Bob passed away in 2016.ДЄ statement from the Gordon family reads, 'The Gordon Family would like to thank everyone for making this possible for our father, 'Baja Bob' Gordon to be inducted in to the Off-Road Hall of Fame.

After retiring from racing to help Robby run his off road programs, Bob brought his favorite Chenowth, affectionately known as 'Betsy' out of retirement to compete for several years in the NORRA Mexican 1000, where he was the overall winner in 2010, 2011, and 2015. In 1987, Bob won the Baja 1000 with Malcolm Smith, and teamed up with son Robby and daughter Robyn to win again in 1990. In the 1980s and 90s, Bob built a relationship with Chenowth and started racking up an impressive list of victories. Crandon Raceway also provides up to $30,000 in college scholarships to local students each year. Over the years, the donations from Crandon Raceway have had an economic impact of more than $2 million in the local community of only 1,300 residents. Each year, Crandon donates nearly $70,000 to support local youth and charity organizations, a tradition started by Cliff Flannery decades ago. While creating and managing a facility like Crandon is certainly a Hall of Fame worthy achievement, it was Cliff Flannery's philanthropic work that made the biggest impact on the voting committee. Cliff has continued to grow and improve the facility over the years, and in 2016 Crandon hosted the inaugural Crandon World Cup, the first independent off-road short course 'Super Bowl' that is part of the prestigious Red Bull Signature Series. It was on this ground that Cliff Flannery began to build the largest short-course facility of its type in the world. The track was originally a 101-mile race consisting of four 25-mile loops and a big mud pit.Д«y the mid-1970s, under Cliff Flannery's leadership, the group decided to build upon the success of their race and purchase land just one mile from downtown Crandon. The group decided to hold their own race through the woods around the tiny Northwoods Wisconsin town of Crandon. The dream of Crandon Raceway was born in 1968, after a group that would become known as the Wolfs Head Sportsman Club watched a broadcast of the Mexican 1000 on ABC's Wide World of Sports. The Ekins brothers, Dave and Bud, are both members of the AMA Hall of Fame, and now Dave will join Bud as a member of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. In another business venture, Dave founded Sunline, a motorcycle aftermarket parts company. In the 1970s, he developed the first kidney belt to feature a Velcro-fastener. Dave also worked at Modern Cycle, launching Dirt Rider, one of the first off-road motorcycle magazines, and later working at Motorcyclist magazine.Дave is also an innovator. In 1967, Dave began a 10 year career as a motorcycle magazine editor, when he accepted a position with Cycle Magazine. Dave, Larry and their team dominated AMA District 37 competition and made their way into Baja racing history. The HD team that Dave put together included Hall of Fame inductee Larry Roeseler. Harley Davidson came calling, asking Dave to design their 100cc HD Baja motorcycle. In 1988, Dave was honored at the 50 years American Honda event in New York. In 1961, he was among the first group of Honda representatives to travel to Japan. Dave competed in five ISDTs over the years.ДЄnother one of Dave's many accomplishments is being the first motorcycle rider ever sponsored by American Honda. One of Dave's proudest accomplishments is winning gold in the International Six Day Trial, one of the longest running and most prestigious motorcycle events in the world.

In 1954, he won his class at the Catalina Grand Prix, establishing himself as one of the leading riders on the West Coast. Once he turned his focus back to two wheels, it wasn't long before Dave was becoming well known, like his brother Bud. 'It was easier to date a girl in a car,' he explained.

During his teenage years, Dave was more interested in cars than motorcycles. NORRA founder and Hall of Fame member Ed Pearlman presented Dave Ekins with the coveted number 1 motorcycle plate, to commemorate the historic 1,000 mile motorcycleДave and his brother Bud grew up riding motorcycles in the hills above Los Angeles.

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