for his success on and off the track. Mike's continued commitment to growing and improving all things in bicycles is evident with his involvement in the ABSApro as a board member.
Craig Turner Senior Advisor ABSApro
Craig Turner started racing in the early 70's when his father Gary Turner started making bikes. Craig raced up through the 80's for GT Racing under his father and Rich Long. He then followed a career as a law enforcement officer. after Craig retired from law enforcement, he followed his father's footstep and began a career in welding custom BMX frames. Since Craig started, he has made a name for himself in the BMX community with some unique and custom-built frame and fork sets. Craig has also made a name for himself in the Bike Show scene by promoting bike shows such as the GT Triple Crown and running the Frogtown Classic with Mark Darcy the past three years. Craig joins our board with his expertise in planning and running the bike shows as well as fabricating one-of-a-kind custom made trophies.
Joey Madden Logistics/Ground Crew
Joining our Board is Joey Madden, he is an intricate part of our ground crew at all our shows. Joey began racing in 1993 and like many others in the mid 90’s was enthralled by the dirt jumpers of the era and focused much of his time going to different dirt jumping spots like Sheep Hills and Twin Palms, eventually he came back to racing in 2015 earning some hardware and national wins along the way, all the while racing motocross on off weekends. Joey is no stranger to the Bike Show scene, he began entering shows in 2017 and has rarely missed a show or swap meet, known as “the midschool guy” he has recently moved into the judges seat under the tutelage of Mark Darcy and Dino Bartoli judging shows like the GT Triple Crown, DirtyFest and Frogtown. Joey is a vital member of our judging staff; we are pleased to have him.
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Billy Joe Zirzow Senior Logistics/Ground Crew ABSApro
Billy started racing BMX in early 1978 through the Corona Norco YMCA a local organized racing group. Following with joining of the NBA organized bicycle motocross sanctioning body in late 1978. Racing on tracks located mostly in southern California. In late 1978 joining the ABA bicycle motocross sanctioning body when our local Corona Norco YMCA became a official track. Travelling around to area tracks then further onto national racing throughout the USA. Racing 20-inch BMX bicycles, 26” inch bicycles and 24” inch bicycles. In late 1979 our family purchased Coast Wheels bicycle shop and World-Wide BMX a mail order bicycle sales and shipping business. This was a beginning for the knowledge of building and customizing of all different styles of bicycles. In 1984 our family opened a bicycle store in our local area of Norco called Norco Bicycle Center where I also further built and customized bicycles. In 2020 Billy came back to bicycling and began building and customizing the new Big Bike style of rider and show bicycles known as Big Baller/Wheelie styles. Billy Hs been Judging in the bike show scene for several years now and is considered one of the best judges out there! Billy has an eye for attention to detail in all classes of bikes and has the knowledge of all parts, years, and types of bikes of bikes. We are proud to have him as a part of our board.
Brad Ripley Judging
Having been actively building bikes and competing in bike shows for nearly 10 years, Ripley brings a vast array of knowledge to the show with an eye for details. His early years of competing in bike shows were promising yet rendered limited results. Once he began to evaluate where his bikes fell short verses what the winners were doing, his finishing results increased greatly over the years. Now with many first place wins, multiple Best of Show awards and a season championship, Ripley has now been invited to join the judging staff of ABSApro. One thing Ripley is not afraid to do is pick a bike apart with respect as if it was his own bike. He is looking for the flaws and questionable areas as well as what makes a bike awesome at a show quality level with all the cool details. Ripley was asked what makes a winner, he commented, “Something I notice about the ones that win… they are the ones who are at the show early, their bikes are always well prepped before they get there with no adjustments or cleaning needed -other than wiping down finger prints from handling. The main advantage to being early is you have plenty of time to get the bike set up, presented well and to look over your bike… well in advance of the judging to make sure you did not miss any detail.”
Rob Lane Mid West Reprsenitive
Joining us this year is Rob Lane. more to come
ABSApro Title Sponsor BMX BREAKTHROUGH
We at the ABSApro would like to welcome BMX BREASKTHROUGH as our Title sponsor in 2025! Jay Oakes Has been around BMX for sometime and knows a few of the legends in the sport! Kick back and enjoy his Podcasts and see how Make sure you hit the link below and check out what Jay Oaks has in store for you on his podcast!
ABSApro Sponsors
The Rob Lane Collection
We at the ABSApro are proud to have Rob Lane as a sponsor for our events. If you have ever been out to some of the big shows like FrogTown and DirtyFest you might have seen the HUGE Redline display with all the legends of the team bikes and memorabilia displayed. Rob has an Amazing collection and History of Redline. Rob has opened his tra
We at the ABSApro are proud to have Rob Lane as a sponsor for our events. If you have ever been out to some of the big shows like FrogTown and DirtyFest you might have seen the HUGE Redline display with all the legends of the team bikes and memorabilia displayed. Rob has an Amazing collection and History of Redline. Rob has opened his trailer for the public to view all of his memorabilia including Gold Cups, Videos, books, plates, and much much more. Please stop by and see Rob Lane's display, hit him up and ask him about all his collection, he is an all around great guy to chat with!
EKG ACTIVE
We at ABSApro would like to thank EKG ACTIVE Life in Motion, for their support and for being a proud sponsor for our DirtyFest event. For more information on EKG ACTIVE, click on the link below.
FLITE BMX
FLITE BMX
We are proud to announce Flite BMX pads has become a sponsor for the ABSApro. For all your custom pad needs, go to Flite BMX. They have a Huge selection of pads for all your show bike and race bike needs. If there is a custom set you would like to order, Flite BMX will be glad to help you with all your needs. We would like to thank Erin a
We are proud to announce Flite BMX pads has become a sponsor for the ABSApro. For all your custom pad needs, go to Flite BMX. They have a Huge selection of pads for all your show bike and race bike needs. If there is a custom set you would like to order, Flite BMX will be glad to help you with all your needs. We would like to thank Erin at Flite BMX for their support and continuous innovations in the BMX community and for being an ABSApro sponsor. Go to the Flite link below and receive your discount code on their page.
ABSApro Sponsors
Brian Johnson Creative
Brian Johnson’s journey into the world of BMX began in 1982 when, at the age of 9, he discovered his passion for the sport. Brian rode for Factory Teams, ELF and Free Agent for over four years.
Brian has worked in the Entertainment industry and for various design studios for 30 years. His titles include: Creative Director, Art Director,
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Brian Johnson’s journey into the world of BMX began in 1982 when, at the age of 9, he discovered his passion for the sport. Brian rode for Factory Teams, ELF and Free Agent for over four years.
Brian has worked in the Entertainment industry and for various design studios for 30 years. His titles include: Creative Director, Art Director,
Graphics Project Manager, Senior Graphic Designer and Graphic Designer. Brian’s clientele include: Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Newline Cinema, MGM, FOX and FOX Sports, Sony Playstation and XBOX, Marvel, Mattel, Hasbro, DC Comics and Nickelodeon among others.
After a hiatus, Brian's love for BMX was reignited several years ago when he reconnected with former teammates and fellow riders from the vibrant BMX scene of the 80s. This reunion sparked a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the industry within himself.
Combining his love for racing with his innate talent for design, Brian began channeling his creativity into crafting apparel and jerseys, logos, stickers, print and display ads, outdoor signage and custom art pieces for past riders and teams. His dedication to his craft and keen eye for design has been admired by many.
Furthermore, Brian's creative contributions and work can be seen at the DirtyFest BMX Reunion and also featured on the Dirty Knobs podcast. We at the ABSApro are proud to have Brian as a sponsor!
GT NATION
For all your Custom bike needs CT Kustom has the product you want. From custom frame and fork sets to retro bikes. Craig has been welding frames for many years and know a thing or two about BMX. Craig started racing in the mid 70's with a bike his father made for him out of his garage. This bike was known as a GT, Gary Turner. Today GT b
For all your Custom bike needs CT Kustom has the product you want. From custom frame and fork sets to retro bikes. Craig has been welding frames for many years and know a thing or two about BMX. Craig started racing in the mid 70's with a bike his father made for him out of his garage. This bike was known as a GT, Gary Turner. Today GT bikes are one of the most sought after and collected bikes. Craig has the same passion his father had for making unique, custom, and race ready bikes. We would like to thank CT Kustom for their support and continuous innovations in the BMX community and for being an ABSApro sponsor. To learn more, hit the link below.
RAD Designs 1986.com
RAD Designs 1986.com
We at the ABSApro would like to thank everyone at RAD DESIGNS 1986 for their continuous contributions for all our ABSApro Bike Show trophy needs. To learn more about them, hit the tab blow
ABSApro Sponsors
True Torch
True Torch has signed on as a sponsor of the ABSApro and we couldn't be happier! If you know Johnny then you know he's no beginner to the sport of BMX. Johnny has been in the sport since the early 70's and is still going strong with some Awesome bike builds. Johnny has been a welder for many companies including Bassett from the 80's. John
True Torch has signed on as a sponsor of the ABSApro and we couldn't be happier! If you know Johnny then you know he's no beginner to the sport of BMX. Johnny has been in the sport since the early 70's and is still going strong with some Awesome bike builds. Johnny has been a welder for many companies including Bassett from the 80's. Johnny's welding skills has cast him a name in the Bike Show community and in the bike distribution world. Johnny and Matt are there to help you get the bike of your dreams and always willing to help you with a custom build. Make sure you see Johnny and Matt at DirtyFest 2 April 12th-14th. Check out his website for all your BMX needs and custom welding.
Bike Creations
Have you always wanted that grail bike? the same bike you had as a kid? I can make your dream bike come to life. I do restorations for all your 70's, 80's, 90's and present bike dreams. I take pride in each and every build I do from deep cleaning, Painting and polishing your old parts to just detailing your new components to look new ag
Have you always wanted that grail bike? the same bike you had as a kid? I can make your dream bike come to life. I do restorations for all your 70's, 80's, 90's and present bike dreams. I take pride in each and every build I do from deep cleaning, Painting and polishing your old parts to just detailing your new components to look new again. I have produced over a dozen show winning bikes for customers and including myself. For all inquiries Hit the link below or send me an email.
Your Name Here
Your Name Here
We are stoked to have Bike Alley on board with the ABSApro Bike Shows as a sponsor! Bike alley has been around since the early eighties and has served the Orange County area with all your BMX needs! Bike Alley was a major contributor to the World Famous YMCA throughout the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. If you need that certain BMX part, Bike, o
We are stoked to have Bike Alley on board with the ABSApro Bike Shows as a sponsor! Bike alley has been around since the early eighties and has served the Orange County area with all your BMX needs! Bike Alley was a major contributor to the World Famous YMCA throughout the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. If you need that certain BMX part, Bike, or getting your bike tuned to perfection, hit them up for all their sales and services. We at the ABSApro are proud to have them as a sponsore!
ABSApro Sponsors
Zimwear
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
We are proud to announce Zimwear has joined us for the upcoming DirtyFest Bike Show. Zimwear was founded by past BMX racer Eric Zimmerman. His love for the sport has kept him involved with his BMX apparel. For all your BMX apparel needs check out Zimwear for the latest and coolest BMX Products. From Hats to Shirts to gloves to backpacks Zimwear has it all! Make sure you check him out!
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
At ABSApro we are pleased to have Race Inc. on board as one of our sponsors for DirtyFest 2. Race Inc has been around for four decades and has produced some of the fastest racers over the years. We are STOKED to have them with us! Go to their website and see all their new innovations.
Hot Shoppe Designs
Hot Shoppe Designs
Dave Marietti Is a name in BMX that everyone knows! The mid-1970s was an explosive time for extreme sports, and after seeing a flyer for a bike race at his school in Hacienda Heights, CA, an 11-year-old Dave Marietti asked his mom to buy him a Stingray bicycle. From there, Dave went on to win races and he became a member of famed BMX T
Dave Marietti Is a name in BMX that everyone knows! The mid-1970s was an explosive time for extreme sports, and after seeing a flyer for a bike race at his school in Hacienda Heights, CA, an 11-year-old Dave Marietti asked his mom to buy him a Stingray bicycle. From there, Dave went on to win races and he became a member of famed BMX Team Torker.
Dave became one of the top competitors in BMX (ABA National #6 Pro 1983), but he wanted more. In 1984, Dave Marietti founded Hot Shoppe Designs. Dave took his lifelong love for cycling as well as an instinctive talent for art and design, and blended these (along with lots of hard work) into one of the most elite custom action sports apparel brands in the world, Hot Shoppe Designs. Today, over 28 years later, Dave is still actively competing and racing mountain and road bikes. Dave also has made the uniforms for the USA BMX Olympic team! If its custom appearl your looking for, check out his website.
ABSApro Sponsors
Zimwear
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
We are proud to announce Zimwear has joined us for the upcoming DirtyFest Bike Show. Zimwear was founded by past BMX racer Eric Zimmerman. His love for the sport has kept him involved with his BMX apparel. For all your BMX apparel needs check out Zimwear for the latest and coolest BMX Products. From Hats to Shirts to gloves to backpacks Zimwear has it all! Make sure you check him out!
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
Race Inc./Cook Bros./Box
At ABSApro we are pleased to have Race Inc. on board as one of our sponsors for DirtyFest 2. Race Inc has been around for four decades and has produced some of the fastest racers over the years. We are STOKED to have them with us! Go to their website and see all their new innovations.
Hot Shoppe Designs
Hot Shoppe Designs
Dave Marietti Is a name in BMX that everyone knows! The mid-1970s was an explosive time for extreme sports, and after seeing a flyer for a bike race at his school in Hacienda Heights, CA, an 11-year-old Dave Marietti asked his mom to buy him a Stingray bicycle. From there, Dave went on to win races and he became a member of famed BMX T
Dave Marietti Is a name in BMX that everyone knows! The mid-1970s was an explosive time for extreme sports, and after seeing a flyer for a bike race at his school in Hacienda Heights, CA, an 11-year-old Dave Marietti asked his mom to buy him a Stingray bicycle. From there, Dave went on to win races and he became a member of famed BMX Team Torker.
Dave became one of the top competitors in BMX (ABA National #6 Pro 1983), but he wanted more. In 1984, Dave Marietti founded Hot Shoppe Designs. Dave took his lifelong love for cycling as well as an instinctive talent for art and design, and blended these (along with lots of hard work) into one of the most elite custom action sports apparel brands in the world, Hot Shoppe Designs. Today, over 28 years later, Dave is still actively competing and racing mountain and road bikes. Dave also has made the uniforms for the USA BMX Olympic team! If its custom appearl your looking for, check out his website.